Why our sleep experts loved it
I'd been meaning to get my hands on the Panda Memory Foam Bamboo Pillow for a while, mainly because I see it pop up everywhere, so I spent a few nights swapping it in and out with my usual pillow to get a proper feel for it. The bamboo cover is not only antibacterial, it's also breathable. Running my hand across the cover it felt smooth and cool to the touch, and it didn't have that plasticky 'protector' feel that some bamboo covers can. Panda take pride in their eco sustainability using bamboo fabric as a cover with memory foam as a padding inner layer. When I pressed down into the foam it slowly pushed back and held the shape of my hand for a moment, which is exactly what you want if you're after that memory foam 'hug'. This pillow will give your neck the support it needs and you'll wake up refreshed, rested, and with a post-snooze smile on your face, but it does depend on how you sleep and how high you like your pillow.
Panda Memory Foam Bamboo Pillows combine the protection and temperature control of a pillow protector with the moisture-wicking properties of bamboo fabric, and the soft, supportive feel of memory foam. On my back it kept my head nicely centred and my neck felt supported without me having to constantly punch it into shape. Side sleeping was a bit more hit and miss for me though, if you've got broader shoulders or you like a taller pillow, it can feel a touch low and you might end up stacking it with another pillow. Also, because it's a single block of memory foam, it doesn't have the same easy 'fluff and reshape' feel you get with a fibre pillow, so if you like constantly changing height through the night, this won't be your thing.
Your pillow will remain fresh and breathable, it will never get hot or sticky, and you'll forget you're even using a pillow protector, although I did notice it holds a bit more warmth than a basic hollowfibre pillow once the room warmed up. And with 30-night trial and a 10 year guarantee, this is one investment you can put your faith in, but do keep in mind you can't just chuck the whole thing in the wash like some cheaper pillows, so it's worth being realistic about upkeep.
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