Pillow Talk: 11 Brands To Shop for a Good Night’s Sleep

For all the expensive face creams in the world, nothing helps reduce dark circles and puffy eyes quite like a good night of rest. Catching quality Zs comes down to a few key things, including avoiding screens before tucking in, limiting your alcohol intake and, possibly most importantly, getting really comfortable.

If you’ve got your sheets sorted and a cosy doona to boot, maybe you need a new pillow to stop tossing and turning throughout the night.

Emma

Emma’s range of mattresses-in-a-box are favourites among sleep aficionados. And the brand’s pillows follow similar engineering. There’s the Diamond , which is designed to regulate temperature and can be height-adjusted depending on how you sleep; the Foam that offers firm support, and the Cloud Hybrid for anyone looking for an alternative to down.

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Ecosa

If you’re sick of waking up with neck pain, Ecosa’s memory foam pillow might be the right fit for you. Its curved design offers support whether you’re a side, back or freestyle sleeper. Plus, additional height pads help the contours hit at the right spot for you.

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Eva 

Melbourne bedding company Eva built its reputation with its mattress in a box, but don’t sleep on its memory foam pillows, either (pun intended). Keep the cover on if you prefer a firmer surface or take it off if you’re after something softer. It’s made with activated charcoal foam that the brand claims helps fight bacteria, absorbs moisture and keeps your pillow smelling fresh. 

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Koala

When you name a brand after an animal that sleeps up to 20 hours each day, you must be confident about your level of comfort. Sydney-born startup Koala has grown from offering an OG mattress to a full suite of furniture and home goods. When it comes to pillows, there are two to choose from. The original Koala pillow offers a softer side and a firmer side so you can flip between preferences., plus it’s nearly three times as cooling. Get it in a limited edition Bluey pattern.

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Pillow Talk 

A good night’s sleep is the name of the game at Pillow Talk. There are plenty of pillow types to choose from, including European styles, latex, memory foam, pregnancy pillows, standard designs and U-shaped pillows. The classic collection pillow is a basic everyday pick, while the gel-infused memory foam pillow is designed for extra comfort and keeps you cool throughout the night.

I Love Linen

It’s no secret that we love I Love Linen’s sheets around the Broadsheet office. But the brand’s Hotel Cloud collection of pillows , quilts and mattress toppers are not to be slept on. The pillows come in standard and king size, and are fluffy enough to fill-out pillow slips so your bed will look as good as it feels.

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Cultiver 

Sydney-based linen label Cultiver brings an elevated touch to the everyday: silk velvet cushions, French flax bedding, cashmere throws. Its silk-filled pillow is made with 100 per cent mulberry silk, encased in a 300-thread count cotton sateen cover with piped edges. Its low-profile shape is ideal for side and front sleepers.

Macoda

If you’re always searching for the cool side of the pillow, Macoda’s memory foam is for you. Designed specifically to stay cool (thanks to an open structure and gel glaze), it comes finished with a bamboo case that is silky soft.

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Ergoflex

Fans of memory foam might already be familiar with Ergoflex’s signature high-density mattresses. But the brand offers a matching pillow too. Complete with a fully moulded core, the pillow shapes around you to help relieve pressure and reduce muscle tension.

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Sheet Society 

Melbourne label Sheet Society has dominated the local bedding market with its mix-and-match approach. Its pillows follow suit in comfort and quality. The Cloud Corn is a fluffy, breathable pillow of corn fibre encased in 100 per cent cotton. You can pick your preferred style: low and soft or medium and firm. There’s also a Cool Mode pillow protector, made to absorb excess heat and make sure your pillow is cool to the touch.

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Sleep Republic

Sleep Republic’s signature pillow comes in two profiles: high and low. The brand says the 10-centimetre option is suitable for all sleepers, while side sleepers might prefer to be propped slightly higher on the 14-centimetre style. Made from foam, it has a tencel cover to help with breathability.

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Additional reporting by Gitika Garg.