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Compare Malouf pillows by loft, shape and fill
Use these three starting points to compare pillow height and construction. Open a product for current sizes and price, or browse the complete Malouf pillow collection.
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Malouf Ice Cloud Cooling Pillow
From $129.00
Free delivery to the contiguous 48 states
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Malouf® Shoulder Zoned Gel ActiveDough™ Pillow
From $99.00
Free delivery to the contiguous 48 states
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Malouf FLEXFILL™ + HYPERCHILL™ Pillow | Cooling & Adjustable
From $79.00
Free delivery to the contiguous 48 states
Choose size & view priceQuick answer: The right Malouf pillow depends on sleeping position, shoulder width, desired loft and temperature preference. Side sleepers often benefit from a taller profile or shoulder-shaped design. Back and stomach sleepers generally start lower. Adjustable-fill designs provide the widest range of tuning.
Malouf cooling pillow comparison
| Model | Compare for | Main difference |
|---|---|---|
| FlexFill + HyperChill | Adjustable loft | Removable fill; compare the available Standard and Shoulder shapes. |
| HEXCURVE | A shaped side-sleeper option | Curved, ergonomic shape. |
| Shoulder GEL DOUGH + Z GEL | A shoulder cutout with a gel surface | Compare the cutout and surface feel with ActiveDough. |
| Quilted Convolution | Adjustable hybrid support | Compare its layered construction with loose-fill options. |
| Ice Cloud | Cooling-focused comfort | Compare the exact loft offered on the product page. |
| Shoulder Zoned Gel ActiveDough | Responsive foam for side sleeping | A one-piece foam design with a shoulder cutout. |
| Shoulder CarbonCool LT | A cutout with cooling memory foam | Compare foam contouring and cooling features. |
| Zoned Talalay Latex | A responsive latex feel | A latex core rather than memory foam or loose fill. |
Three Malouf pillows to compare
Compare adjustability, shape, loft and cooling direction, then confirm the exact size and construction.
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Malouf FLEXFILL™ + HYPERCHILL™ Pillow | Cooling & Adjustable
Adjustable fill makes this the most flexible starting point for changing loft.
From $79.00
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Malouf HEXCURVE™ Pillow | Ergonomic Side Sleeper Cooling Pillow
A curved shape designed around side-sleeping posture.
From $99.00
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Malouf Ice Cloud Cooling Pillow
Cooling-focused construction offered in multiple loft directions.
From $129.00
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Starting prices may reflect a smaller size or base configuration. Choose the exact size, color, fabric, loft or protector option on the product page to confirm current price and availability.
Free standard shipping within the contiguous 48 states; Alaska and Hawaii excluded.
How to choose pillow loft
Your pillow should fill the space between the mattress and head without forcing the neck sharply upward or allowing it to drop. Mattress firmness changes that space: the shoulder sinks farther into a softer mattress and less into a firmer one. This is why the same sleeper may need different pillow lofts on different mattresses.
Larry’s recommendation
If you are uncertain, begin with an adjustable-fill model. If side sleeping is your clear priority, compare HEXCURVE and the shoulder-cutout models. Treat cooling as one factor rather than a cure-all; bedding, room temperature and mattress materials also influence heat.
Compare shape, fill and the mattress underneath
Choose adjustable fill when you want to change the amount inside the pillow. Compare a shaped foam or latex core when you prefer one consistent construction. Then test the loft on a mattress with a similar feel to yours; a softer mattress lets your shoulder settle differently from a firmer one.
Questions before ordering
Does a cooling pillow stay cold all night?
Cooling materials can create a cooler initial surface and help move heat, but the pillow still responds to body heat, room temperature and bedding. Compare cooling alongside shape and loft.
Is a shoulder-cutout pillow only for side sleepers?
That is its main use case, although preference varies. If you also sleep on your back, compare how the cutout supports you in both positions.
Can I adjust the fill in every Malouf pillow?
No. FlexFill offers removable fill, while the Shoulder ActiveDough, Shoulder CarbonCool and Zoned Talalay Latex options use a shaped or one-piece core. Check the exact model before choosing by loft.
How does Talalay latex differ from the foam options?
The Zoned Talalay Latex Pillow uses a responsive latex core. Shoulder ActiveDough and Shoulder CarbonCool use foam and a shoulder cutout. Compare material, shape and pillow height together.
Can I use the mattress comfort-exchange policy for a pillow?
Pillows follow Texan Mattress accessory terms rather than the mattress comfort-exchange program. Review the written return terms before ordering and before opening your bedding.
Compare latex, shoulder-cutout cooling foam or shop all Malouf pillows and sleep products. Review the accessory return terms before purchase.
Model construction references: Malouf Shoulder ActiveDough, Shoulder CarbonCool and Zoned Talalay Latex. Product links checked October 18, 2026.
