NOTE: Edited review on 12/8/17. Please read entire review for rating change. 3 stars for product & 5 stars for customer service = 4 stars.
I am probably being a little harsh on my review of these pillows but they just aren't what I expected. I guess they are a pretty good value for the price but based on a lot of the reviews I had higher hopes.
Pillows are nice, don't get me wrong but I find them a little disappointing in several areas. For queen sized pillows they just seem small to me and somewhat under-filled. I have a set of feather and down pillows that are Macy's brand that I have had for many years. I believe they are an 80/20 blend (20% down fill with 80% feather) and are a firm pillow for back/side sleepers. I think they were around $100 each suggested retail but were as usually happens on sale 50% off. Based on that price I felt they should compare to these Aikoful pillows. Unfortunately they do not. My Macy's pillows were perfect. When plumped they were super thick and when you would lay your head on them it was like sinking into a cloud ... it would sort of cradle your head and be nice and puffy all around. They never went flat, just sort of let you sink into them. OK I REALLY LOVE those pillows. After years of cleaning and daily use they needed to be replaced. I first checked Macy's and they no longer have this exact pillow so I decided to try shopping at Amazon. These seemed close so I decided to give them a try. They are not bad as I said but just not what I want. I am probably super picky about my pillow.
Final analysis: did not plump as much and I like, tended to flatten too quickly when sleeping overnight on them, doesn't seem to have the correct fill blend for my needs. My husband says they are fine and we are keeping them .. however, Macy's now has their pillows at 50% off and I will try theirs again. The ones I am going to get are at a much higher price point but I realize that this is one area I am willing to spend the extra money on. You cannot put a price on a good nights sleep.
Edit 12/8/17: I have increased my review from 3 stars to 4 based on Aikoful Customer Service. After my 3 star review was published they reached out to me to see what they could do to make me a satisfied customer. They advised they stand behind their product and want customers to be completely satisfied. WOW. I have never had another vendor contact me after a 3 star review - so good for you Aikoful. I am completely satisfied with the resolution. I have made no changes to my actual review of the product and as I stated in my review and again to the vendor I am a VERY picky pillow customer. I like what I like and am not willing to compromise. That being said my product review still a 3 and customer service a 5 = 4 stars overall.
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Very soft pillows! Real feather inside. I used to have insomnia but this pillow makes me sleep well. Very good quality and will come back again definitely!
I ordered the fullest king size, wish I would've gotten the lesser stuffed version, but they are what is described, I am keeping to put in the quest room they are perfect for watching TV, but I wanted softer pillows which I will order the softer ones,soon as its in my budget!
Update, 9-29-17, stop researching more pillows these are the best pillows and trust me I have had a lot of pillows, I am a 63 year old woman, LOL, and I have been through pillows, you will not be disappointed with these, I just received the softer version and I love them, put my head on one and hug the other one at night to sleep, they don't have a smell, don't make any noise and I can't feel any feathers sticking out. All these seem to be issues with other pillows. They are worth the money and I shall give them a 10! You won't be disappointed if you buy either version the fullest or the other less full.
Ive spent years trying and switching pillows. I’ve not found one like this: very moldable and squishy while lying down, WITHOUT being flat or thin in areas.
Oddly, the pillow retains its shape when not lying on it- i still need to work the pillowcases on like I do for thicker pillows.
It’s not a miracle cure-all for neck pain- no pillow is. I do wake up with a stiff neck sometimes if I’ve slept on my back a lot during the night- but that’s happened my whole life with every pillow. It’s a lot less than with those memory foam pillows. However, I mostly sleep on my side. Perfect for side sleeping!
Over the years I have gone through several pillows and generally settle on one that is just OK . Have always preferred a feather pillow in the ability to shape it as desired and this pillow allows you to do just that. I chose the firm 42oz queen as I tend to stack two pillows when staying in hotels and have in the past added stuffing to a pillow that wasn't quite firm enough. Out of the box I found this pillow to be one of my favorites and one month later I think it has gotten better. My only complaint would be the cover was initially a little stiff and I wish they had washed/ broken in the cover before filling it, but it has softened over time. To address some other comments in the reviews, I have not experienced any unusual smells with the pillow. This is not a down pillow which do tend to be softer and fluffy but is a feather pillow which is firmer and holds the shape you put it in better than down pillows I've tried in the past. I don't want to imply this is a hard pillow, your head will sink into it but you can mold it and control how far down you will sink. I would buy these pillows again without a second thought and may buy another set in case they are not available when the next time comes that I need a new pillow. Bottom line is if you find most pillow to flat and you like the firmness and malleability of feather pillows you will probably like this one.
Feature Product
- PILLOW:Firm King: 20x36inches,filled with 85% Hypoallergenic white goose feather and 15% white goose down,53oz. Firm Pillows support your head and neck while sleeping or prop your back up while playing with mobile phone or watching TV.
- FILLING&LOFT: Feel comfortable due to the light and soft down clusters and feathers. 2 different sizes with 2 different loft levels meet you any need. Provide you more choices for any sleep position.
- OUTER FABRIC&CERTIFICATION:Breathable, Eco-friendly and allergy-free cotton fabric was treated with certificated Ultra-Fresh protection which won't irritate your skin. This is healthier and smarter choice of home.
- OTHER POINTS:1.Fine needle stitching enhances durability.2.Gray piping attached to the pillow gives the pillow a beautiful looking and prevents down and feather from shedding.
- PACKAGE&SERVICE: One package includes 2 pillows in VACUUM packing. 30-Day money back guarantee.
Description
AIKOFUL cares customers' sleep environment and offers good products to customers.
FEATURES
1.Fine quality White goose down and feather wrapped in eco-friendly,allergy free and chemical free percale cotton that won't irritate your skin.Pillow cover shell is made by 100% percale cotton creates soft feeling.
2.Down and feather have passed through THREE cycles of cleaning.We ensure that the down and feather are perfectly clean.
3.This pillow is stuffed with down and feather that can support you head and neck. Adjust effortlessly when you move around,and it is loved to be scrunched up or folded into the perfect sleeping position under your head.
4.So fluffy that can hold the loft through all day.The larger down clusters are more resilient.
DESCRIPTION
Down or feather has been the top filling materical in pillows. This is because down is a natural insulator which can offer warmth in addition to luxurious softness. Our pillows are full filled with down and feather. No matter what kind of sleeper you are, you need to find a suitable pillow. Two different size pillows with two different lofts capture your exact sleeping position. We spend at least one third of our life time on a bed. Having a good or a bad sleep automatically affect our mood every morning. So it is important to sleep on a comfortable pillow as far as we spend much time on it.We hope that you will enjoy a nice sleep on our pillow.
TIPS
1.Recommend dry-cleaning or to use pillow cases.
2.If you are not satisfied with our products or get damaged products, please contact us. We will solve the problem.
These pillows came vacuum packed and were fun to open and watch expand. I somehow accidentally ordered two packs of two pillows each when I only needed two pillows total. We opened one of the two packs to try out. My first impression was that the quality is high. After using them for just over a week I find they are very comfortable and really support my neck (53 oz) as I have an old neck injury. I am sleeping better with this pillow. However, my husband finds it firmer than preferred and would like to try the 43 oz. I had them in their original packaging and was going to exchange them. A few nights ago I cried as I realized that my obedient 16 year old did as his father told him and burned the boxes in the corner of the kitchen including two brand new unopened pillows. Warning ... don't leave your packages where they can even possibly be mistaken for an empty box to burn! Maybe next week I can laugh about this? I ordered the 43 oz. today and look forward to trying them as well.
I previously bought a set of the 53 oz fill and it was too firm and too high so I bought a set of soft king one of the pillows was OK but the other didn't have the same amount of feathers as soon as I put my head on it I felt the mattress so I tried fluffing it again but it didn't help, the only reason i gave 2 stars was because one of the pillows was ok, but I will not buy it again. ,
*Edited on 03/08 I was contacted by the seller after leaving a review of the product and they apologized and offered to refund my money for the pillows so I changed my review to 4 stars because costumer services was good in standing behind their product.
I’m stunned at how perfect these are!!! :D
I purchased the King sized firm and I’m really surprised with the quality for the price. I nearly bought the Dream Too (Hilton) and I’m REALLY happy I looked around first. I’m a total down-pillow snob and really fussy about my bedding. Comfortable sleep is nearly the only thing that matters in life, lol. Totally worth a rare review from Yours Truly.
Ps I’m going to sleep this minute (-;
I purchased these for myself since my previous pillows felt too firm. These are some of the most comfortable pillows I have ever used. I do not need to fluff these pillows and rearrange them to "fit" my head in order to fall asleep. I would definitely order these again when I need new pillows. I chose the less filling option for my pillows since others who chose the fuller pillows had complaints. The less filled option was perfect for me.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these pillows. I've been sleeping on Goose Down pillows my entire life. These pillows are amazing at any price. But this price is almost too good to be true. How fun that they arrive completely flat. But don't be fooled. Once out of the packaging they plump up to perfection. I like a firmer pillow, that is whey I chose this fill. It may be a bit too firm for some, especially if suffering with any neck pain. Don't back off, just get the lesser filled pillow. Don't walk, but run to this purchase!!!
