REM Latex Foam Rubber Pillow
The REM Latex Pillow is a solid natural latex core. Solid, not shredded. It holds a fixed profile and pushes back against your head with a consistent, resilient feel that neither down nor memory foam can quite replicate. Latex has a bounce to it. Press down and it returns immediately to its original shape, maintaining its support height through the night rather than gradually compressing.
Standard size. Natural latex, not synthetic. There is a difference you can feel and smell the first few days.
Why Latex Outlasts Memory Foam
Memory foam is a slow-response material. It's good at contouring and pressure relief, but over time the cells that create that softness break down, and you end up with a pillow that takes longer to recover and eventually doesn't recover at all. Natural latex is a more resilient material. The same cellular structure that gives it that spring also makes it more durable. Most quality latex pillows last 4-6 years, and some go considerably longer.
Latex also sleeps cooler than memory foam in most cases. The open-cell structure allows more airflow through the material, which is why people who switched from memory foam to latex often mention sleeping less hot as one of the main differences they notice.
Who Latex Is Right For
Side and back sleepers with consistent height preferences tend to do best with a solid latex pillow. If you know what height works for you and want a pillow that stays there throughout the night and over years of use, solid latex delivers that. If you're not sure about the height, or you like the ability to adjust, the shredded latex option in the R.E.M 2.0 gives you more flexibility.
Stomach sleepers generally find solid latex too thick. The fixed profile doesn't compress enough for comfortable breathing in that position. Browse our full pillow range to compare. We also carry a range of pillow protectors to keep whichever pillow you choose in good condition longer.
Visit Our Brantford Showroom
Mattress Miracle
441 1/2 West Street, Brantford, Ontario
Phone: (519) 770-0001
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thu-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4
Want to try the difference between solid latex, shredded latex, and memory foam before deciding? We have all of them in the showroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a latex pillow better than memory foam?
Different, not strictly better. Latex is springier and more resilient, returning to its shape immediately. Memory foam contours closely and is slower to respond. Latex sleeps cooler in most cases. If you run warm at night and want consistent support, latex often wins. If you want deep pressure contouring, memory foam has the edge.
Does a new latex pillow smell?
Natural latex has a distinctive smell when new, similar to natural rubber, which is what it is. It's not harmful and fades within a few days of airing out. Leave it unwrapped in a ventilated space for 24-48 hours before putting it in a pillowcase.
Is latex hypoallergenic?
Natural latex is inherently resistant to dust mites and mould, which makes it a good choice for people with allergies to those. Note that some people have a specific latex allergy (the same reaction some people have to latex gloves). If you have latex sensitivity, check with your doctor before purchasing.
How long does this pillow last?
4-6 years typically, sometimes considerably longer with a pillow protector. Natural latex maintains its resilience longer than synthetic foam alternatives. You'll notice it when the pillow stops bouncing back properly.
The REM Latex Pillow is a solid natural latex core. Solid, not shredded. It holds a fixed profile and pushes back against your head with a consistent, resilient feel that neither down nor memory foam can quite replicate. Latex has a bounce to it. Press down and it returns immediately to its original shape, maintaining its support height through the night rather than gradually compressing.
Standard size. Natural latex, not synthetic. There is a difference you can feel and smell the first few days.
Why Latex Outlasts Memory Foam
Memory foam is a slow-response material. It's good at contouring and pressure relief, but over time the cells that create that softness break down, and you end up with a pillow that takes longer to recover and eventually doesn't recover at all. Natural latex is a more resilient material. The same cellular structure that gives it that spring also makes it more durable. Most quality latex pillows last 4-6 years, and some go considerably longer.
Latex also sleeps cooler than memory foam in most cases. The open-cell structure allows more airflow through the material, which is why people who switched from memory foam to latex often mention sleeping less hot as one of the main differences they notice.
Who Latex Is Right For
Side and back sleepers with consistent height preferences tend to do best with a solid latex pillow. If you know what height works for you and want a pillow that stays there throughout the night and over years of use, solid latex delivers that. If you're not sure about the height, or you like the ability to adjust, the shredded latex option in the R.E.M 2.0 gives you more flexibility.
Stomach sleepers generally find solid latex too thick. The fixed profile doesn't compress enough for comfortable breathing in that position. Browse our full pillow range to compare. We also carry a range of pillow protectors to keep whichever pillow you choose in good condition longer.
Visit Our Brantford Showroom
Mattress Miracle
441 1/2 West Street, Brantford, Ontario
Phone: (519) 770-0001
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thu-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4
Want to try the difference between solid latex, shredded latex, and memory foam before deciding? We have all of them in the showroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a latex pillow better than memory foam?
Different, not strictly better. Latex is springier and more resilient, returning to its shape immediately. Memory foam contours closely and is slower to respond. Latex sleeps cooler in most cases. If you run warm at night and want consistent support, latex often wins. If you want deep pressure contouring, memory foam has the edge.
Does a new latex pillow smell?
Natural latex has a distinctive smell when new, similar to natural rubber, which is what it is. It's not harmful and fades within a few days of airing out. Leave it unwrapped in a ventilated space for 24-48 hours before putting it in a pillowcase.
Is latex hypoallergenic?
Natural latex is inherently resistant to dust mites and mould, which makes it a good choice for people with allergies to those. Note that some people have a specific latex allergy (the same reaction some people have to latex gloves). If you have latex sensitivity, check with your doctor before purchasing.
How long does this pillow last?
4-6 years typically, sometimes considerably longer with a pillow protector. Natural latex maintains its resilience longer than synthetic foam alternatives. You'll notice it when the pillow stops bouncing back properly.
Description
The REM Latex Pillow is a solid natural latex core. Solid, not shredded. It holds a fixed profile and pushes back against your head with a consistent, resilient feel that neither down nor memory foam can quite replicate. Latex has a bounce to it. Press down and it returns immediately to its original shape, maintaining its support height through the night rather than gradually compressing.
Standard size. Natural latex, not synthetic. There is a difference you can feel and smell the first few days.
Why Latex Outlasts Memory Foam
Memory foam is a slow-response material. It's good at contouring and pressure relief, but over time the cells that create that softness break down, and you end up with a pillow that takes longer to recover and eventually doesn't recover at all. Natural latex is a more resilient material. The same cellular structure that gives it that spring also makes it more durable. Most quality latex pillows last 4-6 years, and some go considerably longer.
Latex also sleeps cooler than memory foam in most cases. The open-cell structure allows more airflow through the material, which is why people who switched from memory foam to latex often mention sleeping less hot as one of the main differences they notice.
Who Latex Is Right For
Side and back sleepers with consistent height preferences tend to do best with a solid latex pillow. If you know what height works for you and want a pillow that stays there throughout the night and over years of use, solid latex delivers that. If you're not sure about the height, or you like the ability to adjust, the shredded latex option in the R.E.M 2.0 gives you more flexibility.
Stomach sleepers generally find solid latex too thick. The fixed profile doesn't compress enough for comfortable breathing in that position. Browse our full pillow range to compare. We also carry a range of pillow protectors to keep whichever pillow you choose in good condition longer.
Visit Our Brantford Showroom
Mattress Miracle
441 1/2 West Street, Brantford, Ontario
Phone: (519) 770-0001
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thu-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4
Want to try the difference between solid latex, shredded latex, and memory foam before deciding? We have all of them in the showroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a latex pillow better than memory foam?
Different, not strictly better. Latex is springier and more resilient, returning to its shape immediately. Memory foam contours closely and is slower to respond. Latex sleeps cooler in most cases. If you run warm at night and want consistent support, latex often wins. If you want deep pressure contouring, memory foam has the edge.
Does a new latex pillow smell?
Natural latex has a distinctive smell when new, similar to natural rubber, which is what it is. It's not harmful and fades within a few days of airing out. Leave it unwrapped in a ventilated space for 24-48 hours before putting it in a pillowcase.
Is latex hypoallergenic?
Natural latex is inherently resistant to dust mites and mould, which makes it a good choice for people with allergies to those. Note that some people have a specific latex allergy (the same reaction some people have to latex gloves). If you have latex sensitivity, check with your doctor before purchasing.
How long does this pillow last?
4-6 years typically, sometimes considerably longer with a pillow protector. Natural latex maintains its resilience longer than synthetic foam alternatives. You'll notice it when the pillow stops bouncing back properly.
