The Simba Hybrid Pillow might stretch your pillow budget to its limit, but considering its quality, adjustability and ability to induce a good night's sleep, it's worth every penny. This is the side they intend for you to lie on. This is the cool side of the pillow. It ensures you stay at a comfortable body temperature throughout the night. 2. Second Layer – Aerelle Cool Night Fibres In simple terms, what this means is that at a certain temperature, molecules in the cover turn from solid to liquid, at which point they begin to absorb heat. When the temperature drops again, the molecules resolidify, distributing the heat they absorbed in their liquid state. This extraordinary pillow is filled with hundreds of Nanocubes®. Made from Simba-Pure® foam, it is CertiPUR certified, so is free from any metals or dyes that are harmful to you or the planet.

It's within these dinky cubes that the Simba Hybrid Pillow carves out its major selling point as they can be removed (or even added if you want to buy more), to create the sort of customisable sleep experience you can't get anywhere else. The pillow does arrive in a bigger box than you might expect, but as we said in our Simba Hybrid Pillow review, it is a big beast, so there's not much to be done about that. First impressions You can adjust the Simba Pillow to suit your sleep position. How nanocubes affect your sleeping comfort Over the month I've been testing it, it hasn't lost shape or sagged in the slightest. Simba recommends giving the filling a shake every couple of weeks to make sure the Nanocubes retain their oomph, but this hasn't felt necessary yet. While still being very supportive, the memory foam core does not have the same feel as typical memory foam pillows. The Simba Hybrid Pillow’s memory foam core has more give and snugglyness. You’re able to sink into it a bit more.That’s only the shape as well. We need to consider breathability, temperature regulation, and hypoallergenic qualities. The Stratos technology is indicated by a blue stripe or band around the centre of the pillow. If you flip the pillow over, then you will see a grey stripe. Bottom Cover

This is a microfibre layer similar to the second layer, but it is not Aerelle fibres, it is a standard microfibre. However, if you're fortunate enough to be able to spend that on a pillow, you will be making a worthwhile investment in your sleep. The Hybrid Firm's Stratos technology means it's as good as any pillow can be at regulating your temperature while you sleep, and its adjustability is even better than that of the already-impressive standard Hybrid. Well, comfort is very subjective, so it depends on the type of support that you prefer and that you are used to. Simba say that this pillow is quite firm, but I found it to be firmer than I expected, even with less nanocubes in. I think it goes without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway, my absolute favourite feature of this pillow is its adjustable height. This is because the Nanocube memory foam core, well, lots of bits of foam. Whereas typical memory foam pillows are one big piece, or layers, of memory foam.

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The pillow is made of three particular layers, but two of those layers have a twin on the other side of the pillow, so there are really five layers. The Simba Hybrid Pillow contains both microfibre and memory foam fillings. It gives the best of both worlds. Durable and Long Lasting. Memory foam pillows are among the most durable pillows available. This is certainly one of the more pricey pillows, but it will certainly last a long time. On the outside, the two pillows are largely identical. They both have non-identical sides: one is a breathable cotton cover, which Simba stresses is made using cotton from sources approved by the Better Cotton Initiative.

I couldn’t have been more wrong. The moment my head hit the pillow, I experienced something I haven’t experienced with any other pillow: the perfect balance between comfort and support. To get your Simba NHS discount, you need to register for Health Service Discounts or the Blue Light Card. Do you need a supportive pillow, but don’t like the firmness of regular memory foam? Do you like softness but find microfibre isn’t supportive enough? Do you find yourself with allergic reactions to traditional pillow types such as feather pillows? The cover of the Simba Hybrid is washable – simply pop it into the machine on a 40°C cycle. You can also tumble dry the cover on a low heat. The inner Nanocube filling is not washable, however.It feels utterly luxurious to sleep on – more comfortable than a memory foam pillow, with superior support to a feather-filled product. It's plump, squishy and truly comfortable. I took out around four handfuls of cubes to hit my sleeping sweet spot – and after I'd found it, it's fair to say I was in heaven. As long as you're a firm fan of firm pillows and you're willing to part with a hefty bit of cash, this could be the answer to your sleep problems.