Premium Pillow

Name: Premium Pillow
Brand: MyPillow

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

MyPillow uses a proprietary interlocking fill made from polyurethane foam pieces. The cotton cover is conventional (not organic). Limited chemical transparency on the fill material.

PFR Avoid

Premium pillow with patented interlocking fill. One of the most heavily marketed pillows in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Critical Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Adults spend roughly one-third of their lives in bed. Mattresses, pillows, and bedding can contain flame retardants, formaldehyde, polyurethane foam off-gassing, and PFAS waterproofing treatments. During sleep, the body is in a prolonged, close-contact state with these materials.

Synthetic Plastic Content

70%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

MyPillow's heavy marketing obscures the chemical reality. The interlocking polyurethane fill is a synthetic polymer in direct contact with your face for 8 hours a night. The conventional cotton cover adds chemical dye exposure. Not a good choice.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Polyurethane foam fill, conventional cotton cover

Flame Retardants

Source

Polyurethane foam fill

Health Risk

Off-gassing of VOCs and flame retardant chemicals during sleep

Who Is Most At RiskAdults sleeping on the pillow nightly

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.