The Basics Perfect for summer, or as a naturally hypoallergenic option Filled with cotton & a little microfibre to add volume A medium firm pillow ideal for back or side sleepers What Our Customers say?“ This is a very thick, very firm pillow, exactly as described, for tall or large side sleepers or for propping yourself up in bed to read. “ (Greg, 2013) Why Our Cotton pillows? Its breathability makes it perfect for the warm season, but we'd quite happily sleep on this pillow all year.. The filling is 85% cotton with 15% polyester microfibre, a blend that we think gives the very best support. It's covered in 100% pure cotton with a thread count of 200. Even though it'll be covered by a pillowcase, our pillow is finished with neat piping around the edges. We can't help being perfectionists. The Science Bit Pure cotton produces a fairly shallow, cool pillow. Our other luxury pillows, made from down & feather, are typically softer than this one. But if you sleep on your side or back, you need a firmish pillow to keep your head slightly elevated. This saves your neck from taking the weight, protecting your spine. (If you sleep on your side, you may want to add a second pillow. Why We Love It? Cotton makes a fabulously cool pillow ideal for the summer months due to it’s natural fillings are breathable, absorbent, & naturally temperature regulating properties.