Best Down Alternative Pillows

By Daniel Max · On March 12, 2021 · Updated: March 12, 2021

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The term Down Alternative refers to a fill material used to mimic feathers and down, made from synthetic or natural vegan materials.

A Down Alternative Pillow has one major benefit: it is completely Hypoallergenic and will not trigger allergies in any way.

Why Choose a Down Alternative Pillow

As I have mentioned before, the main reason for choosing a synthetic or natural vegan down alternative fill for your pillow is because you may be allergic to feathers or down. To be honest, there is nothing that can replace feathers and down for the unique loft and plush comfort, although many aDown Alternative fills have come very close.

Besides being HYPOALLERGENIC, here are some more reasons why a Down Alternative Pillow may Be Better;

Budget Friendly – feather and Down pillows are costly and a luxury item at best, whereas a Down Alternative can give you the same luxury and plush comfort at a fraction of the price.
Less Mess – Although most Down and Feather Pillows are of good quality come with a double-layered casing or casing design to prevent feathers and quills from sticking out and escaping, there is always a chance this might happen. A Down Alternative pillow has no feathers or quills that can stick out and escape causing irritation and allergies.
Easily Washed – Down and Feather Pillows need to be washed with care and should not be left wet or become wet at all. Depending on the fill, a down alternative pillow can be machine washed and easily tumbled dried without ruining the pillow.
More Fill Options – there are different fill options available from synthetic polyester to natural cotton that all mimic Down and feathers you can choose from.

What to Look For in a good Down Alternative Pillow

Fill – Synthetic materials such as Polyester, Gel Fibers or blended cross-cut memory foam, or natural cotton can be sued as a down-alternative fill.
Cover – The cover should be removable and washable and made of cotton, polyester, or bamboo.
Certification – Standard OEKO-TEX certified, or Certi-PUR certified for memory foam.
Other Additional features – Piping along the Edges; Segmented or Compartmented design, Dust Mite, and allergen resistant fibers and cover.
Size Opttions – Most Pillows come in a standard, queen or king sized option, and some are available in a continental large or Ero Continental selection.

Features of a Good Down Alternative Pillow

Filled with the finest quality Gel Fiber; Cotton; Polyester; Bamboo, or other fill options.
Cotton or polyester cover that is removable and machine washable.
Piping along the edges.
Size options from standard, queen, and king.
Hypoallergenci and certified.

Reviews: The Best Down Alternative Pillows

Here are the best brands and models when it comes to superior and luxury Down Alternative Pillows;

Queen Anne Heavenly - Down Alternative Pillow

Queen Anne makes some of the finest Hotel Quality Down alternative Pillows that you will find. This pillow comes in a set of four pillows in the size of your choice.

A standard firm, standard soft, or King-sized soft option is available.
Ant-allergy design with a soft and plush loft of a goose-down feather pillow.
Premium hotel quality design and materials and made in America by a family-owned business.
There is a 300 thread count cotton striped ticking and purple piping with faux down fill.

Looms & Linens Premium - Down Alternative Pillow Insert

The Looms and Linen down Alternative Pillow come with premium hypoallergenic stuffing and is washable and dust mite resistant.

This Pillow can be bought in bulk from 1 up to 24 pillows, ideal for individuals who run hotels or guest houses.
Made from premium polyester that is soft and hypoallergenic.
A plush machine washable pillow that also dries quickly.
Premium quality and dust mite resistance.
An American-made product.

Tigas Eucalyptus - Down Alternative Pillow

The Togas Eucalyptus is a Fiber Down Alternative Pillow that has a medium-firm loft.

Available in a standard or king-sized selection.
Filled in a chamber design with 80% polyester and 20% lyocell rayon on the outer shell.
The cover is made of 300 thread count 100% lyocell rayon.
The model is based on eucalyptus fibers that obtain optimal moisture in the skin, and the silky surface is much more comfortable.
It can be machine washed as well as tumble dried.

Songmics Adjustable - Down Alternative Bed Pillow

From Songmics we have their premium and super soft down alternative pillow that is comfortable and fully adjustable.

Very lightweight as well as completely resilient and adjustable.
A healthy gusseted pillow with a zipper closure on the removable 100% cotton cover.
A fully washable pillow and cover.
Ideal for all sleeping positions.
Super soft and plush loft.

A blended down and down alternative hotel quality pillow designed specifically with a shape and cover to prevent allergies.

Comes in a set of two pillow inserts with a hypoallergenic anti-drilling soft sheen cotton cover.
Filled with a blend of cotton and down.
Hypoallergenic design with double layers covers and a tight fabric structure.
The Top Layer has a down alternative and the inner layer genuine down, so you get the feel of down without the allergies.

Pillow Guy Overstuffed - Down Alternative Pillow

Pillow Guy creates some of the highest quality and finest Down and Down alternative pillows you will find.

Filled with the finest quality Gel fibers made from Poly gel which is hypoallergenic and gives a firmer loft.
There is a 280 thread count Single Ply Long Stable 100% cotton cover that has piping.
Micronone technology focuses on fabric pore sizes to stop allergens and mycotoxins such as bed bugs and dust mites from passing through the pillow.
A highly breathable fabric pillow with a hidden zipper so that you can wash the cover and pillow.

Digital Decor BellaResto - Cotton Down Alternative Pillow

The Digital Décor BellaResto is a Down Alternative cotton pillow and comforter set in one that is available for different bed sizes.

Filled with 100% pure cotton and covered in an ST800 thread count cotton exterior.
There is also a Gel Fiberfill for a plush medium loft inside the pillow.
Each set comes with a super soft down alternative comforter and two Gel fiber-filled pillows in a standard size.
It will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer.

Amazon Basics Deluxe - Down Alternative Pillow

An all-time favorite from Amazon, a trusted and quality brand endorsed by amazon itself.

Plush and Soft down alternative fill.
It comes with a Polyester and cotton blend shell.
There is a synthetic polyester fill that mimics the feel of a real feather and down.
Completely hypoallergenic construction that repels dust and allergens.
Available in soft, firm, or medium-density as well as different size options.

Fern and Willow Premium - Down Alternative Pillow

We have the firmer Gel fiber down alternative fill with a hypoallergenic design and comfortable and breathable cover from fern and Willow.

A soft luxury strip design with neatly tailored piping along the edges.
Gel fiber is much more supportive and moldable than original down or feather fills.
The filling is fully adjustable.
Machine washable and durable pillow.
Available in a white color selection only.

Down Luxe Alternative - Down Alternative Pillow

We have another superb Hotel Quality down Alternative pillow option that comes in a convenient two-pack option from Down Luxe.

Available in a standard, queen, or king-sized size option to choose from.
Cover with a breathable and washable 1005 pure cotton cover.
Oeko-tex certified and environmentally friendly, will not generate any noise, water, or air pollution when used or made.
Ideal for all sleep positions,
Medium-firm and lower loft design.
The fill also consists of 100% premium cotton, along with a blend of bamboo and polyester.
Hypoallergenic and machine-washable design.

Index Table: Top Rated Down Alternative Pillows

No.	Product	Features	Brand	Score
1	Queen Anne Heavenly - Down Alternative Pillow	Set of Four Hotel Quality	Queen Anne	99
2	Looms & Linens Premium - Down Alternative Pillow Insert	Dust Mite Resistant Hypoallergenic Machine Washable	Looms & Linens	97
3	Tigas Eucalyptus - Down Alternative Pillow	Medium Firm Polyester Fill Rayon Cover Machine Washable	Tigas	98
4	Songmics Adjustable - Down Alternative Bed Pillow	Lightweight Plush Cotton Cover	Songmics	97
5	JBailmx Hotel - Down Alternative Pillow	Abti-Drilling Cotton Cover Gusseted design Hotel Quality	JBailmx	96
6	Pillow Guy Overstuffed - Down Alternative Pillow	Fiber Fill Breathable Gel infused Hypoallergenic	Pillow Guy	99
7	Digital Decor BellaResto - Cotton Down Alternative Pillow	Cotton Size Options Set	Digital Decor	97
8	Amazon Basics Deluxe - Down Alternative Pillow	Soft and Plush Size Options Cotton Shell	Amazon Basics	97
9	Fern and Willow Premium - Down Alternative Pillow	Gel Plush Fill Cotton Cover Machine Washable Hypoallergenic	Fern and Willow	97
10	Down Luxe Alternative - Down Alternative Pillow	Two Pack Breathable Hotel Quality	Down Luxe	97