7 Best Organic Pillows, Tested by AD Editors (2025)

Whether you’re in a bit of a bedding funk or simply trying to streamline your material makeup with environmentally conscious textiles, the best organic pillows offer a supportive alternative for a better night’s sleep. These pillows, all tested and reviewed in our editors’ own beds, prioritize materials and a manufacturing process fully free from harmful chemicals like flame-retardants, deodorizers, and fiber treatment agents like pesticides in the growing process. Organic is a term that comes up a lot in greenwashing—the overuse of misleading labels or terminology to better market something as ‘clean’ or good for the environment—and it’s confusing, but these products all boast third-party certifications that vouch for their sustainability. Statuses like Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) (cotton and wool) or Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) ensure that a product has met certain requirements for its fibers and materials, no matter the pillow fill or cover material.

So, if you’re searching for a pillow that makes your conscience feel as good as your neck, the best organic pillows are for you. From supportive and firm foam options for side sleepers to a fully customizable shredded latex option for those who toss and turn, we have every type of sleep position and density preference covered. Read on for the top seven organic pillows we can stand behind.

Our Top Picks for the Best Organic Pillows

Best Overall Pillow

Saatva Latex Pillow

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Most Versatile Pillow

Earthfoam Organic Pillow

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Best for Side Sleepers

Naturepedic Organic Side Sleeper Pillow

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Best Overall Organic Pillow

Contributor Sydney Gore states that Saatva’s eco-friendly pillow has nearly eliminated her chronic pain. “I have some serious back issues and was surprised to wake up feeling more rested after the many nights I spent snoozing on such a luxurious pillow.” Different from a memory foam pillow or down/down alternative pillows, a latex pillow provides a cushioned support that’s resistant to flattening or losing its shape over time. The shredded latex core embedded in Saatva’s can be adjusted to your desired thickness, and thankfully, the entire pillow can be machine-washed, not just the moisture and dust-mite-resistant cotton cover.

Most Versatile Pillow

Few pillows offer the kind of comfort and sustainability combination that Earthfoam does. Crafted with two layers of organic cotton covering a natural foam rubber interior, this pillow delivers a cooling and supportive feel that’s particularly geared towards side sleepers., With a firmer feel, it’s also ideal for those who constantly find themselves fluffing their pillows to achieve a higher loft. Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker says that this design reminds her of a crisp autumn night, but all year round. “Lying on this spongy pillow makes it so easy to doze off with its naturally breathable materials. It mirrors the experience of cracking my window for fresh air to make my whole bedscape a little cooler to the touch.”

Best for Side Sleepers

Commerce director Rachel Fletcher calls this Naturepedic pillow perfect for taller side sleepers. At five foot two inches tall, she says the 30-inch long pillow is a bit long for her, almost like a body pillow, but ultimately very supportive and ideal to wrap your body around while still having enough give. While most side sleeper pillows are quite firm in order to support your neck best, this one, made from GOTS-certified latex, is on the softer side. “That said, it does come with extra fill in case you want to stuff it up a bit and increase the firmness,” Fletcher adds.

Best Down Alternative Organic Pillow

Boll & Branch Down Alternative Pillow

For the person trying to give up down bedding, this alternative option is almost indistinguishable, at least, according to commerce writer Julia Harrison. “Usually I prefer down, but it’s genuinely impossible for me to tell the difference here from real down,” she says. Like most Boll & Branch products, this pillow is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 verified, and there are three fill options to choose from, so you can find your best sleep. High pile is firmer and ideal for side sleepers or those who need extra support. The flatter, lighter option is great for back sleepers or those who tuck their arms underneath their pillow.

Best Organic Pillow for Hot Sleepers

Those always searching for the cool side of their pillow will dig this eucalyptus design from Sijo Home that offers temperature-regulating, plush sleep. Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert tested the softest version and told us that while it’s a bit too plush for her, it feels like a high-quality cloud that conforms to your body. After a year, the pillow has maintained its shape, although it requires a bit of fluffing after a long night, as it will start to slope down where your shoulders hit the surface. “The quilted cover actually does feel like a quilt—soft and plush, especially because the pillow itself is cushy,” Alpert says. “Think of it as the comfy pillow you’d find at your grandmother’s house, but at the same time, it has that springiness that would make it perfect for a pillow fight.” The soft option is best for stomach sleepers, but there are also medium and firm densities, so you can find your ideal feel.

Best Animal-Sourced Fill

A natural alternative to down or feathers, wool offers firmer neck support for side sleepers and restless nights. Senior design editor Zoë Sessums states that the Woolroom pillow exceeded her expectations, both in the sleep feel and the production process’s transparency. There is a slight barn-like smell from the organic wool (as opposed to the classic factory smell you often get with foam pillows), but Sessums says that it fades quickly after the break-in period (a week or so). “In a way, it was comforting, having this natural odor versus a potential factory-direct smell. The firmness and softness of the pillow is perfect, though! It also maintains excellent temperature control.” It’s definitely more expensive than other, manufactured pillow options, but for those looking for a fully natural piece of bedding, this is worth the splurge.

Most Customizable

Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow

AD Pro senior editor Mel Studach describes Nest’s Easy Breather Pillow as the Goldilocks of organic pillows; it’s just right. While it arrives quite firm and overstuffed, the shredded fill is removable to adjust the pillow to your desired feel. There’s also a bag to keep excess fluff in, should you ever want to refill the case later on. “I’m so happy with the level of support and cooling comfort that it’s provided,” she says. “In comparison to other pillows I’ve had in the past, this one stands out not only for its customization, but also the fact that I have yet to have an uncomfortable night’s sleep or to wake up to soreness in my neck thanks to the firm support.”

How We Tested The Best Organic Pillows

It’s no secret that the AD Shopping editors love to rest. We’ve spent countless hours in bed sussing out the best mattresses, comforters, sheet sets, and, of course, pillows. For this story, our editors and contributors tested their organic pillows in their own homes for at least a month (our minimum testing time frame). Paying close attention to how each pillow affected their sleep, any improvements in neck pain, restlessness, and temperature regulation, to determine which organic pillows made the cut. Beyond the actual sleep feel, we looked at materials, certifications, and care instructions. We prioritized models with certified organic latex, wool, and cotton ingredients. If there were manufactured ingredients, like polyester, we sought out environmental badges like CertiPUR-US and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 that could verify the pillows’ natural makeup.