Also known for its mattresses and other sleep products, Bear offers the Bear Pillow. This pillow features a single piece of aerated ‘Loft-X’ polyfoam contained within a polyester-blend cover. The cover is equipped with mesh corner panels, which help air circulate through the interior of the pillow. The Bear Pillow is considered ‘Medium’ in terms of firmness, and has a 5.5″ loft.
Like many other competing pillows with single-piece foam cores, the Bear Pillow offers close conforming to the sleeper’s head, neck, and shoulders. This can alleviate tension and pressure points that develop, and also improve spinal alignment for side sleepers. The mesh panels and aerated foam also allow the pillow to sleep fairly cool, especially compared to other models with similar construction. It also retains a full shape fairly well and requires little to no fluffing.
The pillow is available in Queen and King sizes. Its price-point is on par with the average single-piece foam pillow. Bear offers free shipping within the contiguous U.S. and flat delivery rates for customers in Alaska and Hawaii. The Bear Pillow is backed by a 30-night sleep trial and a two-year warranty.
Read on to learn more about the Bear Pillow in terms of construction, pricing, and performance ratings. We’ll also provide an overview of Bear’s shipping, return, and warranty policies, along with some similar pillow recommendations.
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General Overview
Pros
Better temperature neutrality than most single-piece foam pillows
Close conforming and good pain and pressure relief
Now let’s see how the Bear Pillow has been rated for durability, conforming ability, odor potential, and other performance factors.
Our ratings below are based on verified customer and owner experiences, as well as intensive product research and analysis.
Full Sleep Rating
Criteria
Rating
Durability
Firmness Options
Shape Retention
Moldability
Conforming
Temperature Neutrality
Odor Potential
Weight
Ease of Cleaning
Durability
Firmness Options
Shape Retention
Moldability
Conforming
Temperature Neutrality
Odor Potential
Weight
Ease of Cleaning
Durability
x
The average pillow will start to deteriorate after two to three years of regular use; a pillow’s expected lifespan often depends on the material composition.
Like other solid foam pillows, the Bear Pillow is fairly dense and holds up well over time, but eventually the material will soften and develop impressions that affect its overall support.
Durability
x
The average pillow will start to deteriorate after two to three years of regular use; a pillow’s expected lifespan often depends on the material composition.
Like other solid foam pillows, the Bear Pillow is fairly dense and holds up well over time, but eventually the material will soften and develop impressions that affect its overall support.
Firmness Options
x
Some pillows are only sold in one firmness or loft setting, while others offer adjustability.
The Bear Pillow has a medium feel that cannot be adjusted, which may be limiting for people who prefer a softer or firmer surface for their head and neck – though medium firmness is fairly popular among sleepers.
Firmness Options
x
Some pillows are only sold in one firmness or loft setting, while others offer adjustability.
The Bear Pillow has a medium feel that cannot be adjusted, which may be limiting for people who prefer a softer or firmer surface for their head and neck – though medium firmness is fairly popular among sleepers.
Shape Retention
x
Some pillows tend to flatten out over time, which can affect comfort and support for sleepers, while others maintain a full shape even after years of use.
The pillow retains its shape very well and never needs to be fluffed, much like most of its solid-foam competitors.
Shape Retention
x
Some pillows tend to flatten out over time, which can affect comfort and support for sleepers, while others maintain a full shape even after years of use.
The pillow retains its shape very well and never needs to be fluffed, much like most of its solid-foam competitors.
Moldability
x
This refers to how squishy/moldable a pillow is. Pillows are more cuddly and squeezable are suitable for those who prefer to snuggle with a pillow while they sleep or as a support pillow between their legs.
The pillow is soft enough to be somewhat moldable and provide a decent leg or knee bolster, though people who prefer snuggling with a pillow will probably prefer a shredded foam model instead.
Moldability
x
This refers to how squishy/moldable a pillow is. Pillows are more cuddly and squeezable are suitable for those who prefer to snuggle with a pillow while they sleep or as a support pillow between their legs.
The pillow is soft enough to be somewhat moldable and provide a decent leg or knee bolster, though people who prefer snuggling with a pillow will probably prefer a shredded foam model instead.
Conforming
x
Pillows with certain types of fill will mold to the sleeper’s head, neck, and shoulders to alleviate tension and pains; other fill types do not conform as closely, and typically provide less pain and pressure relief.
The polyfoam used to construct this pillow is fairly adaptive, resulting in an even contour for the head and neck.
Conforming
x
Pillows with certain types of fill will mold to the sleeper’s head, neck, and shoulders to alleviate tension and pains; other fill types do not conform as closely, and typically provide less pain and pressure relief.
The polyfoam used to construct this pillow is fairly adaptive, resulting in an even contour for the head and neck.
Temperature Neutrality
x
Pillows may sleep hot, cold, or neutral, depending on the fill and cover materials.
The foam is aerated and mesh corner panels promote airflow to help the pillow remain temperature neutral, while the cover fabric has a cool-to-the-touch feel.
Temperature Neutrality
x
Pillows may sleep hot, cold, or neutral, depending on the fill and cover materials.
The foam is aerated and mesh corner panels promote airflow to help the pillow remain temperature neutral, while the cover fabric has a cool-to-the-touch feel.
Odor Potential
x
Off-gassing should be expected from most pillows when they are removed from their packaging, but some produce more excessive and/or longer-lasting odors than others.
Some owners report mild off-gassing for a few days after unboxing the pillow, but these odors should dissipate somewhat quickly.
Odor Potential
x
Off-gassing should be expected from most pillows when they are removed from their packaging, but some produce more excessive and/or longer-lasting odors than others.
Some owners report mild off-gassing for a few days after unboxing the pillow, but these odors should dissipate somewhat quickly.
Weight
x
Some pillows are heavier than others, which may be an issue for some sleepers when attempting to lift/adjust their pillow during the night.
The pillow weighs 5 or 7 lbs., depending on the selected size. This is somewhat heavy and some owners may have a hard time lifting and adjusting it.
Weight
x
Some pillows are heavier than others, which may be an issue for some sleepers when attempting to lift/adjust their pillow during the night.
The pillow weighs 5 or 7 lbs., depending on the selected size. This is somewhat heavy and some owners may have a hard time lifting and adjusting it.
Ease of Cleaning
x
Depending on the material composition, a pillow may be cleaned in a washer and dryer, or it may require hand washing, spot-cleaning, and/or dry-cleaning.
The Bear Pillow cannot be washed or dried in a household machine, and should only be spot-cleaned if stains occur. This makes it more difficult to care for than other competing pillows.
Ease of Cleaning
x
Depending on the material composition, a pillow may be cleaned in a washer and dryer, or it may require hand washing, spot-cleaning, and/or dry-cleaning.
The Bear Pillow cannot be washed or dried in a household machine, and should only be spot-cleaned if stains occur. This makes it more difficult to care for than other competing pillows.
As you can see, the Bear Pillow excelled in a few key areas. Temperature neutrality is a notable strength, given that single-piece foam pillows tend to sleep hot; the Bear Pillow mitigates this issue with aerated foam and mesh panel components.
The pillow also conforms very closely to alleviate aches and pains. However, the pillow is somewhat time-consuming to clean and may be too heavy for some owners (especially in a King size). The Bear Pillow is not particularly moldable, either.
What Type of Sleeper is Best Suited to the Bear Pillow?
A sleeper’s experience with a pillow often depends on his or her body weight and preferred sleep position.
Based on owner experiences and product analysis, the Bear Pillow has earned the following ratings from sleepers with different weights and position preferences.
For more information on sleeping positions please see our pillow guides for side, back, and stomach sleepers.
Below, you’ll find length, width, and thickness dimensions for the Bear Pillow in each available size, along with current price-points.
Queen$95
King$115
Construction and Firmness
Now, let’s look at how the Bear Pillow is built. The table below lists firmness, thickness, and composition specs for the pillow.
Product Name
Firmness Options
Loft
Interior Components
Cover Components
Bear Pillow
‘Medium’
5.5″
Single, aerated piece of ‘Loft-X’ polyfoam
Polyester blend with mesh corner panels
Firmness Options: The Bear Pillow is exclusively available in a ‘Medium’ setting. Package Deals: At this time, Bear does not appear to offer any bundles or package deals.
No, the cover and foam core should only be spot cleaned.
Bear Pillow Care Instructions
Instructions for First Time Use
The Bear Pillow does not require any special treatments prior to first-time use. However, fluffing the pillow can help it recover its shape and remove off-gassing odor after it has been removed from its packaging.
Cleaning Instructions
The cover and foam core can only be spot-cleaned. Washing and drying in a household machine may cause permanent damage to the pillow and void the warranty.
Where Do They Ship?
Bear ships pillows and other products to all 50 states; international deliveries are not available at this time.
Full Delivery Policy
Delivery Fee
Customers in the contiguous U.S. qualify for free shipping. Those living in Alaska and Hawaii must pay a flat shipping rate of $100.
Delivery Policy
The delivery policy for Bear is as follows:
All pillow deliveries are coordinated through FedEx. Most customers receive their delivery within four to seven business days.
Most customers receive a delivery tracking number within two to four business days of their original order.
Customers do not need to provide a signature for pillow deliveries.
Trial Period & Warranty Details
Trial Period and Guarantee
Bear offers a 30-night sleep trial for the Bear Pillow.
Customers may return the pillow for a full refund at any point of the trial.
Full product refunds will be issued for pillow returns, and return shipping is free.
Warranty
Bear offers a 2-year warranty for the Bear Pillow.
This warranty is completely non-prorated.
Pillow owners must cover all shipping and handling costs associated with defective pillow repairs or replacements. The warranty covers manufacturing defects only.
This warranty is non-transferable. It is exclusively available to original owners who purchase their pillow from Bear or an authorized retailer. Those who buy or acquire their pillow from the original owner or a non-authorized retailer will not receive warranty coverage.
Company Information
Customer Service
8 out of 10 owner experiences show customers have had a positive experience with Bear, irrespective of whether or not they liked their pillow.
Company History
Bear has been in business since 2015; the Bear Pillow was introduced in 2017.
BBB Rating
A+
Physical Stores
Bear does not operate any brick-and-mortar stores where products are available for sale. However, the brand owns a viewing-only showroom in Hoboken, New Jersey.
