This is a nice quality pillow. You can actually unzip the pillow and see the filling inside. It's unbleached cotton and very fluffy. I have them airing out outside right now. The "new" smell is a bit stronger than I expected of an organic pillow, though I suspect they will air out nicely given a few days. I was a bit hesitant when I read the description saying "virtually no chemicals". It would be nice to see a better description that says exactly what chemicals are or are not in there so as to avoid any which cause problems. I don't know if that's what is bothering me or if it's just the new materials. I have organic cotton barrier cloth pillow covers for them, which aired out in less than a day and have no detectable odor, so they should work out great. These were the only organic pillows I could find that were not made in China.
I purchased these pillows back in August, 2011, although I did not start actually using them until around Thanksgiving time. So, after approximately four and a half months of use, here's my verdict:
1. First of all, do they have a smell? Yes, when they are unpacked, they do have a bit of an odor. The odor for my pair was not too strong, and vanished after a couple of days of use. At the moment, they mostly smell like the people who use them. I have a very sensitive nose and am literally sickened (headaches and nausea) by strong smells, especially chemical ones. So for me, these pillows worked out quite well. However, being a natural product, it's quite possible that different pillows from the same company will smell more or less strongly. If you are sensitive to odors, plan on keeping them in the guest room for awhile or hanging them outside in the fresh air and sunshine for a few days.
2. Secondly, do they flatten? Well, frankly, of course they do. All pillows flatten with use, some types more than other types. These pillows are definitely superior to feather pillows, but they are not as firm as, perhaps, a wool or latex pillow might be. So whether or not you will like these pillows will depend on your sleeping style and just how much support you want. For me, one of them on top of a second, firmer pillow gives me just the right amount of soft, comfy fluff on top of support, so I'm quite pleased with them. My three year old is using the second pillow by itself as her first full-sized pillow; she hasn't had any complaints yet (although that may be because she's just so happy to have a "big" pillow instead of the tiny toddler one she's been using).
3. Finally, they are organic cotton inside and out, and the cotton is grown organically in the U.S. As I would like to see more American farmers changing over to organic methods, I like to support them whenever possible. At the time, that I purchased, the price for two came in at under $30.00 apiece, which (believe it or not) put them in the mid-range of what one might expect to pay for a pillow at places like Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond, so I felt like I got a fantastic deal!
Overall, these pillows are probably not for everybody. But, since we all have different needs and preferences, that's going to be true of ANY pillow. If you're looking for a pillow that adds some softness on top of a firmer pillow, or that flattens to something that is firmer than feathers, these are an excellent bet!
EDITED, 5/11/2012 My preschooler had a nighttime accident which required me to wash her pillow. I washed it (with some other linens to balance the load) in warm water on the delicate cycle, using a mild detergent. I then dried it in the dryer for 90 minutes on low. It came through beautifully and it really fluffed it up! So for those of you who find the pillow too flat, you may want to fluff it in the dryer periodically.
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Pillows came quickly and had no smell that I noticed. After a couple of nights use, the pillows went flat. Apparently most pillows have chemicals that help keep them fluffy so for your health, you do need to fluff these some nightly. It still wasn't firm enough for me so I contacted the company and they sent us out free extra fill. Now it is perfect.
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The comforter and pillows are good for the price. Not the best quality, but certainly not the worst. The comforter is pretty wrinkled out of the package. Based on the picture I wasn't expecting the fabric to have the sheen that it does, but it isn't a big issue for me. Just know that if you want a matte look, this isn't the set for you.
