Boreal pillow Semi-firm support product image (primary)
Rectangular white pillow with subtle vertical stripe pattern and contrasting narrow piped edge, shown resting on its long side with slight surface creasing.

Simons Maison

Boreal Pillow Semi-Firm Support

3.8/5 (22)
CA$59.00CAD
In Stock

The Boreal Pillow is a semi-firm support pillow designed in Canada and manufactured in Montreal. It features a double-walled construction with a centre compartment of certified responsible duck down and feather blend surrounded by flaked recycled polyester, and a 100% cotton damask cover with a 500 thread count. Available in Standard (20 x 26 in), Queen (20 x 30 in), and King (20 x 36 in) sizes, it is odourless, washable, and suitable for most sleeping positions.

Material
duck down and feathers blend, recycled polyester, cotton damask
Category
Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillows

Color

Specifications

Semi-firm support pillow with a double-walled design, featuring a centre compartment of duck down and feathers and an outer envelope of recycled polyester, all encased in 500 thread count cotton damask.

Double-walled design; semi-firm support; 100% cotton damask casing (500 thread count); certified responsible down and feather blend; recycled polyester fill; odourless and washable; made in Canada.

Material
duck down and feathers blend, recycled polyester, cotton damask
Secondary
feathers, recycled-polyester, cotton
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillows

Additional Attributes

  • Simons Maison exclusive
  • designed in Canada
  • double-walled design
  • centre compartment filled with a blend of duck down and feathers
  • envelope of flaked recycled polyester
  • semi-firm support
  • 100% cotton damask casing with 500 thread count
  • certified responsible feather and duck down blend
  • recycled polyester
  • odourless
  • washable
  • manufactured in Montreal

Product Insights

Simons Maison's Boreal Pillow Semi-Firm Support offers an affordable luxury experience with a 500-thread-count damask cover, certified responsible down, and Canadian craftsmanship, providing a dense, hotel-like feel at $50. However, despite the semi-firm label, the pillow is reported to feel soft, flatten within weeks, and form hard clumps, leading to insufficient loft for side sleepers and mixed support for back sleepers, while stomach sleepers appreciate the low loft. The tradeoff is between premium materials and initial comfort versus rapid loss of structure and durability, compared unfavorably to the pricier Prestige Down Pillow.

Verified claims

Firmness
Labeled semi-firm but buyers report it feels soft and flattens.
Sleep position fit
Semi-firm support falls between medium and firm, so it can suit back sleepers who want more structure and side sleepers who do not need maximum firmness.
Lineup comparison
Duck down and feather blend for structured support at $50; high-proportion down for softer sink at $250.
Premium features
Shares premium features with the Prestige: 500-thread-count damask, certified responsible down, and Canadian manufacturing.
Build quality
100% cotton casing with 500-thread-count damask, down/feather core with recycled polyester envelope.
Value
Certified responsible down and made in Canada at the Boreal line's $50 opening price.
Durability
Buyers report the core flattens and becomes hard over time.
Care
Machine-washable and odourless, suitable for stomach sleepers and allergy-prone users.
Loft retention
Buyers report the double-wall does not prevent the down core from flattening and clumping.
Drying method
Machine wash on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low with clean tennis balls to restore loft.
Shape retention
The double-walled design is intended to keep the down/feather core stable and reduce shifting and flattening.
Washability
Machine washable and odourless; may suit people with mild allergies.
Down certification
The listing does not name the certification standard behind 'certified responsible'.
Cooling
Buyers report the pillow stays cool in warm rooms.
Hotel feel
Buyers describe a hotel-style feel: smooth damask and a heavy, anchored presence; some compare it to five-star bedding, while others find it softer than the semi-firm label.
Loft persistence
Buyers report the pillow starts semi-firm but flattens and compresses after use.
Cover feel
Buyers report the cover stays cool; the 500-thread-count cotton damask gives a smooth, crisp touch.
Quill resistance
The 500-thread-count cotton damask casing is tightly woven to resist feather quill penetration.
Heft
Fill weight ranges from 30–39 oz, giving a dense, anchored feel buyers compare to luxury hotel pillows.
Support
Heavy fill does not ensure support: the down core compresses easily and may form hard clumps over time.
Fill construction
Double-wall design pairs a down/feather core with a recycled polyester surround to create semi-firm support.
Sizes and fill weights
Available in Standard, Queen, and King sizes with fill weights of 30 oz, 34 oz, and 39 oz.

Product record

Title
Boreal Pillow Semi-Firm Support
Brand
Simons Maison
Price
50 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

2 images
Boreal pillow Semi-firm support product image (primary)
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Product

Rectangular white pillow with subtle vertical stripe pattern and contrasting narrow piped edge, shown resting on its long side with slight surface creasing.

  • Overall shapeRectangular pillow oriented horizontally with gently rounded corners and a slightly compressed appearance where it rests on the surface.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.35 (high)
  • Cover fabric patternSubtle alternating vertical satin-stripe pattern visible across the front face, running along the pillow height direction.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Edge pipingNarrow contrasting piped trim running along the pillow perimeter; appears darker than the main fabric (near-gray).
    4 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.02 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.92 · y 0.38 · w 0.02 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.71 · w 0.88 · h 0.02 (medium)
  • Surface texture and creasesSmooth fabric with soft surface creases and slight puckering near the left and bottom edges where the pillow compresses.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Styled product shot showing the pillow placed on a beige rectangular ledge at the corner of two beige walls with directional soft lighting from the left producing shadows.

  • Staging surfaceBeige rectangular ledge with sharp front edge that the pillow rests on.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 0.98 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Background and cornerTwo textured beige walls forming a right-angle corner behind the pillow.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the left creating a distinct cast shadow of the pillow on the left wall and gentle shading across the pillow face.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with visible fabric detail and no obvious blur.

Colors

white· main fabric#E9E9EAlight gray· edge piping
Boreal pillow Semi-firm support product image 2
02

Product

Close-up of a pillow corner showing a smooth, slightly lustrous off-white cover with subtle vertical stripe texture and a narrow contrasting piped edge in a grey-taupe color.

  • Cover fabricSmooth fabric cover with a faint vertical stripe pattern and a satin-like sheen visible across the surface.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.05 · w 0.62 · h 0.90 (high)
  • Piped edgeNarrow raised piped trim running along the pillow edge in a contrasting grey-taupe color, sewn into the seam.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.88 (high)
  • Corner and seamPointed pillow corner with visible seam and slight creasing where the fabric folds, showing the piped trim continuing around the corner tip.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Surface wrinklesSoft shallow wrinkles and depressions in the fabric indicating pliable fill beneath the cover; wrinkles follow the pillow contours.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (medium)

Other

Product photographed on a neutral beige flat surface with a vertical beige backdrop; soft directional lighting creates gentle highlights and shadows.

  • Background surfaceFlat textured beige surface under the pillow visible at the bottom left and bottom area of the frame.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 0.45 · h 0.30 (high)
  • BackdropVertical beige backdrop at left edge behind the pillow creating a corner between wall and surface.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the right produces highlights on the satin-finish fabric and a subtle shadow on the left side of the pillow and on the surface.

Colors

off-white / ivory· cover fabricgrey-taupe· piped trim

Variants

3 SKUs
All variants of Boreal Pillow Semi-Firm Support
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4175386Boreal Pillow Semi-Firm Support - White - StdCA$50.00Yes
4175388Boreal Pillow Semi-Firm Support - White - QueenCA$60.00Yes
4175390Boreal Pillow Semi-Firm Support - White - KingCA$70.00Yes

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

22 total
3.8

22 reviews · out of 5

Parfait

Marie B.

Parfait

Déception

Pascal D.

Je n’aime pas l’oreiller car au départ, bien qu’elle soit gonflée, elle s’écrase et se compresse beaucoup trop lorsque je dépose ma tête. Elle devient alors dure et inconfortable. Je ne la recommande pas.

Pillow

karen L.

Very satisfied with my new pillow! A great price and quality is lovely.

Oreiller Boréal : très bon achat à refaire au besoin.

Christiane A.

Parfaite, volume parfait, elle maintient sa forme pendant toute la nuit. J'aime un oreiller qui reste fraiche quand la température de la pièce est chaude, elle répond bien a cette attente.

Baby Bear approved

Patricia H.

I love sinking into this pillow, molds itself to my head. Not too soft, not too hard.

Je l'ai retourné

Maude T.

J'ai commandé le format king et il était max 1 pour d'épais tellement mince c'est comme si jetais directement sur le. matelas

très bien

Claudette P.

bon support et belle finition.

Super

Laurie D.

Très satisfaite. Confortable. Pt pas aussi épaisse que j'aurais pensé.

Good quality, fast delivery, very

Ann H.

Good quality, fast delivery, very pleased!

Good quality pillow

Judith M.

The pillow is a high quality product.

Flat, doesn't return shape, very soft

Kristina A.

I’ve owned down pillows in the past, so I’m familiar with how they should feel. Unfortunately, this pillow is far too flat and lacks enough filling to maintain any support or shape. It honestly feels like sleeping straight on the mattress. I kept hoping it would improve, but now I wish I had returned it 🥲

Pas-/

Sophie G.

Pas-/

Soutien

Guylaine C.

Elles n ont pas un soutien semi-fermé! Elles sont très molles!

Well made but down and feathers just aren't for me.

Barbara A.

I have tried so many pillows during the last several years and can now rule out down and feathers. It starts semi firm but dents and once that happens it feels like cement. Guess I keep looking.

Molle

Marie-Soleil D.

J’ai personnellement trouvé très molle cette oreiller et je l’ai retourné pour cette raison.

Quality

Rosa S.

Amazing comfortable pillows, they also feel fabulous.

oreiller

Claudine A.

Super confortable la 1ere nuit aucune adaptation

Je le recommande

France T.

Je le recommande

Nothing Semi Firm about this piloow

Ardak K.

This pillow is too soft, I thought it would be little firmer than medium but it turned out to be too soft. Will need to return it.

confortable

Helene R.

la texture, le confort les dimensions parfaite

Excellent pillow - Hotel style

Eric V.

Great purchase; luxurious feel. Truly feels like a high-end pillow you would find in a 5-star hotel. Exactly what I was looking for. Don't forget to buy a protective case!

L'oreiller Boréal Soutien semi-ferme

Mireille C.

l'oreiller parfais confort

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/bedding/pillows-pillow-covers/boreal-pillow-semi-firm-support--17593-1241160?colourId=0
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