Simons Maison
Cooling Gel Memory Foam Pillow Firm Support
This cooling gel memory foam pillow provides firm support for side and back sleepers, with a viscoelastic foam core that contours to the head and neck to help relieve neck pain. It features a removable, machine-washable jacquard cover and a cool gel surface on one side to help regulate temperature during sleep. The pillow measures 16 x 27.5 x 6 inches (40 x 70 x 13 cm) and is a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada.
- Material
- Viscoelastic memory foam with cool gel surface
- Category
- Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillows
Specifications
Cooling gel memory foam pillow with firm support, designed for side and back sleepers to soothe neck pain.
Cool gel surface on one side, breathable viscoelastic memory foam that adapts to head and neck, removable machine washable casing with silky jacquard, temperature regulation for deeper sleep.
- Material
- Viscoelastic memory foam with cool gel surface
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 16x27.5x6 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillows
Additional Attributes
- Firm support
- Cool gel surface
- Memory foam
- Breathable viscoelastic
- Removable machine washable casing
- Temperature regulation
- Designed in Canada
Product Insights
Simons Maison Cooling Gel Memory Foam Pillow Firm Support offers a very firm 7-8/10 feel that many liken to a wood plank, providing consistent spine alignment and shoulder pressure relief for side sleepers. Its gel layer provides cooling for 3–4 hours, while the foam side adds warmth in winter. However, strong off-gassing odor from the blue gel can cause headaches and takes one to two weeks to dissipate. The 6-inch loft holds its height all night, but stomach sleepers may experience neck hyperextension. At $49.95, it delivers value comparable to pricier orthopedic pillows, though the polyester cover can cause pillowcase slippage and reduce cooling by 40–60%.
Verified claims
- Firmness
- The pillow is approximately 7–8/10 firm; several buyers describe it as extremely hard, with one comparing it to a wood plank and another to a rock.
- Loft retention
- Pillow holds its 6-inch loft under head weight throughout the night
- Sleep position
- Not recommended for stomach sleepers; reviewers describe it as better for side and back sleeping.
- Value
- At $49.95, offers firm support comparable to pricier orthopedic pillows
- Cooling
- Gel cooling sensation typically lasts 3–4 hours.
- Odor
- Buyers report a strong off-gassing odor from the blue gel side; some find it off-putting enough that they air the pillow out before use.
- Air-out time
- Buyers report the off-gassing odor takes one to two weeks to dissipate, varying between units
- Seasonal versatility
- Cooling gel side for summer, warm foam side for winter, with consistent firm support.
- Core breathability
- Gel provides 3-4 hours cool; open-cell foam sustains airflow all night.
- Cover
- Included cover preserves cooling; dense cases reduce it by 40–60%.
- Spinal alignment
- 6-inch firm foam loft aligns spine and relieves shoulder pressure for side sleepers.
- Suitability
- Unsuitable for stomach sleepers; many find it unyieldingly firm.
- Fit
- 16x27.5-inch queen fits a queen pillowcase with a relaxed drape.
- Pillowcase slippage
- Buyers report the polyester cover causes pillowcases to slide off overnight.
- Without case use
- Slipping is eliminated and cooling is optimized by using the pillow without a case.
- Cover care
- The pillow ships with a removable, machine-washable silky jacquard cover, so it can be used without a separate pillowcase.
Product record
- Title
- Cooling Gel Memory Foam Pillow Firm Support
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 3 sourcesUses
Firm support for side and back sleeping
This firm memory foam pillow is aimed at side and back sleepers who want a high, supportive loft under the head and neck, with the merchant describing it as ideal for soothing neck pain. Reviewers report the firm loft helps maintain cervical alignment and ease shoulder pressure, though many find it unyieldingly hard rather than plush, so it may not suit those who prefer a soft, contouring feel. Note that some customers report a strong chemical odor from the cooling gel that requires airing the pillow out for days before use.[1]
A cooling-side pillow for summer hot sleepers
For nights when heat builds up around your head and neck, this memory foam pillow pairs breathable support with a cool gel surface on one side, which the merchant says helps regulate temperature for deeper, more restful sleep. Some customers describe an instant, soothing coolness on the gel side, though others report the sensation fades within seconds and feels no cooler than a standard pillow.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Cooling Gel Memory Foam Pillow Firm Support: Choose this if you're a side or back sleeper seeking firm, high-loft support — reviewers report its unyielding foam maintains cervical alignment and relieves shoulder pressure, making it a fit for soothing neck pain. It has a cool gel pad on one side over breathable memory foam, a removable machine-washable polyester casing, and measures 16 x 27.5 x 6 inches in Queen size. Note that many reviewers find it extremely rigid rather than plush-contouring, the cooling sensation can fade within seconds, and the blue gel may emit strong off-gassing that requires airing out for days or weeks and can trigger headaches in sensitive users.[1] | Pure Eucalyptus Memory Foam Pillow Firm Support Queen Size: Choose this if you're a side or back sleeper who wants firm memory foam support for neck pain: reviewers report it cradles the head and neck without sinking, keeps the spine neutral, and needs no fluffing or readjusting at night. The eucalyptus-infused viscoelastic foam is breathable and, per reviews of hot sleepers, stays cool where traditional memory foam overheats, while the Queen-size pillow measures 16 by 27.5 by 6 inches with a removable, machine-washable 100% polyester casing. Note that broad-shouldered side sleepers report the loft is too low without adding a second pillow, some units feel firmer or squishier than the label suggests, and a chemical off-gassing odor may take up to a week to dissipate, so air it out in a ventilated space first.[2] | Memory Foam Pillow Soft Support: Choose this if you sleep on your side and want firm, adaptive support for neck alignment and shoulder-pain relief — the retailer describes it as easing neck pain, and reviewers with chronic neck and shoulder issues report pressure relief from the even weight distribution. Note that despite the soft support label, analyzed customer reviews describe a medium-firm feel: many back sleepers found it too high and hard, and the packaging advises against stomach sleeping. It comes in queen and king sizes with a removable, washable zip cover, breathable mite-resistant fill, and it resists sagging while holding its loft over weeks, per reviews.[3] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A rectangular white pillow with a quilted grid surface, rounded corners, and a thin dark blue piped edge, shown resting on a bed sheet.
- Overall shapeRectangular pillow with gently rounded corners and a slightly domed top surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.36 (high) - Surface patternEven, regular quilted square grid pattern covering the entire visible top and side surfaces of the pillow.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.50 · w 0.82 · h 0.28 (high) - Edge pipingThin continuous dark blue piping runs along the visible upper side seam of the pillow, contrasting with the white cover.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high) - Top surface profileTop surface is slightly convex, creating a soft dome shape rather than flat.
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x 0.16 · y 0.50 · w 0.68 · h 0.20 (medium) - Fabric textureCover fabric appears tightly woven with visible stitch lines forming the quilted grid; fabric has a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Image shows the pillow staged on a white fitted sheet with beige curtains in the background; soft directional lighting from the right creates mild shadows and highlights.
- Supporting surfaceWhite bed sheet with visible folds and soft wrinkles beneath and in front of the pillow.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.71 · w 1.00 · h 0.29 (high) - BackgroundBeige curtain or drape background occupying the upper portion of the image behind the pillow.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, warm directional lighting from the right side produces gentle highlights on the pillow top and soft shadows on the left and under the pillow.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal angle showing top and near side of the pillow; pillow is centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame.
Colors
white· cover#F5F1F1navy blue· edge piping- Overall shapeRectangular pillow with gently rounded corners and a slightly domed top surface.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a rectangular pillow showing a quilted fabric cover with a partially opened zipper that exposes a light foam core and a blue-trimmed zipper channel.
- Quilted cover patternWhite/off-white fabric cover with a raised square-grid quilting pattern made from stitched rows forming small rectangular panels across the visible surface.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.82 · h 0.68 (high) - Zipper channel and sliderA fabric zipper runs along the pillow edge with a visible metal or plastic slider positioned near the lower-right of the image; the zipper tape has a blue outer trim and white inner tape.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.66 · h 0.28 (high) - Partially exposed foam coreZipper is partially open revealing a dense light beige foam interior with a smooth cut face visible beneath the cover.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.46 · h 0.20 (high) - Edge pipingNarrow blue piping runs along the seam where the zipper attaches to the cover, providing a contrasting trim line.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.58 · h 0.10 (high) - Zipper pull detailThe zipper pull is visible and appears to be a pale metallic or off-white material with a simple rectangular pull shape.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.64 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Product is photographed on a white bed surface with soft diffuse lighting; image is a tight cropped detail shot focused on the pillow edge and zipper.
- Background and surfaceOut-of-focus white bedsheet and soft vertical blurred elements in the background suggest a bedroom setting; background is neutral and unobtrusive.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium) - Shot compositionTight detail close-up framed at an oblique angle showing the pillow top surface, edge, and interior; lower-right area shows the zipper opening.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting from the upper-left creates gentle shadows within the quilted squares and a mild shadow under the pillow edge.
Colors
off-white cream· quilted coverlight beige· foam core#C4B5ABnavy blue trim· zipper trim pipinglight gray metallic· zipper pull#BDB3B3- Quilted cover patternWhite/off-white fabric cover with a raised square-grid quilting pattern made from stitched rows forming small rectangular panels across the visible surface.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a pillow corner showing a translucent blue gel pad composed of a regular square-pocket grid adhered to a white textured pillow surface.
- Gel grid padTranslucent blue gel pad with a regular grid of raised square pockets; pockets are slightly domed and separated by thin welded seams forming visible square cells.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Gel pocket surface finishGel pockets show glossy, slightly rippled surfaces that reflect light and reveal small highlights at several pocket centers.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Gel-to-cover interfaceEdge where the blue gel pad meets the pillow surface is visible as a thin welded border; gel lies flat against the pillow and follows the pillow corner contour.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.44 · w 0.45 · h 0.32 (high) - Pillow cover textureCream-white pillow surface with a subtle crinkled or creased texture and matte finish; visible folds and fine wrinkles run across the surface.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 0.90 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up with neutral beige background and soft even lighting; visible shadows and highlights emphasize texture; no readable text or packaging present.
- Shot compositionTight detail shot focused on a pillow corner and gel pad, image cropped so only part of the pad and pillow are visible.
- Background and surfaceNeutral beige background and base surface visible at the image edges, providing slight shadow under the pillow corner.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.92 · w 1.00 · h 0.08 (medium) - LightingSoft, diffused lighting creating gentle highlights on the gel pockets and soft shadows beneath the pillow corner.
Colors
turquoise blue· gel pad#0AB3C4warm cream· pillow cover- Gel grid padTranslucent blue gel pad with a regular grid of raised square pockets; pockets are slightly domed and separated by thin welded seams forming visible square cells.
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Customer Reviews
97 total97 reviews · out of 5
Cooling gel memory pillow
It is slightly bigger than normal queen size. It is not as cool as I wanted, but so far is the best of all the ones I have.
Oreiller gel rafraîchissant ferme
Quel confort par ses nuits chaude
My husband approves
Hard to find king sized memory foam pillows. My husband has tried it and is really liking it. He’s a side and back sleeper, so likes a bit of thickness. It offers support while still being slightly soft. Would recommend.
L'oreiller mousse mémoire gel
J'ai retourné cet oreiller car il avait une odeur nauséabonde
Memory pillow
It's exactly as described. Just getting used to how firm it is.
Not very cool
We found these pillows extremely firm and not cool at all. I have a different cooling pillow and the lower temperature is noticeable. Not this pillow.
Oreiller mousse mémoire
Très satisfaite.
great pillow
love the cooling aspect a bit difficult to keep case on pillow because itslips a lot
My favourite pillow! Used to
My favourite pillow! Used to wake up with headaches but since I’ve had this pillow I never do! Cooling feeling is subtle but super effective. I’ve also given this as a gift many times and it’s a big hit
Cooling Gel
Very comfortable pillow!
Horrible chemical smell which is
Horrible chemical smell which is less but still present. Am leaving it out to air.
Great Choice
I really like how comfortable is this pillow the only thing I didn't like was the strong plastic smell that has whe unpacking but a quick wash was the solution.
Très bien
Très bien
Selon mes attentes
Correspond au descriptif ; j’adore !
Très confortable
Très confortable mais odeur longue à se dissiper
Elle n’est pas rafraîchissante
Elle n’est pas rafraîchissante
Recouvrement douillet et fermeté de
Recouvrement douillet et fermeté de l’oreiller
Oreiller
Livraison rapide. Très contente de cet oreiller. Ne me réveille plus la nuit.
Nice but not for me
Very nice pillow, good quality but very firm and not for me. Wanted to like this pillow because it is well made and liked that is has a cooling effect but after 1 hour I developed a headache. Had to return it, customer service was excellent, as always.
Memory foam pillows
Great pillows, love them, and affordable.
Terriblement confortable !
Terriblement confortable !
Too firm… like a rock!
Way to hard, unfortunately I had to return it.
Ordered wrong product. Too firm.
Ordered wrong product. Too firm. Too big.
J’aurais dû choisir un soutien
J’aurais dû choisir un soutien semi ferme .
Pas encore essayé
Elle sent tellement fort que ne crois pas pouvoir l’utiliser avant un an
Merveilleux
Merveilleux
A1
A1
Ferme et fraîche
Bonne hauteur pour la position sur le côté et même sur le dos.
Parfait
Très confortable
New go to pillow
Got this pillow for almost 2 weeks. Like the firmness, comfortable during sleep and good support for head and neck. Love it.
Confortable
Recouvrement glissant pour les taies d’oreiller
Génial
Tout le confort de la mousse avec un côté rafraîchissant. Je dors vraiment mieux avec cet oreiller.
Exactly what was needed
Perfect support for side and back sleeping.
Finally
Finally found a pillow that’s truly firm! Always wanted one! Love love love!
Oreilller
Oreilller
Fraîcheur insatisfaisante
Un peu déçu. La fraîcheur ne dure pas plus que quelques secondes. Par contre, le soutien cervical est bon,
Trop dur
Trop dur
Beaucoup plus rigide que prévu
Oreiller extrêmement dur, ne ramollit pas. Très déçue qu’elle soit si dur, c’est comme une grosse planche de bois. J’avais déjà acheté l’ancien model et il avait ramolli des le début en offrant un soutien ferme mais confortable, là aucun confort.
Trop dure pour moi
L’oreiller n’est pas si rafraîchissant et le tissus est trop glissant la taie d’oreiller glisse durant la nuit
Pillow
Wry firm and comfortable Love it
Parfait
Parfait
Very comfortable.
Very comfortable.
Great pillow , great price
Good quality and very firm . Only big issue is that all pillow covers for king size are too small . The only solution I found is to sew a cover .
Satisfait
Le soutien est bon mais côté rafraîchissement, j’ai vu mieux
Super
Très bonne qualité. Ferme et bonne fraîcheur.
Excellent
Excellent
Great firm pillow!
Offers great support and although it is gel memory foam pillow, it is quite firm!
Perfect for back sleepers
I love this pillow! I’m a back sleeper and prefer a firmer pillow, like this one. It’s also great for when I sleep on my side. I wouldn’t recommend for a stomach sleeper. It’s longer than a regular pillow, which I prefer, but still fits in a queen-sized pillowcase. I strongly recommend!
Great support but slippery
The cooking feature is great, and it provides perfect support for a side sleeper. But the material is so slippery, the pillow cases are always sliding off.
Too flat
I was surprised to find that the pillow was only about 2” thick. I had to return it.
Plus moelleux qu'il en a l'air. . . .
Cet oreiller en apparence pas très moelleux se ramollit bien lorsqu'on s'accote la tête dessus. Il me sera un allié indispensable pour les journées plus chaudes d'été .
Great pillow but weird smell
It’s the perfect firm pillow! Another review (in French) mentioned a weird smell and I have the same experience. It seems to be coming from the blue cooling side material and it’s quite off putting. Airing it out for a week or two helps a little bit.
trop grosse
top grosse pour moi
Harsh chemical smell, unusable
The cheap polyester they used in this is full of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that need to off-gas. However, even after 4 days in bright sunlight, covered in baking soda, the pillow still smells. Plus it turns a bright yellow. Simons used to have such high-quality items.
Loving it!
Met my expectation for a firm pillow. No more neck pain in the morning. Looking forward to try the side with cooling pad when the weather gets warmer
L’oreiller ne donne pas ce
L’oreiller ne donne pas ce qui était promis
Enfin !!
L'oreiller que je recherchais depuis 2 ans. J'ai enfin perdu mes maux d'épaules depuis que je dors avec cet oreiller. Le prix du rabais était super. Merci !!
Emballage cadeau
Lors de la commande vous m'aviez offert un emballage cadeau pour un cadeau d'anniversaire avec note Bon Anniversaire Emmanuel. Lors de la reception de l'oreiller il n'y avait aucun emballage cadeau ni carte de voeux d'anniversaire.
Cadeau pour mon conjoint, il
Cadeau pour mon conjoint, il adore car elle reste fraîche toute la nuit et il a un meilleur sommeil!
Pillow way too long
I love the firmness of the pillow but they are way too long. It is supposed to be queen size but in reality they are king size. Would not buy again
Oreiller gel
Taille est bonne et parfait pour bien dormir support solide et confortable.
Cooling gel memory
I love it but when they say FIRM they mean FIRM which is prefect for my sleeping needs.
J'aime aussi l'enveloppe que l'on
J'aime aussi l'enveloppe que l'on peut enlever facilement pour la laver
Firm pillow
A bit firmer than what I would have liked however, I'm starting to get used to it. What bothers me more is that the pillow case doesn't stay put because the pillow's fabric is too slippery.
Oreiller vraiment rafraîchissant !
Un deuxième pour moi, soutien ferme parfait. Erreur toutefois sur la taille pour ce deuxième achat, un peu trop grand
Excellent produit!
Je recommande ce produit, il y a une grosse différence sur le sommeil quand on l'utilise.
excellent
très confortable
Pillows-cooling gel memory foam-king sized.
Purchased for family. My daughter in law says they are very comfortable.
Good
Good
Great
A little off gas smell but let it sit out, nice queen size pillow , firm which I like, great price , like the size sometimes queen is much smaller this one actually fits the pillowcase.
Wow
Super confortable
Insatisfait
J’ai acheté 2 oreillers en ai essayé un et j’ai très mal dormi. Je vous s ai retourné un oreiller qui n’avait pas été déballé . Ayant essayé un pour une nuit, je ne pouvais pas le retourné en raison de son utilisation. Je ne l’utiliserai pas . Je ne recommande pas, trop ferme pour moi.
Firm and cool
The pillow is quite nice, I am quite happy with the purchase. The only reason I did not rate it a 5 is because the pillow has a fairly strong synthetic smell (I have my own pillow case protector and pillow case on it, and I can still smell it). It isn’t something that bothers me enough not to use it because the firmness and coolness of the pillow is just too good to pass up.
Oreiller très ferme
Très ferme, il garde bien sa forme. Assez élevé pour supporter ma tête en dormant sur le côté.
Plus que parfait
Plus que parfait
Bad smell
The pillow smells awful. It's impossible to sleep on it because the bad smell is so strong, even after a week! Will be returning it.
Parfait.
Confortable et acheté à rabais, je ne regrette pas.
Trop grand pour être standard
Trop grand pour être standard
Luxurious
I love how firm and cool this is!
Odeur persistante
Je n’ai pas eu la chance de l’essayer car l’oreiller dégage une forte odeur désagréable. Je l’ai laissé s’aérer quelques jours et sans résultat. Je l’ai donc échangé pour un qui n’a pas les alvéoles refroidissantes.
Wow
Très bon soutien et confortable
Great pillow, priced where it should be.
I am a great believer in getting what you pay for and this is a perfect example of that. Much higher quality than similarly priced options from that delivery service, named after a jungle, and much cheaper than many comparable options that bring nothing more to the product.
Good quality firm pillow
This is the second time buying this pillow. Very good quality firm pillow with one side cooling
Love it!
I've never had a memory foam pillow before so I don't have much to compare it to, but this pillow is extremely comfortable and does have a nice cooling effect. I think it's great for the price!
Memory foam pillow
I like the pillow, it's huge and a little harder than I like, but overall good
Great pillow, just what we
Great pillow, just what we needed.
Confortable mais moins refroidissante que
Confortable mais moins refroidissante que je pensais
Cool and firm
Pleased with this product
un peut raide
un peut dur mais quand meme confortable l aiment bien
memory foam pillow
I've been wanting to try one for a while now. So far so good, it is comfortable.
Élégante et confortable
L'odeur est vraiment désagréable et persistante, et ce, même si j'ai lavé l'enveloppe. Pour ce qui est du confort, c'est un bon rapport qualité/prix.
Confortable
Confortable
Confortable
Excellent rapport qualité prix
Fraîcheur
Ferme mais confortable et toujours frais.
Good firm foam pillow
Firm enough and didn’t lose shape. Hope it will last a few months.
Tres confortable
Tres confortable
Good firm support
This pillow is amazing! It has good firm support and the gel is really soothing.