Quick Answer
The Silk and Snow Adjustable Pillow combines shredded memory foam with a down-like microfibre outer layer in a 100% cotton shell. Standard (20"x27") is $80 CAD, King (20"x36") is $95 CAD. Adjust the loft by removing or adding foam. It includes a 100-night sleep trial (return shipping on you) and a 3-year warranty. The foam is CertiPUR-US certified and brand new. For Canadian buyers, this is one of the better value adjustable pillows available.
Brad, Owner, 40+ years of experience: "We have been helping Brantford families sleep better since 1997. Every customer gets personal attention, honest advice, and the kind of follow-up service you just do not get from big box stores."
We reviewed Silk and Snow's percale and sateen sheets a while back. The takeaway was that this Toronto-based company makes honest products at fair Canadian prices. Their adjustable pillow follows the same formula: shredded memory foam and microfibre fill you can customize, $80 CAD for Standard, $95 for King.
What Is Inside the Pillow
The inner core is shredded memory foam. The outer layer wraps that core with down-alternative microfibre, so you are not resting directly on foam chunks. The microfibre softens the surface feel while the foam underneath contours around your neck and shoulders. Silk and Snow uses brand-new CertiPUR-US certified foam, not repurposed scraps. Some budget shredded foam pillows use leftover production foam that varies in density and off-gasses more.
Brad, who has been fitting customers with bedding for over 38 years, brings up a point about shredded foam that people underestimate: airflow. A solid block of memory foam traps heat. Shredded foam has gaps between pieces where air circulates. If you have ever flipped a foam pillow looking for the cool side, shredded fill addresses that structurally.
Getting Your Loft Right
The pillow ships overstuffed on purpose. Unzip the inner liner, remove foam, and test. Side sleepers need more fill, back sleepers less, stomach sleepers the least. Give each adjustment two nights before changing again. We are not entirely sure how much the fill compresses after the first few months, as long-term reviews on this specific pillow are still limited.
The Honest Downsides
Finding the right fill level takes patience. You will probably adjust three or four times before it feels right. Dorothy, our sleep specialist, compares it to dialling in new orthotics. Great once it clicks, but the process requires experimentation.
No storage bag is included for removed fill, so you need a ziplock or container to stash extra foam. The 100-night trial is generous, though return shipping comes out of your pocket. The 3-year warranty covers workmanship defects, not comfort preferences.
Testing Pillows in Person
Ordering a pillow online means guessing at your preferred loft and firmness. At our Brantford showroom, Talia can walk you through our pillow and bedding selection and help you figure out what fill type and height works for how you actually sleep. No returns to process, no shipping to pay.
How It Compares on Price
At $80 CAD, the Silk and Snow pillow undercuts most competitors. The Casper Original runs $89 USD, pushing past $120 CAD after conversion. The Pluto Pillow starts at $120 USD. Because Silk and Snow sells in Canadian dollars, you skip exchange rate markups and cross-border shipping. For Canadians, buying local here genuinely saves money.
Who This Pillow Suits
The adjustability makes it workable for side, back, and stomach sleepers. Side sleepers keep more foam in, back sleepers take some out, stomach sleepers remove a lot. If you share a bed and sleep differently from your partner, you can each customize from the same product.
People who want a contoured cervical pillow with a fixed ergonomic shape will find this too unstructured. Shredded foam conforms to pressure but does not hold a neck-roll shape. For general comfort without a clinical sleeping issue, it covers the ground well.
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Call 519-770-0001Is the Silk and Snow pillow good for side sleepers?
Yes. Keep more shredded foam inside for higher loft that keeps your head level with your spine. Add fill until the height matches the gap between your shoulder and head.
Can you machine wash the Silk and Snow pillow?
The outer cotton cover is machine washable. The inner pillow with foam and microfibre should be spot cleaned only. Putting shredded memory foam through a washer can cause it to break down and clump.
How does it compare to a solid memory foam pillow?
Shredded foam sleeps cooler because air circulates between pieces, and it lets you adjust height. The trade-off is a less uniform feel. Solid foam gives a consistent surface but traps more heat with no loft adjustment.
Does the Silk and Snow pillow smell when new?
Some off-gassing is normal with memory foam. Because the foam is shredded, more surface area is exposed to air, so the smell typically dissipates within a day or two. Air it out in a ventilated room before sleeping on it.
Does Mattress Miracle carry Silk and Snow pillows?
We do not carry the Silk and Snow brand, but we stock adjustable and shredded foam pillows from other manufacturers with similar customization features. Visit us in Brantford and Talia can help you compare options in person.
What are silk pillow slips, and do they offer any real benefits over cotton pillowcases in Canada?
Silk pillow slips (also called silk pillowcases) are pillowcases made from woven silk fabric - typically mulberry silk, rated by momme weight (19 to 25 momme is the practical range for Canadian buyers; lower momme means thinner, less durable silk). The claimed benefits of silk pillow slips over standard cotton pillowcases fall into two categories: hair and skin health benefits, and sleep comfort benefits.
Hair and skin claims have reasonable backing: silk's smooth weave creates less surface friction than cotton, which reduces mechanical stress on hair fibre cuticles during sleep. A 2016 study published in the International Journal of Trichology (Dias et al.) documented that mechanical friction from textiles is a contributing factor in nocturnal hair shaft breakage, and smooth-surface fabrics reduce this measurably.
Dermatologists also note that silk's smooth surface creates less compression creasing on facial skin during sleep compared to cotton - though this translates to reduced sleep lines rather than any change in underlying skin ageing.
In Canada, silk pillow slips run $29 to $129 depending on momme weight and brand: Silk and Snow (Canadian brand, Toronto) offers a mulberry silk pillowcase at $59 to $79; Casper Canada's silk pillowcase is $89; Amazon Canada carries various imported silk pillowcases at $29 to $59.
The practical caveat: genuine mulberry silk pillowcases require hand washing or delicate machine cycles and should not be washed above 30°C - a maintenance consideration for Canadian households with frequent washing routines.
Talia says: "Silk pillow slips are worth trying if you have easily tangled or damaged hair. The friction reduction is real. For skin, the benefit is more modest - less sleep creasing rather than any lasting effect." Browse our pillow collection for pillowcase options, or our Silk and Snow product review for more on the brand's Canadian offerings.
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Compare the Orthex Sophia Adjustable Bed Lineup
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- Sophia 2 - the standard adjustable bed: head, foot, lumbar, and massage. Best for first-time buyers.
- Sophia 3 - adds hi-low height adjustment up to 30 inches. Class I medical device, ideal for aging-in-place.
- Sophia 4 - adds full Trendelenburg tilt for post-surgical recovery and homecare use.
Full side-by-side breakdown with specs and Canadian pricing: Orthex Sophia 2 vs 3 vs 4: Adjustable Bed Comparison.