Customer Reviews

Dream Supreme Plus Gel Fiber-Filled Pillows, Standard (Set of 2)

5 star:		(261)
4 star:		(105)
3 star:		(66)
2 star:		(66)
1 star:		(106)

 

 

I, too, originally bought these pillows because they supposedly contained "gel" of some sort, and so I had lofty dreams of sleeping on a giant keyboard wrist rest, with my body temperature evening out in the chilly goo inside. Initially I was quite turned off by the discovery that they contained polyester fibers inside and wrote a somewhat scathing review. However, further research on the Internet revealed that these are in fact "polyester gel fiber" pillows. I found several patents that sounded like they could describe these fibers (in truth, I don't know for sure), but more importantly, I realized that the purpose of these fibers is to mimic goose down while retaining the hypoallergenic properties of poly-fill. Sure enough, I tested the feel of these pillows versus my standard poly-fill pillows, and there is in fact a marked difference. Based on my experiences with goose down, which I generally have liked in European hotels, I am actually suprised to say that once I realized the purpose of the filling, they do in fact mimic down pillows rather effectively. My only complaint at this point is that they are a little underfilled for my personal tastes. The covers are sateen cotton and quite comfortable (although honestly aren't we all using pillow cases anyway?). Comparing these to other offerings from other companies and retailers, the price is quite low for a polyester gel fiber filled set of pillows. If you like goose down, but cannot enjoy the softness due to allergies, or don't like the stiff feather backbones of cheaper down pillows, then this is a right-priced and hypoallergenic alternative.

I bought these to replace a couple of down pillows I had that were getting old and rather shabby.

These have the same *feeling* as down, but are heavier (weight). They plump up very nicely, and provide the same support as a medium-firm down pillow. If you have allergies, these are ideal.

I'm really sold on them -- in fact, I'm getting ready to order 4 more. I just wish they came in Queen size.

Did you catch the Oprah show where she berates a relative for having not replaced some gross guest room pillows in years? Well, I'm not that relative, but I did decide to follow suit and order new pillows for our guest room. These pillows seemed more than adequate for periodic guests.

When they arrived, I was impressed and thought that they looked much higher quality than I expected for the price. I decided to try them out in our master bedroom.

After one night, we were sold and tossed out our old pillows. I had to come back and order another set for guests. At less than $10 a pillow, even if they only last a year, I am happy with this purchase.

When the pillows first arrived, I groaned because they didn't look like anything special, and even kind of wimpy. The first night I used mine, I piled it on top of the other pillows I already had, hoping to make it firm enough to sleep on. It didn't work. The next night, I threw all the other pillows off my bed and tried this one alone. It was perfect! It felt like I was sleeping on what I used to imagine the clouds were--firm enough to support me, but soft like air. I'm going to buy one for each person in my house--and a couple for my guest room so my parents can get a good night's sleep when they come for Christmas.

I purchased these pillows about a year ago and loved them so much that I bought 2 more six months ago. Now all 4 pillows have lost there loft recovery. I contacted the Manufacturer (newpoint intl) who stated "THEY WILL NOT HONOR THEIR 1 YEAR WARRANTY." I will never buy or support this company again. And I would like to warn anyone who purchases this product that if something goes wrong it will not be covered or replaced by the manufacturer.

Nice Value but the pillows aren't as firm as I had hoped. They flatten out pretty quickly.

This is the first item I bought from Amazon that I am disappointed with, so much so I would send them back if re-packaging and sending them off wasn't such a hassle LOL!

If you like a softer, less firm pillow, you might like this pillow. For me the pillows are just like standard, discount department store, five dollar fluffy bed pillows. They have no weight or firmness to them, I can't see or feel anything special about them.

I wouldn't recommend this pillow to anyone who likes a firm yet lofty pillow. I'm a side sleeper who likes to tuck the end of my pillow under to make my pillow nice and firm, yet I like to have some softness or loftyness to craddle me.

I own a Carpenter Company gel pillow that I LOVE (no tucking required!) that Amazon no longer carries. I was hoping to find something comparable so I could furnish each bedroom with great firm, yet soft, pillows. I fell short of that goal with this choice. The pillows also have an odd smell to me ... they're not something I would want to lay my head on at night.

These pillows are everything you imagine a really puffy pillow with weight should be. Nearly as big as a body pillow, your head will be so nestled into the pillow that you sleep really well. If you want true comfort, these are just great, very different and you will wish you ordered every size.

OK, I bought these because I thought maybe they were that space age "airo foam" or some new "gel" or gel insert, from the description:
Gel filled standard pillows
No, just good old polyester, like you find in all other pillows.
Except these are different-- They have a fancy name AND THEY COST MORE.
These are good quality pillows. BUT not at over 10 bucks each.
These are just the normal polyester pillows.
Note to self: Buy pillows in person so you can feel them, OR contact seller before purchase to inquire about materials.
So, three out of five stars, they are nice pillows, but NOT all that special.

I ordered these pillows because I needed a new down pillow and with my allergies, I thought that perhaps, if I changed to a synthetic pillow, my sinuses would be better in the morning.

Well....I bought new pillows at Sams because these pillows smell like hair dye! Hydrogen Peroxide smell...real bad. I have aired them on the back porch for days, fluffed them in the drier and they still smell.

Is this some kind of fumigation process that the China factory uses before they ship?

Edited on 10/16/08. Pillows still smell. I have had them on the guest bed for a year airing out. I may have to give in and throw them away.