Breaking the Myths

Breaking the Myths – Redefining Comfort

The First Pillow to acknowledge the natural posture of neck and head support. Inspired by nature, perfected for modern sleep.

  • Myth: Your Pillow Should Hold Your Neck in Place
  • Truth: The Neck is Meant to Move

The neck is one of the most mobile parts of the body, designed for adaptability, not restriction. A pillow that locks the neck in place can cause stiffness and discomfort. The simonsleep® Original Pillow allows natural movement, so your body can adjust instinctively throughout the night.

  • Myth: The Pillow is Responsible for Neck Support

  • Truth: True Support Comes from the Shoulder

Most pillows try to artificially “support” the neck – but real, natural support comes from the shoulder. Our design recognises this, allowing your shoulder to engage properly, while the pillow adapts to provide gentle, responsive comfort.

  • Myth: Side Sleeping and Stomach Sleeping Are Opposites
  • Truth: Most People Sleep in Between (Semi-Prone)

Many people naturally sleep slightly forward while on their side—a position known as semi-prone sleeping. Yet, traditional pillows aren’t designed to accommodate this. The simonsleep® Original Pillow is the first of its kind, specifically designed to support the way people actually sleep.

  • Myth: A Firm Pillow Is Best for Support

  • Truth: Adaptive Support Is Key

A pillow that’s too firm pushes the head into unnatural angles, while one that’s too soft collapses under pressure. The simonsleep® Original Pillow balances softness and support, using shredded memory foam and a custom comfort zone to adapt to your unique shape and movements.

  • Myth: Sleeping Still Is Best for the Spine

  • Truth: We Naturally Move All Night

Sleep isn’t static. We shift, adjust, and realign multiple times per night. A good pillow should move with you. The simonsleep® Original Pillow flexes and adapts as you do, ensuring comfort in every position without forcing you into a single posture. Average Movements per Night: On average, individuals move 40 to 50 times during a typical night’s sleep. These movements include position shifts and minor adjustments.

Pro’s and Cons of Pillows

Traditional Memory Foam
  • Pros

  • Good pressure relief

  • Molds to the head

  • Cons

  • Often too rigid

  • Traps heat

  • Restricts movement

  • simonsleep® Advantage

  • Breathable shredded memory foam

  • Moves with you, not against you

  • Stays soft but supportive all night

Contour & Orthopedic Pillows
  • Pros

  • Marketed for spinal alignment

  • Good for fixed sleep positions

  • Cons

  • One-size-fits-all shape

  • Doesn’t suit changing positions

  • Feels restrictive

  • simonsleep® Advantage

  • Shoulder-based neck support

  • No forced alignment—adapts to your posture

  • Supports side and semi-prone sleeping

Contour & Orthopedic Pillows
  • Pros

  • Marketed for spinal alignment

  • Good for fixed sleep positions

  • Cons

  • One-size-fits-all shape

  • Doesn’t suit changing positions

  • Feels restrictive

  • simonsleep® Advantage

  • Shoulder-based neck support

  • No forced alignment—adapts to your posture

  • Supports side and semi-prone sleeping

Feather/Down Pillows
  • Pros

  • Soft, luxurious feel

  • Light and cozy

  • Cons

  • Collapses quickly

  • No real support

  • Needs constant fluffing

  • simonsleep® Advantage

  • Plush feel without collapsing

  • Holds shape with adaptive foam

  • Comfort that lasts the night

Foam Block / Budget Pillows
  • Pros

  • Affordable

  • Easy to find

  • Cons

  • Too soft or too hard

  • No pressure relief

  • Not designed for real sleep posture

  • simonsleep® Advantage

  • Designed for natural posture

  • Perfect for side and semi-prone sleepers

  • Balanced comfort and alignment

simonsleep® Original Pillow
The only pillow designed for how humans actually sleep.

  • Supports semi-prone and side sleeping

  • Lets your shoulder support the neck naturally

  • Moves with you through the night

  • Made with breathable, shredded memory foam

  • Cradles the head, respects your posture