Best pillows for back sleepers
Back sleepers need steady support that keeps the head, neck, and spine in one straight line, not tipped forward or dropped back. Purple's GelFlex Grid pillows hold its shape under the weight of your head, so you wake up without the stiffness that comes from sinking in overnight.
What you get from the
GelFlex Grid®
Gel for cooling
Not too hot, not too cold — dissipates heat so you sleep at a perfect temp for your body.
Flex for comfort
Reduces pressure on hips, shoulders + knees to stop aches and pains before they start.
Grid for support
Aligns your spine in any sleep position, so you can move freely and wake without stiffness.
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Frequently asked questions
very pillow in this lineup is built around the GelFlex Grid®, so the real question is how much loft, structure, and adjustability you need. The Purple Harmony Pillow comes in three different heights. Wrapping a Talalay latex core in Honeycomb GelFlex Grid for airy, no-sink support. Those with smaller frames tend to choose the low height Harmony pillow, while those looking for more neck support or have larger frames tend to prefer the medium height Harmony pillow.
The Purple Freeform Pillow molds its MicroFlex Moon Foam core to whatever height and firmness works for you, with optional neck-chamber fill for extra targeted support. The Purple DreamLayer Pillow features a memory-foam-like MicroAir Foam core under its supportive GelFlex Grid layer along with adjustable boosters so back sleepers can fine-tune their perfect height. The Purple GridCloud Pillow tops a plush down-alternative fill with a single Grid layer.
Lying on your back, your head needs just enough lift to keep your neck level with your spine. Too much loft tips your chin toward your chest, too little lets your head drop back. That's why the Harmony and DreamLayer Pillows both offer a low and medium height options, and the Freeform Pillow lets you remove fill until you land on the exact height that keeps your neck in a neutral line all night.
Yes, it's one of the most common reasons people switch. The GelFlex Grid is designed to relieve pressure at exactly the points that build up when you're lying flat: the base of the skull and the curve of the neck, cushioning where you need support without letting your head sink out of alignment overnight. If you have a diagnosed spine or neck condition, we'd still recommend checking with your doctor about which loft and firmness are right for you.
All Purple pillows come with a 30-night trial and 1-year warranty. Purple pillows are eligible for return or exchange according to our standard return policy, and are backed by their individual product warranties. Contact our support team for specifics on your model, or learn more about our individual product warranties here.
The DreamLayer Pillow carries Purple's “#1 for cooling” badge — its GelFlex Grid top layer sits over a MicroAir Foam core built to move heat away instead of trapping it, so it helps regulate heat instead of leaving you flipping your pillow at 2 a.m. The Harmony Pillow runs a close second, wrapping a breathable Talalay latex core in Honeycomb GelFlex Grid for an equally airy, temperature-balanced feel.
The Freeform Pillow is the most adjustable in the lineup — its moldable MicroFlex Moon Foam lets you add or remove fill until you land on your exact height and firmness. It also features neck roll chambers that you can adjust according to your preference. The DreamLayer Pillow uses removable booster layers for fixed height options.