MyPillow Classic Pillow

Name: MyPillow Classic Pillow
Brand: MyPillow

PFR Grade

Avoid — high plastic content with documented health risks

Shredded polyurethane foam fill with no certifications. No PFAS testing. No organic certifications. Chemical flame retardants likely present. One of the most chemically concerning mainstream pillows.

PFR Avoid

Pillow with shredded polyurethane foam fill. One of the most heavily advertised pillows in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Critical Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Adults spend roughly one-third of their lives in bed. Mattresses, pillows, and bedding can contain flame retardants, formaldehyde, polyurethane foam off-gassing, and PFAS waterproofing treatments. During sleep, the body is in a prolonged, close-contact state with these materials — and the bedroom is often the least-ventilated room in the house.

Synthetic Plastic Content

95%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

MyPillow uses shredded polyurethane foam — a petroleum-derived plastic that off-gasses volatile organic compounds (VOCs). No certifications, no PFAS testing, and no transparency on chemical content make this one of the worst choices for chemical-conscious sleepers.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Shredded polyurethane foam, polyester cover

pfas

Source

Flame retardant treatments in polyurethane foam

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption, thyroid dysfunction

Who Is Most At RiskAdults sleeping 7-9 hours nightly

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.