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Our team has slept on dozens of organic and natural pillows over the years. We love these wool pillows for their breathability, temperature regulation, and naturally hypoallergenic qualities.
Do you often wake up stiff in the neck? Or constantly have to flip your pillow over to the cool side? It might be time to invest in a better pillow.
There’s a saying about spending for quality when it comes to things separating you from the ground — tires, mattresses, shoes. But here’s one you might have overlooked: bed pillows.
Pillows made of natural materials like wool are fantastic at regulating temperature, keeping you cool throughout the night, especially if you’re a hot sleeper or prone to night sweats. And wool also has a lot of loft — it’ll provide good neck support for back, side, and stomach sleepers.
Why consider organic, nontoxic pillows?
Unlike standard box store pillows, organic pillows are made from nontoxic materials like pesticide-free cotton or natural latex, so you can rest easy knowing they’re safe for you and the planet. Because they’re crafted with quality and tailored for specific sleepers, these pillows offer customizable fill options for ideal firmness and support — both essential for comfortable, healthy sleep.
What are the benefits of wool pillows for your sleep?
Wool fibers have a naturally crimped structure that allows for more airflow than most other textiles (especially synthetic ones), and it’s naturally water-resistant because its ability to absorb lots of water vapor gives the vapor more time to evaporate — all that to say you won’t wake up hot and sweaty as often with a wool pillow. Because it’s a totally natural material it’s biodegradable and much better for the planet at the end of its lifecycle.
What should you look for when shopping for a natural wool pillow?
When shopping for a natural wool pillow, you should make sure it’s encased in a natural material, too — cotton is what you’ll see most often, and it’s even between when it’s certified organic with GOTS. We also prefer wool pillows that are handmade in the US for a more local supply chain, and certs like MADE SAFE, OEKO-TEX, or GREENGUARD ensure the safety of the final product. And, as always, we love brands with B Corp or 1% for the Planet certifications.
Our criteria:
After researching, testing, and surveying hundreds of customer reviews, we’ve selected the best wool pillows to build out your nontoxic bedding setup. We update this list regularly with emerging favorites, and all of our picks meet the following standards.
- ORGANIC & NONTOXIC | Each brand uses certified organic or natural wool and cotton that is free from harsh chemicals, pesticides, synthetic fillers, PFAS, and chemical flame retardants. We look for OEKO-TEX, GOTS, and similar certifications, as well as transparent sourcing from ethical wool growers.
- COMFORT & SUPPORT | We’ve selected wool pillows that are supportive, regulate temperature naturally, and provide support for all kinds, whether you’re a back, side, and stomach sleeper.
- DURABLE | These brands offer long-lasting construction and materials that are easy to care for so your investment will last you for years to come.
- SOCIAL GOOD | We’ve prioritized brands that are focused on environmental stewardship, humane wool sourcing, responsible manufacturing, and community-focused initiatives. You can read notes on their certifications and priorities below.
Shopping for more sustainable bedding? Discover guides to our favorite nontoxic and organic pillows, organic mattress toppers and protectors, and organic mattresses. And check out all of our favorite sustainable bedding brands in general.
1. Coyuchi
Best For | Wool pillow covers
Materials | Wool, organic cotton, down
Prices starting at | $88
While Coyuchi doesn’t make any 100% wool bed pillows, they still deserved a spot on this list for their wool pillow protectors, natural materials, and traceable sourcing. Their washable wool filled pillow protector is covered with organic cotton fabric and is filled with 15% plant-based batting and 85% NATIVA™ wool, a meticulously sourced and regeneratively farmed type of wool from Uruguay. And the best part? The wool mattress protector is machine washable. You can also purchase it in a bundle with Coyuchi’s down pillow, a super fluffy yet supportive pillow made in the US from US-sourced down encased in a down-proof organic cotton cover.
2. Piglet in Bed
Best For | Minimally processed wool
Materials | Merino wool, English wool, cotton
Prices starting at | $119
We love Piglet in Bed, a UK brand with transparent sourcing, for their fun, homey patterns and reliance on almost exclusively natural materials like linen, cotton, and wool. They make two wool pillows. One is filled with 100% British wool, while the other is filled with 100% Merino wool sourced from free-range sheep in Europe. Both are encased in a 100% cotton fabric and come in four sizes — square, standard, queen, king — and three firmness, each one filled with a different amount of wool to give you your desired plushness. The result is a cloud-like sleeping experience with nothing but completely natural materials, all of which are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. Note that they don’t highly process their wool, so it’ll likely have a faint lanolin smell when first opened that’ll dissipate with some airing out.
3. Naturepedic
Best For | Medium-firm support
Materials | Organic wool, organic cotton
Prices starting at | $199
For a wool pillow that’s made in the US with some impressive sustainability specs (Greenguard and Made Safe among them), check out Naturepedic’s organic wool pillow. It comes in two sizes — queen and king — and gives you medium-firm support, perfect for side sleepers or those who want a little more neck support. Filled with nothing but organic wool that’s been crimped into tiny balls that allow it to maintain its shape and fluffiness over time, the low-density pillow has an outer made of exclusively GOTS-certified organic cotton that won’t pill and that has a machine washable encasement. The pillow keeps you super temperature regulated with its crimped wool, and it’s better at maintaining its shape than most natural-fiber pillows.
Customer Review | “This pillow is very firm yet has just enough give to be comfortable and soft (although for some it may feel too firm if you’re used to softer, fluffier pillows). It’s the only pillow you need to have restful and supportive sleep. The material inside feels dense and packed which is different yet way more kind to my neck and spine than the fluffier down pillows I used to sleep on. I live in the desert and the material doesn’t run hot.” – KP (Read more reviews.)
4. Holy Lamb Organics
Best For | Organic body and neck pillows
Materials | Organic wool, organic cotton
Prices starting at | $85
Holy Lamb Organics crafts all of their pillows out of natural materials in the US, and their pillows are about as sustainable as it gets. Their all-natural wool-filled bed pillows are made of nothing but domestically sourced wool encased in organic cotton, and they come in five different sizes and three thicknesses — light, perfect, and extra thick. And for a slightly higher price, they also make a certified organic version of their wool pillow — it comes in the same sizes and thicknesses, but includes 100% GOTS-certified wool batting (sourced from New Zealand) layered inside a GOTS cotton cover. All their cotton is grown in India and milled in a GOTS facility in Pakistan. And that’s not all — Holy Lamb makes pure wool-and-cotton pillows in neck roll, full body, and orthopedic neck pillow options, too, and there are no synthetic materials in anything they create, including shipping packaging.
Customer Review | “I had been looking for a 100% natural material pillow and wanted to try something other than feather (which I do have and enjoy well enough). I ended up ordering a King sized Perfect fill of this pillow and really enjoy it! The quality is amazing and it feels so nice.” – LB (Read more reviews.)
5. The Futon Shop
Best For | Wool combined with buckwheat or horsehair
Materials | Wool, organic cotton, buckwheat, horsehair
Prices starting at | $120
All hand stitched in the brand’s San Francisco factory, The Futon Shop’s wool pillows are made with nothing but chemical-free virgin wool wrapped in an organic cotton case. They made a regular wool pillow and an organic wool pillow, filled with certified organic wool, and the pillows come in four sizes (travel, standard, queen, king) and a medium-firm feel for a supportive night’s sleep. They also make kapok pillows, filled with a vegan wool alternative derived from the seed pods of the kapok tree, and pillows with blends of wool and buckwheat, for an even more supportive feel, or blends of wool and horsehair, for a moisture-wicking pillow great for anyone prone to night sweats.
Customer Review | “By far the best quality wool pillow I have ever purchased. I believe in investing in the best home environment possible, especially the bedroom. Now all of my bedding is free of harmful chemicals. Furthermore, and just as importantly, this amazing, comfortable pillow will not harm the environment at the end of its usefulness.” – Susan J. (Read more reviews.)
6. Woolroom
Best For | Hypo-allergenic wool
Materials | British wool, cotton
Prices starting at | $115
UK-based brand Woolroom specializes in sustainable, ethically made wool products. They work with Wool ID to provide fully traceable wool—each product comes with a barcode that’ll tell you exactly from where its wool was sourced. They make a handful of different kinds of wool pillows, all handcrafted in the EU. The classic wool pillow is made of nothing but British wool with a 100% cotton cover, and they make a washable version that can be unzipped so you can throw the cotton cover in the washing machine. They make V-shaped and full body wool pillows, too, and you can even buy a bag of extra wool from Woolroom if you want to add more stuffing to your pillows. Plus, they’re the only natural sleep brand with an Allergy UK Seal of Approval on all their products.
Customer Review | “I’m absolutely smitten with the classic wool pillow! It’s incredibly comfortable and has quickly become my favorite. The quality is outstanding, and it provides just the right amount of support for me for a restful night’s sleep. Plus, I have to mention everything I ordered arrived quickly and hassle-free. Highly recommend!” – Anonymous (Read more reviews.)
7. Etsy
Best For | Small businesses
Materials | Wool, cotton
Prices starting at | $42
It might take a few minutes to peruse, but Etsy has a wealth of handmade, high-quality goods from small businesses at affordable price points. You’ll find plenty of wool pillows on Etsy, whether you’re looking for pure wool-and-cotton bed pillows or decorative throw pillows. These pillows from AnatoliaHomeTextile are handcrafted in Turkey of free range merino wool with a zippable cotton cover, while these wool pillows from ISleepSimple are made in the New York area with GOTS-certified organic cotton covers. And BioSleepConcept makes pillows in the US using wool farmed sustainably in the Pacific Northwest.
Customer Review | “Last night I slept on this pillow for the first time and I slept solid through the night and woke up with no neck stiffness. These are truly great supportive pillows. My husband usually sweats through his pillow but he woke up well rested and dry. There’s a reason natural materials work better for our bodies.” – Nicole Oates (Read more reviews.)
Natalie Gale is a Boston-based freelance journalist. Since 2022, she has been reviewing the top sustainable home, wellness, fashion, and beauty products, sharing her honest opinion on the best finds. When she’s not writing about art, food, or sustainability, you can find her biking to the farmers’ market, baking, sewing, or planning her next Halloween costume. Say hi on Instagram!
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