Best Pillows in Australia 2026

Do you sleep on your side? Or, on your back? Do you find yourself flipping your pillow to the cool side halfway through the night? Do you prefer sleeping on a cloud? Or do you find your neck needs firmer support? From your sleeping position to the softness of your pillow, there are plenty of things to consider when finding the right one. As sleep experts, we’ve tried and tested every pillow possible and found memory foam pillows are best for durability, comfort, and support.

Types of memory foam pillows that are SleepMaker approved:

Memory Foam Pillows

Originally developed by NASA, memory foam has become common in most households worldwide. Memory foam or visco-elastic foam is a supple foam that conforms and cushions when pressure is applied.

A memory foam pillow contours to your head, neck and shoulders giving you support throughout the night no matter your sleeping position. As it is a foam, it can come in different densities for a firmer or softer feel.

Graphene Infused Memory Foam Pillows

For hot sleepers looking for a natural solution, graphene infused into a memory foam pillow can help. The super-conductive graphene particles compress together when pressure is applied, creating thermal pathways that draw heat away from the pillow surface and prevent a hot spot from forming.

Cooling Gel Memory Foam Pillows

Phase change materials (PCMs) are a revolution in sleep temperature regulation. Phase changing gel keeps you cooler in summer by drawing away and storing excess heat, and warmer in winter by releasing stored heat through the pillow. You’ll never need to flip your pillow again.

With so much to consider, we’ve made things a little easier and created this handy list of the best pillows in Australia. Here are our top pillow brands for 2026:

Australia’s best pillow brands

1. SleepMaker

2. Beautyrest

3. Ecosa

4. Eva

5. Koala

We’ve taken the best brands out there and have compared their best type of memory foam pillow with one of our SleepMaker pillows. We discuss core features and how each feature benefits you and your sleep. Read on to learn more about these top-rated pillows and find a pillow that will elevate your sleep experience.

#1 SleepMaker Pillows

SleepMaker has designed a range of pillows specifically for Aussie sleepers, all made with memory foam for durability, personalised comfort, and superior support. We’ve tailor-made our pillows for hot sleepers, cold sleepers, and people suffering with aches, pains or allergies with cooling technologies, next-gen foam and protection against allergens. And, of course, they’re all made in Australia to our exacting local quality and safety standards!

SleepMaker Comfort Collection Pillows

Available in low, mid, and contour profiles.

Experience a truly comfortable sleep experience. Resilient next-generation memory foam gives you superior pressure relief and exceptional support that you won’t find anywhere else. The Comfort Collection features enhanced airflow, with a ventilated core that prevents heat build-up. It’s also asthma and allergy friendly, with Ultra-Fresh protection or your peace of mind. 

SleepMaker Advanced Sleep Collection Pillows

Available in mid, high, and contour profiles.

Enjoy a cooler, more comfortable sleep on Next Generation Memory Foam infused with heat absorbing gel particles, encased in cool-touch fabric with mesh ventilation panels for maximised airflow. Each pillow is treated with Ultra-Fresh® to inhibit the growth of bacteria and allergens – ideal for those with asthma or allergies. If you’re looking for a pillow that keeps you cool all night long, the SleepMaker Advanced Fusion Gel Pillow Collection delivers next-level comfort.

SleepMaker Luxury Collection Pillows

Available in mid profile

Luxury Collection pillows are dual-sided pillows with two luxurious finishes designed to suit your sleep. Choose between smooth and cool or plush and quilted, featuring super-soft Australian wool, luxurious cotton, and breathable TENCEL. The Luxury Collection has a ventilated core of Next Generation Memory Foam and is infused with super-conductive graphene for the ultimate in cooling. They’re also Ultra-Fresh treated for asthma and allergy support while you sleep in luxurious comfort.

Ecosa Pillow

Ecosa has designed an adjustable memory foam pillow that comes with two additional height pads to adjust according to your shape and build. Designed with an ergonomic contour shape, the Ecosa pillow works for back and side sleepers with different heights on each side for each sleeper. They’ve engineered their memory foam core with a unique 3D structure to reduce heat and moisture from the pillows surface while still maintaining support and comfort to pressure points along your head and neck. And it comes in a removable, machine washable and breathable cover that maintains the pillow’s freshness. 

How does SleepMaker compare? 

SleepMaker’s Comfort Collection Pillow is very similar to Ecosa’s. It’s a memory foam pillow available in contour and mid profiles. It has a removable and washable knit cover and is designed with breathability, heat reduction and comfort in mind. However, SleepMaker’s pillow is a local product. It features Australian-made next generation memory foam with an improved open cell structure designed to increase breathability, assist in even weight distribution, and be more reactive to ambient temperatures. 

Beautyrest Celsius Pillow

The Beautyrest Celsius Fusion Gel Pillow is a temperature-regulating pillow that harnesses the power of phase change material to give hot sleepers a better, cooler, sleep. This Aussie made pillow uses memory foam infused with advanced gel particles to maintain an optimum sleep temperature. In addition, the Beautyrest pillow comes wrapped in a TENCEL blend removable cover that naturally wicks moisture away to keep you cool and fresh for longer. This cooling gel pillow is available in low, mid or contour profiles so that every sleeper can enjoy a better night’s rest.

How does SleepMaker compare? 

SleepMaker also has our own gel infused pillow in our Advance Sleep Collection, because we also see the benefits in using cooling PCM technology for all-night comfort. However, our pillows take cooling to the next level. In addition to being covered with a cool touch fabric that wicks away moisture, Advanced Sleep pillows have a ventilated core and mesh ventilation panels that allow warm, moist air to escape the pillow as you sleep. Your pillow will stay fresher for longer.

Eva Pillow

The Eva Pillow is an adjustable memory foam pillow with natural cooling. Made with Eva’s custom 100% polyurethane memory foam, the pillow adapts to your head, neck and shoulders without losing its shape. It’s ventilated to promote airflow and covered in a plush TENCEL fabric for softness and breathability. This pillow can be used without its cover for firmer support, or with the cover for those who want a softer sleep. Its core feature is its activated charcoal infusion, which regulates moisture, removes odours, and aids in cooling.

How does SleepMaker compare? 

SleepMaker’s graphene-infused Luxury Collection uses a different type of carbon core and sports a few extra features. It’s also a memory foam pillow with excellent support and adjustable feels, but instead of charcoal, it uses graphene to draw heat away as you sleep. This natural cooling infusion is fast acting without compromising on comfort and is designed to last all night long. If you often find yourself turning your pillow to the cool side, then this pillow will be perfect for you. To top it off, the Luxury Collection is wrapped in natural fibres and each side of the pillow has a different feel – cool and smooth or plush and quilted – without compromising support or cooling.

Koala Pillow

The Koala Pillow is a temperature-smart pillow engineered to give warm sleepers a cooler night. This pillow uses cooling fabric and features thermal bands that actively draw heat away from the surface for a proven cooler sleep. It’s wrapped in a revolutionary cover that can be zipped or unzipped for different feels, with a cool side for summer and a cosy organic cotton side for winter. And it’s treated with antimicrobial technology, making it a smart choice for asthma and allergy sufferers.

How SleepMaker Compares

Like the Koala pillow, our Advanced Sleep and Luxury Collection pillows use memory foam infused with cooling technology for temperature regulation and feature ventilated cores. The Luxury Collection also has a removable two-sided cover for customisable feel and freshness. The biggest difference is that our pillows are 100% Australian made. You can trust the quality of a SleepMaker pillows because they’re designed and created by Aussies for Aussie sleepers.

Get Tips On Buying the Best Pillows with SleepMaker!

There’s plenty to consider when buying a new pillow but what it comes down to is personal preference. Consider what kind of sleeper you are, how high or firm you prefer your pillow, and what features will help you sleep better. Whether you sleep hot or toss and turn throughout the night, SleepMaker has pillows to fit every kind of sleeper. Check out our range and find your perfect pillow today!

If you still need more sleep and bedding advice, our sleep guide has more helpful information on ways of getting a better sleep.

#2 Ecosa Pillow

Ecosa has designed an adjustable contour memory foam pillow that they call the “perfect pillow”. It comes with two additional height pads to adjust according to your shape and build. Designed with an ergonomic contour shape, the Ecosa pillow works for back and side sleepers with different heights on each side for each sleeper. They’ve engineered their memory foam core with a unique 3D structure to reduce heat and moisture from the pillows surface while still maintaining support and comfort to pressure points along your head and neck. They’ve made it convenient with a removable, machine washable and breathable cover to will maintain the freshness of your pillow. When using their memory foam pillow, it is soft to the touch but fairly firm.

SleepMaker’s Next Gen Memory Foam Pillow is very similar to Ecosa’s. It’s a memory foam pillow available in contour and mid profiles. It has a removable and washable knit cover and is designed with breathability, heat reduction and comfort in mind. What SleepMaker’s memory foam pillow has that can’t be competed with, is that its made in Australia and features our next generation memory foam. It’s a new memory foam with an improved open cell structure designed to increase breathability, assist in even weight distribution and be reactive to ambient temperatures. Your head will effortlessly sink into the pillow while fully supported throughout.

#3 Beautyrest CopperGel Memory Foam Pillow

The Beautyrest CopperGel Memory Foam Pillow is an excellent luxury pillow that harnesses the power copper to give hot sleepers a better sleep. This Aussie made pillow uses memory foam infused with copper to maintain the best sleeping temperature. With copper’s natural conductive and anti-microbial properties, it protects against allergens while drawing heat to keep you cooler. In addition, the Beautyrest pillow comes wrapped in a sateen and cashmere removable cover for luxurious softness that stays fresh. This copper gel pillow is available in mid or contour profiles so that every sleeper gets a better nights rest.

SleepMaker also has our own CopperGel Pillow as we too can see the benefits to using a natural element like copper. However, our copper gel pillow is designed with durability and sustainability in mind. Ours is covered in a natural cotton and sustainable TENCEL fabric that is machine washable and durable while also being silky soft to the touch. Your pillow will stay fresher for longer and will last longer too.

#4 Eva Pillow

The Eva Pillow is on our list as an excellent natural cooling pillow. It’s created with activated charcoal-infused memory foam with a plush cover. Using Eva’s custom 100% polyurethane memory foam, their pillow adapts to your head, neck and shoulders without losing its shape. It’s ventilated to promote airflow and covered in a plush TENCEL fabric for softness and breathability. It’s a firmer pillow that uses its cover as an additional comfort option for those wanting a little more softness. Its core feature is its activated charcoal infusion which regulates moisture, removes odours, and aids in cooling.

SleepMaker’s Graphene Infused Pillow, however, uses a different carbon core and has a few extra features. It’s also a memory foam based pillow but with a graphene core that enhances support while drawing heat away. Its natural cooling infusion is fast acting without compromising on comfort and is designed to last all night long. If you often find yourself turning your pillow to the cool side, then this pillow is best for you. To top it off, it comes in mid and contour profiles to match everyone’s sleeping style.

#5 Koala Breeze Pillow

The Koala Breeze Pillow is a new addition to Koala’s successful bedding range. It’s one of our favourites because of its temperature regulation. It features a ventilated charcoal infused memory foam core, a removable and washable TENCEL cover, and a phase change gel coating on one side. It gives sleepers the option for a firmer and cooler side or a softer and warmer side. It has the best of both worlds with natural anti-bacterial materials and top-of-the-line sleep tech. This cooling pillow is designed for comfort and support. It, however, only comes in one profile but is recommended for both back and side sleepers.

Like the Koala pillow, our Next Gen Visco + KulKote Pillow uses PCM technology for temperature regulation, is ventilated, and has a removable cover for breathability and freshness. The biggest differences are that our pillow comes in mid and contour profiles, it uses Kulkote, a reputable international brand, and is 100% Australian made. You can trust the quality of a SleepMaker Next Gen Visco + KulKote Pillow because it’s designed and created by Aussies for Aussie sleepers.

Get Tips On Buying the Best Pillows with SleepMaker!

There’s plenty to consider when buying a new pillow but what it comes down to is personal preference. Remember to keep in mind what kind of sleeper you are, how tall or firm you need your pillow and what features will help you sleep better. Whether you sleep hot or toss and turn throughout the night, SleepMaker has pillows to fit any kind of sleeper.Check out our range and find your perfect pillow today!

If you’re still needing more sleep and bedding info, our sleep guide has more advice on ways of getting a better sleep.