The Gap Most Pillows Leave Open
Lie on your side and there’s a space between your ear and your shoulder.
Something has to fill it. If your pillow doesn’t, your neck does — holding your head up for seven hours while you’re asleep and can’t feel it happening.
Then you wake up stiff, blame the mattress, and buy a new mattress.
The butterfly contour is cut to fill that gap. 12cm — the height that suits most side and back sleepers.
Three Shapes Doing Three Jobs
35 Kilograms Per Cubic Metre
That’s the foam density. It’s the number almost nobody publishes.
Cheap foam feels the same in week one
It packs down permanently around month three, and you’re left with a flat pillow in a butterfly shape — worse than an ordinary flat one, because you paid for support you no longer have.
Dense foam gives, then stops
That stopping point is what support actually is.
Certified, not just claimed
CertiPUR-US® foam. OEKO-TEX® cover. Medium-firm.
Comfort, However You Sleep.
Side Sleepers
Your shoulder takes your body weight and your head sits several centimetres above the mattress.
Back Sleepers
Less height needed, and the job changes — now it's about the back of your head, not the side.
The Cover Comes Off
Breathable knit with a mesh panel through the sides, so air moves rather than sitting still. It unzips and goes in the machine. The foam underneath doesn't change.
If you sleep warm, the Cooling Bamboo case is the one to add — cut to the butterfly shape, so it won't bunch at the wings the way a standard case does. $60, sold separately.
The First Two Weeks, Honestly
Nobody tells you this, so we will.
Nights 1–3
It may feel different at first. Higher than you're used to, firmer than you expected. Some people even sleep worse for the first few nights. That's normal and isn't a sign you've chosen wrong.
Nights 4–7
You start noticing it less. That's often the point where the new shape begins to feel more natural.
Week 2
This is when many customers tell us their mornings start to feel different and the pillow begins to feel like part of their routine.
Week 3 Onward
Ideally, you stop thinking about the pillow altogether — which is probably the highest compliment a pillow can get.
It may be the height, not the pillow. Message us and we'll help you find the setup that feels right for you.
★★★★★“Feels firm at first but moulds nicely, now I can't sleep without it.”
— Amanda B.
Ergonomic or Adjustable?
Ergonomic Butterfly Pillow
ASF Adjustable Butterfly Pillow
Start here. If you find yourself wishing it were taller, that's exactly what the Adjustable is for — and we'll help you swap within your 100 nights.
See Why Australians Made the Switch
|   | Aussie Stress Free | Traditional Pillow |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Contour | ||
| Shoulder Cut-Outs | ||
| Side & Back Sleeper Friendly | ||
| Published Foam Density — 35 kg/m³ | ||
| 100-Night Home Trial | ||
| 1-Year Warranty | ||
| CertiPUR-US® Certified Foam | ||
| Case Cut to the Pillow's Shape Available |
Loved by Thousands of Australians
Frequently Asked Questions
What pillowcase fits it?
What pillowcase fits it?
A standard case bunches at the wings and you lose the contour. Ours are cut to the shape — Classic $27, Cooling Bamboo $60. The pillow comes with its own removable cover; the cases go over the top.
Is it too firm?
Is it too firm?
Medium-firm, and most people find the first three nights firmer than expected. Dense isn't the same as hard — it gives under your head and then stops, which is what support means. If it's still fighting you at a fortnight, it's height rather than firmness.
What's the difference between this and the Adjustable Butterfly Pillow?
What's the difference between this and the Adjustable Butterfly Pillow?
Same contour, same cut-outs, same 62 × 37cm. This one is fixed at 12cm with high-density memory foam at 35 kg/m³. The Adjustable moves between 12 and 13.5cm, uses a height you set yourself, and costs $155.
Is it suitable for side sleepers?
Is it suitable for side sleepers?
Yes — it's the position it's shaped around. The cut-outs are for your shoulder and arm.
Why does it look flat when it arrives?
Why does it look flat when it arrives?
It ships compressed. Leave it on the bed and it comes to full shape within about 24 hours.
Does it come with a cover, and can I wash it?
Does it come with a cover, and can I wash it?
Yes — a removable, machine-washable breathable knit cover with a mesh side panel. [PLACEHOLDER — confirm exact wash instructions: temperature, cycle, air dry, before publishing.]
How big is it?
How big is it?
62cm long, 37cm wide, 12cm high.
Is it made in Australia?
Is it made in Australia?
It's designed in Australia by our team, then manufactured overseas to that design and quality-checked before it ships to you. We're an Australian-owned and operated business — but that's a different claim to "Made in Australia", and we'd rather be upfront about which one applies here.
What if it doesn't feel right for me?
What if it doesn't feel right for me?
100 nights at home, then a swap or store credit.
How long does shipping take?
How long does shipping take?
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Don't Buy This If You Sleep on Your Stomach
Genuinely. It won't suit you, you'll send it back, and we'll both have wasted a fortnight.
It's built for side and back sleepers. That's the shape.
If you're a stomach sleeper who wakes up sore, the honest advice is to work on becoming a side sleeper. No pillow solves that position.
100 Nights, and What Happens If It Isn't Right
Try the Butterfly Pillow →To be straight with you: the trial is an exchange or a credit, not a cash refund. We'd rather get you into the right pillow than take one back. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law apply on top of that and always will.