Adjust Core Adjust-A-Loft Pillow for Side Sleepers
By Physiotherapy & Electrotherapy Equipment | Balego | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to customize the Core Adjust-A-Loft Pillow for side sleeping. This guide explains removing fiber to achieve the correct loft that keeps your spine aligned.
Quick answer
Start with the pillow as shipped, then remove polyester fiber in small handfuls until your head and neck form a straight line with your spine when lying on your side.
Why loft matters for side sleepers
Side sleepers need a higher loft than back or stomach sleepers because the shoulder width creates a gap between the ear and the mattress. If the pillow is too low, your head tilts downward; too high, and it tilts upward. Both positions strain the neck and can cause morning stiffness.
The Core Adjust-A-Loft Pillow lets you dial in the loft by removing fiber, so you don't have to guess or stack multiple pillows.
Steps to adjust the Adjust-A-Loft for side sleeping
- 1. Lie on your side in your usual sleep position: Place the pillow under your head as it comes from the package. Your head should be centered on the pillow, not at the edge. Check if your neck feels compressed or stretched. If your ear is not level with your shoulder, you need to adjust the loft.
- 2. Unzip the cover and remove fiber in small handfuls: Open the zipper on the pillow cover and take out a handful of fiber. Reseal the cover, lie back on your side, and reassess. Repeat until your head and neck form a straight horizontal line with your spine. Remove fiber gradually—taking out too much at once can make the pillow too flat.
- 3. Test with your preferred mattress and pillowcase: The loft you need may vary with mattress firmness and pillowcase thickness. After adjusting, sleep on it for a night. If you wake with neck discomfort, adjust again the next day. It is normal to need one or two fine-tuning sessions before the loft feels right.
Product facts
- Core Adjust-A-Loft Adjustable Fiber Pillow for Side, Back & Stomach Sleepers: The Adjust-A-Loft contains polyester cluster fiber that you can remove or return to change the pillow's height and feel. This means you are not stuck with a fixed loft; you can tailor the pillow to your exact sleeping position and body frame.
Core Adjust-A-Loft Adjustable Fiber Pillow for Side, Back & Stomach Sleepers
