Our verdict
On paper this is one of our strongest feather pillows, at 7.8. Fit range scores 9 thanks to the removable pads, the complaint profile 8.7 and care 10.
Read that score as provisional. Only 82 buyers have rated it, below the 300 we need to rank a pillow, so it sits outside the ranking as an early read. Value is the weak part at 5.4.
Suits
- Couples who sleep in different positions and want one pillow model for both
- Hot sleepers who prefer feathers to foam
- Buyers ordering on PacificCoast.com, where returns run 180 days
Think twice if
- You want a long buyer record before paying $75 for a king
- Proof of certification matters to you
Buyer ratings
What 82 buyers say
Buyers give the Adjustable Cooling Down Pillow 4.2 out of 5 from 82 ratings. Adjusted for pool size, the Adjustable Cooling Down Pillow averages 4.30, with 11% of its ratings at one or two stars.
- 5 star64%
- 4 star12%
- 3 star13%
- 2 star4%
- 1 star7%
Topics buyers raise most
- Quality24 mentions: 92% positive, 8% negative
- Comfort16 mentions: 94% positive, 6% negative
- Cooling13 mentions: 77% positive, 23% negative
With 82 ratings, every few reviews move the percentages. Today 64% are five stars, 13% are three and 11% are one or two. Expect the average to shift as more people weigh in, and treat any single topic count here as a hint.
The topics are tiny and positive. Comfort draws 16 mentions at 94% positive and quality 24 at 92%. Cooling, the main selling point after the pads, sits at 77% positive across 13 mentions, too few to settle anything.
Fill and feel
Four layers: down-fiber pads around a feather core
Pacific Coast calls this a 4-in-1 design. The outer pads hold down fiber, the core holds goose feathers, and snap buttons fix the layers so they do not slide. Remove a pad and the pillow drops toward a stomach-sleeping height. If you sleep on your side, keep all four. The maker rates the feel plush.
Cooling
A phase-change cover, by the maker's account
The maker says the cover uses PCM, a phase-change material, and quotes a verified Q-Max value above 0.4. Q-Max measures how cool a fabric feels at first touch, and the figure is the maker's alone. Note also that the details table lists a 90% nylon fabric while another field calls the cover cotton.
Value
Priced well above its closest rival
Pairs cost $109.99 in standard, $129.99 in queen and $149.99 in king, or $55 to $75 a pillow. You would pay $34.99 for the median feather pillow. For comparison, the Three Geese Adjustable Layer Goose Feather Pillow also lets you remove layers, scores 7.9 on a ranked pool, and costs $44.99.
The listing claims OEKO-TEX and RDS. Its OEKO-TEX number belongs to a denim garment maker, and RDS was not verified. More on the brand sits on the Pacific Coast brand page.
Sizes and prices
Sizes, packs and prices
| Option | Size | Pillows | Price | Per pillow | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (Pack of 2) | Standard | 2 | $109.99 | $55 |  |
| Queen (Pack of 2) | Queen | 2 | $129.99 | $65 | |
| King (Pack of 2) | King | 2 | $149.99 | $75 | |
The score
How the 7.8 adds up
Six parts, the same weights for every pillow on this site. The full method, with the formula for each part, is on our scoring page.
| Part | Weight | Score | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buyer satisfaction | 35% | 6.8 | 4.2 stars from 82 ratings, adjusted 4.30; 11% one or two stars |
| Complaint profile | 20% | 8.7 | 11.3% of fault-type topic mentions are negative |
| Fit range | 15% | 9.0 | adjustable fill, 3 sizes |
| Materials & proof | 10% | 8.0 | Maker states OEKO-TEX, RDS |
| Care & cover | 10% | 10.0 | Whole pillow machine washable |
| Value | 10% | 5.4 | $75 per pillow against a $34.99 median for feather & down |
Alternatives
Other feather & down pillows
Three Geese Adjustable Layer Goose Feather Pillow
Feather & down, adjustable
7.9$44.99 per pillow
Puredown White Goose Down Feather Pillow, Made in Japan
Feather & down
6.6$50 per pillow
Puredown Goose Feather & Down Pillow, Cotton Cover
Feather & down
6.5$20 per pillow
Pacific Coast Firm Goose Feather & Down Pillow
Feather & down
6.5$50 per pillowSame brand
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The Adjustable Cooling Down Pillow is one of 9 Pacific Coast pillows we score. Who makes the Adjustable Cooling Down Pillow, and what the trial and warranty say, is on the Pacific Coast brand page.
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Pacific Coast Goose Feather & Down Hotel Pillow
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Pacific Coast 3-Chamber Feather & Down Pillow
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Pacific Coast Organic Cotton Feather & Down Pillow
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Questions about the Pacific Coast Adjustable Cooling Down Pillow
How do you adjust the Pacific Coast adjustable cooling pillow?
Unsnap and remove one or more of the comfort pads. Pacific Coast says the combinations cover side, back and stomach sleepers, and the snaps hold whatever layers you keep in place.
Can you wash the Pacific Coast adjustable cooling down pillow?
Yes. According to Pacific Coast, the entire pillow goes in the machine on a gentle cycle, then a low dryer to restore loft.
