SMART Down Pillow - Removable Anatomical Memory Core

Memory foam support with goose down softness

The Smart pillow by Minardi of Italy brings two materials together in one pillow: at its centre, an anatomical memory foam core that supports the nape of the neck, surrounded by a shell filled with soft goose down that gives the head a soft surface to rest on. The core can be removed through a zip, and the pillow is made entirely in Italy from premium materials.

Key Features

• Anatomical memory foam core — a slow-recovery material that adapts to the pressure of the head for full support at the nape of the neck
• Ergonomic profile with two heights — the core is shaped around the curve of the neck
• Soft goose down shell — 90% down and 10% small feather give the head a soft surface to rest on
• Removable core — a zip lets you take out the inner core
• Pure cotton twill — a durable, crease-resistant weave with a supersoft finish
• Dust-mite resistant and hypoallergenic — certified by NOMITE
• Italian manufacture — by Minardi, the Italian down house

Technical Specifications

Why a Memory Foam Core Inside Down?

Down gives softness but compresses under the weight of the head, while memory foam gives support. Smart puts each material where it works best: the core at the centre slowly takes shape under the pressure of the head and supports the nape of the neck all night, and the down shell around it gives the head a soft surface to rest on. The result is support and softness in a single pillow.

Who Is This Pillow For?

For anyone who sleeps on their back or stomach and wants real support for the neck without giving up the feel of down. The core keeps the nape of the neck supported, and the down softens the surface beneath the head. If you are looking for a soft down pillow the head sinks into, with no core, Extra or Puff suits you better.

Care

• Remove the memory foam core through the zip before washing the shell
• The down shell is machine washable at up to 40°C on a delicate cycle
• Do not bleach
• The shell can be tumble dried on low heat
• Dry cleaning is permitted

Other Pillows You Might Like

• Extra pillow — the softest in the range
• Puff pillow — balanced softness with support
• Basic pillow — high stability

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the memory foam core be removed?

Yes. The shell has a zip that lets you take out the inner core, which is what allows the down shell to be washed.

What is the difference between this and Extra?

Extra is 100% down with no core, so it is the softest and the head sinks into it. Smart adds an anatomical memory foam core at its centre to support the neck, with soft down around it for the feel. Choose Extra for maximum softness, and Smart if you need neck support with the feel of down.

Is it suitable for side sleepers?

Smart is designed for back and stomach sleepers. If you sleep on your side and need a height that fills the distance between the shoulder and the head, Max suits you better.

Can it cause an allergy?

Down lets air pass, so it does not create the damp environment dust mites live in, and the dense weave of the shell is an extra barrier against them; the pillow is NOMITE certified. If you have a known feather allergy, consult a specialist.

Certifications

NOMITE — certifies that the pillow is suitable for people with a house-dust allergy: down lets air pass, so it creates an unfavourable habitat for dust mites, which depend on humidity, and the dense downproof weave is an extra barrier they cannot penetrate.

OEKO-TEX — the most important ecological label for textiles, certifying the absence of carcinogenic, allergenic and irritating substances, and of anything harmful to human health.