As its name implies, “shredded” memory foam filling is simply torn into tiny pieces. The individual pieces of foam move independently, allowing the pillow to be moldable. You can sculpt it much like a down pillow—it will shift and change into whatever shape you desire.
Shredded memory foam pillows are often marketed as “bamboo pillows.” Why? Because bamboo sounds bamboo pillow queen size like an environmentally responsible, safe component to use in a pillow. Marketers love to use the word bamboo in their product descriptions; it appeals to eco-conscious consumers. So where’s the bamboo? The truth is in the fine print: apparently their rayon fabric case is derived from bamboo.
The shredded memory foam looked like candy-coated popcorn.
My shredded memory foam pillow filling came tightly compressed inside a plastic cylinder to reduce shipping charges. When I opened the bag it expanded to twice its volume. The multi colored pieces all varied in size; most were about 1/4 – 1/2 inches in diameter.
Memory foam is malodorous, funky, fetid and foul!
I opened the bag and my nose quickly reminded me of my previous experiences with memory foam — you might say it jogged my memory (foam).
The strong synthetic odor associated with memory foam is powerful. I’ve tried memory foam pillows before, so this unique chemical smell was something I was very familiar with. Although this shredded memory foam’s stink wasn’t as ridiculous as the pillows I’d tried previously, it was very hard to ignore.
