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A practical guide to removing fill, restoring loft and finding a more comfortable feel in small, reversible steps.
Shop the adjustable pillowBy the Alexa Sleep team · Updated September 2026
If your adjustable shredded memory foam pillow feels too tall or too full, removing a small amount of fill can change its profile. If it feels uneven, redistributing the foam may be enough. Try that before taking anything out.
This walkthrough applies to the Alexa Sleep Shredded Memory Foam Pillow, whose fill can be removed. It does not apply to the fixed molded core in the Cooling Gel Pillow.
Keep track of the amount you remove. You do not need a precise measurement to begin; the useful comparison is between a small change and how the pillow feels afterward.
For more help separating height from firmness, read our pillow loft guide.
| What you notice | First adjustment to try |
|---|---|
| Too high or overfilled | Remove a small amount of foam, then redistribute what remains. |
| Too low after an adjustment | Put back some of the clean, dry fill you saved. |
| Lumpy or uneven | Break up compacted areas gently and spread the fill before removing more. |
| Different when the pillowcase is on | Check that the case is not squeezing the pillow tightly. |
| The height is better, but the material still feels wrong | Compare a different core design; removing fill does not turn memory foam into latex. |
The removable cover can be washed according to its care label. The foam fill should not go in a washing machine or tumble dryer. Follow the instructions supplied with your pillow for spot cleaning and allow any cleaned material to dry fully before using or storing it.
Keep saved fill sealed, clean and dry. Do not put damp material back into the pillow. Regular fluffing helps redistribute the loose foam without changing the total amount inside.
There is no single amount that fits everyone. Begin with a small handful, compare the feel and repeat gradually. Keep the removed fill so you can reverse the change.
Returning saved fill makes the pillow fuller and can change how resistant it feels. It does not change the foam material itself. Avoid packing in so much that the pillow no longer feels comfortable.
No. The Cooling Gel Pillow has a solid molded core and no removable shredded fill.
It changes the amount of fill and the profile. It does not turn a King cover into a Standard/Queen cover.
Still comparing? See our pillow material comparison for the differences between shredded foam, molded foam and Talalay latex.
