
Simons Maison
Boreal Pillow Semi-Firm Support
The Boreal Pillow is a semi-firm support pillow designed in Canada and manufactured in Montreal. It features a double-walled construction with a centre compartment of certified responsible duck down and feather blend surrounded by flaked recycled polyester, and a 100% cotton damask cover with a 500 thread count. Available in Standard (20 x 26 in), Queen (20 x 30 in), and King (20 x 36 in) sizes, it is odourless, washable, and suitable for most sleeping positions.
- Material
- duck down and feathers blend, recycled polyester, cotton damask
- Category
- Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillows
Color
Specifications
Semi-firm support pillow with a double-walled design, featuring a centre compartment of duck down and feathers and an outer envelope of recycled polyester, all encased in 500 thread count cotton damask.
Double-walled design; semi-firm support; 100% cotton damask casing (500 thread count); certified responsible down and feather blend; recycled polyester fill; odourless and washable; made in Canada.
- Material
- duck down and feathers blend, recycled polyester, cotton damask
- Secondary
- feathers, recycled-polyester, cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillows
Additional Attributes
- Simons Maison exclusive
- designed in Canada
- double-walled design
- centre compartment filled with a blend of duck down and feathers
- envelope of flaked recycled polyester
- semi-firm support
- 100% cotton damask casing with 500 thread count
- certified responsible feather and duck down blend
- recycled polyester
- odourless
- washable
- manufactured in Montreal
Product Insights
Simons Maison's Boreal Pillow Semi-Firm Support offers an affordable luxury experience with a 500-thread-count damask cover, certified responsible down, and Canadian craftsmanship, providing a dense, hotel-like feel at $50. However, despite the semi-firm label, the pillow is reported to feel soft, flatten within weeks, and form hard clumps, leading to insufficient loft for side sleepers and mixed support for back sleepers, while stomach sleepers appreciate the low loft. The tradeoff is between premium materials and initial comfort versus rapid loss of structure and durability, compared unfavorably to the pricier Prestige Down Pillow.
Verified claims
- Firmness
- Labeled semi-firm but buyers report it feels soft and flattens.
- Sleep position fit
- Semi-firm support falls between medium and firm, so it can suit back sleepers who want more structure and side sleepers who do not need maximum firmness.
- Lineup comparison
- Duck down and feather blend for structured support at $50; high-proportion down for softer sink at $250.
- Premium features
- Shares premium features with the Prestige: 500-thread-count damask, certified responsible down, and Canadian manufacturing.
- Build quality
- 100% cotton casing with 500-thread-count damask, down/feather core with recycled polyester envelope.
- Value
- Certified responsible down and made in Canada at the Boreal line's $50 opening price.
- Durability
- Buyers report the core flattens and becomes hard over time.
- Care
- Machine-washable and odourless, suitable for stomach sleepers and allergy-prone users.
- Loft retention
- Buyers report the double-wall does not prevent the down core from flattening and clumping.
- Drying method
- Machine wash on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low with clean tennis balls to restore loft.
- Shape retention
- The double-walled design is intended to keep the down/feather core stable and reduce shifting and flattening.
- Washability
- Machine washable and odourless; may suit people with mild allergies.
- Down certification
- The listing does not name the certification standard behind 'certified responsible'.
- Cooling
- Buyers report the pillow stays cool in warm rooms.
- Hotel feel
- Buyers describe a hotel-style feel: smooth damask and a heavy, anchored presence; some compare it to five-star bedding, while others find it softer than the semi-firm label.
- Loft persistence
- Buyers report the pillow starts semi-firm but flattens and compresses after use.
- Cover feel
- Buyers report the cover stays cool; the 500-thread-count cotton damask gives a smooth, crisp touch.
- Quill resistance
- The 500-thread-count cotton damask casing is tightly woven to resist feather quill penetration.
- Heft
- Fill weight ranges from 30–39 oz, giving a dense, anchored feel buyers compare to luxury hotel pillows.
- Support
- Heavy fill does not ensure support: the down core compresses easily and may form hard clumps over time.
- Fill construction
- Double-wall design pairs a down/feather core with a recycled polyester surround to create semi-firm support.
- Sizes and fill weights
- Available in Standard, Queen, and King sizes with fill weights of 30 oz, 34 oz, and 39 oz.
Product record
- Title
- Boreal Pillow Semi-Firm Support
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 50 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Rectangular white pillow with subtle vertical stripe pattern and contrasting narrow piped edge, shown resting on its long side with slight surface creasing.
- Overall shapeRectangular pillow oriented horizontally with gently rounded corners and a slightly compressed appearance where it rests on the surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.35 (high) - Cover fabric patternSubtle alternating vertical satin-stripe pattern visible across the front face, running along the pillow height direction.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Edge pipingNarrow contrasting piped trim running along the pillow perimeter; appears darker than the main fabric (near-gray).
4 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.02 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.92 · y 0.38 · w 0.02 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.71 · w 0.88 · h 0.02 (medium) - Surface texture and creasesSmooth fabric with soft surface creases and slight puckering near the left and bottom edges where the pillow compresses.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Styled product shot showing the pillow placed on a beige rectangular ledge at the corner of two beige walls with directional soft lighting from the left producing shadows.
- Staging surfaceBeige rectangular ledge with sharp front edge that the pillow rests on.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 0.98 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and cornerTwo textured beige walls forming a right-angle corner behind the pillow.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the left creating a distinct cast shadow of the pillow on the left wall and gentle shading across the pillow face.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with visible fabric detail and no obvious blur.
Colors
white· main fabric#E9E9EAlight gray· edge piping- Overall shapeRectangular pillow oriented horizontally with gently rounded corners and a slightly compressed appearance where it rests on the surface.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a pillow corner showing a smooth, slightly lustrous off-white cover with subtle vertical stripe texture and a narrow contrasting piped edge in a grey-taupe color.
- Cover fabricSmooth fabric cover with a faint vertical stripe pattern and a satin-like sheen visible across the surface.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.05 · w 0.62 · h 0.90 (high) - Piped edgeNarrow raised piped trim running along the pillow edge in a contrasting grey-taupe color, sewn into the seam.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.88 (high) - Corner and seamPointed pillow corner with visible seam and slight creasing where the fabric folds, showing the piped trim continuing around the corner tip.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Surface wrinklesSoft shallow wrinkles and depressions in the fabric indicating pliable fill beneath the cover; wrinkles follow the pillow contours.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a neutral beige flat surface with a vertical beige backdrop; soft directional lighting creates gentle highlights and shadows.
- Background surfaceFlat textured beige surface under the pillow visible at the bottom left and bottom area of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 0.45 · h 0.30 (high) - BackdropVertical beige backdrop at left edge behind the pillow creating a corner between wall and surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.72 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the right produces highlights on the satin-finish fabric and a subtle shadow on the left side of the pillow and on the surface.
Colors
off-white / ivory· cover fabricgrey-taupe· piped trim- Cover fabricSmooth fabric cover with a faint vertical stripe pattern and a satin-like sheen visible across the surface.
Customer Reviews
22 total22 reviews · out of 5
Parfait
Parfait
Déception
Je n’aime pas l’oreiller car au départ, bien qu’elle soit gonflée, elle s’écrase et se compresse beaucoup trop lorsque je dépose ma tête. Elle devient alors dure et inconfortable. Je ne la recommande pas.
Pillow
Very satisfied with my new pillow! A great price and quality is lovely.
Oreiller Boréal : très bon achat à refaire au besoin.
Parfaite, volume parfait, elle maintient sa forme pendant toute la nuit. J'aime un oreiller qui reste fraiche quand la température de la pièce est chaude, elle répond bien a cette attente.
Baby Bear approved
I love sinking into this pillow, molds itself to my head. Not too soft, not too hard.
Je l'ai retourné
J'ai commandé le format king et il était max 1 pour d'épais tellement mince c'est comme si jetais directement sur le. matelas
très bien
bon support et belle finition.
Super
Très satisfaite. Confortable. Pt pas aussi épaisse que j'aurais pensé.
Good quality, fast delivery, very
Good quality, fast delivery, very pleased!
Good quality pillow
The pillow is a high quality product.
Flat, doesn't return shape, very soft
I’ve owned down pillows in the past, so I’m familiar with how they should feel. Unfortunately, this pillow is far too flat and lacks enough filling to maintain any support or shape. It honestly feels like sleeping straight on the mattress. I kept hoping it would improve, but now I wish I had returned it 🥲
Pas-/
Pas-/
Soutien
Elles n ont pas un soutien semi-fermé! Elles sont très molles!
Well made but down and feathers just aren't for me.
I have tried so many pillows during the last several years and can now rule out down and feathers. It starts semi firm but dents and once that happens it feels like cement. Guess I keep looking.
Molle
J’ai personnellement trouvé très molle cette oreiller et je l’ai retourné pour cette raison.
Quality
Amazing comfortable pillows, they also feel fabulous.
oreiller
Super confortable la 1ere nuit aucune adaptation
Je le recommande
Je le recommande
Nothing Semi Firm about this piloow
This pillow is too soft, I thought it would be little firmer than medium but it turned out to be too soft. Will need to return it.
confortable
la texture, le confort les dimensions parfaite
Excellent pillow - Hotel style
Great purchase; luxurious feel. Truly feels like a high-end pillow you would find in a 5-star hotel. Exactly what I was looking for. Don't forget to buy a protective case!
L'oreiller Boréal Soutien semi-ferme
l'oreiller parfais confort