The Gymnast Plus pillow by Kitamura is a long-time bestseller in Japan, shaped like a fava bean to support natural movement throughout the night. The average person turns over twenty to thirty times while sleeping, and each time, the head moves in a gentle arc around the body. This pillow's curve was designed to follow that exact motion.
Ever woken up because your head slipped off the pillow, or found yourself dragging it back into place half-asleep? The fava bean shape keeps your head from sliding off during those turns, so your posture stays aligned and your sleep stays smooth until morning.
Inside, six separate chambers hold four specialized fill materials, each chosen for a different part of the head's movement. Spherical mini Colma beads create gaps that let air through and prevent stuffiness. Elastomer pipes cradle the neck without pressing on it. Natural pipes add the extra height needed when sleeping on your side. Elastomer Colma helps you turn smoothly through the night. Getting this balance right took two years of development, more than 120 prototypes, and 48 different materials under consideration, all in pursuit of a shape that truly fits.
Because the ideal pillow height depends on body type and the curve of your neck, you can add or remove fill in each chamber at home to dial in the exact height you need, section by section.
The whole pillow is fully washable too. A person can sweat up to a cup's worth of moisture in one night, and the head is especially prone to heat and humidity. Washing it regularly keeps odor, bacteria, and dust mites at bay, so it stays fresh for long-term use.
Gymnast Plus Pillow, Kitamura’s long-selling bestseller.
Its broad bean-shaped design follows the natural arc of the head during turning, helping prevent the head from slipping off the pillow and supporting smooth movement and proper posture.
The filling is divided into six compartments and uses four materials: spherical Mini Colma beads for airflow, elastomer pipes for gentle neck support, natural pipes for added height when sleeping on the side, and elastomer Colma for support while turning. The height can be adjusted at home by adding or removing filling from individual areas.
Developed over two years through more than 120 prototypes and evaluation of 48 materials to suit Japanese body types. The pillow is fully washable for clean, long-term use.
