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Down Alternative Pillow Insert
Down Alternative Pillow Forms in shams
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Down Alternative Pillow Insert

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Synthetic Down Alternative Pillow Form Inserts, aka faux down or micro denier

  • SIZING - Use the yellow sizing chart image below to help select the best size insert for your sham
  • NO ALLERGENS | 100% Polyester fiber filling | Get the look and feel of a pure down pillow that is hypoallergenic | Cruelty free | No feathers to poke you
  • This pillow has much more weight than a traditional polyester pillow and is more similar to the weight of a genuine down pillow.  
  • Please view the weight chart at the bottom of the page, Down Alternative inserts typically weigh about three times as much as a tradicional pillow.
  • Ultimate in softness | Give your home's shams a touch of class that will last for years
  • Use this pillow insert anywhere in your home that may need a pillow... couch, love seat, beds, day beds, reading nook.
  • Shell is made of a polyester - cotton blended cloth | Machine washable cold | Machine dry low | Add tennis ball to drying cycle for extra fluffiness| Odorless| Fluff as needed | Lint and Dust Free
  • Proudly Made in Palmetto, GA USA from American Fibers and American made shell - Support American Manufacturing!

***If you can't decide which type of pillow insert to use in your shams, use this one.  The Pillowflex Synthetic Down Insert is simply the best form you can get for your pillow shams***

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Down Alternative Pillow Insert

If you can't find the size you are looking for, please visit our Etsy store and we will hand make you any size you need.

Pillowflex Chop pillow

Finally! Quality pillow inserts that are worthy of being stuffed into your beautiful pillow sham covers

Impress your friends, this pillow is made to look great in your shams!

  • Ultra Soft - This pillow is made from a faux down polyester fiber (aka micro denier / down alternative) that has the same feel, weight and characteristics of traditional down, but is hypoallergenic
  • No Allergens - Pillow is hypoallergenic, odorless, lint and dust free, free of flame retardant chemicals
  • Karate Chop - This pillow is ultra soft and has the traditional karate chop look that comes with natural down.
  • Fibers are ultra soft for high end pillows
  • No lumps - We use a slick polyester fiber to keep the pillow's filler smooth unlike cheap pillows that use dry fibers that will quickly lump up and need replacing
  • Covering - American made pillow shell from a high thread count poly cotton blended fabric, that is durable and machine washable, machine dry (cover is not removable)
  • Made in USA from American Fibers and Shell

Pillowflex Chop Pillow on Couch

Where to use

  • Use as an insert in decorative shams
  • Couch shams
  • Bedroom shams
  • Crafting
  • For sleeping
  • Anywhere you need a pillow!
  • Intended for indoor use

Care

  • Machine wash cold
  • Tumble dry on low
  • Fluff as needed

How to size Pillow inserts

What Size Pillow Insert Do I Need?

Synthetic Down Pillow Inserts Weight Chart

  • Synthetic down pillows weigh about 2.5 times the weight of a traditional pillow.
  • Fiber is the most expensive part of a pillow, if you see a competitor selling a synthetic down pillow for slightly more than a traditional pillow I would be cautious of the type of filler they are using and if it really feels like down.
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MY FAVORITE 08/22/2023
By Phyllis Souter
Whenever I need a pillow insert, Pillowflex Down Alternative is always my first choice. The filling used is super-fine, soft, & stays blended inside the insert without getting lumpy, even with consistent use. I have opened several of these inserts in order to customize the size of insert exactly to my application. I am always amazed at how much better quality the fill material is as compared to any other insert (I have used many others in the past). Sizing of the inserts are consistently accurate. Insert cover fabric is a soft, sturdy poly/cotton blend. Yes, Pillowflex is generally higher-priced, but I gladly choose that over a pillow that is a constant frustration due to lack of quality. I always choose an insert 2 inches larger than my pillow cover for maximum plumpness. IMO Pillowflex Down Alternative is tops!
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Unique Size! 10/24/2025
By Lisa Gilbertsen
I bought these inserts so I could use up some fabric scraps that were left over after making a quilt for our bed. I wasn't sure what the size would look like (12 x 24), but once I got the inserts and made the covers, they became indispensable! They are perfect for neck or knee support, and my husband uses his to prop his arm up. Pillowflex down alternative pillow inserts are my absolute go-to for all decorative pillows; high quality that never wavers at a fair price, AND made in the USA!! Winning on all accounts!
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Perfect amount of fullness and feels like real down 11/26/2025
By Amanda Larkin
I’m really impressed with these Pillowflex inserts. I ordered euro pillow inserts for my bed and the sizing chart was spot-on, so everything fits with that full, plump look without being overstuffed. They’re soft and have that “sink-in” feel like real down but without feathers poking through, which I’ve had happen with other brands.

The quality is great, the pricing is fair, and I’d reorder from Pillowflex again now that I know how much better they look in a sham compared to other inserts I’ve tried.
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Down Alternative Pillow Insert 11/01/2025
By Wendy Lavosky
I could not be any happier with the Down Alternative Pillow Inserts. Definitely a 10 out of 10. They are soft and pliable making our pillows so much more comfortable than the inserts our pillows came with. They also do not have the artificial odor that some inserts have. I will definitely be ordering some more.
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Perfect pillows! 10/13/2023
By Tricia Casson
These are the perfect fluffy pillows! They work great for the "karate chop method" to make the pillows look fluffed and picture perfect. The sizing chart for recommended pillow inserts for pillow cover size is reliable - highly recommend checking out the sizing chart before purchasing.
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Best inserts ever!!! 11/14/2023
By Sandra
These inserts are the best I’ve ever found & Im a Pottery Barn Queen. Lol. They karate chop like the authentic down inserts & are so soft. I love these inserts & I’ve recommended them to my children & grandchildren.
Gentle day, Sandra
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Best Inserts 01/26/2022
By Xavier Van Degna
Been using PillowFlex for all my decorative throw pillows I make for my clients. The quality is great, fast deliveries and you can't beat the price.
Try them out you won't be disappointed.
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The absolute best! 03/07/2023
By margaret lowder
I have reordered these incredible pillows many times & can definitely attest to their softness & comfort. They keep their shape as well & are now the only pillows I will ever order!
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Great Pillows! 01/17/2022
By Sarah Munas
I buy all of my throw pillow inserts here! I love the quality and ability to karate chop the synthetic down pillows. They are priced great and last! Great customer service as well!
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The best down alternative inserts! 10/07/2023
By Kelly Harrison
I’ve placed several orders with Pillowflex and they have the best, high quality inserts at the best prices! The sizes are always accurate, and the fill makes plump pillows!