We bought a set of these pillows last June on our honeymoon. Here we are, 14 months later and these pillows are STILL the original shape, still extremely comfortable and by far my favorite pillow EVER!! If you're in doubt, please, just buy it!! You WON'T be disappointed, I promise. Pillow case is easy to wash (cold water, hang dry. You could dry in dryer on low, but I prefer hanging it to dry). Your head don't get hot in the middle of the night; the cooling gel keeps the pillow and your head cool. I truly cannot say enough positive about this pillow!!