Pillow-Acrylic Headrest vs Contoured Tanning Bed Pillow
By Sun Tanning Store | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Pillow-Acrylic Headrest and the Contoured Tanning Bed Pillow on fit, neck support, cleaning, and stability to pick the right headrest for your tanning sessions.
Quick answer
Choose the Pillow-Acrylic Headrest if you want a low-profile, easy-to-sanitize pillow that stays put on acrylic. Choose the Contoured Tanning Bed Pillow if you need shaped neck support and do not mind a taller profile.
Height and shape change how you lie on the acrylic
The Pillow-Acrylic Headrest measures 7.5 by 6.75 by 2 inches, so it adds very little height under your head. That keeps your neck closer to the bed surface, which some tanners prefer for a flatter lie.
The Contoured Tanning Bed Pillow is 3.5 inches high with a shaped profile. That extra height and contouring can feel more supportive if you are used to a molded neck pillow, but it also lifts your head noticeably higher off the acrylic.
Cleaning and stability favor the acrylic headrest
The Pillow-Acrylic Headrest is formed from 100% acrylic, so it wipes down and sanitizes easily between sessions. Non-skid feet help it stay in place on the tanning bed acrylic instead of sliding when you shift.
The Contoured Tanning Bed Pillow is a fabric-covered pillow with a contoured shape. The supplied specifications do not describe its cleaning method or a non-skid base, so if easy wipe-down and slip resistance are your top priorities, the acrylic headrest is the safer pick.
Key trade-offs to weigh
- Neck support vs. low profile: The Contoured Tanning Bed Pillow offers shaped neck support at 3.5 inches high, while the Pillow-Acrylic Headrest keeps you lower at 2 inches high. If you want your head close to the acrylic, the acrylic headrest wins; if you want molded support, the contoured pillow wins. Lie on your current bed and notice whether you prefer a flatter position or a raised neck.
- Wipe-down cleaning vs. fabric feel: The Pillow-Acrylic Headrest is 100% acrylic, so it sanitizes easily with a wipe. The Contoured Tanning Bed Pillow is fabric-covered, and the supplied facts do not state a cleaning method, so expect to follow the manufacturer's care instructions. If you share a bed or clean between every session, the acrylic surface saves time.
- Stability on acrylic: The Pillow-Acrylic Headrest has non-skid feet to keep it from slipping on the tanning bed acrylic. The Contoured Tanning Bed Pillow's supplied facts do not mention a non-skid base, so it may shift more easily if you move during your session. Check that your pillow stays put before you rely on it for a full session.
Product facts at a glance
- Pillow-Acrylic Headrest: Made of 100% acrylic with non-skid feet and a 7.5 x 6.75 x 2 inch size. Wipes clean easily and stays put on the acrylic without adding much height under your head.
Pillow-Acrylic Headrest - Tanning Bed Pillow Contoured: Contoured design with neck support, measuring 3.5 inches high by 7.5 inches wide by 8 inches long. Provides shaped support for your neck, but the taller profile lifts your head further off the bed.
Tanning Bed Pillow Contoured
Which pillow fits your tanning routine?
Best for
- Tanners who want a low-profile, easy-to-sanitize headrest that stays in place on acrylic
- Shared tanning beds where quick wipe-down between users matters
Not for
- Tanners who need pronounced neck support and prefer a taller, contoured shape
- Anyone who wants a fabric-covered pillow rather than a hard acrylic surface
