Earthbound®
Grounding Pillow Case
Grounded sleep significantly improves sleep quality & total rest while easing insomnia & stress.
— Advances in Integrative Medicine, 2025
- Ease chronic pain, inflammation, and muscle tension
- Supports healthy circulation and your body’s natural recovery
- Promotes deeper, more restorative sleep
The clinical evidence
Recent grounding research includes randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and peer-reviewed research examining sleep quality, stress, pain, inflammation, blood flow, and recovery. Recent literature points to measurable effects on sleep and stress while showing beneficial pain and inflammation-related outcomes.
2025: Grounded sleep significantly improved sleep quality, insomnia severity, daytime sleepiness, stress, and total sleep time.
Park et al., Advances in Integrative Medicine, 2025 — randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled earthing mat study. Sixty participants used either a grounding mat or placebo mat for 6 hours per day over 31 days, with positive outcomes measured using validated sleep scales, stress measures, and actigraphy.
2023: Grounding was shown to be a potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant intervention.
Sinatra et al., Biomedical Journal, 2023 — peer-reviewed review discussing grounding’s positive effects on inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiovascular function, and recovery.
2022: Grounding improved sleep-quality scores in a placebo-controlled pilot study.
Lin et al., Healthcare, 2022 — randomized, double-blind pilot study using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Participants receiving grounding showed improved sleep-quality scores after a 12-week intervention.
2020: A peer-reviewed study linked grounding with reduced pain, inflammation, and stress, plus improved sleep and blood flow.
Menigoz et al., EXPLORE, 2020 — peer-reviewed review of grounding research and clinical observations. The authors summarize evidence showing that grounding may reduce inflammation, pain, and stress while improving blood flow, energy, sleep, and overall well-being.
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- ✓ Black: conductive carbon fiber — same tech as our #1 mattress pad. Won't oxidize.
- ✓ Gray & white: conductive silver fiber on organic cotton — softer feel, color choice
- ✓ 90 nights to feel it, 2× the competitor's trial
What does a grounding pillow case actually do?
Most grounding stops at your collarbone — your fitted sheet covers your back, your blanket your torso, but the six to eight hours of nightly contact between your head and your pillow go uncovered. The Earthbound® grounding pillow case fills that gap, putting your face, neck, jaw, and scalp in direct contact with the Earth's free electrons all night. It connects to the ground through any standard outlet — the same simple setup as our fitted sheets — and works passively while you sleep, with no charging or maintenance.
Why does grounding the head and neck matter?
The head and neck hold the densest concentration of nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic drainage in the body — and they're exactly where daytime tension, oxidative load, and ambient EMF tend to accumulate. Grounding this region may help support the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes, and research on grounding suggests it may ease facial and jaw tension, calm the nervous system, and support skin health through reduced oxidative stress. A conductive surface against your head overnight also helps reduce static around the hair and acts as an EMF-shielding layer against the day's accumulated exposure.
Carbon fiber or silver — which should I choose?
Both ground you fully; the difference is the material and the feel. Black is conductive carbon fiber — inert, non-reactive, and built to ground identically year after year without oxidizing. Gray and White use 12% ultra-fine silver fiber woven into 88% organic cotton, which many prefer for its softer, more traditional cotton feel and its extra help reducing static around the hair. Whichever you choose, the grounding connection itself is the same.
How fast will I notice a difference?
Everyone's body is different, but most customers report better sleep and less morning tension within the first few nights. Deeper benefits tend to build over the first month of consistent nightly use. A growing body of peer-reviewed research on grounding associates it with a range of favorable outcomes, including improved sleep depth and faster sleep onset, reduced markers of chronic inflammation, calmer nervous-system activity, a normalizing effect on the stress hormone cortisol, improved circulation, and reduced morning puffiness and facial tension.
Can I use it on its own, or do I need the mattress pad too?
Either works. The pillow case grounds you fully on its own and is a perfect entry point to earthing. That said, it's designed to complete a setup rather than replace one — most grounding products leave the head uncovered, so pairing the pillow case with our grounding mattress pad or quilted pads gives you true head-to-toe coverage through the night. Use it standalone, or layer it in for full-body grounding.
Is it safe, and how do I care for it?
Completely safe. No electricity from the grid ever flows through it to you — it connects only to the grounding wire in your outlet, drawing in the Earth's free electrons and nothing more, the same way our fitted sheets work. For washing, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and air dry to preserve conductivity; avoid bleach and fabric softeners, which can coat the conductive fibers over time. With normal care it keeps grounding you night after night.
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Nights Grounded
Most grounding stops at your collarbone. Your head and neck go uncovered all night.
Your fitted sheet covers your back, your blanket covers your torso, but the six to eight hours your head spends on the pillow go ungrounded. The head and neck hold the densest concentration of nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic drainage in the body, and they are exactly where daytime tension, oxidative load, and ambient EMF tend to accumulate.
6-8 hrs
of nightly head and neck contact, most setups leave ungrounded
The pillow case puts your face, neck, jaw, and scalp in direct contact with the Earth's free electrons all night. Free electrons may help neutralize free radicals and support the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes, while the conductive surface also helps reduce static around the hair and buffers against the day's accumulated EMF exposure.
Recommended use: Pair with a Grounding Mattress Pad for true head-to-toe coverage through the night.
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Customer reviews
The Clinical Trial said 93% slept better within 4 nights. Here's what that actually looks like.
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 1200+ reviews
Hear from some of our most recent customers:
Rebecca Huff1 day ago
Happy to see the new technology
I have known about Earthing for many years, but I was so happy to see the new technology spring up that allows for conductivity without direct skin on a sheet! This is great! I am sleeping better and very pleased with the size of the mat!
Nansy Marsiglia4 days ago
Thanks for the start of my restorative sleep again
After dealing with serious menopausal symptoms, including lack of sleep, nervousness...etc. I starting looking elsewhere than medications that were making it worse. I pulled a blind folded study on my husband and decided not to tell him that it was on our bed. After a couple of weeks, I noticed, and he also mentioned, that he is sleeping deeper. Recently I started having dreams again. This is a great product, my only suggestion would be to find a way to know that the current is working on the mattress instead of testing every week (my outlet only has this plugged in) Thanks for the start of my restorative sleep again.
Joann Sochan2 days ago
Finally sleeping through the night
Sleep more soundly, up less during night, nagging aches seem to disappear. Love the pillow covers also, great for neck and shoulder areas. Very comfortable.
Regina Sousa5 days ago
Makes quite an impact
I am extremely pleased with my purchase. I believe it has helped me sleep sounder and actually dreamt which does not happen very often. I have felt more rested daily. I removed it for a week and felt a need to put it back on my bed because I felt tired. I am very happy with the purchase and I will buy again. Thank you very much for a quality grounded pad. Excellent product and makes quite an impact on my sleeping and less tired during the day. Highly recommend.
Joseph Cotillo3 days ago
More durable than grounding sheets
Works as good as the sheets I had that wore out due to washing. Problem solved!
James Bowe1 day ago
This pad is worth every penny
The grounding mat is excellent. It fully covers and stays in place on our king bed. Our normal wake up - all body pain and stiffness- has become a memory as we wake up almost pain and stiffness free. This pad is worth every penny. We added to it by placing miracle sheets on the bed and pillow cases. Great combo.
Brad DeFord1 day ago
Pain relieved
I believe the mattress pad has not only helped me get a better night sleep, but has also helped to heal the pain in my right hip.
Eric Stoneberg1 day ago
Glad I replaced my sheet
I had been using a grounding sheet that was effective when I first purchased it, then through repeated washings it lost its efficacy. Replacing it with this grounding pad has been a revelation. I'm sleeping more deeply. And dreaming more! I'm glad I replaced the old sheet with the pad from Earthbound.
Cheryl Sadler4 days ago
I expect continued improvement
I had a grounding mat before this one, and after five years, it was disintegrating so I threw it away. After a week, my joints were hurting and I was sleeping very poorly. I didn't immediately find your website, so I bought a grounding sheet for $189. After a couple of weeks, it was obvious it wasn't as good as a grounding mat. I then found your website and placed an order. My joints feel much better, and my edema is improved. I have slept through a few nights without waking up or turning over, as I had slept for several years. I expect continued improvement.
Leatha Anderson6 days ago
This way you can use your regular sheets
Love it, sleeping better, pet sleeping on bed sleeps better. We shared one with someone else and she is loving it too. We have the extra one on our guest room bed. Thank you I think the whole mattress cover is the best, I wasn’t liking the look of the sheets draped over. This way you can use your regular sheets.
Dwen Bontrager1 day ago
I'm a believer
I'm not as convinced for me but I have seen a BIG change in my wife's sleep. She has been sleeping in a way we have not seen in a long time. It's real. I'm a believer.
Serge Vaillancourt3 days ago
Slow to tell, slow to feel
Slow to tell. Slow to feel. I am in constant extreme pain. Did the grounding mat help. 100%. Did I feel it right away...no. it's been weeks. Do I feel it now...absolutely 100% yes. Got a long way to go. This absolutely mysterious grounding mat has helped. I am, every day, less and less in pain. Do I attribute to this mysterious grounding mat? How could I not. Day by day....less and less all over body pain. Coincidence...I don't think so. Am I pain free.. no. Less mobility pain..100%. Do I recommend... yes. You don't know the benefits until you try. I attribute my reduction in all over pain to this magnificent mar. Do it.
Barbara Hopkins2 days ago
I am able to get out of bed easier
I feel like the mattress pad is really helping with my pain in the morning. I am able to get out of bed easier and seem to be sleeping more deeply and waking less times a night. It has only been about a month and am hoping that this will continue to improve as more time goes on.
Sue Shimer8 days ago
I was finally able to fall asleep
I've only used it a few nights and am already seeing a difference in sleep quality. I have arthritis and the first night was painful. I had been traveling for a week and the night after I returned was especially painful after a day of shuttles, airports, and flying. Mat probably reduced the pain enough I was finally able to fall asleep. I take no prescription or otc pain meds, so it may have been a pretty good test. Last night was far better and slept quietly and well. Looking forward to even longer sleep periods with less and less pain.
Amalia Ramirez6 days ago
I have rarely ever slept through the entire night
Simply Amazing. I am 45 years old and ever since I can remember I have rarely ever slept through the entire night. Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep was a normal thing for me. I was skeptical about the grounding mat at first. I am so glad I got it. I'm getting a good night's rest and I can't explain it. I definitely recommend it.
Sean Schofield3 days ago
This is a major improvement in my life
I have used the grounding mat before, but it was rather small and would move in the night. This is amazing. It works amazing and I could tell the next morning when I woke up. I was so well rested and my joints actually are not hurting like not at all.. It’s insane that the first day I could tell a huge difference on each day it still keeps happening so I was saying this is a major major improvement in my life and I appreciate it so much thanks guys !
John Dandridge5 days ago
Thank you for a superior product
It works. Sleeping better and less pain in the morning. I have it connected to an 8ft grounding rod and using a multimeter to test for ground through our Cotton bed sheet and it definitely is grounded. Thank you for a superior product...
Darlene Gaudet11 days ago
I had been a bit skeptical
I just love the mattress pad. I had been a bit skeptical but thought what have you got lose, other than money, Let me tell you it was the best purchase ever. I had trouble falling asleep with my insomnia and pain from neuropathy. I tried cannabis which sometimes helped with sleep but did nothing for my neuropathy. Once we put on the mattress pad things started to change. After the first night I was able to fall asleep within minutes and the best part, neuropathy no longer bothered me at night and sleep through the night only to get up to use the bathroom and was then able to fall back asleep almost immediately.
Fawn Staerkel7 days ago
I’m ecstatic and would recommend it to anyone
I have struggled with insomnia my whole life. I tried EVERYTHING. Sleep studies, feng shui, no electronics, sleep apps, plus the nightly concoction of pills that “kind of” worked was ridiculous….Ambien, melatonin, 2 Benadryl. Maybe I’ll be asleep by 1AM. Nothing worked. I’ve been using the grounding mat for a month. The first week I was skeptically enthusiastic but still suspicious. I thought it was probably psychosomatic and would quit working. I’m a month in, and I’m still not sure I understand, but this mat is a miracle. I sleep. I fall asleep much more quickly, I relax and I stay asleep. Like a full night of sleep! I can’t tell you the last time I slept all night….my typical routine was 3-4 nights of little to no sleep and then a night where I would crash but was restless and still woke up tired. I have slept every night. Even my husband is amazed. I also travel for work. I bought a twin size to travel with and I am sleeping really well while traveling also. I chose the mat over the sheets because I thought it would last longer and would be cleaner. I’m ecstatic and would recommend anyone with sleep issues to try it. Maybe it’s voodoo magic, I don’t care. I sleep!
Bonnie Cunningham8 days ago
Don't feel the need to take a nap after lunch anymore
I have definitely noticed that I am sleeping much more soundly and a bit longer than usual for me. In return, my energy level has risen, but at 80, I'm not sure how much of an improvement I can expect. I don't feel the need to take a nap after lunch on a regular basis anymore.
"Grounding has been linked to benefits around sleep, inflammation, and overall wellbeing. But most people can’t spend their day barefoot outdoors. What I like about Earthbound is how accessible they make grounding, offering people a simple way to reconnect with the Earth from home."
Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc.Integrative Medicine | Sleep, recovery, and modern wellbeing.
Feel the difference for 90 nights
Backed by peer-reviewed research and 4.8 stars from thousands of customers.
Try it risk-freeGrounding where it matters the most
Cover the head and neck your sheets leave untouched.
- Head-to-toe GroundingCompletes your setup where most grounding products leave off.
- Face and scalpDirect contact with face, neck, jaw, and scalp nightly.
- Carbon or silverChoose conductive carbon fiber or silver-woven organic cotton.
- Calmer morningsResearch on grounding suggests it may ease tension and cortisol spikes.
- Less staticA conductive surface helps reduce static around hair overnight.
Feel better, recover faster, sleep deeper.
The science-backed benefits of grounding — working quietly while you sleep.
- Sleep better, wake restedMay help regulate cortisol at night for deeper, more restful sleep.
- Support healthy circulationResearch links grounding to improved blood viscosity and circulation.
- Ease aches & stiffnessAnti-inflammatory effects may help with everyday aches and chronic discomfort.
- Faster, calmer recoveryMay ease the redness, heat, and swelling that follow exertion.
- Clearer, calmer daysLess inflammation can mean less brain fog and steadier energy.
What to expect
How grounding feels, night after night
Week 1
Deeper sleep sets in
Many people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, with less muscle tension and a small mood lift.
1 Month
More energy, fewer aches
Wake more refreshed. Joint and muscle aches may ease, and energy and headaches often improve.
6 Months
Circulation & recovery
Warmer hands and feet, faster physical recovery, and a calmer, more focused baseline.
1 Year
Your new way of life
Chronic symptoms may fade, immune resilience builds, and a deep sense of wellbeing settles in.
See Earthbound in action
How real customers are sleeping, recovering, and grounding with Earthbound.
Emily
Best sleep I've had in years.
Reed
It has helped circulation for sure.
Jeff
We are both over 65 and it seems to help us sleep better and longer.
Tonya
I could feel a difference just after a few nights.
Kris
Just what the doctor ordered, we are both sleeping wonderfully!
Marie
I love it and already feel the difference.
FAQ
Do grounding pillow cases actually work?
Yes, and the science backs it up. The Earth's surface holds a continuous supply of free electrons that, when transferred to the body through direct skin contact, can neutralize the positive charges that accumulate from daily stress and inflammation. Studies have shown that grounding may help reduce chronic inflammation and pain, including relief from conditions like arthritis, while also improving blood circulation to enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery throughout the body. Research also links grounding to better cognitive function, improved mood, memory, and mental clarity, and during sleep specifically, it can help regulate cortisol levels to reduce stress and help you stay asleep, with deeper, more restorative rest supported by synchronized circadian rhythms.
How do I know if my outlet is properly grounded?
Manufacturers recommend using an outlet tester before connecting your grounding cord — it's a quick, inexpensive way to confirm your outlet is properly grounded and safe to use. Simply plug the tester into your socket and check the indicator lights; most hardware stores carry them for just a few dollars. One important note: always disconnect all grounding products during thunderstorms to eliminate any risk of electric shock from lightning strikes.
Can I use the pillow case with a regular pillowcase layered on top?
No, for maximum effectiveness, your skin needs to directly touch the grounding pillowcase. Layering a standard, non-conductive pillowcase on top blocks the flow of Earth's electrons and breaks the grounding connection entirely. To experience the full benefits, use the pillowcase closest to your skin, whether you sleep naked or in light, natural-fabric clothing.
Will washing the pillow case reduce its conductivity?
Not if you follow the care instructions. Machine wash in warm or cold water and tumble dry on a low setting, and avoid bleach, fabric softeners, and dryer sheets, as these coat the conductive fibers and degrade conductivity over time. Our pillowcases are built to maintain performance even after tens of thousands of abrasion cycles, and with proper care, can last as long as a regular pillowcase, typically two to three years.
Do I need a special electrical setup?
No special electrical setup is needed. Simply place the pillowcase over your pillow, connect the grounding cord to a grounded outlet, and the electrical connection with the earth is established. We recommend using an outlet tester first to confirm your outlet is properly grounded, and always disconnect your grounding connection cord during thunderstorms as a precaution against lightning-related electrical surges.
What is the difference between a grounding pillowcase and grounding sheets?
Grounding sheets and grounding mats are designed to ground your body through contact with your torso, legs, and arms, while a grounding pillowcase specifically targets the head and neck, an area most grounding products leave uncovered. They all use conductive fibers — carbon or silver depending on the product — woven into natural fabrics or finishes that conduct earth's electrons, balance currents, and help prevent static electricity. Pairing a grounding pillowcase with Earthbound fitted grounding sheets gives you complete, night-long coverage for the strongest possible grounding effect.
What's the difference between the black, gray, and white pillow cases?
All three variants deliver the same grounding effect — direct contact with the conductive fibers transfers Earth's electrons to your head and neck while you sleep. The difference is the conductive material.
The black pillow case is built with conductive carbon fiber — the same material used in our #1 best-selling Earthbound mattress pad. Carbon fiber is inert, won't oxidize, and maintains its conductivity essentially indefinitely. The black is our top-selling variant for buyers who want true "buy it once" performance.
The gray and white pillow cases use 12% pure silver fiber woven into organic cotton — the same construction as our grounding blanket and sheets. Silver-fiber cotton has a softer hand-feel and lets you match the pillow case to your bedroom aesthetic. With proper care (no bleach, no fabric softener, no dryer sheets), silver-fiber pillow cases typically last two to three years.
If longevity matters most, choose black. If color matching or fabric softness matters more, choose gray or white.
References
Peer-reviewed studies
Every claim about grounding on this page is grounded (so to speak) in published, peer-reviewed research. Below are the studies cited throughout.
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The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
Oschman, J.L., Chevalier, G., Brown, R. (2015). Journal of Inflammation Research, 8, 83–96.
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Earthing (grounding) the human body reduces blood viscosity — a major factor in cardiovascular disease
Chevalier, G., Sinatra, S.T., Oschman, J.L., Delany, R.M. (2013). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 19(2), 102–110.
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The biologic effects of grounding the human body during sleep as measured by cortisol levels and subjective reporting of sleep, pain, and stress
Ghaly, M., Teplitz, D. (2004). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10(5), 767–776.
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Pilot study on the effect of grounding on delayed-onset muscle soreness
Brown, R., Chevalier, G., Hill, M. (2010). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16(3), 265–273.
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Grounding the human body during yoga exercise with a grounded yoga mat reduces blood viscosity
Chevalier, G., Patel, S., Weiss, L., Chopra, D., Mills, P.J. (2019). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 25(4), 387–395.
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Earthing (grounding) of human body modulates electroencephalographic signals
Sokal, K., Sokal, P. (2011). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(4), 301–308.
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The neuromodulative role of earthing
Passi, R., Doheny, K.K., Gordin, Y., Hinssen, H., Palmer, C. (2017). Medical Hypotheses, 109, 191–193.
