Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

What is that smell? I received these in a small box that was about to burst open at all sides. i could smell the odor of the pillows as I was carrying them up in the elevator. The smell is so strong...it's a gassy smell...most often associated with memory foam. This claims to be polyester. I immediately washed them and chucked them in the dryer on high for an hour. The smell is still strong. I am concerned as i share my bed with my pet. So far, baby powder and lavender spray has not helped to eliminate the awful smell.