It does take a little while to get used to. It is rather rigid and it will seem bulky at first. Stick with it for a few weeks because once you adjust to it, it will become one of your best friends. A Suggestion for Tempur-Pedic: Add a snap or button where the end's of the U meet at your throat. This would make it much more ergonomically friendly and more comfortable for sleeping in a air while traveling or kicking back watching television.

This pillow is fantastic. HOWEVER, I cannot wholeheartedly recommend it until Tempur-pedic puts a button or snap (preferably a button because they're serviceable) on the two legs of the U-shape. As it is now, I have to pack it INSIDE my suitcase, taking up valuable space. With a button, one could attach it TO his or her suitcase, around a strap or whatever. If Tempur-pedic puts a button on the end, I will buy one for everyone in my family, and probably a new one for myself.

We must own at least 20 "neck pillows" of all types imaginable, since falling asleep whilst sitting up during long periods of travel creates a huge problem in that no real rest is accomplished due to the frequent, jarring awakenings that occur when the head pitches forward suddenly. The shape, highly supportive material, and soft cover of the Temper-Pedic neck pillow is of excellent quality, far-exceeding in functionality the many other brands/types we have tried. I have found that my problem is my head pitching forward, therefore I face the open-end either right or left, if i am able to lean one way or the other, or behind my neck if i must sit straight-up. A button on one side of the gap with a piece of soft fabric containing several buttonholes attached to the opposite side of the gap that could form a bridge across the open end would be the only improvement i would suggest. Before my next trip I plan to add one myself. Kudos on producing a superior product!

This pillow is NOT a travel pillow. I bought one for a friend and he had the same issues. It is much too thick and it is too tight around the throat. On the plane, the pillow forced my head forward, i could not relax back into the pillow as it is too thick and classic temperpedic firm. I only use it for reading in bed- the pillow does an excellent job of supporting my head and cervical spine. After about 15 minutes, I have to remove it as the ends of the pillow push into my throat. Way too much money for a product that isn't useable as a travel pillow. Perhaps if temperpedoc reduced the amount of foam in the pillow it would work.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Tempur-Pedic products are the best!! I bought 5 lg and 4 small lumbar for the back. I (shared) w/family and friends, and gave all away but the two for myself. And the neck pillow was for my daughter-in-law for travel. It has helped her tremendously. I think I'm going to order another for myself for travel. All the products are excellent....I only have positive compliments for the products and the Company. Thank you very much! Happy Day!

It does take a little while to get used to. It is rather rigid and it will seem bulky at first. Stick with it for a few weeks because once you adjust to it, it will become one of your best friends. A Suggestion for Tempur-Pedic: Add a snap or button where the end's of the U meet at your throat. This would make it much more ergonomically friendly and more comfortable for sleeping in a air while traveling or kicking back watching television.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pillow is amazing. It's super comfortable for long plane/train rides and is super sturdy. Only wish it was a little bit more compact. Since it's not flimsy like other travel pillows, packing it a challenge. But I always find room.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pillow offers so much support and comfort. The material being the firm material it is - it really adapts to your body like no other pillow out there. I have finally ended my long search of pillow buying!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've gone through plenty of travel pillows from stores in the airport and mall. Nothing comes close to the quality or comfort that tempur-pedic gives you. It's an assumption, because I've only had this pillow for a couple of months but, I imagine it will last much longer than the other pillows because of the build quality.

love this pillow. i used to take my standard sized pillow with me when i traveled but after almost leaving my pillow in the hotel I decided to leave it at home. Now I have one to travel with and one at home. i now have a bright colored pillow case so i dont leave it behind.