Sobakawa Cloud Pillow with Microbead Fill- Microbead Pillow- Contoured-Shaped Pillow for Neck and Head- Support Pillow for Sounder Sleep- Microbead Pillow for Sleeping- White

This is a great pillow! I have 30% left off some of my neck discs and this one has been very helpful for years. This is my second one. They do wear out after a while, which is normal, but it takes some time. I used the first one for a few years before needing a replacement. I actually kept it and shortened/minimized the pillow case and I can still use it, especially for traveling. It is very lightweight/weightless actually, and it is easy to transport in a vacuum bag. I am so happy I was able to find it here on Amazon again. I wish it comes in bigger size. Highly recommend it for neck pain...no more pain regardless of sleeping position!

I bought one of these microbead pillows years ago, and I believe it was under the name the"Tony Little pillow". He was some celebrity exercise trainer or something like that, and he had put his name to it.I've bought way too many pillows trying to find the comfort level that this pillow brings, but haven't been able to find anything that compares. When I saw this "Cloud pillow", I figured I may as well give it a try.When it arrived I was so excited because it looks just like my old pillow. The proof was in the pudding when I slept on it that first night. Success!! No more neck pain nor arms and hands tingling from "falling asleep".It came with its own little pillow case, which was nice. It holds its shape well, especially enclosed in the case. My head is supported perfectly as the microbeads conform to my head and neck, even when I shift positions or roll over.I will say, the fabric covering the microbeads will eventually stretch and the pillow will flatten out over time. It will take a lot of use though before that happens. Using a traditional pillowcase -which is larger- and folding under the extra helps it to sort of maintain some shape. This just comes naturally from normal weight bearing of the head and the stretchiness of the fabric. The fabric has to be stretchy so that the microbeads can shift in support of the head easily.I'm thrilled to finally find a pillow like the one I've had all these years! I'll probably buy more just to have on hand for the future.

I'm writing this the morning after receiving my Sobakawa Cloud Pillow from Amazon. One night was all I needed for this review.Like everyone, I think of my bedroom as a sanctuary from the world's stress and that's why I want it to be as comfortable and soothing as possible. I've suffered from head/neck/back pain for years from sleeping on pillows that lost their shape way too soon and went flat on me. Before last night, I slept on a combination of a regular pillow, a body pillow (which was wrapped around the reg. pillow), and a huge European-style square pillow to top everything off.In a nutshell, neither that elaborate setup or the many pillows that came before it gave me even one fraction of the PEACE that the Sobakawa gave me in one night of testing. It cradles my head and neck perfectly, and it keeps my spine aligned when I shift during the night. The micro-beads move when you move in order to provide proper cushioning at all times. At the risk of sounding too "New Age," the Sobakawa Cloud Pillow gave a level of comfort that was almost like being back in the womb. My first night's sleep with this pillow was truly the best I've had in years, and when I had to wake up in the middle of the night to *cough cough*, all I could think of was how much I wanted to go back to bed! :O)I've noticed a lot of complaints elsewhere on Amazon about this pillow's size, firmness, and the noise of the micro-beads. Yes, the pillow is slightly smaller than the standard bed pillow, but in my opinion it more than pulls its weight on the job. I admit that I was surprised and disappointed about the size when I first opened the box (because I was used to big luxury pillows), but I changed my mind very quickly once I used the Sobakawa. Appearances can be deceiving. What looks like a "dinky travel pillow" to some, turns out to be a great sleep investment for others (namely me). Another complaint is that the pillow is too hard/too noisy. I did not experience these problems. The micro-beads crinkle a little when you move, but not enough to seriously disturb the person or wake him/her up. As for the hardness, if you love ultra-soft down pillows and others of that type, then the Sobakawa Cloud Pillow would probably be too experimental for you to try. The way others have described this pillow, you'd think the reviews were written by "The Princess & The Pea." The Sobakawa is NOT a glorified brick, and its micro-beads didn't stab me to death in my sleep. Instead, they gave me the support I needed after years of pain that came from using those royal, ultra-soft pillows. To each his/her own.One last thing about this product that struck me as funny: The tag that comes with the pillow & case set has a bunch of underlined warnings on it, saying that the pillowcase must ONLY be used with the SOBAKAWA PILLOW! Only the PILLOWCASE can be washed! One must NEVER get the Sobakawa pillow WET! The only things missing on this way too serious tag were the words, "Or else!" I suspect that wetting the pillow would ruin the micro-beads, but would it kill them to actually explain that instead of screaming "Don't do it"? Or does the pillow turn into a gremlin when wet? I call dibs on Gizmo! LOL

When I first received this item, I loved it. I'd purchased a million bead pillow from another manufacturer a couple of years ago & was very pleased with it. I recently spent some time with my 92 yr old dad 2000+ miles away from where I live & decided to buy a couple more to have when I'm there. Somewhere along the trip - was it the altitude of travel? - the pillow I'd had for yrs & took along just flattened out. it was really weird. So I decided to try to find another alternative because I'd originally loved this type of pillow.Thus, this purchase.As I said, when it first arrived, I loved it. Not only did it hold my head in place all night - it was much softer than the other ones I'd purchased. So much more comfortable. But sadly for me - it's beginning to kind of flatten out already. It's only been a couple of months. I don't know what it is about these pillows - is it the type of textile used to contain the beads? I've always used the pillow cases that are sometimes sold separately but came with this purchase.It's a real disappointment for me because these pillows are like none I've ever used in the past.They are totally supportive on each side of my face & hold my head in place so well that I barely move around.I'm keeping this pillow & even contemplating purchasing another one - perhaps this first was just a fluke. While it is still very very comfortable, it is losing the support factor that makes these so appealing to me.As I said - mixed feelings.

This purchase did not work out for me. I slept with it for about a week, however it did not help at all! It did not hold its shape during sleeping on it and just became miss shaped and with absolutely no support. It almost made the situation worse.