while you sleep. if you don’t sleep on your side but would rather lean back, you have the option of not using the straps and simply leaning back on the pillow, which is contoured to cradle your head and neck. the pillow itself is silver grey or rose red and is covered with a very soft and comfortable material. the filling material used is memory foam. at 7 x 7 x 1 inch and 8 ounces, it’s also really small, especially in comparison to other pillows. the compact size makes it easy to carry around and to stow. people who pack light appreciate this very much. and, because of its 