# Neck Brace Pillows The Embrace Sleep Collar Travel Pillow Looks like It Will Strangle You By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-11 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embrace-sleep-collar References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/new_design_for_travel_pillows_15923.asp) & [sleepcollar](http://sleepcollar.com/) Although I am a fairly avid traveler, I have never grown accustomed to using [travel pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau) because, frankly, they are poorly designed and at this point any revision is better than none. Enter the Embrace Sleep Collar Travel Pillow. Although it looks like a neck brace that will hurt you rather than provide comfort, by the diagrams in the gallery above, it seems like a promising design. Created by Designs in Progress, the Embrace Sleep Collar Travel Pillow is made from [memory foam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeutic-pillow) and will help keep your head propped up instead of bobbing down. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Improved Travel Pillows:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing travel pillows with better ergonomics and comfort for travelers. - **Memory Foam Neck Braces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing neck braces made from memory foam for improved comfort and support. - **Innovative Travel Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a range of innovative travel accessories that combine functionality and design for enhanced travel experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the travel accessories industry by creating innovative products that address travelers' pain points. - **Medical Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking the design of medical neck braces by incorporating materials like memory foam for improved patient comfort. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new design approaches and materials to create functional and comfortable products, such as travel pillows and neck braces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neck-Safe Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau-tne-s3.md) - [Wrapping Posture Support Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-travel-pillow.md) - [Face-First Flight Rest Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-aid.md) - [Adaptive Ergonomic Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripal.md) - [Sensory Deprivation Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-travel-pillow.md) - [Adaptive Ergonomic Bed Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ostrichpillow-bed-pillow.md) - [Multi-Purpose Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-travel-pillow-system.md) - [Two-In-One Neck Pillows Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-pillow-lounge.md) - [Customizable Pocket Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sururu-pillow-p17.md)