A sleep pillow and neck support in one - without the stiffness of a conventional cervical pillow.

The Contour Sleep Pillow is a variation on Shepherd's Dream's standard wool pillow, tufted across the surface to create a raised contour along the bottom edge. That contour nestles under the curve of the neck, keeping the cervical spine in alignment while the body of the pillow supports the head. For people who wake with neck stiffness, upper shoulder tension, or discomfort from pillows that either sit too flat or push the head too far forward, the difference is often immediate.

Like all of Shepherd's Dream's pillows, the fill is EcoWool batting - sourced from regional farms in California and Oregon, untreated, naturally hypoallergenic, and thermoregulating. The encasement is organic cotton sateen: smooth, durable, and breathable. Standard pillowcase size (20 x 25) fits any standard pillowcase.

Available in three fill weights that correspond to different neck support heights - 5, 6, or 7 inches - to match different body frames and sleep positions. The fill will compress 25-35% in the first six months of regular use. Made to order by hand in Northern California.

Benefits

• Built-in neck contour - tufted to provide cervical support without a separate neck roll
• Reduces neck stiffness and upper shoulder tension from poor pillow alignment overnight
• EcoWool fill - naturally thermoregulating, hypoallergenic, and dust-mite resistant
• Three fill weights match different neck support heights for different body frames
• Organic cotton sateen encasement - smooth, breathable, chemical-free
• Naturally flame resistant without chemical treatment
• Standard size (20" x 25") - fits any standard pillowcase
• Made to order by hand in Northern California

Sizing

How to choose:
Side sleepers: choose the 35 oz / 7-inch option. Your neck needs more height to bridge the gap between shoulder and head. Back sleepers: the 30 oz / 6-inch option works well for most. The contour sits at the base of the skull and cradles the neck without pushing the head forward.

How to use
Place the pillow with the tufted contour edge toward you - the raised section supports the neck, the flatter body of the pillow supports the head.

Side sleepers: the contour sits between the ear and shoulder, keeping the neck level.

Back sleepers: the contour nestles under the base of the skull, filling the natural curve of the cervical spine.

Use with a standard pillowcase. The contour edge will be visible through a pillowcase -this is normal and does not affect comfort.
Air in sunshine regularly to maintain loft and freshness.

Care
Do not machine wash. The wool batting will felt and the contour shape will be lost. Spot clean only with a damp cloth and a mild wool-safe soap. Allow to air dry completely before use.

Air in fresh sunshine regularly - once a season is ideal. Sunlight refreshes the wool and helps restore some loft after compression.
Use a washable pillow protector to keep it clean between airings.

Fill: EcoWool batting, sourced from regional farms in California and Oregon. Untreated and chemical-free. Encasement: organic cotton sateen. Tufted construction creates the supportive neck contour. Dimensions: 20 x 25 - fits any standard pillowcase. No synthetic materials, no chemical treatments, no flame retardants. Made to order by hand in Montague, Northern California.

Shepherd's Dream has been handcrafting natural wool bedding in Northern California since 1984, long before 'non-toxic' became a marketing term. Every product is made to order in their Montague, California workshop, sourced from regional farms that care for
their land and their animals. Their work is a direct vote for the domestic wool industry - and for the idea that what you bring into your home should last a lifetime.

Enjoy free shipping on all orders within the U.S. Please note, we do not accept returns, but clothing items are eligible for exchange.