Washable And Height-Adjustable Pillow

Abstract

A washable and height-adjustable pillow is disclosed. The pillow includes a pillow case and an embossing mat which is enclosed in the pillow case. The embossing mat is quilt-sewn in at least one direction to have a plurality of embossed portions and folded in multi-layers. The pillow may further include embossing mats for supporting a cervical spine or a side of a head. Accordingly, the pillow can be washed for a sanitary use, and is comfortable. Further, regardless of whether the user has a habit of sleeping on the back or on the side, or although the user unconsciously changes the sleeping posture, the height of the pillow can be widely adjusted according to the user's body shape and sleeping posture. Therefore, the pillow enables the user to fall into deep sleep and prevents neck and shoulder aches and deformity.

1 . A pillow comprising:
 a pillow case; and   a first embossing mat which is enclosed in the pillow case, the first embossing mat being quilt-sewn in at least one direction to have a plurality of embossed portions and being folded in multi-layers.   
   
   
       2 . The pillow according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a second embossing mat which is enclosed in one side of the pillow case for supporting a cervical spine, the second embossing mat being quilt-sewn in at least one direction to have a plurality of embossed portions.   
   
   
       3 . The pillow according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 third embossing mats which are enclosed in two opposite sides of the pillow case for supporting a side of a head, each of the third embossing mats being quilt-sewn in at least one direction to have a plurality of embossed portions.   
   
   
       4 . The pillow according to  claim 1 , wherein the first embossing mat includes multiple pieces which are connected to each other by fastening means, and
 the fastening means is one selected from the group consisting of a zipper, a button, a clip, a velcro tape and combination thereof.   
   
   
       5 . The pillow according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a second embossing mat for supporting a cervical spine and a third embossing mat for supporting a side of a head,   wherein the first embossing mat is formed with pockets into which the second and third embossing mats are inserted.