Fabric with attached pillow

Abstract

A system includes a piece of fabric having a first end, a second end, two sides, a first surface, and a second surface. The system also includes a pillow configured to be removably coupled to the first surface of the piece of fabric closer to the first end than the second end, the pillow defining a face cradle therein. In some situations, the face cradle of the pillow has an opening that is configured to face towards the second end of the piece of fabric when the pillow is coupled to the piece of fabric and the piece of fabric is unfolded.

1 . A system, comprising:
 a piece of fabric having a first end, a second end, two sides, a first surface, and a second surface; and   a pillow configured to be removably coupled to the first surface of the piece of fabric closer to the first end than the second end, the pillow defining a face cradle therein.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the face cradle of the pillow has an opening that is configured to face towards the second end of the piece of fabric when the pillow is coupled to the piece of fabric and the piece of fabric is unfolded. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one strap coupled to the piece of fabric and configured to:
 extend away from the piece of fabric when the piece of fabric is unfolded;   extend around the piece of fabric and the pillow when the fabric is folded with the pillow into a compact shape; and   fasten to at least one of the fabric, the pillow, or the at least one strap to retain the piece of fabric and the pillow in the compact shape.   
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , further comprising a handle coupled to at least one of the pillow or the piece of fabric and configured to be exposed when the piece of fabric and the pillow are in the compact shape to facilitate carrying of the piece of fabric and the pillow. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the pillow is configured to be enclosed by the piece of fabric when the piece of fabric and the pillow are in the compact shape. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pillow is configured to be removably coupled to the piece of fabric using at least one of a button, a snap-fit connector, hook-and-loop fasteners, a zipper, or a knot. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the piece of fabric is formed from terrycloth. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a pillowcase configured to be coupled to and enclose the pillow and to be removed from the pillow for cleaning. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pillow is configured to be inflated for use and to be deflated for storage. 
     
     
         10 . A method, comprising:
 obtaining a piece of fabric having a first end, a second end, two sides, a first surface, and a second surface, and a pillow configured to be removably coupled to the first surface of the piece of fabric closer to the first end than the second end;   coupling the pillow to the piece of fabric; and   laying the piece of fabric with the pillow coupled thereto on a surface for use.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 folding the fabric into a compact shape along with the pillow; and   retaining the folded fabric and pillow in place using at least one fastener.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one fastener includes a strap configured to extend around the folded fabric and pillow in the compact shape. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising decoupling the pillow from the piece of fabric to facilitate cleaning of the piece of fabric. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the surface includes at least one of sand, dirt, grass, a chair, a mattress, or a table. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the pillow defines a face cradle therein for receiving a face of a user. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising inflating the pillow for use and deflating the pillow after use. 
     
     
         17 . A system, comprising:
 a piece of fabric having a first end, a second end, two sides, a first surface, and a second surface; and   a pillow configured to be removably coupled to the first surface of the piece of fabric closer to the first end than the second end using at least one fastener, the pillow defining a face cradle therein.   
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , further comprising at least one strap coupled to the piece of fabric and configured to:
 extend away from the piece of fabric when the piece of fabric is unfolded;   extend around the piece of fabric and the pillow when the fabric is folded with the pillow into a compact shape; and   fasten to at least one of the fabric, the pillow, or the at least one strap to retain the piece of fabric and the pillow in the compact shape.   
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , further comprising a handle coupled to at least one of the pillow or the piece of fabric and configured to be exposed when the piece of fabric and the pillow are in the compact shape to facilitate carrying of the piece of fabric and the pillow. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the pillow is configured to be inflated for use and to be deflated for storage.