Item specifics
- Material: Cotton
- Item Type: Masks
Review
Whether you’re a business traveler, red-eye-regular, or transcontinental conqueror, chances are you’ve fallen asleep on a plane, train, car, or bus and encountered a crick in your neck as a result. When you’ve spent hours in transport, the last thing you need is to arrive at your destination in pain.
While any jaunt through an airport convenience store will offer a plethora of neck pillows, variety is low, prices are high and you might not be sure what to look for in a product. We’ve done the leg work for you by testing out the Trtl Travel Pillow, a unique alternative to the traditional travel pillow.
One common complaint with the traditional style of travel pillow is that it has a tendency to push your neck or head forward from the seat a bit too much. Depending on your body structure, this might not be a huge deal. If it is a big deal and you need an alternative, you may want to consider the Trtl.
The Trtl pillow is composed of a fleece, scarf-like wrap which is secured with a Velcro strip. You wrap it around your neck and an enclosed plastic brace provides neck support, holding your head and chin in place while you doze off. The fabric is relatively thin, so it doesn’t add bulk behind your head—allowing you to rest comfortably against the seat headrest. If you’re a head bobber, get ready for a new life of supported, uninterrupted sleep!
The fleece fabric is light enough to be breathable, while still offering enough density to avoid stretching out and losing that supportive nature. Fleece is notoriously soft and provides a comfy, cozy feel as it buffers your head and neck from the interior brace. The fabric on the pillow is seriously soft and relatively lightweight considering the support it offers. Think of a light, fall style sweater, in neck-pillow form! What’s not to like?
The brace itself is composed of a firm plastic, flexible enough to provide some “give.” You can easily flatten it inside of your bag (approximately 50% more flat than in standard form), before you have to worry about it snapping. The pillow is secured in place by a strip of velcro which has a long connection point, allowing you to adjust the fit for whatever position you’d like. Conveniently, you can remove the brace from the fabric when you need to give the fleece a wash.
