Wraparound / scarf
Trtl Pillow Cool
The Trtl wrap design in a cooling fabric with a cushioning foam cover, aimed at travellers who find fleece too warm.
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Travel Pillows for Long-Haul Flights
On a long-haul flight, support and comfort features usually matter more than packed size. We compare support designs and features relevant to sleeping upright for many hours.
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Wraparound / scarf
Trtl Pillow Plus
Trtl's height-adjustable version of its scarf-style pillow: toggles extend or shorten the internal support, with added cushioning foam.
Wraparound / scarf
Trtl Travel Pillow
A scarf-style wrap in fleece with a removable internal support that sits against the side of the neck, rather than a U-shaped collar.
Memory foam
Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow
A memory foam neck pillow using BASF foam with a removable, machine-washable outer cover. Ostrichpillow lists a weight of 420g and dimensions of 28 × 30 × 17 cm.
Memory foam
Cabeau Evolution S3
A U-shaped memory foam pillow with raised sides, a flat back, an adjustable front clasp and straps that attach to the wings of a seat headrest.
Inflatable
Travelrest Ultimate Inflatable Travel Pillow
A long, curved inflatable pillow that tethers to the "wings" of an airline seat or a car headrest, or can be worn across the body like a messenger bag. Travelrest lists a rolled-up size of about 3 × 10 inches.
| Feature | Trtl Pillow Cool | Trtl Pillow Plus | Trtl Travel Pillow | Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Trtl | Trtl | Trtl | Ostrichpillow |
| Type | Wraparound / scarf | Wraparound / scarf | Wraparound / scarf | Memory foam |
| For | Adults | Adults | Adults | Adults |
| Material | Cooling fabric with cushioning foam cover and removable internal support | Hypoallergenic fleece with cushioning foam and adjustable internal support | Hypoallergenic fleece wrap with removable internal support | BASF memory foam fill; removable cover 92% rayon / 8% spandex; inner cover 95% RPET / 5% spandex; nylon bag |
| Weight | 254g | 254g | 133g | 420g |
| Dimensions | 22 × 24 × 10 cm | 22 × 22 × 9 cm | 22 × 24 × 9 cm | 28 × 30 × 17 cm (length × width × height) |
| Washable cover | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carry case | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fastening | Hook-and-loop wrap closure | Hook-and-loop wrap closure; twist toggles adjust support height | Hook-and-loop wrap closure | — |
| Price range | £40–£60 | £60+ | £40–£60 | — |
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