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General Overview
Pros
- Reduces neck pain after flights
- Allows for restful sleep, even in the middle seat
- Soft, comfortable fleece material
- Good for tall & long-necked sleepers
- Excess fabric can conceal mouth hanging open
- Takes up minimal luggage space
Cons
- Can be difficult to achieve sufficient tightness
- Fleece fabric is overly warm for some
- Not compatible with over-ear headphones or earbuds
- Doesn’t rest completely flat
- Varying quality within the same brand
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Check PriceBased on our research, here’s what customers are saying about the Trtl Pillow:
Many owners claim that the Trtl Pillow was able to provide sufficient neck support and enabled them to sleep on long plane rides where other pillows disappointed. After a flight, many reviewers reported feeling more rested and experiencing reduced neck pain.
However, many users agree that the fabric can be overly warm, particularly for those who tend to sleep warm or during insufficiently air-conditioned flights. Some users found it was difficult to wrap the scarf tight enough to achieve desired support.
Another common theme among reviewers was varying qualities in the same product; some report receiving products with a flimsier plastic brace than previous orders.
Pillow Technical Details
What You Need to Know About the Trtl Pillow
Customer reviews and press coverage have been overwhelmingly positive, but is Trtl Travel Pillow right for you? Before making your purchase, here’s what you need to know about the Trtl Travel Pillow:
How to Wear the Pillow
Despite its unorthodox shape, the Trtl Pillow is fairly intuitive to use. When folded up, the pillow can be unfurled by separating the velcro. After unfolding the wrap to arms length, you should hold the fabric behind your neck as though you were putting on a scarf. Position the support brace to a comfortable position, then secure the wrap around your neck with velcro.
You can position the support brace anywhere in front of your neck, including underneath your chin or over either shoulder. When you tilt against the brace, the fabric between the flippers contours your jaw or face while the gap between the lateral bands holds your neck in a neutral position.
Scientifically Proven Neck Support
The Trtl is marketed as “scientifically proven” to be better for your neck than traditional U-shaped travel pillows. The claim is backed by independent research from the Institute of Motion Analysis and Research (IMAR) at the University of Dundee.
Helmed by Professor Rami Abboud, Head of Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Director of Institute of Motion Analysis and Research at the University of Dundee, the study compared the Trtl to some of the market’s best U-shaped models.
Using motion analysis, the researchers tested pillows in a simulated airplane to assess whether the products were able to keep participants’ heads and necks in a healthy position. The study found the Trtl is better able to hold the head in a neutral position than conventional memory-foam U-shaped pillows. 9 out of 10 study participants preferred the Trtl to traditional travel pillows.
Construction Details
The Trtl Pillow is covered with a soft, breathable, and hypoallergenic fleece that comes in a choice of colors, including grey, coral, red, and black. Enclosed within the fleece is a plastic neck support brace that is firm but flexible enough to conform to your head and neck. The Trtl is secured by long strips of velcro so you can adjust the brace to your desired tightness.
The Trtl Travel Pillow weighs around 4.8 ounces (slightly less than a third of a pound) or about the same as a newspaper. When folded up, the pillow measures 3 x 1.5 x 3 inches or about the size of a small book. The Trtl is roughly half the size of traditional travel pillows.
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Sleep Trial 60 Nights
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Shipping International
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Warranty None
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Made In UK/China
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Where Do They Ship?
The Trtl Travel Pillow ships from a network of warehouses to destinations all over the world.
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What is the Delivery Policy?
The Trtl Travel Pillow ships from a network of warehouses to destinations all over the world. Orders within North America, Europe, Australia, and many other destinations ship free. Most orders within the continental U.S. ship within four to seven working days.
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Trtl Pillow Care Instructions
Designed for no-fuss care, the Trtl Travel Pillow can be cleaned with a conventional washer and dryer. The manufacturers recommend removing the plastic brace before putting it through a wash cycle. When you re-insert the brace after drying, be sure to properly orient it within the wrap.
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Trial Period & Warranty Details
Trtl backs its pillow with a 60-day return policy, offering full returns to customers who return the pillow within 60 days of the initial purchase.
Customers are advised to contact Trtl with their order number via email to find out the return process and any applicable shipping costs for their particular order and location.