HoodiePillow
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Featured on Shark Tank, the HoodiePillow allows travelers to get some much-needed rest. This U-shaped pillow has a unique hood for extra comfort.
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Who Makes It?
The Memory Foam Travel HoodiePillow is made by HoodiePillow. The name may ring a bell for fans of ABC’s The Shark Tank, as the brand was featured on the show in Season 4 (Episode 415 for those interested). HoodiePillow makes a wide range of products from hooded pillowcases for adults and kids to hooded beach towels.![Memory Foam Travel HoodiePillow](https://mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MemoryFoamTravelHoodiePillowPackage.jpg)
Features
- Fleece-lined oversized hood for privacy and comfort
- Hoodie may block out light
- Entire pillow cover (and hoodie) is made from sweatshirt material (80% polyester/ 20% cotton)
- Memory Foam filling
- Adjustable drawstrings to close hoodie around the face
- Hand washable and line dry
![Memory Foam Travel HoodiePillow](https://www.mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MemoryFoamTravelHoodiePillowLabel.jpg)
Pros
- Soft memory foam filling
- Soft sweatshirt material for cover fabric
Cons
- Spot clean and line dry only
- No ability to compact or make smaller
- No ability to connect to carry-on luggage
- Doesn’t cover the eyes if a traveler’s hair in a ponytail
- Memory foam pushes the head forward when seated in a high-backed chair
HoodiePillow
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Featured on Shark Tank, the HoodiePillow allows travelers to get some much-needed rest. This U-shaped pillow has a unique hood for extra comfort.
Read Full ReviewMy Experience
Upon first glance, this pillow appears to combine two of my favorite things: a comfortable neck pillow and a big oversized hood (that belongs on a sweatshirt) with drawstrings that lets me block out the rest of the world and take a nap. The problem is, the minute I put on the hood and place the pillow around my neck, I felt really self-conscious (although not as much as with the Ostrich pillow). Everyone in the photos on HoodiePillow’s website look very on-trend, serious and cool. They have great hair, the lighting is good and they look like it’s totally normal to be wearing a hood but no accompanying sweatshirt. Unfortunately, it is just not a look that I can pull off in real life (or ever). That and the lack of good support or thoughtful details in the pillow’s design made this an overall bad fit for me.![Memory Foam Travel HoodiePillow](https://mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MemoryFoamTravelHoodiePillowNursery.jpg)
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Memory Foam Travel HoodiePillow Review
3.9
Reviewer
Summary
I thought this travel pillow fell short in many ways. The cover isn't removable, washable or dryable. There is no way to connect it to luggage or compact it to fit into a bag. The memory foam filling was too weak to support my neck for side sleeping, but the back of the pillow pushed my head forward so I couldn't sleep leaning back either. The hood of the pillow is awkward and I couldn't get the hood to fall over my eyes and block the light or add additional privacy when I had my hair in a high ponytail or bun. The fabric is soft and it feels like a high quality but besides that and it's ability to make for a fun selfie that's all I liked about the pillow.
Comfort4.2
Support4
Durability3.8
Style4.1
Weight3.2
Space4.1
Versatility3.9
My Experience4
Value (Price)4.2
Things to Consider Before Buying
There are several important factors to take into consideration before buying this pillow.- It does not have a removable cover and is not machine wash or dryer-friendly.
- There is no way to connect it to a carry-on or compact it to throw in a bag, so it must be packed at its current size.
- Although the hood is oversized it may not fit well when hair is pulled back into a high ponytail.
- The memory foam pushes my head and neck forward when I use it in a high-backed chair.
- The memory foam does not support my neck enough to sleep with my head to the side.
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Price
The Memory Foam Travel HoodiePillow costs $29.95 on the HoodiePilow website. I also saw it on Amazon with prices ranging from $19.99 to $34.95. The inflatable version of their travel pillow costs slightly less, which makes sense. I would also be interested in trying HoodiePillow’s inflatable travel pillow because at least I can easily put that in my carry-on and I could control the level of firmness in the pillow.Katie Golde
Katie previously managed the day to day operations of the Mattress Clarity news site and reviews sleep products in addition to writing and editing sleep news.
She hails from Austin, where she lives with her growing family. She is a Certified Sleep Science Coach and has a master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and has a background in health and science content. Her work can be found in print and online publications like Discover Magazine, USA Today and The Huffington Post.