TravelMate Neck Support Travel Pillow
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This travel pillow has a removable insert that allows you to adjust the firmness of the pillow, making it a good choice for various sleepers.
Mattress Clarity Score
4.40 / 5
Read Full ReviewWho Makes It?
The name TravelMate sounded vaguely familiar when I received my pillow and I originally thought it was a company name, but on the pillow’s packaging, it states that TravelMate is a registered trademark of IPT LLC. I did a decent amount of online sleuthing but was not able to figure out exactly what type of company IPT LLC is or what other products they manufacture. To purchase any TravelMate pillow, I’ve always been directed to Amazon for the purchase and, aside from pillows, it looks like IPT LLC also makes seat cushions under the TravelMate trademark.![TravelMate Neck Support Pillow Review](https://mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/TravelMatePillowReviewPackage.jpg)
Key Features
- Dimensions: 11” x 12” x 3.8”
- Weight: 5.9 ounces
- Core: Memory foam filling
- Removable foam insert
- Cover: 75% cotton and 25% polyester cover
- Carry-on luggage attachment
- Machine Washable/Dryable
- Removable cover
- Multiple color options
Pros:
- An additional loop for carry-on luggage
- Removable foam insert allows for a “flatback’ design for high-backed seats
- Features a zippered and removable/washable cover
- Offers a responsive memory foam filling
- Includes a soft fabric cover that can be washed separately
- Works well with earbuds/headphones
Cons:
- The fabric dye bled upon first wash
- The label recommends ventilating pillow cover before use; takes some time to off-gas
- No connecting toggles to keep the pillow anchored to the traveler; a lack of chin support so there’s potential for the head to fall forward
- There’s no way to compact it to a smaller size for packing
- It was not dense enough to support my neck comfortably
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My Experience
The pillow comes in a clear package with a large white label that highlights several features of the pillow, who makes it, and a rather lengthy disclaimer about ventilating the pillow. This is the first pillow I’ve seen that has a paragraph dedicated to informing me that my pillow may have a “distinct smell” that should dissipate in a few days and encourages me to remove the cover to let it “air out.” This is tied to the foam filling and may be familiar to those who have gotten a new foam pillow or foam mattress – we call it “off-gassing.”![TravelMate Neck Support Pillow Review](https://mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/TravelMatePillowReviewLabel.jpg)
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TravelMate Neck Support Travel Pillow
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This travel pillow has a removable insert that allows you to adjust the firmness of the pillow, making it a good choice for various sleepers.
Mattress Clarity Score
4.40 / 5
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What To Consider Before Buying
While this pillow’s memory foam filling and its soft removable cover make it a cozy place to rest one’s head, it is best suited for travelers who want to lay their heads back, as it does not provide neck-brace level stability for comfortable side sleeping. It’s also not going to work well for people looking to sleep facing forward with their chins pointed down because the pillow does not connect a the two ends so it can’t be turned 180-degrees to support the chin.![TravelMate Neck Support Pillow Review](https://mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/TravelMatePillowReviewCar.jpg)
Price
Amazon has this pillow listed at $12.99 (originally $28) and I cannot find it sold anywhere else online. For the quality of the materials and the overall simplicity but the efficiency of the design, it seems like a good price to me for a memory foam-filled travel pillow. I like that it has additional features, including the ability to add it to carry-on luggage and to remove the cover and throw it in the wash, but overall the super plush foam was just too soft for me.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.