trtl Pillow
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The Trtl Travel Pillow is uniquely designed and provides stable neck support. It is machine washable and dryer-friendly and can be packed easily due to its smaller size and light weight.
Read Full ReviewWho Makes It?
The trtl (pronounced “Turtle”) Travel Pillow was created by engineers Michael Corrigan & David Kellock of Coolside Limited in Great Britain. They decided to develop a product that would make travel experiences more comfortable for everyone. Their website says sleep sets the foundation to be able to experience more and they also describe the trtl Pillow as an essential “napparatus.” Points for creative phrasing. See how trtl compares on my best travel pillows page.Key Features
- 7.5″ x 7.5″ x 3.7″
- 6.4 oz (a little under ½ lb)
- Cover: Hypoallergenic fleece (polyester) shell
- Core: Polyurethane foam filling
- Core: Plastic internal support system
- Machine washable and dryer-friendly
- Available in three colors (only two colors sold on their website)
- $29.99 price at full price (depending on retailer)
- Scientifically proven to keep the head in a better position than a traditional U-Shaped neck pillow
Pros
- Can machine wash and dry easily
- Company’s website and packaging provide clear instructions for use
- Lightweight
- Relatively easy to pack flat
- It can be wrapped over mouth and nose to protect from germs (personal germs or those from fellow passengers!)
Cons
- The internal neck support system is non-adjustable
- Cannot be compacted or rolled into a very small size
- Hard to locate tag for the care instruction
- Not always compatible with earbuds/headphones
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trtl Pillow
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The Trtl Travel Pillow is uniquely designed and provides stable neck support. It is machine washable and dryer-friendly and can be packed easily due to its smaller size and light weight.
Read Full ReviewMy Experience
What I immediately like about the trtl Travel Pillow is that it’s very lightweight and the fleece shell is very soft. Although it can’t be compacted into a smaller size, as an inflatable pillow could, the internal support structure (made from plastic) is flat enough that it can lay easily in a carry-on. When I unwrapped my pillow from the packaging I immediately noticed some dirt on the fabric. Not the best first impression but it’s probably a best practice to wash any new products soon after opening anyway.![trtl pillow travel](https://mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/trtl-pillow-travel.jpg)
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Trtl Travel Pillow Review
4
Reviewer
Summary
The Trtl Travel Pillow is uniquely designed and provides stable neck support. It is machine washable and dryer-friendly and can be packed easily due to its smaller size and light weight. However, it has the potential to cause some next strain depending on how it is used and may not be comfortable for long flights.
Comfort4
Support4.7
Durability3.5
Style4.2
Weight4.5
Space4.5
Versatility3.2
My Experience3.9
Value (Price)3.8
Things to Consider Before Buying
Overall, the trtl Travel Pillow got many more positive reviews than negative, but I wanted to highlight some of the common complaints in the negative.- Some found it to be suffocating/constraining because the fleece is wrapped around the neck
- Some felt their neck was strained from the fleece pulling against the neck
- Some felt the plastic insert wasn’t’ stiff enough to provide adequate support
![trtl internal structure](https://mattressclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/trtl-internal-structure.jpg)
Price
The pillow costs $29.99 (with a 60-day return policy) on the trtl Pillow website and on Amazon, which seems to be a little higher than the middle-of-the-road in terms of travel pillow prices. I think that the pillow is both innovative and clever and could be a good investment for a passenger who don’t have a window or something to rest their heads. However, there are some other supportive neck pillows on the market for around $30 or less that could be worth testing as well. The team at trtl Pillow offers a 60-day money-back guarantee that may be worth checking out as well.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.