Airplane travel pillow
An airplane travel pillow is indispensable during long flights. Traveling for the employer by any transport and traveling with the whole family is already unthinkable without this item, which will allow you to relax and sleep well in any extreme conditions. When buying, you need to choose the right product, taking into account the quality.
Forms
The travel pillow has a variety of shapes. Products of a standard geometric type, sewn in the form of a "bone", "bagel", "collar" are very popular. The asymmetric shape of the object is convenient, providing for a certain placement of the body in the process of rest. Pillows are divided into inflatable and stuffed, differing among themselves in the properties of fabrics, convenience, transportability.
Before buying a travel pillow, you need to think about the location of the body during sleep. When a person sleeps on his back, a pillow under his head is suitable for him. On the side is a piece for the neck in the shape of a horseshoe or resembling a collar.
The pillow can be placed between the chairs. The item does not need to be fixed with straps and comfortably moves from shoulder to shoulder if there is a need to be placed on the other side.
There is the following nuance: an object resembling a horseshoe is placed under the head “upside down” and this will allow you to comfortably rest on your back.
In the presence of disorders in the musculoskeletal system, there is a need for an object that has the shape of a hemisphere with sides and with filling that is comfortable for the body. It has the ability to adapt to a person in accordance with the curves of the body. Such a good fixation makes it possible to prevent pain in the head, dizziness, numbness of the upper and lower extremities, discomfort in the dorsal, cervical, and shoulder regions.
Internal filling
Usually among travelers with little experience and those who travel most by land transport, products such as "Segnos". Their positive characteristics are low price, lightness, miniaturization, the ability to inflate the product to a comfortable state. A small minus is the presence of seams. It is not so difficult to remove it with a lined cotton scarf, a small towel, or a standard handkerchief. Inflatable foot pillows are available for sale.
Reviews for this product are mixed. Some users believe that the object changes its shape in a short time because it cannot hold air for a long period. Others, on the contrary, are completely satisfied with the product, especially the ability to use it when swimming in a pond.
Experienced travelers don't skimp on convenience and use a product that occupies a leading position - it model for ComfortTraveling flights.
The novelty has a mechanism with an internal valve that does not allow air to escape. The valve is located inside and provides a fairly flat surface of the pillow.It is possible to regulate the rigidity, which makes it possible for the inflatable product not to become too rigid during pressure surges during the flight. The variety of stuffed pillows is extensive. Polyester, holofiber, natural latex, polystyrene balls and polyurethane foam with memory are used as fillers for them.
When choosing a product, it must be borne in mind that its cost and service life, as well as comfort during travel, depend on the properties of filling an item.
The EvolutionPillow travel pillow from Cabeau is considered to be an excellent product in terms of characteristics and affordable price. This is a new generation pillow filled with orthopedic memory foam. On top is a cover made of a velvet-like material that can be easily removed and washed in a typewriter. The presence of a convenient fixing element will not allow the displacement of the object. There is a side pocket where you can place the player, which will allow you to enjoy good tunes on the go. The pillow comes with earplugs to keep out annoying neighbors and other noises. The pillow helps to keep the head in a comfortable position and does not allow the neck to turn at an uncomfortable angle. This allows you to change position during sleep as you like.
According to user reviews, this pillow is very comfortable for sleeping on your stomach. It has a unique shape, reminiscent of a bowl, which is made in the likeness of massage couches. This product is easy to transport. The cover of the product is equipped with a strap with which it can be attached to travel bags, and this makes it possible not to litter the space inside the luggage.
The next product filled with polyurethane foam balls is the Manciano massage pillow.
Positive characteristics of the model:
- massaging various points of the body;
- a good present for relatives and employees who spend most of their time on the road.
The disadvantage of the pillow is that it is not inflatable.
Case material
An item for tourism has been in contact with human skin for a long period, so the sensations from it are not of the last importance. From contact with the accessory should be at least pleasant, as a maximum - do not allow the product to irritate the skin. Since many pillows are made with a wear-resistant flocked surface, they are quite pleasant to the touch. If the head starts to sweat from the product, itching appears, then the best way out is to sew the cover yourself from natural materials - linen, cotton, satin.
In the products mentioned above, polyvinyl chloride with a velor texture is used, which is similar to natural velvet.
According to the responses of people, the conclusion suggests itself that this product will not deliver any unpleasant sensations.
Recommended types of filler
Models of products for travel have a different type of filling, which determines how quickly the depression will even out after pressing.
Popular filling types include the following.
- Latex. It takes the shape of the head, but can quickly return to its original shape. This filler is hypoallergenic. Items with this filling are machine washable.
- Small balls. This is one type of synthetic compound - polyester. Pillows with such a filler instantly acquire their original appearance. This option is low cost.
- Those who love natural materials will love the products from buckwheat husks. This pillow is used for orthopedic purposes and requires special care.
- Visco-elastic foam. Innovation among types of fillings. With it, the collars have a memory effect, relieve the tense state of the neck muscles. It is a good anti-stress on the road.
Dimensions
Before buying, it is necessary to evaluate the dimensions of the product or, if possible, try on the product: it should not be slippery, move out. Close attention must be paid to the sides of the pillow. They should not be too high, because this will cause tension in the neck muscles, and very low ones provide poor support, resulting in stiff muscles.
In the next video you will find a review of the pillow for the Trelax Cruise P26, P36 aircraft.