The best travel pillow for aeroplanes and holidays:
How to find the right one
If you find it hard to sleep whilst travelling, it’s often not down to the hotel or the aeroplane, but rather a lack of support for your head and neck. The right travel pillow can reduce neck tension, improve your sleep comfort and ensure you arrive at your destination feeling more relaxed. But which travel pillow is the best? The answer depends on whether you plan to sleep on a plane, train, in a car, in a campervan or in a hotel. In this guide, you’ll find out what types of travel pillows are available and which model is best suited to your trip.
Why is a travel pillow a good idea?
Does this sound familiar? You’re staying in a hotel room, looking forward to a restful night’s sleep, only to find that the bed feels completely different to the one at home. The mattress feels unfamiliar, and it’s usually the pillow that marks the start of your search for the perfect sleeping position. Often, the hotel pillow is too thick and therefore too high, meaning your head and neck aren’t properly supported. Or it’s too flat and lacks sufficient filling, meaning it doesn’t provide the necessary support. The result: restless sleep, tension in the neck and a less than restorative start to the next day. Especially when travelling, when you’re longing for relaxation and rest, a familiar and well-fitting pillow can make a world of difference. If you take your own travel pillow with you, you can ensure the same level of comfort you’re used to whilst on the move and feel almost as if you’re at home.
A suitable travel pillow can:
- relieve pressure on the neck muscles
- reduce poor posture
- improve sleeping comfort
- make it easier to fall asleep whilst travelling
- promote rest and recovery whilst travelling
Neck pain whilst travelling?
Its compact size makes this travel pillow the perfect companion for when you’re on the move. It fits in your hand luggage, rucksack or suitcase and is always to hand. Thanks to its light weight, it’s the ideal companion for business trips, weekend breaks or longer holidays. A high-quality travel pillow can help reduce poor posture whilst sleeping and relieve strain on the neck muscles.
Which travel pillow is best for your holiday?
A good travel pillow can make all the difference between a restful journey and painful neck tension. Which travel pillow is right for you depends mainly on what you intend to use it for. For travelling by plane, car or train, a neck pillow that stabilises your head and neck whilst seated is ideal. If, on the other hand, you want to sleep comfortably in a hotel, holiday let, motorhome or whilst camping, a compact travel pillow in a classic pillow shape is a good choice. If you’re travelling with hand luggage, you should look for a compact or compressible model. The material also plays an important role. Memory foam offers good moulding and support, microfibre is light and soft, and Technogel combines ergonomic support with pressure relief and a pleasantly cooling feel. This way, you’ll find the ideal support for your neck and shoulders and arrive at your destination feeling more relaxed, comfortable and refreshed.
Which travel pillow is best suited to which type of trip?
| travel situation | recommended pillow |
|---|---|
| airplane |
Technogel Living travel pillow 2 in 1 oder neck roll |
| train journey |
neck roll oder Technogel Living travel pillow 2 in 1 |
| car journey |
Technogel Living travel pillow 2 in 1 oder neck roll |
| hotel | Technogel travel pillow Deluxe oder Technogel travel pillow MyRest |
| camping | Lotus Outdoor Memory pillow |
| business trip | Compact Technogel Anatomic Travel pillow |
From Zurich to Singapore: your perfect travel companion for when you’re on the move.
Compact to pack, big on comfort.
The little travel companion that makes all the difference
Whether you’re travelling by plane, train, car or on your way to your holiday destination: anyone who wants to travel in comfort knows just how important it is to support your head and neck properly. A neck pillow or neck roll provides extra comfort on long journeys and helps you arrive at your destination feeling relaxed. When sitting, the head often lacks the necessary support. If the head tilts to one side or forwards, this puts excessive strain on the neck muscles and the spine. A neck pillow stabilises these areas and improves sleeping comfort whilst travelling. Your neck will thank you for it.
Which travel pillow is suitable for air travel?
For sleeping on a plane, a travel pillow that stabilises the head as effectively as possible and prevents it from tilting too far to one side whilst you sleep is ideal. A classic neck pillow is a simple and space-saving solution. If you’re looking for more ergonomic support and pressure relief, you might want to opt for a neck pillow made from memory foam or Technogel. The Technogel Living 2-in-1 travel pillow has been specially designed to provide support whilst travelling and can also be used as a lumbar support. Thanks to its ergonomic shape, it gently supports the head and neck, promotes a relaxed posture and helps prevent tension whilst travelling. The innovative Technogel Living 2-in-1 Travel Pillow adapts perfectly to the contours of the body, relieves pressure points and ensures exceptional comfort, even on longer train or car journeys, or on a long-haul flight.
Its particular strength, however, lies in its versatility: in just a few simple steps, the travel pillow can also be used as a belt or a practical lumbar support. By providing support for the lower back, it promotes an ergonomic sitting posture and offers noticeably greater comfort, whether on a plane, on long car journeys or whilst working.
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Whether on a long-haul flight, a train journey or a quick break in between: with a sleep mask, you can create your own personal space of tranquillity, regardless of your surroundings. The material feels pleasant against the skin and ensures comfort. The Technogel EYE MASK sleep mask is ideal for anyone who wants to relax and unwind whilst travelling. It is small, lightweight and compact. It fits into any hand luggage and is always to hand.
Which is the best travel pillow?
The best travel pillow is the one that suits your intended use, your body and your personal comfort requirements. Support, material, temperature regulation, pillow height and pack size are particularly important. Memory foam, microfibre and Technogel offer different properties and benefits.
Memory foam:
Memory foam, also known as viscoelastic foam, moulds itself to the contours of your head and neck in response to body heat. This ensures optimal pressure relief and even support.
- Ergonomic adaptation to the head and neck
- Good pressure relief
- High level of support
- Ideal for longer journeys
Microfibre:
Travel pillows made from microfibre are particularly light and soft. The filling often resembles the feel of a classic down pillow and ensures a high level of comfort whilst being lightweight.
- Pleasantly soft and supple
- Lightweight, space-saving and easy to care for
- Ideal for anyone who prefers the feel of a traditional pillow
Technogel:
Technogel combines excellent pressure relief with a pleasantly cooling sensation when lying on it. The flexible gel adapts perfectly to the head and neck area and distributes pressure particularly evenly.
- Ergonomic support
- Excellent pressure distribution
- Pleasant cooling effect
- High level of comfort
Which travel pillow keeps you cool?
If you tend to get hot whilst sleeping or are travelling in the summer, you should pay particular attention to the material and air circulation when choosing a travel pillow. Technogel can absorb and dissipate heat, helping to ensure a comfortable sleeping experience at a pleasant temperature. The cube structure and vertical air channels in Technogel travel pillows further enhance air circulation. This makes Technogel travel pillows particularly appealing to people who want to combine good support with a pleasantly cool sleeping experience.
Which Technogel travel pillow is right for you?
For aeroplanes, cars and trains:
The Technogel Living 2-in-1 travel pillow is particularly suitable for travelling whilst seated. It can be used as a neck rest or as support for the lower back.
For hotels and holiday homes:
The Technogel Travel Deluxe is a compact pillow for travelling. It is particularly suitable for people who prefer a moderate level of support and do not want to miss out on the comfort of an ergonomic pillow whilst on holiday.
For more ergonomic neck support:
Thanks to its anatomical shape, the Technogel Travel Anatomic offers more targeted support for the neck area and is available in a travel-friendly size. For a compact Technogel pillow: The Technogel MyRest offers the typical features of a Technogel pillow in a handy 35 × 45 cm size, making it ideal for travelling.
A neck pillow or a classic travel pillow – which is better?
That depends on where you want to sleep. A neck pillow or neck roll is particularly suitable for sleeping whilst seated – for example, on a plane, train or in a car.
A classic travel pillow, on the other hand, is the better choice for hotels, holiday flats, motorhomes or camping. It replaces the unfamiliar pillow and ensures a more familiar sleeping experience whilst on the move. If you need both, you can take a neck pillow for the journey and a compact travel pillow for the night.
Can I take a travel pillow in my hand luggage?
Yes. Travel pillows are normally allowed in hand luggage and are often considered a personal travel item.
Which is the right travel pillow for you?
Do you prefer a soft, cosy pillow that feels similar to your pillow at home? Or are you looking for targeted support for your head and neck? Do you mainly need the pillow on a plane, or would you like to use it to sleep in a hotel? The material also plays an important role in choosing the perfect travel companion. Do you travel with hand luggage only, or do you have plenty of space? The key factors are your personal preferences, your sleeping habits and the level of comfort you’re looking for. The easiest way to find the perfect travel pillow is to try them out for yourself.
At the Bawitex Sleep Centre, you can test different models, compare various materials and find out which height and shape best suits your needs. Our sleep advisers will be happy to help you find the ideal travel pillow for your next flight, train journey or holiday. After all, only a travel pillow that suits you perfectly offers the comfort and support you really need whilst on the move.
Discover our wide range of travel pillows and neck pillows now, and find your perfect companion for a comfortable holiday at Bawitex – either in-store at the Sleep Centre or online in the Travel Pillows category.
No matter where your journey takes you, with the right travel pillow you can enjoy moments of relaxation whilst on the move.