The Trtl bucks the C-curve pillow trend with its unique support brace, creating a sturdy shelf for the head, complete with an inbuilt soft, thin scarf that wraps loosely around the neck. Its efficiency lies in keeping the neck firmly in place – effectively eliminating head-lolling, hooray! — and its lightweight shape, making it super-easy to stuff into a backpack.

Meet the celebrity of the travel pillow world. The Cabeau has been beloved by travellers for years and its latest iteration, the Evolution S3, is just as impressive. The same supportive memory foam the pillow is known for is there, as is the secure system that clips near the chin and, thanks to its snug 360-degree fit, saves passengers from the dreaded fall-forward syndrome.

Plush memory foam, a strong under-chin clip and a soft velour outer, this reliable pillow ticks all the boxes for the sleep-seeking traveller. Fitting snugly around the neck and chin, it’s like a gentle hug for the neck and a relief for the head as it has somewhere soft to land when you drift off.

Travelling with children – especially when everyone is sleep-deprived – can put any family getaway to the test. To soothe tired minds, up the novelty factor of settling down for some shut eye with an adorable animal- or character-inspired travel pillow, like this cute and affordable unicorn option. It’s fun, fluffy and, with an attached hoodie, helps keep stimuli such as bright lights to a minimum.

There’s a lot that can keep you from falling asleep on a plane, from reading lights that go on and off to the food trolley trundling by and the flicker of someone’s TV screen. Luckily, the unique wraparound Ostrichpillow Original Napping Pillow does a great job at eliminating most of it. Cocooned in the fleecy fabric that covers your entire head and neck, you’ll be able to rest (even if you do look slightly odd).

Sometimes drifting off to sleep is about more than just the position you’re in. Minimise the distractions by opting for a combination of pillow, jumper and eye mask with this hoodie pillow. The brushed fleece is comfy and warm, while the drawstring closure makes it easier to create your own in-transit cocoon.

Whether your trusty travel pillow is on high rotation or just pulled out of a drawer once or twice a year, you need to be able to freshen it up before your next adventure – particularly if your last holiday involved accidental spills. This neck pillow is made of your standard, supportive memory foam but it has a cover that can be unzipped and thrown in the washing machine.

Feeling overheated is bound to interfere with a solid sleep session. Enter this premium neck pillow, which features ventilation on the sides to improve airflow and keep you cooler.

Some pillows don’t lend themselves to frequent changes in posture or easily adapt as you try to do the same. This bead-filled cushion adjusts with you so shifting around to find a comfy position is a breeze.

Most neck pillows have a form that’s relatively static. And while this cloud-like, multi-layer pillow – encased in breathable bamboo fabric – is warm and supportive around your neck, that’s not the only position it can perform in. Easily manipulated into any shape, this neck pillow can also function as lumbar support, a chin rest for when your head lolls forward or simply as a way to stay snug when watching a movie marathon.

The unique design of the BCOZZY prevents your head from falling forward or tilting too far to the side so there’s no risk of leaning awkwardly on the person next to you.

You need a particular type of support to fall asleep while leaning against a plane window and this travel pillow is the answer. The clever design fills the gap between your head and the window by nestling into the crook of your neck and also ensuring your head doesn’t dip forward courtesy of the built-in chin brace.

Silk fabric offers multiple benefits, from increased breathability to thermal regulation. As the external layer of this pillow, silk makes travelling smoother when temperatures are constantly changing. Soft, cooling and stylish, this pillow is the one for those who want comfort and style.

The Nest reaches higher than most neck pillows, giving greater support and reducing head movement. It might look bulky but the pillow compresses down to a quarter of its size to pack inside its pouch, unlike heftier memory foam alternatives. The super-soft velour cover is also washable.

Made with all-natural materials, this travel pillow leaves a smaller environmental footprint than most. The outer fabric is made of hemp and organic cotton, while the inside is filled with triple-cleaned buckwheat husk, making for blissful sleep. It’s also handy for lumbar support.

This travel pillow with an attached sling is a plush and supportive stand-in when resting on the shoulder of a friend or family member isn’t on the cards. It harnesses the weight of your arms – which thread through the sling – to keep the side pillow in place, minimising the risk of mid-sleep slippage.

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