A travel pillow is not just a reliable companion during long plane or train trips. His Royal Highness himself, the Prince of Wales, has not gone anywhere without his heat-sensitive isotonic pillow in its red tartan cover placed behind him to support his lower back as he travels. If you or someone you know has the same problem as Prince Charles, then a memory foam travel pillow is particularly helpful in keeping your spine in proper alignment while sitting for more than an hour. Take note of three important tips when choosing a pillow made from temperament foam.
Choose a travel pillow that allows air to flow through its memory foam. The foam material molds to the natural contours of the neck and spine, but feels firm enough to support your back when forced to stay in the same position for an extended period. However, it also tends to retain heat and wick sweat away from the skin. So a travel pillow with an open cell structure cools the skin around the neck and back while the weary world traveler sleeps comfortably.
Choose a travel pillow with anti-stress nodes. Some pillows have a set of circular mounds that hit the correct spots on the neck and back of the sleeper. These nodules are said to stimulate blood circulation, which relieves muscle aches and pains. This also relieves pressure on the back while the traveler sits or leans back in the seat. Even when not in use while traveling, this pillow helps the body relax after a stressful day at work.
Choose the cover and contents of your travel pillow carefully. Some pillows have a removable cover that you can swap out for something made of pure cotton to avoid an allergic reaction. Vinyl covers are also available to prevent dust mites from settling. Also, select a pillow with hypoallergenic temperament foam to help rhinitis sufferers sleep better.
Temperature sensitive foam is also called “slow return foam” and is designed to soften when exposed to body heat and mold to the shape of the body. Foam with a lower density responds more to the pressure exerted against it and returns to its original shape once the pressure has been removed. Recently, third generation types of memory foam contain gel or bamboo fibers that further reduce the amount of heat the material retains. These fibers make the pillow respond to pressure and body heat faster and also make it feel softer to the touch.