subject: The New Neck Travel Pillow [print this page] Have you ever noticed that many little neck travel pillows are great for supporting the head and neck while lying down but fail to provide that same comfort and relaxation when used in a sitting position? Dont most people sit when they travel as opposed to lie down? The solution for some is to purchase two pillows to use while they travel but who wants to do that? A neck travel pillow needs to provide the same support whether the traveler is lying down in a reclined first class airplane seat or sitting up in the back of a limo.
A horse shoe shaped neck travel needs to maintain its shape and support without sagging after only a few uses. Traditional cotton or polyester stuffed ones are notorious for conforming to the user so much and so quickly that the purpose of support is completely defeated. There are some new pillows available with all kinds of different fillings that would remain supportive for much longer, like little balls of silicone or bean bag chair type fillings. Unfortunately these usually have been treated and manufactured with several different chemicals and toxins, which can irritate the skin and cause all kinds of respiratory problems. Have you ever heard of a neck travel pillow that was totally natural, chemical free, hypoallergenic that stayed supportive for more than five years? If you have heard of a millet hull or buckwheat hull pillow, youve heard!
A good millet or buckwheat hull pillow is one that is horse shoe shaped to gently surround the neck and shoulder area, providing consistent support as the traveler lies down, leans back or sits up. It is important to get the best one available for proper relaxation and spinal alignment. Millet hulls as well as buckwheat hulls are all natural, and when they are properly rinsed and dried prior to manufacture they are also 99.9% dust free, which makes them able to be classified as hypoallergenic. And when an organic product is used, there are no harsh chemicals or toxins being inhaled while the traveler sleeps, either. Usually, millet hulls are preferred for a travel neck pillow because they are a bit more pliable than buckwheat hulls.
A lot of people like to use these types of pillows at any time, and not just for their travels. This is because the hulls retain their shape, their strength and their support for more than five years, first of all. After those years when the pillow may begin to lose its shape, people only have to unzip it and add more hulls to re fluff. Travelers also dont have to worry about washing their millet hull travel neck pillow all it takes to freshen it up every few months is to be laid out in the sun for a few hours!
