# Chair-Strapped Headbands The Relax ALLY Travel Restband Encourages Better Sleep and Posture By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-17 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relax-ally-travel-restband References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/01/16/strap-your-head-to-a-post-and-finally-sleep-on-that-plane/) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/relaxALLY/) The Relax ALLY Travel Restband blow neck pillows and adjustable seat headrests out of the water. While the latter two are better than nothing, this strappy solution appears to fix the problem completely. Instead, of perpetually succumbing to [drooping heads and sore necks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/necklife), it holds up the heavy load by fastening it securely to the user's chair. A Finland start-up, the Relax ALLY Travel Restband allows muscles to relax into an [ergonomic position](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckfit1), ensuring [decent sleep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sleep-headband) and limited amounts of soreness upon waking. Easy to use, it is made up of two straps. The larger one wraps around the top of the chair while the smaller one is placed over the wearer's head. The Relax ALLY Travel Restband can be used in various travelling situations including buses, planes, cars and even backpacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ergonomic Travel Accessories:** The Relax ALLY Travel Restband introduces a new era of ergonomic travel accessories by providing a comfortable and secure way to rest during travels. - **Hands-free Travel Solutions:** With its chair-strapped design, the Relax ALLY Travel Restband offers a hands-free solution for travelers to enjoy better sleep and posture without having to hold or adjust a pillow. - **Innovative Travel Restraints:** The Relax ALLY Travel Restband disrupts traditional neck pillows and headrests by offering an innovative restraint system that securely holds the wearer's head, allowing for improved comfort and support. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel and Leisure:** The Relax ALLY Travel Restband presents opportunities for the travel and leisure industry to create more ergonomic and convenient accessories, enhancing the overall travel experience for consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** By addressing the need for better sleep and posture during travel, the Relax ALLY Travel Restband opens up possibilities for the health and wellness industry to develop similar innovations that prioritize user comfort and well-being. - **Consumer Goods:** The chair-strapped design of the Relax ALLY Travel Restband introduces disruptive innovation opportunities for the consumer goods industry, inspiring the creation of unique and functional products that improve everyday experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Face-First Flight Rest Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-aid.md) - [Neck-Safe Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau-tne-s3.md) - [Two-In-One Neck Pillows Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-pillow-lounge.md) - [Multi-Purpose Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-travel-pillow-system.md) - [Adaptive Ergonomic Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripal.md) - [Posture Correcting Prone Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-space.md) - [Head Support Workout Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeled-headrest.md) - [AI-Powered Sleep Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frenz-brainband.md) - [Cradling Alignment Back Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumbar-back-support.md)