# Head-Propping Sleep Accessories The UpRight Sleeper Minimizes Neck Cramps and Maximizes Naps By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-02 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-sleeper References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/11/02/upright-sleeper-dignity-need-not-apply/) & [uprightsleeper](http://uprightsleeper.com/) The UpRight Sleeper requires little dignity to use. Considering the alternative, however, that is an easy feeling to displace. Instead of a person smashing his or her face against the window of a train or inadvertently falling asleep on the shoulder of the stranger sitting next to him or her, the UpRight Sleeper provides the perfect [head perch to snooze away on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-camp-pillow). Specially designed to keep people's heads from nodding painfully in the wrong direction, the UpRight Sleeper is essentially a comfortable brace that wraps around the neck just below the jaw, which is meant to rest on it. Supported by the shoulders, the UpRight Sleeper will [minimize neck cramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/necklife) and ensure a better nap while commuting to work or traveling on vacation. It even comes with a cover. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Head-propping Sleep Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more advanced and customizable head-perching devices for improved comfort and support during naps. - **Neck Support Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of smart features, such as sensors and adjustable settings, into neck support accessories to optimize comfort and sleep quality. - **Commuter-friendly Sleep Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative sleep aids specifically designed for commuters, offering compact, portable, and ergonomic designs for a comfortable nap on the go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sleep Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate new materials and technologies, such as memory foam or cooling fabrics, into sleep accessory designs for enhanced comfort and durability. - **Travel and Commuting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop travel products and services focused on improving sleep quality during journeys, including sleep-friendly seats, noise-canceling features, and relaxation technology. - **Wellness and Self-care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sleep aids and accessories into wellness and self-care products, tapping into the growing demand for relaxation and rejuvenation solutions. ## 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) - [Multi-Purpose Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-travel-pillow-system.md) - [Ergonomic Stomach Sleeper Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prone-pillow-zzz.md) - [Blackout Napping Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau.md) - [Adaptive Ergonomic Bed Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ostrichpillow-bed-pillow.md) - [Customizable Pocket Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sururu-pillow-p17.md) - [Posture Correcting Prone Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-space.md) - [Sensory Deprivation Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-travel-pillow.md)