I’ve always dressed properly so I’ve never been too cold during my flights. But on a few occassions when that cabin air kicks in mid-flight, I find myself shivering — wrapped in a paper-thin airline blanket that somehow always slips off.
You know the feeling, right?
One minute, you’ve tucked yourself in like a burrito, trying to mimic comfort in an upright economy seat. The next, you shift slightly in your sleep and that tiny blanket slides off your shoulder or bunches at your waist. It’s not just cold — it’s frustrating. And when you’re already trying to rest in a seat that barely reclines, that lost warmth makes everything worse.
On a red-eye flight from LAX to Chicago , I had a moment — that "What if " moment.
I designed Bolstie as a compact & portable travel pillow for economy class that actually supports the head, neck, and torso — I added features to it for a whole other different function for “ just in case”. I wanted Bolstie to solve more than just the neck pain problem. I wanted it to feel like a whole comfort system, not just a pillow.
Well, on that flight, I decided to drape the airplane blanket over and behind my left back like a shawl. I felt warmer instantly — but it still kept slipping. So I tried something new. I threaded the top corner of my blanket through Bolstie’s upper outer loop — about 8 inches in — and let the rest drape naturally across my body.
And it held.
The soft velvet of Bolstie’s fabric actually gripped the blanket gently — not enough to wrinkle or ruin it, but just enough to keep it in place. No clips. No ties. Just a quiet, functional little fix.
That’s when I realized:
This isn’t just a travel pillow. It’s a sleep toolset for anyone stuck in an upright seat.
So if you’re reading this, cold and tired in economy, here’s how to use this trick:
1. Start by draping half your airline blanket or personal shawl around your upper back, like a cozy cape.
2. Take the opposite top corner of the blanket and thread it through Bolstie’s outer loop — about 6–8 inches.
3. Adjust as needed — you can let it hang loosely for airflow, or tuck it snugly for full warmth.
That’s it. The loop holds the blanket gently in place, so you’re not constantly fussing or waking up with one arm freezing. Whether you’re trying to nap on a red-eye flight or just survive a long-haul haul, this hack makes a difference.
The Big Picture:
Most travel products treat symptoms. They give you fluff, gimmicks, or “cooling fabrics” that sound good but don’t address the real issue:You’re seated upright, and your body is missing anchored support and warmth.
Bolstie solves this at the root. Its ergonomic design mimics the comfort of lying down, even while sitting up. It uses your own clothing as structure, molds to your body without wrapping your neck, and now — it even helps hold your blanket in place for full-body comfort.
That’s not just innovation. That’s care.
So the next time you board a flight and the cabin air starts to cool, just remember: You don’t have to suffer through it anymore.You can anchor your body, steady your head, and stay warm — all with one simple system.
Because Bolstie isn’t just a neck pillow. It’s comfort that stays put. From takeoff to landing.
