The 13 Best Travel Wraps for Your Most Comfy Flight Ever
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We've all been there: You're midway through your flight or sitting in an your office and counting down the minutes until you arrive (or get to go home) because you're so cold, you can't stand the thought of being there for one more second. There's nothing you want more than a blanket to snuggle up in. Unfortunately, it's not always the most socially acceptable—or space efficient—option. That’s where the best travel wrap comes in. These soft, oversized pieces of fabric can be worn as scarves, wrapped around your shoulders, worn as a headscarf or unfurled into a small lap blanket for full body warmth. Stylish and ingenious!
The Best Travel Wraps at a Glance
What to Look for in a Travel Wrap
Travel wraps are essentially extra-large scarves, and size is one of the greatest considerations you'll have when choosing a travel wrap. A good size is about 70 inches long and 30 inches wide, so it can stretch over most of your body.
You'll also want to pay attention to material. There are several fabrics that will be both cozy and warm without feeling too bulky, making them ideal for travel wraps. We've outlined a few of the most popular options below.
How to Style a Travel Wrap
The best part of a travel wrap is its versatility. Since it can be worn in so many ways, you can literally style it with just about anything. Going poncho-style? Try it over a loose top or blouse and let it serve as your top layer. (Pro tip: Wear it with shawl pins or shawl buckle clasp so it won’t fall down.) If you're throwing it on as a scarf, a bulkier sweater and jeans will be fine, since it will sit neatly on top. When worn as a blanket, you can throw it over anything from a suit dress to a pair of sweats.
We’ve rounded up the best travel wraps you can buy based on material, shape and overall coziness below.
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1. J.Crew Oversized Cashmere Wrap
Soft cashmere in more than ten color options? Sign us up. The drape of this gorgeous best seller makes it easy to wrap yourself up in on a or to hide beneath a winter coat. And while it may be a little pricier than other options on this list, we think J.Crew's partnership with the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) to meet the nonprofit's Good Cashmere Standard, which works to improve the welfare of cashmere goats, as well as the "as the economic, social and ecological conditions experienced by cashmere farmers," is well worth it.
2. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Weekend Wrap
Barefoot Dreams is known for its celebrity-favorite blanket, but the brand also makes a wrap that's just as cozy and soft. While it's designed to wear as a shawl, thanks to the included clasp, it can also be unhooked to wear blanket-style. Just note that to maintain its optimal coziness, the brand recommends avoiding dryer sheets.
3. Quince Mongolian Cashmere Wrap
Made from 100 percent grade-A Mongolian cashmere, which Quince claims is ethically collected from Hicus goats in Inner Mongolia in the spring, when they don't need it as much for warmth, this ginormous wrap measures 86 inches by 25.5 inches—just the right size for snuggling up in. Plus, the bold hue options make it a standout piece.
4. HappyLuxe Wayfarer Wrap
This travel wrap is made from a unique tencel fabric (that's a highly sustainable wood pulp). The company claims it's two times softer to the touch than cotton and offers UPF 50+ sun protection to boot. It's got moisture-wicking properties as well, making it a great option to keep in your tote at all times, just in case.
5. Loft Travel Wrap
This acrylic/nylon number comes in four different colors, but we're partial to this one with that has a light grey tone that allows you to achieve a minimalistic yet versatile look. Pair this overtop a chic turtleneck and you're favorite pair of jeans for your super cute (and comfy) casual outfit of the day.
6. Coolibar Sanibel Wrap
Travel shawls aren’t just for fall and winter—sometimes, you want a little layer for a cooler beach day. This lightweight option offers UPF 50+ protection from the sun and its ZnO (zinc oxide) fabric that feels cooling to the touch. You can even wear it as a sarong over a bathing suit. While it meant for warmer weather, however, you'll want to note that it can get damaged from chlorine and salt water over time.
7. Lands' End CashTouch Shawl Wrap
Is it a poncho—or is it a scarf? Regardless, it’s the perfect travel accessory. Made with recycled polyester and doused in a warm brown shade, this can be thrown on as a festive layer or unfolded as an office-appropriate blanket. It also has an eco-friendly element, since it's made with 100 percent recycled materials.
8. zestt Dreamsoft Travel Scarf
Available in six color options, this travel wrap is one you might just want to nab in multiple hues. Made from durable-yet-comfy cotton material, it will be your best friend when you're fighting your husband's low A/C temperature, and the chic fringe detailing is just a bonus.
9. Splendid Cashmere Scarf
This Splendid scarf makes for the ideal wintery accessory. Made of 100 percent cashmere, it will be both warm and versatile. At 62inches by 13 inches to function as a wrap, the scarf is long enough to wrap around a good percentage of your body, and there's a matching cashmere beanie should you want to make the splurge and create an entire outfit.
10. Zero Grid Infinity Wrap
Though it may look like a traditional infinity scarf, this wrap is actually so much more. It features zipper pockets, making it ideal for stashing keys or a passport during travel. Plus, the button snaps at both ends allow for extra customization, allowing it to easily go from scarf to blanket to hoodie. Bonus: There’s also a reflective loop for easy hanging.
11. Naadam Cashmere Solid Scarf
At 75 inches long and 28 inches wide, this beauty was made for wrapping around you or draping it in a wrap-like fashion. The über-soft cashmere was sourced from Magnolia and hand-combed (a practice Naadam claims is more ethical and cruelty-free). The fringe detailing adds a bit of flair, and as a bonus, it's got a bit of odor-blocking technology, too.
12. Yatemiole Cashmere Sweater
From colorful holiday patterns to a funky retro look, there are eight different patterns to choose from in this oversized wrap—and at this price, you'll probably want to buy a few of them. Its acrylic/cashmere blend makes it a bit thinner than others, but it's still large enough to cover your whole body, and warm.
13. Cuyana Alpaca Scarf
You’ll likely have a hard time taking this handcrafted wrap off because of the incredibly soft Peruvian baby alpaca fur it’s made from (which, FYI, just so happens to also be hypoallergenic and naturally odor-resistant). It measures 20 inches by 70 inches to cover your entire body, and it's dry clean only. But soft fringe detailing and a classy gold button offer sweet detailing, as well.
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