Press Reviews and Media Mentions
Our Speakeasy Pocket Travel Scarf has been reviewed and tested by the biggest names in travel, and it's been loved by them all!
We put an exceptional amount of care into the products we make. The quality and usefulness of our handmade products have garnered a lot of awesome media exposure for which we are so thankful! If you would like to include our products in your articles, news segments or blog posts please let us know - we would love to be included!
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21 Travel Gifts for Socially Responsible Gift Giving in 2022 - January 2022
"This scarf is everything we didn’t know we needed for safe travel. Available in dozens of colors and prints, the Travel Scarf has a hidden pocket for you to store your valuables such as your passport and cash (pickpockets don’t have nothin’ on this accessory). Speakeasy Travel Supply is a USA-based, woman-owned company that has blended innovation and style. These trendy scarves were made for travelers, by travelers, so it’s the perfect travel-friendly accessory."
Travel Influencers Share Their Favorite Safety Tips - December 2021"
For those concerned about pickpockets or walking around a city with valuables on their person, McCulley shared an expert recommendation with the Speakeasy Travel Supply Scarf.
“These awesome travel scarfs are made in Massachusetts,” said McCulley. “They have a hidden pocket for keeping passports or other valuable items. The best part: No pickpocket will ever get there! It is a great way to go out in a new city without a purse."
Safest Ways To Carry Money When Traveling - November 2021
"Created specifically to help you travel safer—while looking fabulous in the process—the stylish travel scarves from Speakeasy come in a variety of colors and patterns and allow for stashing all your must-haves in a secret pocket. Each scarf features a double-stitched pocket made to carry cash, a passport, phone (including the iPhone 13), sunglasses, lip balm, credit cards, and more. To bump up the security another notch, there's also a hidden, self-locking zipper."
Woman Designs Scarf That Offers Storage Solution: Made in Mass. - March 2021
"Beth Salvon is both a problem solver and a globe trotter. Her company, Speakeasy Travel Supply based in Centerville makes scarves with a hidden secret.”
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Winner of Massachusetts Manufacturing Awards - October 2020
“…Massachusetts has become a world leader in advanced manufacturing and we continue to work together to make it even stronger. Under the leadership of Speaker DeLeo and Senate President Spilka, and in conjunction with Governor Baker, the Legislature has made thoughtful investments in this sector. Congratulations to all our outstanding Massachusetts Manufacturers being honored today. They truly exemplify what it means to be “making it” in Massachusetts.” Link to Virtual Award Ceremony
Cape Business Owner Wins Mask Design Contest - September 2020
"Speakeasy was chosen after hundreds of other companies entered the contest. Issues regarding sizing, ear loops, speaking, and more were addressed in the award-winning design. The washable and reusable mask is adjustable in size and can be totally sealed around the face while also allowing for easy breathing and talking, Salvon added, due to the loose fabric. The design has non-coronavirus uses, too; Salvon said that the mask can also be worn as a scarf or a headband.
While she could not have imagined doing so at the start of the year, Salvon said that she’s glad to be able to produce a product that can help the local community practice a healthier and more comfortable lifestyle in the age of COVID-19."
Centerville Company Wins Mask-Making Challenge - August 2020
"The winning Speakeasy entry, awarded by a panel of expert judges, was a two-sided, fully adjustable mask with no ear loops that can be worn like a scarf and pulled up when needed to cover the mouth and nose. It features a built-in nose bridge, which is removable, and a pocket for a filter. Unlike a tight-fitting neck gaiter, the Speakeasy invention is adjustable and elastic, and features all of the safety and security of a face mask."
Cape Cod’s Speakeasy Travel Supply Wins Inaugural ‘Intrapreneur Challenge’ In Support of COVID-19 Response - July 2020
"On Friday, July 24, 2020, a panel of expert judges declared Speakeasy Travel Supply of Cape Cod the winner of the first COVID-19 Intrapreneur Challenge, a competition focused on companies pivoting operations to produce general-use face masks. Founded in 2013 and a woman owned business, Speakeasy makes a wide variety of goods for savvy travelers. Since the pandemic began, the company has pivoted operations to make adjustable cotton face masks for medical workers and the general public. As the winning company, Speakeasy was awarded a $25,000 prize to boost production of their line of masks."
Winner of $25,000 Mask Making Grant and MA Accelerator Program - July 2020
"In February, Salvon started making cotton face masks for the medical community after hearing about a lack of PPE at hospitals and care facilities. Since then, she started selling them publicly to support her Buy One Mask – Give One Mask initiative. To date, she has donated more than 1,000 masks to frontline organizations, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Mass General Hospital, and has no plans of stopping anytime soon. The masks are available for adults and kids, alike, and have scored rave reviews from customers. “I love these face masks,” Rebekah Vacca said. “They are comfortable and look great. Plus, I like that they are reversible with different patterns so I can match them with my outfits.”
34 Problem-Solving Products From The Grommet You'll Probably Wish You'd Known About Sooner - June 2020
"Great for traveling and shopping. Hands-free. The scarf goes with everything. Love it."
9 Travel Accessories That Will Save You Money - October 2019
Travel Scarf - July 2019
"A scarf that hides your passport or cash? Brilliant!"
35 Amazing Gifts for Her - March 2019
"For the friend or family member always embarking on a new adventure, these genius scarves come with a secret pocket to secure your ID, cash, phone, etc. without compromising style." -Perri O. Blumberg
These New Clothes Will Keep You Safe and Stylish on the Road - January 2019
"Can these clothes keep you safe when you're traveling? The answer is a qualified yes. They can deter opportunistic thieves and make you feel safer as a traveler, giving you peace of mind that your passport, cash, credit cards and other valuables are zipped in a secure compartment." -Christopher Elliot
The Best Travel Scarves for Chilly Airplanes and Cold Destinations - 2019
"Aside from feeling childlike joy knowing I’m the owner of a magical hidden secret, what I love about this friendly, travel-minded company is that their scarves come in an assortment of fabrics, because I can only tolerate certain types. The founders handcraft most of the scarves themselves and have been featured by some of the biggest names in travel."
USA Today
Best Gift For Adventurers Holiday Gift Guide - November 2018
"Handmade in the USA, each Speakeasy travel scarf features a self-locking zippered pocket perfect for stowing a passport, credit cards, cash or even a flask. Scarves come in different weights to suit the season, including cooling options for spring and summer."
KLM Herald - The Blue Issue (in flight magazine) - October 2018
For Travellers, By Travellers - "As a travel blogger, Beth Salvon was constantly m the road and always in need of a secure pocket for her phone, money and passport. Refusing to buy a money belt and not willing to always have a purse with her, she came up with the idea to sew a secret zipper pocket in her scarf to stash her important items in. Today, she sells her handmade Speakeasy Hidden Pocket Scarves to travelers worldwide."
Women's Day Magazine - May 2018
Giveaway of our Palermo travel scarf in the Women's Day May 2018 issue and through their website from April - June 2018.
Gifts Tailor-Made for Travelers - November 6, 2017
"This infinity scarf is a great accessory for frequent jetsetters: It's stylish, silky soft and just warm enough for chilly flights, plus it has a hidden pocket to keep your travel documents and other essentials handy."
Best Gifts for the Female Solo Traveler - December 2017
"This soft and stylish travel loop scarf has a hidden zipper pocket where your passport, cash, sunglasses, credit cards and anything else small can be stashed."
Labor Day Travel Accessories Segment - August 26, 2016
"My Favorite. Yes, Yes! Speakeasy Travel Scarf. It has a secret zipper here you can put your cell phone, passport, money, debit cards. Comes in handy if you're traveling out of the country. Make sure you have it."
34 Problem-Solving Products From The Grommet You'll Probably Wish You'd Known About Sooner - June 2020
10 Dream Wish Lists For Every Personality Type - June 22, 2016
18 Dreamy Gifts For Anyone That Is Obsessed With Traveling - November 23, 2015
19 Sneaky Products That Will Protect All Your Shit - October 23, 2015
18 Fab Etsy Infinity Scarves You’ll Want To Wear Forever - February 3, 2015
21 Things Every Traveler Wishes They Owned - January 26, 2014
17 Gifts That Absolutely Need To Be On Your Wishlist - December 18, 2014
Holiday Gift Guide for the Spontaneous Explorer
"These scarves are not only attractive, but they’re a clever way to keep your passport safe, and close to your heart — literally. The scarves, available in many designs for both men and women, have a hidden pocket for your passport, so you can wear it on your person. If none of the fabrics currently available from SpeakeasySupplyCo, strike your fancy, you can place a custom order. And, if your adventurous traveler has a debaucherous side, the space allotted also fits a flask, which you can include in your order."
15 Cool Gifts For Travelers - January 2, 2015
"This is no ordinary flap of cloth.
Beer and Beans Speakeasy Scarf has a secret pocket in the folds of the fabric to hide travel documents. Besides keeping them hugged close, the scarf makes it easy to whip out passports at the gate."
Travel Accessories That'll Make Traveling About a Million Times Better - May 21, 2014
"Speakeasy Travel Scarves: I love scarves as an easy way to add color or pattern to your travel wardrobe, not to mention the extra warmth they can provide on chilly days. But these ingenious scarves have a hidden zipper pocket to hold your passport, extra money, etc. I’ve never been one to wear a money belt; they always felt awkward and inconvenient. But this scarf seems like the perfect way to look chic and keep track of my valuables."
The Perfect Christmas Gifts For Travelers - December 19, 2014
6 Chic Travel-Friendly Accessories for Spring - March 25, 2015
"A scarf is always a must-have — changing climates make layering a key tool to comfortable traveling. But this one takes it up a notch: It has a roomy zipped pocket to stash important stuff you want to keep close, like your passport, phone, lipstick, etc."
18 Things You Need If You're Going Backpacking - February 24, 2015
"Why didn’t we think of this? This scarf holds all your important belongings, like your passport and money, in a secretly hidden pouch. Brilliant and oh-so trendy."
How To Travel Without A Bag - May 29, 2015
"Coming in all kinds of cool colors and fabrics, Speakeasy travel scarves look exactly like a normal infinity scarf. But they have a secret: a hidden zippered pocket that can hold your phone, camera, passport, keys, cash, etc. Your stuff is hidden to pickpockets, but easily accessible to you. Perfect."
How To Travel Without A Bag - June 3, 2015
Easy-to-Pack Gifts for Frequent Flyers - December 8, 2014
"Forget about fanny packs. When it comes to keeping your valuables out of reach from pickpockets, there’s no better solution than the Speakeasy Travel Scarf. Unlike passport neck wallets and money belts, Speakeasy’s hidden pocket scarf is functional and stylish, all while keeping everything from your passport to smartphone safe. The scarves come in summer and winter-friendly fabrics and are named after destinations like Oslo and Munich."
9 Gadgets That Make It Easy to Travel Without a Bag - June 2, 2015
Islands Packing List - April 9, 2014
"No matter where I go, I struggle to stay warm. These days I won't leave home without a scarf and this hidden pocket infinity scarf by Speakeasy Supply Company is my new favorite. It's cozy, fashionable, and has a hidden zippered pocket that allows me to stash my passport in a place that no one would expect."
Blog Reviews & Write Ups
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TravelYourself - The Travel Lovers Perfect Holiday Gift Guide
AvidLifestyle - Take Me With You - February 2021
JessieOnAJourney - 26 Unique Gifts For Backpackers & Adventure Travelers - November 2020
Valerie & Valise - The Best Travel Scarf For Every Trip - November 2020
StartUpWind.com - Story of a Resilient Entrepreneur Who Thrives Against Many Odds - September 2020
Thompson Safaris - 10 Holiday Gifts For The Traveler In Your Life - Dec 2019
AdventurousKate.com - Best Gifts for Travelers - November, 2018
ThePlanetD.com - Best Gifts For Travelers - October 2018
Stylight.com - 9 Travel Hacks Every Girl Should Know - August 20, 2018
AdventurousKate.com - Introducing Two New Adventurous Kate Scarves with a Hidden Passport Pocket! - August 2017
SOWABoston.com - Sowa Vendor Spotlight: Speakeasy Travel Supply - July 18, 2016
Lolaakinmade.com - Keynote Speaker at TBEX Stockholm: Transitions As Opportunities - July 2016
BudgetTraveller.org - My 20 Essential Travel Items
ABCHow.com - Speakeasy Travel Scarf Hides Your Passport Or Cash - July 30, 2016
TravelOutlandish.com - Gear Up: The Sneakiest Travel Scarf - April 11, 2016
SmithHonig - Holiday Gift Guide: Perfect Gifts for Travelers - December 2015
Dangerous-Business.com - Speakeasy Travel Scarves: My New Favorite Travel Accessory - April 24, 2014
Her Packing List: - Speakeasy Hidden Pocket Travel Scarves: Secret Storage That’s Fashionable - October 9, 2014
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FlightOfTheTravelBee.com - Top 50 Wanderful Gifts For The Traveller - Dec. 17, 2015
MadeAllTheDifference.com - Traveler Gifts for Cyber Monday ~ Speakeasy Hidden Pocket Travel Scarves - November 23, 2015
LocalAdventurer.com - 25 Best Gifts For Travelers - November 2015
TwirlTheGlobe.com - Speakeasy Travel Security Scarf Review - August 25, 2015
TremendousTimes.com - Travel Gear I Love: The Speakeasy Travel Scarf - June 22, 2015
BittenByTheTravelBug.com - Ultimate Holiday Gift Post - December 2015
CarolineInTheCity.com - Travel Product I Love: Speakeasy Travel Scarves - March 19, 2015
TheSurge.com - Beers & Beans Shares Their Travel Hack: The Speakeasy Passport Scarf - Feb 24, 2015
BakersfieldBlonde.com - Ingenious Scarf For Travel - Feb 2015
TravelYourself.ca - Tips for Exploring the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland - May 27, 2015
EagleCreek.com - 2015 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Travel Gifts for Her - November 4, 2015
TheWorldRace.com - When Packing For The World Race Feels Like the Most Stressful Thing You've Ever Done: Ladies, Read This. - June 13, 2015
TravelFreedomPodcast.com - 18 Ways To Make Money As A Travel Blogger - Oct 10, 2015
Corporette.com - Coffee Break: Canterbury Scarf With Hidden Pocket - April 27, 2015
TBEX conference in Lloret de Mar - Creative merchandise built off the platforms of engaged communities - April 2015
GoGoAir.com - The Best Christmas Gifts for People who Love to Travel - Dec 20, 2014
FlightOfTheTravelBee.com - Holiday Gift Guide - December 15, 2014