MATERIALS
Kayfoam Introduces Full Range of Temperature Regulating Gel Foams
accommodate a number of different manu- facturing needs.
By Gretchen Kast
As the demand for gel-infused and tempera- ture regulating bedding products continues to grow in the United States, Kayfoam has introduced a range of new gel-based sleep solutions to the European market. With a long history of genuine innovation, Kayfoam offers patented and proven temperature reg- ulating foams and gels. “The European bedding market is fast towards
moving temperature regulating
solutions because these bring exciting new benefits and stories for the mattress con- sumer,” said David Moffitt, CEO of Kayfoam. “We can add value because we have been pioneering gel and other temperature reg- ulating foam materials since 2010 and now have an expanse of know how and breadth of gel-based products that is un-matched”. Kayfoam sets itself apart from other foam manufacturers in this sector with its breadth of material innovation in addition to its commit- ment to backing up its claims with third-party lab testing. The company offers a wide range of ma-
terial choices, including gel-polymer, gel-in- fused and surface gel-infused foams. This diversity allows mattress manufacturers to differentiate their offerings, opening up portfolio opportunities at a variety of price points—from value-oriented to premium. With block, converted, sub-assembled or finished consumer products available, Kayfoam can
As with all new technologies, as the mar- ket grows, so too has the number of imita- tors—not all of whom who bring proven tem- perature regulating benefits. “While we are not entirely alone in bringing proven tem- perature regulating foams and gels to the market,” Moffit continued, “we appear to be among the very few who bring patent pro- tected materials to market and among fewer still to provide the independent laboratory testing to prove out our claims.” With a host of key sleep innovations, Kay-
foam is expanding rapidly. The company’s new Surface Infused Gel Memory Foam (for which the company has an exclusive agree- ment with the patent holder) is made with a coating of Phase Change Material that offers advanced temperature regulation throughout the year. “It has a hand touch quality that is com- pletely unique and has application for mat- tress, pillow and even foam makers,” Moffitt expained. “The addition of colour additives to the foam generates even more marketing potential and excitement but the key mes- sage is that the technology really helps to reduce relative humidity and provide a fresh temperature regulating effect.” Additionally, Kayfoam has also successfully entered the Sleep Diagnostics category with new solutions that help reduce consumer confusion associated with purchasing mat- tresses and pillows. The company’s MyS- leepScan body measurement device and the MySleep Pillow Size Station will be available to licensee’s globally. “We have the capactity to grow in Europe,”
Moffitt continued, “and we are reaching out to mattress manufacturers and mattress retail- ers who see the consumer benefit in temper- taure regulating foams and gels.” Visit
kayfoam.co.uk
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“ This diversity allows mattress manufacturers to differentiate their offerings, opening up portfolio opportunities at a variety of price points”
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