The Rinnovo mattress is elevating expectations of what sustainable luxury can look like in the hospitality industry. Piana Sleep offers a sleep solution that aligns with the growing demand for eco-conscious choices. The design delivers superior comfort, contouring, and support in firm, medium, and plush options. Available in standard sizes and custom dimensions, Rinnovo ensures a perfect fit for any hotel room, enhancing a hospitality property’s unique offering. Plus, Piana Sleep’s take-back promise extends beyond recycling its own mattresses: for every Rinnovo mattress purchased, Piana offers to take back a non-Rinnovo mattress, helping to reduce waste and promote a circular economy in the hospitality industry.

“At Reveille Hospitality, we only partner with brands that meet our highest standards for quality, innovation, and sustainability,” said Marco Roca Sr, Co-founder and CEO of Reveille Hospitality. “Piana Sleep surpasses all three, marking the most exciting advancement in hotel sleep systems since the Heavenly Bed.”

Roca Sr. revolutionized the industry 25 years ago with the release of the iconic Heavenly Bed, made for Westin Hotels and Resorts and available for consumer purchase exclusively through Westin. Led by industry luminary Roca Sr., Reveille Hospitality stands at the forefront of hospitality development, management, and consulting services. With decades of collective experience to draw upon, Reveille Hospitality ensures every venture not only meets but exceeds the highest standards of excellence.

“As a pioneer of mattress innovation in hospitality, Marco’s expertise is unmatched,” said Silvia Galasso, Executive Vice President of Piana Sleep. “Together with Reveille, Piana Sleep is poised to bring the next wave of disruption, combining advanced sleep technology with visionary leadership to redefine comfort for hotel guests worldwide while contributing to the health of our planet.”

Rinnovo highlights Piana Sleep’s devotion to sustainability, minimizing waste, and conserving energy in the bedding and hospitality industries. The Rinnovo mattress is made with Piana recycled technology, resulting in up to 46% fewer CO2 emissions than a comparable all-foam mattress, takes up to 52% less energy to make, and is up to 31% lighter than an equivalent all-foam mattress.

At the heart of Rinnovo is Piana Technology’s transformative V/SMART technology. V/SMART includes fibers that are vertically arranged in a unique high-loft nonwoven design that delivers a non-toxic, odor-free, VOC-free environment. V/SMART’s groundbreaking design includes the company’s Molecular Printing technology that infuses molecular compounds into materials tailored to deliver countless health benefits, such as active cooling, customizable aromatherapy, antimicrobial protection, sleep and mood enhancers, and much more. Piana’s SmartSilver® technology further protects the mattress by neutralizing bacteria and fungi—ensuring a cleaner, healthier sleep environment. Lastly, Piana Sleep’s CoolComfort technology, combined with V/Smart’s breathability, dissipates heat and moisture to keep sleepers cool and dry.

The Rinnovo is not just healthy for guests—it’s healthy for the planet.

Posted: October 23, 2024

Source: Piana Technology

“This product launch marks a significant step forward in our ongoing mission to push the boundaries of innovation in textile engineering,” said Bob O’Connell, executive vice president marketing and merchandising at Precision Textiles. “The IQFIT Performance Plus Sock represents the next generation in FR technology. It not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of mattresses but also delivers superior comfort. We’re extremely proud of this product as it represents one of the most innovative solutions we’ve ever developed.”

Garrett Graven, Precision Textiles’ product development manager and resident textile expert, developed the sock as an extension of the company’s best-selling IQFIT Glass Free product collection. The new sock improves functionality and aesthetics in a transformative way by minimizing the rounded corners typically seen with traditional FR socks, allowing mattress manufacturers to create a more streamlined design that aligns with consumer preferences for modern, clean lines. It continues to uphold the highest standards in fire safety, while simultaneously enhancing sleep performance.

“Our keen awareness of the ever-evolving bedding market drives us to continually invest in cutting edge technology and customized turnkey solutions,” Graven said. “The product was developed in our state-of-the-art research laboratory and is currently being implemented by several of our customers with great success. Looking ahead, we already have plans to expand this breakthrough technology into multiple product weight offerings and FR cap solutions.”

The new product keeps the company’s IQ Fit Glass Free product line at the forefront of the mattress industry as it addresses both design constraints and regulatory compliance, allowing for smoother production and more competitive products. It is made in the USA, sustainably sourced, and is USDA Bio-Preferred® certified.

Posted: October 21, 2024

Source: Precision Textile

Luxury fabrics, though beautiful, rich and inviting, can fail wear standards and fire code requirements and be difficult to clean. The ALTA Luxury technology extends the lifespan of the textile without changing the aesthetic — often making it better. ALTA Luxury keeps fabrics soft and enhances their texture and touch.

“Designers want luxury fabrics for higher traffic environments, whether that be a bustling boutique hotel lobby or luxurious residential living room,” said Applied Textiles Founder John Schroeter. “At Applied Textiles, we have considerable investment in the last third of textile production, which is everything off the loom — washing, steaming, tumbling, softening, texturizing, backing and lamination.”

Applied Lab, a division of Applied Textiles can also test and qualify these materials for their use and lifecycle. Treating a luxury fabric is important, and a certified texting facility like Applied Lab ensures fabrics pass FR codes and wear requirements.

ALTA Luxury opens a whole new world to designers looking to add luxury textiles to their projects. Fabrics once thought too fragile for commercial and high-use residential environments can now be engineered with the ALTA Luxury technology, enabling their use in most applications. This unlocks endless possibilities for designers to explore creativity without being constrained by fabric performance limitations.

ALTA Luxury uses an environmentally friendly water-based process to engineer fabrics to enhance performance after weaving or knitting. Fabrics benefiting from ALTA Luxury include natural fibers, velvets, chenilles, boucles, and pile fabrics that include complex patterns and rich textures. ALTA Luxury makes specifying natural fibers possible. Natural fibers, many of which were replaced by synthetics because of wear characteristics, are now able to be used in commercial and higher traffic areas.

ALTA Luxury not only helps textiles last longer, the process also provides superior repellency against spills and stains, according to the company.

With quick processing times and the ability to accommodate all order sizes, ALTA Luxury is designed to be flexible and easy to specify.

Applied Textiles is a textile testing and technology company. It does not make or sell fabrics; it makes them better and longer‐lasting with performance technologies and accredited lab testing.

Posted: October 18, 2024

Source: Applied Textiles

Indo Count Global Inc. (ICG), a U.S. based wholly owned subsidiary of Indo Count Industries has acquired 100 percent stake in Modern Home Textiles Inc., manufacturer of wide range of pillows and other filled products (Utility Bedding) having its facility located at Phoenix, Ariz., with an annual capacity to produce 8 mn. pillows.

ICG also acquired last month majority stake in Fluvitex USA Inc., a pillow and quilt manufacturing company based in Columbus, Ohio, which has the capacity to produce 5 million. pillows and 1.5 million. quilts. This back-to-back acquisition is a stepping stone to establish an integrated utility bedding business for the North American Market. These acquisitions have different locations one in Midwest and the other one on the West Coast thus providing an efficient distribution base to both existing and prospective customers.

Anil Kumar Jain, executive chairman, commented: “We are delighted to have Modern Home Textiles in the ICIL Group. This strategic acquisition will not only accelerate Indo Count’s ambition to grow the Utility Bedding segment but also significantly enhance its capabilities and market reach. Modern Home Textiles brings innovative sustainable solutions in the utility bedding segment allowing us to serve our customers better and enable us to further expand our US presence. Our investments over the last few months in the USA underscore our commitment to creating more employment opportunities and further strengthen our brand.”

With these two acquisitions, the total manufacturing capacity in the United States will be 13 million. Pillows and an additional capacity of 1.5 million quilts annually. At full capacity, the total expected revenue is $85 million plus. The customer base in both Fluvitex and Modern Home Textile are not overlapping, thus providing a strong projected growth. These investments by Indo Count Global, USA are part of a larger plan to build significant capacities in pillow manufacturing to service the utility bedding customers in North America.

Statements in this document relating to future status, events, or circumstances, including but not limited to statements about plans and objectives, the progress and results of research and development, potential project characteristics, project potential and target dates for project related issues are forward-looking statements based on estimates and the anticipated eƯects of future events on current and developing circumstances. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties and are not necessarily predictive of future results. Actual results may diƯer materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results changed assumptions or other factors.

Posted: October 14, 2024

Source: Indo Count Industries Ltd.

FUZE textile treatment, called F1, is a chemical-free, water-based solution that permanently adheres to materials without the need for binders or surfactants. Setting a new standard for antimicrobial performance, FUZE F1 is the first treatment proven to last more than 100 washes, even through the harshest commercial laundering processes. This durability ensures a better guest experience and significant cost savings for properties due to shorter drying times.

“We are excited to bring FUZE technology to the hospitality industry,” said Lexi Schladenhauffen, chief merchandising officer of 1888 Mills. “Our partnership with FUZE Technologies allows us to offer our clients a revolutionary product that not only enhances the cleanliness and safety of their textiles but also contributes to sustainability and cost-efficiency. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to innovation and excellence.”

FUZE F1 offers numerous benefits, including being chemical-free, non-toxic, and environmentally safe with a zero-carbon footprint. Its non-leaching and non-ionic properties ensure no harmful residues are released, making it safe for users and the environment. FUZE boasts exceptional durability, maintaining antimicrobial properties for more than 100 washes, even under rigorous commercial laundering. Additionally, it delivers cost savings through reduced drying times, leading to lower energy consumption and operational costs.

Andrew Peterson, CEO and chief technology officer of FUZE Biotech, emphasized the groundbreaking nature of this technology. “FUZE applies a product that is unique and never before seen,” Peterson said. “We focus on being chemical-free and winning the ‘race to zero.’ We believe that when it comes to chemicals, more is never better. Our research and development is dedicated to being effective while applying as little as possible. Replacing a current existing technology with a FUZE application can reduce chemicals in our water systems by up to 50,000 pounds per million yards of textiles. Yes, we are effective; in terms of revolutionary technology, we are the only single product known that will not create bacterial-resistant ‘superbugs’ while still being a wide-spectrum antibacterial biostatic agent.”

1888 Mills and FUZE Biotech have been working tirelessly together in 1888’s Pakistan factories to test and refine the application of FUZE to create the best product possible for the hospitality industry. This partnership is set to redefine industry standards, ensuring that commercial and hospitality textiles are not only cleaner and safer but also more sustainable and cost-effective.

Posted: October 11, 2024

Source: 1888 Mills®, LLC

“The Roadtrip Series, a collaborative line with United Fabrics, embodies the freedom of travel, with its next destination set in Colorado,” said Tracy Greene, design director at Sunbrella. “Inspired by the Southwest’s striking landscape of red rock mountains, soft blue skies and green cacti, this collection translates the spirit of the open road into textile form, capturing the essence of exploration and adventure.”

The cross-country journey of the Roadtrip Series launched with the Coney Island Collection earlier this year. The overarching series honors iconic American road trip destinations, with patterns that feel both modern, yet current, and offer a nod of nostalgia to each stop along the way. The partnership will continue with other sentimental locations in the year ahead, with additional collections designed for both residential and commercial settings. The entire Red Rocks Collection meets ACT standards for commercial fabrics, including abrasion test certifications ranging from 55,000 to 100,000 double rubs, depending on the pattern.

Over the many years of collaboration between the two textile pioneers, United Fabrics has become a leading source for Sunbrella fabrics, from open-line SKUs to brand-exclusive patterns and colorways. Sunbrella fabrics deliver on comfort and purposeful performance requirements for indoor and outdoor spaces, including colorfastness, easy cleanability and stain resistance,

“With the Red Rocks Collection, we had the opportunity to feature more texture and bold color from the Sunbrella portfolio,” said Lindsey Josepayt, vice president of design and marketing at United Fabrics. “The rich palette of colors found in the American Southwest inspired our use of color to evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia in these textiles. For example, in pattern Camper, we introduced a performance bouclé yarn to recall memories of evenings spent near a campfire with a cozy blanket.”
Patterns from the Red Rocks Collection include:

• Landscape – An organic stripe pattern mimicking rocky formations and mountain ranges, Landscape is available in a range of colorways inspired by nature’s seasonal palettes of earthy tones.
• Camper – With sophisticated colorways that celebrate the great outdoors, Camper is a classic plaid with a textural twist thanks to its bouclé yarn.
• Miles – Already a popular United Fabrics multi-color performance texture, Miles is released in new colorways to perfectly coordinate with the organic palettes of the Red Rocks Collection.
• Switchback – Featuring an abstract textured houndstooth motif, Switchback delivers an unexpected play on the classic pattern by introducing jagged and irregular forms to echo natural landscapes.

The collection is available exclusively to the design trade through United Fabrics. For more information, visit unitedfabrics.com.

Posted: October 11, 2024

Source Sunbrella

Connected by textiles: under this motto, Heimtextil will unite the global textile industry at the exhibition grounds in Frankfurt from 14 to 17 January. The world’s largest and most international trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design provides a bundled market overview on 16 hall levels: from fibers and yarns, to unassembled materials, to the finished end product.

“Despite the challenging market situation, Heimtextil is a strong and reliable platform for the global sector and offers retailers, industry and the contract business solutions for sustainable business success,” said Olaf Schmidt, vice president, Textiles & Textile Technologies. “For 2025, we expand our product range for specific target groups, create important synergies and look forward to welcoming numerous new exhibitors and returnees. We also launch two partnerships: for the first time, the Milan-based design platform Alcova will curate the Heimtextil Trends 25/26, and star designer and architect Patricia Urquiola will create a unique installation. Heimtextil 2025 makes textile interior design more visible than ever before.”

Back to the future: the Heimtextil Trends 25/26

They are the most important source of inspiration and the must-see of the trade fair: The Heimtextil Trends 25/26. At the upcoming event, the design platform Alcova from Milan will curate the Trend Arena in Hall 3.0 for the first time. Under the motto ‘Future Continuous’, they put textiles in a different light and combine past trends with forward-looking influences – unusual, original, innovative. The platform for independent design rethinks the past and uses this as inspiration for the future. The Heimtextil Trends 25/26 provide an overview of sustainable, visionary and progressive developments. This makes them a decisive signpost for the industry and retail to keep their finger on the pulse of the times and strengthen their business success.

Design hotspot with Patricia Urquiola

Textile design redefined: Patricia Urquiola, the renowned designer and architect from Milan, creates a sustainable, textile design experience for Heimtextil 2025. The installation ‘among-us’ will combine interior design with hospitality, placing people and the immersive experience at the centre of attention. ‘among-us’ is embedded in the high-quality presentations of Bed, Bath & Living in Hall 12.0. Here as well as in Hall 12.1, well-known brands and private label suppliers will showcase exclusive bed linen and bathroom textiles, decorative cushions and bedspreads as well as home accessories. Exhibitors such as Beddinghouse (Netherlands), Lameirinho (Portugal), Marzotto Lab (Italy), Veritas (Turkey), Hellatex Textil (Austria) and Klaus Herding (Germany) as well as returnees such as Hermann Biederlack (Germany) and Formesse (Germany) will be there. Hall 12 thus is the hotspot for top international buyers and textile design.

Mega trend healthy sleep

In addition, the latest trends, developments and products relating to sleep await visitors in the immediate vicinity in Hall 11.0. The Smart Bedding area is the central platform for innovative sleep systems, bedding and duvets, pillows, mattresses and machines for textile processing. Returning exhibitors such as Billerbeck (Switzerland), KBT Bettwaren (Germany), Setex Textil (Germany) and Grasim Industries – Aditya Birla (India) as well as exhibitors such as Hefel Textil (Austria), John Cotton Europe (Poland), Lenzing AG (Austria), OBB (Germany), Standard Fiber (USA) and Traumina (Germany) will present their wide range of products here.

DecoTeam with exklusive Design Lounge

Centre for international textile design: In the design environment of Wall Decoration and Textile Design in Hall 3.0, visitors can discover creative design studios as well as a wide range of wallcoverings and wallpapers, paints, digital prints and CAD/CAM systems. Participating companies include Artcottage (UK), Decoprint (Belgium), Marburger Tapetenfabrik (Germany), Masureel (Belgium), Verbeek Design (Netherlands), Wallfashion House (Belgium) and York Wallcovering (USA). At Window & Interior Decoration, exhibitors such as Aerolux (Germany), Forest Group (Netherlands), Hohmann (Germany) and Lindner (France) will showcase products for sun protection. The DecoTeam and its members will provide fresh inspiration and surprising colour combinations for textile interiors in Hall 3.1, where exhibitor Englisch Dekor (Austria) and German companies Alfred Apelt, Erfal, Höpke Möbelstoff-Handels, Indes Fuggerhaus, Infloor Girloon, Kaiser Karl F. Buchheister, MHZ Hachtel, Paulig Teppichweberei and Unland will show modern concepts for interior decorators, interior designers and the contract business. The focus is on curtains, deodorant and upholstery fabrics and sun protection. In the adjacent Design Lounge powered by DecoTeam, companies such as Fine Textilverlag, Kadeco, Golze 1873, Haro Teppiche and Theko will come together for an inspiring joint presentation

Home for the global carpet industry: Carpets & Rugs

Place-to-be in Frankfurt: Heimtextil brings together all global market leaders from the international carpet industry. Carpets & Rugs already has twice as many exhibitors as last year and grows by additional hall levels. In Hall 5.0, hand-woven carpets, designer and unique pieces as well as international country pavilions can be discovered. Hall 5.1 is home to the growing range of machine-woven carpets, fibres & yarns and technologies for the carpet industry. In addition, Carpets & Rugs occupies the hall level 3.0, complementing the product groups Wall Decoration and Textile Design as well as the Heimtextil Trends 25/26 in the adjacent Trend Arena. Floor mats, clean-off systems, textiles for outdoor and contract furnishings round off the unique range.

New exhibitors such as ABC Italia (Italy), Bhadohi Carpets (India), Balta Home (Belgium) and Javi Home (India) as well as strong returnees such as Heritage Overseas (India), Kaleen Lifestyle (India), Lalee OHG (Germany), Merinos Group with Özerdem (Turkey), Oriental Weavers Group (Oriental Weavers Carpets, EFCO, MAC Carpet, Egypt), Jaipur Rugs (India), Ragolle Rugs (Belgium) and The Rug Republic (India) are registered. Members of the associations Fedustria (Belgium), Office National de L’Artisanat (Tunisia) and Unifam (Spain) will also take part. Together with Fedustria and the exhibitor Ragolle Rugs, a new area will be created: At ‘Belgium Textiles’, around 15 well-known Belgian carpet companies will stage a unique joint presentation. Other carpet suppliers will be located in Halls 3.1 within the DecoTeam and the Design Lounge powered by DecoTeam as well as in Halls 6.0 and 6.1 as part of the exhibitors’ overall collections.

Extended range of Fibres & Yarns

Heimtextil offers an extended range of fibres, yarns, woven and knitted fabrics, finishes and equipment. The suppliers and producers are positioned in the various product segments, in line with their respective areas of application. The extensive Fibres & Yarns area thus creates valuable synergies between the product ranges on the fairgrounds and an important added value for numerous target groups such as weavers, manufacturers and product designers. Big names such as Interima (UK), Georg & Otto Friedrich (Germany), Korteks (Turkey), Sasa Polyester (Turkey) and Trevira (Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany) will be there.

The world’s largest platform for upholstery fabrics

Decorative & Furniture Fabrics present the world’s largest range of upholstery fabrics on three compact levels in Hall 4. The wide selection of products from manufacturers and wholesalers ranges from decorative, upholstery and contract fabrics, artificial and furniture leather to outdoor fabrics. With over 200 suppliers, the largest concentration of high-quality weavers, especially from Europe, can be found here. Hall 4 is the ideal meeting point for the entire textile and upholstery industry, interior decorators, (interior) architects and interior designers. Participating companies include Atenzza Outdoor (Spain), Elastron (Portugal), Francisco Jover (Spain), Gebrüder Munzert (Germany), Libeco (Belgium), Manuel Revert (Spain), Martinelli Ginetto (Italy), Parà (Italy), Rohleder (Germany) and Vanelli (Turkey).

Future-orientated concepts: Interior.Architecture.Hospitality

Whether abrasion-resistant, antimicrobial or fire-resistant – Heimtextil covers the global range of functional contract textiles and brings manufacturers and suppliers together with (interior) architects, planners and interior designers. This is where the international hospitality industry finds exactly what it needs for contract furnishing: Inspiration, information and valuable dialogue. The wide range of products and services covers the entire exhibition centre. All exhibitors with offers for the contract business are labelled online and at the trade fair stand with a special signet and can be found quickly by visitors. The Interiour.Architecture.Hospitality LIBRARY in Hall 4.0, curated by an external jury of experts, will present an exciting selection of functional textiles.

Order volumes in every size: Global Home Excellence & Global Home Select

Heimtextil is Europe’s largest platform for international, high-quality suppliers with order volumes of all sizes. Halls 6.0, 6.2, 8.0 and 9.1 are the new home of the renamed Global Home Excellence product area. Buyers can expect a diverse selection of home and household textiles as well as individual presentations from international producers such as Atlas Export Enterprises (India), D’Decor Export (India), Gohar Textile Mills (Pakistan), Kanodia Global (India), Mittal International (India), Towellers Limited (Pakistan) and Union Fabrics (Pakistan). Numerous country pavilions invite visitors to experience traditional craftsmanship and techniques from all over the world. In Halls 6.1 and 9.0, the Global Home Select area will feature juried manufacturers with top-quality home and household textile products, including exhibitors such as Al-Karam Textile Mills (Pakistan), Bismillah Textiles Private Company (India), Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (Pakistan), Indo Count Industries (India), Trident Limited (India) and Yunus Textile Mills (Pakistan).

Knowledge transfer on two stages

Heimtextil is the right place to go for all trade visitors who want to constantly expand their knowledge of textiles. As a networking and knowledge platform, it helps companies to develop further and prepare for the future. To this end, the Texpertise Stage (Hall 4.0) addresses current topics, developments and challenges affecting the global textile industry – from flexible hospitality concepts and legislation to sustainable solutions. As a valuable source of business-boosting expertise, the Retail Stage in Hall 12.1 opens up a tailor-made content programme specifically for the retail sector. With interactive presentations, panel discussions and guided tours, Heimtextil provides space for knowledge exchange and personal contacts.

Econogy – for a more sustainable textile industry

The title Econogy includes all sustainability activities of the more than 50 textile trade fairs in Messe Frankfurt’s worldwide Texpertise Network. The term links sustainability directly with economic success. Exhibitors can have themselves audited according to ESG/SDG-compliant standards and qualify for a special signet on their stand and online. The curated companies are listed in the Econogy FINDER: The tool offers visitors orientation and guides them to relevant exhibitors. In addition, interactive Econogy Talks and Tours provide knowledge transfer and innovative best practices. The Econogy Hub is a meeting point for seal providers and certifiers.

Heimtextil 2025 takes place from January 14 to 17, 2025.

Posted: October 9, 2024

Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

“At Verlo Mattress, we are always striving to offer the highest quality sleep solutions for our customers, and our partnership with Culp allows us to enhance our product offerings with world-class fabrics and innovative designs,” said Dirk Stallmann, president of Verlo Mattress. “Culp’s high-performance materials and technical knowledge align perfectly with our commitment to providing customizable and durable products that ensure a better night’s sleep.”

Culp is known for producing cutting-edge fabrics and covers that combine innovative design with advanced performance. The company’s focus on environmentally mindful production processes further supports Verlo’s commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. Culp’s offerings are designed to be durable, comfortable and breathable, providing an exceptional foundation for Verlo’s customizable mattresses and bedding products.

The new partnership will feature Verlo’s zipper cover mattress models, delivering a superior sleep experience through advanced technology, comfort and durability.

“Culp is excited to partner with Verlo Mattress in creating a new level of comfort and innovation for consumers,” said Tommy Bruno, president of Culp Home Fashions. “With our shared dedication to quality and craftsmanship, we look forward to bringing our responsibly made, high-performance products to Verlo’s loyal customer base.”

Posted: October 7, 2024

Source: Verlo Mattress®

“The quality of the Rinnovo mattress, as well as the fit and feel, is very distinctive and special. The patents that Piana has obtained and the application of that technical expertise into a unique product like Rinnovo solves many of the problems that consumers have today,” said Brian Aaron, executive vice president at Woodstock Furniture and Mattress Outlet. “We are thoroughly impressed with Piana’s history of innovation and the forward-thinking to help solve an industry-wide concern of sustainably made products.”

Started in 1988, Woodstock Furniture and Mattress Outlet prides itself on its friendly, laid-back environment, hands-on customer service, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. The retailer is well known for its hard-working, knowledgeable furniture and mattress experts, cementing them as a fixture in the local Atlanta community with a loyal customer base.

“We are very happy to partner with such a well-respected local retailer,” said Silvia Galasso, executive vice president of Piana Sleep. “Woodstock has a fantastic team that deeply cares about their community. For years, they have been facilitating mattress recycling for the beds they take back. They have always been ahead of the curve on that. We knew it would be a great fit with our commitment to sustainability and to alleviating the landfill problem in the US.”

The Rinnovo mattress blends foam and Piana’s transformative V/SMART fiber technology to create a more sustainable and uniquely comfortable mattress. V/SMART’s groundbreaking design includes the company’s Molecular Printing technology that infuses molecular compounds into materials tailored to deliver countless health benefits, such as active cooling, aromatherapy, antimicrobial and dust-mite protection, sleep and mood enhancers, and much more – producing an unparalleled and deeply restful night’s sleep.

The Rinnovo highlights Piana Sleep’s devotion to minimizing waste, reducing its carbon footprint, and conserving energy in the bedding industry. The Rinnovo mattress is made using Piana recycled technology, resulting in up to 46-percent fewer CO2 emissions and up to 52 percent less energy to make than an equivalent all-foam mattress. And it is up to 31 percent lighter.

The Rinnovo mattress is available for purchase in select Woodstock Furniture and Mattress Outlets starting immediately.

Posted: October 7, 2024

Source: Piana Technology

One of the key challenges in understanding mattress performance is the lack of standardized testing to describe comfort in a quantifiable way. This results in consumers being unaware of how to properly shop for mattresses that best suit their needs, manufacturers being unfamiliar with how to make the best mattress or properly differentiate their products from competitors, and raw material suppliers being uninformed of how to develop innovative and effective materials.

Comfort is a fusion of perceptions that can be easy to experience, but difficult to describe and measure. Through this partnership, Dow and GoodBed are filling this knowledge gap and strengthening their shared commitment to evaluating and communicating the holistic experience of a given mattress by developing a new industry standard of scientific mattress tests.

“Dow is a well-established global leader in materials science and testing. Over the last three years, we’ve worked hand-in-hand to develop scientific tests that can accurately measure the attributes we know to be most important in determining the performance and suitability of a given mattress for different sleepers,” said Michael Magnuson, founder and CEO at GoodBed. “Together, we’re excited by the unprecedented quality of mattress information that we can now provide, and our ability to give consumers confidence in choosing the best possible mattress.”

“Our ComfortScience Studio was established to study the different properties of bedding products and their contribution to comfort,” said Kevin Meyer, Associate Technical Service & Development director at Dow. “By joining forces with GoodBed, the most knowledgeable and trustworthy source of mattress information in the market today, we’re transforming the mattress industry with a first-of-its-kind standard of testing. This will offer numerous benefits for key audiences, from consumers all the way to raw material suppliers.”

A portion of the initial phase of the collaborative research from Dow and GoodBed is detailed in their first published paper, which was selected for presentation at this year’s Center for Polyurethanes (CPI) Polyurethanes Technical Conference. The paper highlights key factors influencing mattress microclimates, such as temperature, humidity, and airflow, as well as showcases quantitative testing methods developed through the partnership. Additional test results in areas such as durability, spinal alignment, and pressure relief are planned for future publication.

With unparalleled expertise in polyurethane chemistry, Dow is at the forefront of R&D and product development in the bedding market and beyond. By configuring three dimensions of comfort — ergonomics, microclimate and sensation — differently, Dow creates tailored solutions to deliver the most comfortable experience possible.

Posted: October 2, 2024

Source: Dow