Kaymed, the brand behind Gel-infused memory foam, is once again promising to redefine the category with Energize, a breakthrough comfort layer that combines the pressure relief of visco-elastic foam with a lively, elastic feel that it says has "never been seen in memory foam before".
Energize is built on a proprietary blend of polyol materials, engineered to transition at approximately 27°C — the temperature reached when the foam is warmed by body heat. At this point, the material undergoes a shift in its mechanical properties, becoming more elastic and responsive.
This transformation has been independently measured by Peterson Chemical Technologies in the US, confirming a significant change in elasticity under thermal load.
The result is a comfort layer that feels soft and conforming at rest, but becomes lively and motion-friendly during sleep. The feel has been described as combining the bounce of latex with the pressure relief of visco-elastic foam.
“Energize is the first true innovation in smart foam since Ge- infused memory foam,” says Phil McNeill, Kaymed's sales and marketing director (pictured). “We’ve addressed the main remaining consumer complaint – the lifeless feel – and created memory foam with energy.”
Kaymed says Energize enables retailers to position their offer above standard memory foam, offering "a tangible upgrade in feel and performance". And, as the technology evolves, it promises to introduce cooling enhancements and temperature-regulating additives, creating "a pipeline of innovation that keeps retailers ahead of the curve".
See the Energize collection in person on stand B10 at this year's NBF Bed Show, taking place at Telford International Centre next week (23rd-24th September).
