There is nothing better than a good night’s sleep. About one-third of our life takes place in bed, and how well we sleep at night affects how we feel the next day. That people are realising this and giving good sleep the attention it deserves is great.
Today, technology is so heavily integrated into our lives that it shouldn’t surprise anyone that sleep technology has also developed. The amount of science that goes into developing a good mattress might surprise some, but it has been a part of Tempur’s DNA from the beginning. The material we use originated from NASA technology.
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Sleep technology
Applying technology to mattresses gives consumers an array of options. All of us have different sleeping preferences and desires, which is why true comfort is so individual. Given the options for mattress technology, such as different materials, different firmnesses, different feels, and various textures, consumers today will find something that suits their specific needs.
Technology has also significantly improved the health and comfort aspects of mattresses. In addition to providing great comfort and support, cooling technologies in mattresses have greatly enhanced the comfort of warm sleepers, especially in Singapore’s tropical climate.
One area of sleep technology that has been gaining popularity in recent years is the adjustable bed. With just a touch of a button, consumers can watch Netflix shows, work on laptops, and wind down with a glass of wine after a long day.
Tempur Zero G Lifestyle Adjustable Bed Base, for example, has a pre-set Zero G (Zero Gravity) button and a vibration massage function that places you in a weightless position with just one touch. This relieves stress from the back and relaxes your entire body. Excellent use of bedding technology.
Some trends are here to stay
Once consumers experience the comfort and convenience of technologically-enhanced beds, they become an integral part of their lifestyle. With technologies evolving around optimising these aspects, smart bedding products will be one of the hottest trends in the future.
Increasingly, people are looking for ways to make their homes more comfortable and convenient as they spend more time there. The pandemic has made many even more cautious about health. Sleeping well lowers your risk for serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease, reduces stress, and improves your mood.
Changes in our sleeping habits
People who work from home these days are also more likely to work longer hours than usual. This means that as the number of sleeping hours decreases, those few hours of quality sleep become even more precious. In light of all these factors, the willingness to invest in a good quality mattress has inevitably increased. So has the interest in lifestyle beds.
Apart from just sleeping on a quality product, consumers are also becoming more concerned about ‘sleeping responsibly’ and supporting sustainable products. Likewise, companies are moving towards being more environmentally responsible. Tempur has advanced in the green movement and is investing in environmentally friendly products and production facilities.
Trends to look out for
Aids or gadgets that help people to sleep better, like anti-snoring products and sleep trackers are already being developed and used in some markets. I predict these products will be a big hit soon.
Especially in a tropical climate like Singapore, cooling technology of any sort is always welcomed and helpful, so there should be more such innovations, too.
You will experience the latest in cooling technology with the Tempur ACTIVE breeze. The adjustable bed has an integrated cooling system that pushes filtered air through the ventilated layers of Tempur’s trademarked material from ultra-quiet fans at the base of the bed. It allows you to customise your sleeping environment, so you can fall asleep faster and sleep longer with less tossing and turning.
Iris Leong is the managing director of Tempur Singapore. Visit sg.tempur.com for more information.