As early heat waves and tropical nights grip the region, sales of cooling sleep products designed to enhance comfort during sleep are surging.
According to industry reports, Simmons' 'All-Season Cooling Set' saw a staggering 175% increase in sales from May 11 to 15 compared to the previous week. The product features a combination of twill cooling material and 80-count bio-washed cotton, allowing for dual-sided use depending on the season or indoor temperature.
Similarly, Ace Bed reported a 161.1% rise in sales of its cooling products during the same period. Utilizing Kolon’s high-performance cooling yarn 'FORPE,' these products effectively lower surface temperature by approximately 6.3 degrees upon contact. Notably, the demand for super single (SS) sizes has surged, accounting for 44.4% of sales, driven by trends in single-person households and individual room cooling.
Boiler manufacturer Kyungdong Navien is also entering the market with its new 'Four Seasons Sleep Mat.' Both models, 'Air' and 'Pro,' feature a 'Cool Mode' that lowers the internal temperature of the mat during summer.
The 'Four Seasons Sleep Mat Air' utilizes a fan from Sleep Hub to draw in and cool indoor air from air conditioning, circulating it to lower the water temperature. The higher-end 'Four Seasons Sleep Mat Pro' employs advanced semiconductor cooling technology known as the 'Peltier method,' which cools the water passing through the Sleep Hub without the need for air conditioning, circulating it throughout the mat.
Industry experts anticipate that competition in cooling materials among bedding and textile companies will intensify, especially in light of the early heat and rising electricity costs.
A bedding industry representative stated, "As consumer trends increasingly prioritize sleep quality, interest in cooling bedding during the summer continues to grow. We aim to provide products that help consumers quickly dissipate body heat and offer a refreshing feel."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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