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Cargill keeps its cool

Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, February 1, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS - After two years of development, Cargill said its memory foam mattresses made with BiOH soy-based visco polyols dissipate heat 23% faster than memory foams using conventional infused-gel technology.

The company said memory foams are popular among people seeking a supportive mattress that conforms to their body and reduces tossing and turning. Until now, the company said that memory foams had the tendency to absorb and retain heat. But Cargill said testing shows that foams produced with the new BiOH visco polyols offer a cooler, more comfortable night's sleep, while providing other memory foam benefits.

The temperature advantages of the Cargill bio-based product over other memory foams and gel-based products could be important to consumers. According to the company, sleep studies consistently show that even a slight increase in external temperatures can become uncomfortable enough to awake sleepers.

"Temperature is a critical element in a good night's sleep," said Kelsey Ness, marketing manager for the BiOH brand. "Research data shows that the closer a person can stay to his body's natural ‘set point,' the more rested they are in the morning. Foams made with the new BiOH visco polyols not only dissipate heat more quickly, but also, because they are nature-based, are less sensitive to temperature overall. The new foam stays softer at cooler temperatures, further enhancing a comfortable night's sleep."

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