"We are very excited to showcase Pepaminto even before CES in Las Vegas. Since we are eager to welcome test users from Europe, CES Unveiled is the perfect opportunity for us," said Daniela Kooijman, Business Development Director at Variowell.
Finding the right thermal comfort during the night is a major issue for many people, regardless of age or climate zone. Pepaminto is designed to solve nighttime discomfort by regulating the dissipation of body heat.
Tobias Kirchhoff, CEO of Variowell Development, explained: “Our body temperature, heart rate, and blood flow change regularly during the night, leading to discomfort or cold feet. Pepaminto’s heat-dissipating foam adapts to these changes, providing a balanced sleep environment for optimal comfort.”
How does it work? Think about the last time you swam in a warm pool or tropical ocean. You probably felt perfectly comfortable, right? That's because the water absorbs your body heat without insulating it like air does. This cooling effect is counterbalanced by the warmth of the water, keeping your body in a state of perfect thermal equilibrium.
Pepaminto replicates this effect—without the water. The mattress topper is equipped withmineral stripsthatabsorb body heat, whilewarming stripsare designed to balance the release of that heat. The result? A personalized temperature experience that can be adjusted for perfect comfort throughout the night. Whether you tend to feel too warm or too cold, Pepaminto’s adjustable technology ensures your sleep environment stays just right. “For me, the highlight was and still is a surprisingly perfect feeling; rarely have I felt so comfortable before", said Heeyoung Kim, one of our first testers.
With Pepaminto now ready for the market, Variowell is actively seeking testers to trial the product and provide feedback. These testers will play a vital role in refining the user experience as the company prepares to scale globally.
Pepaminto’s Apple Watch® integration is at the heart of its functionality. The topper uses the Apple Watch’s heart rate sensors and adjust the mattress topper’s thermal settings accordingly. Users can control the topper effortlessly via the Digital Crown on the Apple Watch®.
In addition to temperature management, Pepaminto monitorsair qualityin the bedroom and alerts users if any unusual changes are detected. This combination of "Smart Health" and "Smart Home" features makes Pepaminto a versatile and essential tool for enhancing sleep experience.
Pepaminto is set to debut in South Korea, a market known for embracing smart home technologies. This strategic move is expected to tap into a highly receptive audience eager for innovative sleep solutions that merge technology and comfort.
With Pepaminto, Variowell Development has created a easy-to-use, mid-priced mattress topper that adapts to users' unique sleep needs, delivering a personalized and sustainable sleep experience—all through the power of the Apple Watch®. Apple Watch is a trademark of Apple Inc.
About Variowell Development GmbH
The German company Variowell develops and markets intelligent technologies for the mattress industry. Renowned mattress manufacturers in the USA, Asia and Europe work together with Variowell. Tobias Kirchhoff, founder and CEO of Variowell Development is a member or co-chair of several sleeptech groups in the U.S. and Asia. Variowell owns the Kikoo technology for natural cooling and the Swayy technology for perfect thermal comfort during sleep.
Contact:
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@Direct Contact: Daniela Kooijman, dk@variowell.com, M. +49 (0) 172 28 47 663
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