Dow is driving innovations that extract value from material, polymer, chemical and biological science to help address many of the world’s most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, clean energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity.
Its recently-presented Comfort Science philosophy is the application of science to create materials which deliver the most comfortable experience possible.
Consumers are always looking for a more comfortable experience – because comfort is fundamental to achieving a good quality of life and a sense of wellbeing.
Dow says it remains committed to helping people achieve their ideal levels of comfort by combining its knowledge of material science with an understanding of how human beings think, feel, sense and behave. This is what the company calls Comfort Science.
By drawing on its scientific expertise and technical know-how, Dow produces a range of high-quality materials that meets different needs.
Dow has identified three dimensions of comfort to help do this: ergonomics, micro-climate and sensation. By configuring these qualities differently, Dow says it can respond to different needs and tailor solutions to deliver the most comfortable experience possible:
• Ergonomics - optimising the relationship between the weight, shape and size of the body and the material to create a supportive, high-performing system. • Micro-climate - maintaining comfortable levels of temperature and humidity in the microclimate that exists between materials and the human body. • Sensation - understanding a material’s textural qualities and its response to light touch, in order to deliver a tangible sensation of wellbeing.The company’s impressive facilities in Horgen, Switzerland, comprise of R&D, manufacturing and office space. Among the offices sits Dow’s Sleep Studios. Dow created Sleep Studios to support bedding manufacturers and brands in developing more personalised experiences to help consumers get a good night’s sleep.
Sleep Studios were designed by Dow to study the way people sleep, what materials make a difference, and how to achieve the ideal levels of comfort for a better sleeping experience.
At Dow’s Sleep Studios scientists, manufacturers and brands can work together to advance the future of pillow and mattress design through latest sleep technology, data analysis and personalised solutions.
Sleep Studios are inspiring spaces where bedding manufacturers and brand owners can touch, feel, explore, design and create solutions that will maximise sleep comfort.
Comfort Science is how Dow develops and applies scientific knowledge to create materials which deliver the most comfortable experience possible.
By configuring three dimensions of comfort differently, Dow can create tailored solutions to deliver the most comfortable experience possible and meet specific bedding needs.
