Technogel manufactures pressure-relieving products in Vicenza from the patented, phthalate-free polyurethane gel Technogel® for medical, sleep and B2B applications.
Technogel Italia S.r.l.
Vicenza, Italy · Pittsburgh, USANew on Amplifa
About Technogel
Technogel Italia S.r.l., headquartered in Vicenza (Italy), is a manufacturer of cushioning and pressure-relieving products based on the company's own patented material Technogel®, a phthalate-free polyurethane gel originally developed by Bayer Material Science and licensed exclusively to Technogel. The gel deforms in three dimensions, combining fluid-like adaptability with the supportive effect of a solid, and offers thermoregulating properties; it is processed in the patented tower design with ventilated channels in combination with viscoelastic memory foam. The product range includes gel mattresses, pillows (Original, Travel, VIVE and LAB collections), seat cushions and ergonomic living accessories. Originally developed for medical applications such as wheelchair and hospital bed cushions, the company today also supplies office furniture and luxury brands such as Vitra, Steelcase, Humanscale and Prada, as well as special projects with Philippe Starck and Mariko Mori. Through the B2B offering 'Industrial Collaboration', Technogel adapts the gel material to individual performance requirements and supports customers from development through to implementation. Manufacturing takes place in Italy with Italian handcrafting, while design and development have a connection to Germany.
- Site
- Vicenza
- Processes
- Manufacture of viscoelastic memory foam (foam cores for pillows/mattresses), Custom adaptation of Technogel® for B2B applications (Industrial Collaboration), Research & development, Product development/design
- Materials
- Memory Foam (viscoelastic polyurethane foam, premium/latest generation), HyCare® hygiene textile (antibacterial), Cashmere Cooling Cover, Technogel® (polyurethane gel, phthalate-free), Memory Foam (viscoelastic polyurethane foam)
- Certificates
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (Class 1), Hohenstein Institute certification/classification (biocompatible), Hohenstein Institute (biocompatibility)
- Industries
- Sleep furniture/mattresses & pillows, Medical applications (pressure relief, decubitus prevention), Office furniture/ergonomics, Luxury goods/fashion (packaging, Luxe Pack), Healthcare, Medical applications (pressure relief, patient decubitus)
- 01
Research & development of the gel material
- 02
B2B customer-specific adaptation of Technogel® (engineering)
- 03
3D shaping of the polyurethane gel (tower/cube design)
- 04
Contour-milled memory foam cores
- 05
Finishing and assembly (covers, zippers, Italian handcrafting)
- 06
Testing/certification (OEKO-TEX, Hohenstein Institute)
Materials & Processes
Technogel® (polyurethane gel, phthalate-free)
Gel originally developed by Bayer Material Science and exclusively licensed, with 3D deformability, pressure distribution and thermoregulating effect for medical and consumer products.
Memory Foam (viscoelastic polyurethane foam)
Latest-generation foam core, combined with the gel for ergonomic adaptation of pillows and mattresses.
HyCare® hygiene textile (antibacterial)
Antibacterial, washable cover protection against bacteria and mold for hygienic sleeping conditions.
Cashmere Cooling Cover
Soft, cooling and removable cover of the VIVE collection.
Locations
Vicenza
ITHeadquarters and production
- Materials
- Technogel®, Memory Foam, HyCare®, Cashmere
Pittsburgh
USUS administrative office (development and sales Technogel Sleeping, founded 2010)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastics | – | – | – | – | Technogel® polyurethane gel |
| Manufacture of viscoelastic memory foam (foam cores for pillows/mattresses)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Memory Foam (viscoelastic foam) |
| Plastics | – | – | – | – | Memory Foam |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | HyCare® hygiene textile, Cashmere Cooling Cover, Technogel®, Memory Foam |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | Technogel® polyurethane gel |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | Technogel®, Memory Foam |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Technogel® products are biocompatible and are tested annually according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, product class 1 (no. 98.0.2425), as well as by classification of the Hohenstein Institute. The gel is odor-neutral, hypoallergenic and free of harmful substances, and is also used in medical products.
| Evidence | Vicenza |
|---|---|
| OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (Class 1) | |
| Hohenstein Institute (biocompatibility) |
History
- 1990
Massimo Losio, also managing director of the Selle Royal Group, founds Royal Medica to utilize the patented gel material for wheelchair and hospital bed cushions.
- Mitte 1990er
Expansion into the office furniture sector with gel applications for seat cushions, armrests and ergonomic desk accessories.
- 1998
Joint venture between Royal Medica and Otto Bock; from this, today's company Technogel emerges.
- 2008
Market launch of the first consumer product line 'Technogel Sleeping' (gel mattresses and pillows), sold in over 50 countries.
- 2010
Establishment of the US branch in Pittsburgh for the development and sale of Technogel Sleeping.
- 2013
Launch of the luxury line VIVE (mattresses and pillows) and the Technogel Living seat support collection.
- 2025
Presentation at the 'Blue Materials' exhibition by matériO' at Luxe Pack Monaco, as well as a breast cancer campaign ('Every Night Matters').