Sleep Tight is a new fabric treatment being introduced by Belgium-headquartered Devan Chemicals which has been shown in an independent clinical trial to enhance sleep quality.

Its active ingredient is derived from an upcycled by-product of Australian Tea Tree oil which is activated by both inhalation and skin contact.

Designed for use in textiles such as bedding and sleepwear, the technology boosts melatonin action, reduces the production of reactive oxygen species, stimulates the production of antioxidant genes and protein and stimulates collagen gene expression.

It is based on microencapsulation with the biobased microcapsules breaking during sleep due to friction between the body and the textiles. The content of the biobased capsules is then released and absorbed by the skin, while the volatile components of the active ingredients are simultaneously inhaled.

In a clinical study 33 healthy female and male subjects with sleep problems aged between 18 and 60 years used a treated pillow cover with R-Vital NTL 10015 Sleep Tight every night for 30 days. Each participant was required to fill out the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and a quality of life questionnaire before and after using the product.

The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a scientifically validated tool widely used to reliably assess and measure sleep quality.

The results show that after 30 days sleeping on the treated pillow case, participants experienced notable improvements in several key areas. The most significant changes were seen in sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep disturbances and a reduction of daytime dysfunction.

Devan’s Sleep Tight technology was prominently featured at Heimtextil in Frankfurt by Devan and several of its partners, including Crispim Abreu Lda and Lameirinho, two Portuguese companies specialising in bed linen and sleepwear, as well as Naturtex from Hungary, which is a leading producer of quilts and pillows.

The first production runs from these companies are already underway, ensuring the technology will be available on the market by the second quarter of 2025.

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