Making 'seasonal bedding changes' a thing of the past. 'NU℃MO (Nukumo)' adopts next-generation temperature control material, reducing management costs and improving sleep quality in accommodation and nursing care facilities.

Androad Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Noriyuki Shirahama) will begin full-scale sales of **"NU℃MO (Nukumo)"**, temperature-regulating bedding that adopts "Conforma®", a next-generation temperature control fiber developed by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Asagi Co., Ltd., a long-established bedding manufacturer in Yamagata Prefecture.

■ The heavy burden of "seasonal bedding changes" that strains operations

Currently, in many accommodation facilities, "seasonal changes," where thick duvets and summer bedding are swapped according to the season, have become a regular event. However, this task not only incurs significant labor costs but also requires vast storage space for off-season bedding and strict inventory management. Furthermore, in hospitals and nursing care facilities, the deterioration of bedding due to frequent washing and the challenge of ensuring restful sleep for users who have difficulty regulating their body temperature on their own have become a major burden on staff.

■ A new concept of "buffering" temperature fluctuations, realized by Sumitomo Chemical's technology

The answer to these challenges is Sumitomo Chemical's next-generation temperature control material, "Conforma®", used in the batting. While conventional temperature control materials primarily absorb or release heat in one direction at a specific temperature, Conforma® possesses an unprecedented temperature buffering characteristic: "maintaining a small range of temperature fluctuations within the bedding."

This technology achieves two conflicting functions in a single bedding item: suppressing temperature rise in the batting in hot environments (sustained cooling) and suppressing temperature drop in cold environments (sustained warming). Furthermore, it overcomes the flammability problem (paraffin-based raw materials) seen in general temperature control materials, combining safety as a textile product with high durability that can withstand repeated washing.

■ "Consistent Comfort" that changes the future of accommodation and nursing care

Introducing **NU℃MO** in accommodation facilities is not just about updating equipment. As one duvet can provide comfortable sleep throughout all four seasons, the bi-annual changing process can be abolished, and backyard storage space can be significantly reduced. This not only rationalizes operations but also directly contributes to improving the unique brand value of being a "facility that invests in sleep quality."

In hospitals and nursing care facilities, its excellent quick-drying properties and washing durability facilitate hygiene management and reduce the workload on staff. At the same time, by gently maintaining stable temperatures within the bedding, it improves the QOL (Quality of Life) of users and supports healthy rest.

■ Total support from introduction to operation

Androad Co., Ltd. does not merely sell products; we propose optimal introduction plans tailored to the characteristics of each facility. We formulate room-type specific configurations through preliminary hearings and support implementation plans that reflect feedback from the field after a trial period with actual product samples.

Through **NU℃MO**, we will free those working on-site from management burdens and provide users with consistent "just-right" sleep all year round.

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【About Androad Co., Ltd.】 

Headquarters: MG Meguro Ekimae Building 711, 2-15-19 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021 

Business Activities: Sales and marketing distribution of bedding for accommodation facilities

URL：https://androad.co.jp/nucmo/

【Contact for this matter】 Androad Co., Ltd. Person in charge: Hiroki Ogasawara

TEL: 03-6416-4350 (Weekdays 10:00 - 18:00) Email: info@androad.co.jp