Kaymed’s sustainability journey is focused on measurable progress
Kaymed has long been known for pioneering technical foams that improve sleep
health. Today, that same innovation is shaping its sustainability journey: one focused
on measurable progress, responsible manufacturing and a cleaner future for the sleep industry.
‘Aligned with the National Bed Federation’s Pledge for Our Planet, we are embedding science into our operations and using data to guide meaningful reductions in our environmental impact. This approach ensures our sustainability efforts are focused, transparent and built for long-term results,’ says Terry Bridger, Kaymed UK sales manager.
The journey began in 2021 when independent specialists evaluated the company’s full carbon emissions profile. This analysis formed the basis for targeted improvements across energy use, materials, waste management and product design. Energy efficiency became an early priority. In 2022, a full transition to LED lighting across plants and offices was completed, cutting lighting-related energy usage by an estimated 68%. Production saw the phasing out of energy-intensive fibre manufacturing and investment in more efficient equipment for bed-in-a- box products, significantly reducing the operational energy consumption footprint.
In 2025, about £1m was invested in a new foam pouring tunnel, which produces
squarer, more consistent blocks, reducing trim waste. ‘Kaymed maintains a zero tolerance approach to foam waste. 100% of all foam offcuts are reused onsite to create durable foundation layers, keeping valuable materials in a closed production loop. Our Dublin and Kildare sites operate with a zero waste to landfill policy, supported by waste segregation for plastics, timber and mixed materials. Wooden pallets are repurposed
into wood pellets, while non-recyclable remnants are directed to energy recovery rather than landfill,’ says Bridger.
‘We are redesigning materials with a focus on safety and environmental responsibility. Across our foams and mattresses, we are incorporating more products using
expandable graphite technology, replacing older chemical-led flame retardants. Increasingly, our premium mattresses use chemical-free flame-retardant fabrics: a healthier and cleaner solution.
‘All Kaymed comfort foams meet the EuroPUR CertiPUR standard, ensuring clean, traceable and safe material sourcing. We also manufacture our own fibre using 70% recycled polyester and use 100% recyclable polyethylene packaging to make disposal and recycling easier for retailers and consumers. The Regulatex mattresses use sustainably sourced natural latex with graphite temperature-regulating, antimicrobial
and hypoallergenic properties, and the Thermaphase Ultra Phase Change temperature-regulating sleep technology, infused with copper and precious metals, harnesses
eco-design elements including Tencel blend cover, 70% recycled fibres, 100% repurposed foundation and CertiPUR foams.’
