Innovations: mattresses and upholstered furniture

Spanish company Masias Maquinaria will present its latest innovation at interzum, designed with a view to reducing the dependence of mattress and home textile manufacturers on virgin raw materials. Flexipad is a machine for producing thermally bonded non-woven fabrics and enables companies to reuse materials within their own operations. High-quality comfort layers and replacement foam can be manufactured from production waste and synthetic or natural fibres. The machine is easy to operate and maintain, ensuring a smooth production process.

One of the latest developments from machinery manufacturer Sunkist also makes it possible to recycle materials while reducing costs. The SA-PM is a hole-punching machine for processing flexible PU foam, memory foam, latex and other materials. The main purpose of the holes is to increase the ventilation and flexibility of mattresses or upholstery. On a mattress production line, punching holes is faster and produces less waste than drilling. The machine is equipped with a suction system that collects the punched-out waste for recycling or re-bonding.

Rethinking Resources – interzum 2025’s central theme will also be picked up by exhibitor Dürkopp Adler at its trade fair stand. The company will be presenting its QONDAC networking solution for digitalised sewing processes, designed for sustainable furniture production using sewing machines built for a long service life. Dürkopp Adler will also unveil its fully digitalised M-Type Delta sewing machine. Thanks to advanced sewing kinematics and programmable control elements, the system can deliver reproducible results even when working with challenging materials. At the same time, it optimises the sewing process by means of Industry 4.0 integration and poka-yoke applications to prevent errors and correct inefficiencies.

Durak Tekstil also aims to improve efficiency in the production of upholstery and bedding textiles. At interzum, the Turkish manufacturer will be presenting its new Durak Duma® bobbin, which boasts up to three times the thread capacity of standard products. According to the manufacturer, the structure of the thread allows it to be picked up more easily, increasing efficiency by 15 per cent and reducing the amount of waste generated in the production of furniture, home textiles and bedding to a minimum. In addition, the thread is certified to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Class 1, making it ideal for products used in the home.

Opportunities to save costs and increase efficiency can also be found in the drive technology used for reclining upholstered furniture and adjustable beds. Exhibitor OCTO will demonstrate this at interzum with the world premiere of its OctoBox 1000 actuator solution. The new system is designed to deliver significantly enhanced performance for high-end box-spring beds compared with double or linear drives. It expands the product range in the entry-level price segment and offers multiple application possibilities as well as cost savings in assembly, transport and storage.

Visitors to interzum 2025 will also have the opportunity to discover the latest design collections for mattress fabrics. Belgian textile manufacturer Bekaert Deslee, for example, will be showcasing its new Balance collection, which has been designed with a view to introducing greater harmony, well-being and sustainability to sleeping environments. The range consists of eco-friendly textiles that are visually striking yet calming, embodying the “coexistence of opposites”. Technologies for improving sleep quality and reducing unpleasant odours from new mattresses will also be on display.

There will be no shortage of additional innovative ideas on show at the upcoming edition of interzum. From 20 to 23 May, the Textile & Machinery exhibition segment will once again focus on new developments in the upholstery and mattress industry – from machines optimised for specific materials to environmentally friendly technologies and healthy upholstery fabrics.