Technogel is the registered trade name of a special Gel, and it's produced using a unique formula (no plasticisers used) patented by Bayer MaterialScience. The history of Technogel began in 1990 with Royal Medica. At that time, Bayer used the gel for a limited production of anti-decubitus cushions for long-stay patients. The company immediately understood the potential of the material and together
with the expertise of the "Istituto di Bioingegneria del Politecnico di Milano" (Milan Polytechnic Bio-engineering Institute) designed an anti-decubitus cushion with special geometric features that exploited the elasto-mechanical properties of the gel to the utmost. In a short period of time, a complete range of cushions for wheelchairs, pads for operating theatres and various supports for disabled persons, enhanced the product offering making Royal Medica a well known producer in the sector. Following its success in the medical field, the company decided in 1997 to broaden its range of applications of comfort products with Gel in other seating environments entering the office furniture market producing seat cushions, armrests and ergonomic accessories for personal computers. Next it diversified into the world of walking, producing inserts and insoles for footwear producers. In 1998, Royal Medica entered into joint-venture with Otto Bock GmbH, a world leader of orthopaedic articles and polyurethane foams for automotive, furniture, etc. This joint venture was called Technogel. Through further research Technogel's benefits were considerably enriched offering new functions : reduced weight, transparency, colours and temperature regulation. In the meantime, while maintaining the constant mission of "making your world more comfortable". Technogel has developed applications in various fields, such as industrial components for vibration dampening, automotive parts, shop, restaurants and hotels furnishings and, in recent years, have also been used in art objects and operas. Nowadays, once explored medical, seating and walking fields, following the company's philosophy, Technogel focused its development in the ultimate Technogel application : the sleeping environments, particularly mattresses and pillows.
