{
  "id": 3191890,
  "title": "SK Chemicals expands SKYPEL use from pillows to mattresses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/sk-chemicals-expands-skypel-use-from-pillows-to-mattresses",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260825/sk-chemicals-expands-skypel-use-from-pillows-to-mattresses"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SK Chemicals is broadening the application of its SKYPEL specialty material from pillows to mattresses, swapping out traditional olefin-based materials typically used in bedding fillings. The company announced a memorandum of understanding on Monday with DMOA, the main brand of bedding brand SENSE MOM, during a signing ceremony at SENSE MOM's main office in Incheon's Namdong District. Together, SK Chemicals and DMOA aim to innovate and produce pillows, cushions, seat cushions, and mattresses utilizing SKYPEL as a breathable cushion filler. Both firms have already kickstarted the manufacturing of DMOA pillows containing SKYPEL, with plans to further integrate this material into seat cushions and mattresses. For the pillow project, SK Chemicals replaced olefin-based materials like polyolefin elastomer with SKYPEL, a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. This material functions as a fiberfill akin to cotton wadding, offering a soft touch while retaining its physical attributes in indoor settings with conventional underfloor heating, where products encounter relatively elevated temperatures.",
  "summary": "SK Chemicals is expanding the use of its SKYPEL specialty material from pillows to mattresses, replacing conventional olefin-based materials used in bedding fillings. The company said Tuesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with DMOA, the flagship brand of bedding specialist SENSE MOM, on Monday at SENSE MOM’s headquarters in Incheon's Namdong District. Under the agreement, the two…",
  "key_points": [
    "SK Chemicals expands SKYPEL use from pillows to mattresses",
    "SKYPEL replaces olefin-based materials in bedding fillings",
    "Collaboration with DMOA aims for innovative bedding products"
  ],
  "editors_take": "SK Chemicals' expansion of SKYPEL into mattresses and other bedding products marks a shift away from traditional olefin-based materials, potentially altering the dynamics of the bedding industry.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "SK Chemicals expands SKYPEL use from pillows to mattresses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/sk-chemicals-expands-skypel-use-from-pillows-to-mattresses-3193291",
        "published": "2026-08-25T05:27:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}