“We make people’s lives more comfortable and enjoyable!”

Interview with Martin Bentz, CEO Outlast Technologies GmbH

1. Mr. Bentz, you have been running Outlast very successfully for over 20 years. What’s your formula for success?

I think our success is primarily due to our products. They make people’s lives more comfortable and enjoyable. People like that and buy our products. At the same time, we have a wonderful development team that is very innovative and offers our customers tailor-made solutions.

2. At a time when the demands on structure and efficiency are increasing, can you offer customer-specific solutions?

I think this is not a contradiction. The better the structures and processes, the better I can respond to customer requests. We attach great importance to providing customers with personal and professional advice. You should get the best functionality for your product. At the same time, we check every product before it is launched to see whether it meets our requirements. This is how we create reliability – for manufacturers and end consumers alike.

 3. Do your customers appreciate this commitment?

Yes, I think so. We usually work very long-term with our customers. Reliability in terms of functionality, but also in terms of delivery dates, is an important point. I think our customers are also convinced that we can react quickly and effortlessly to trends and new product developments through our own development team.

4. And how does your company react to the increased demand for sustainably produced textiles?

We have been working for many years to manufacture our materials with the smallest possible ecological footprint. We dye and produce them in a resource-saving manner in accordance with strict social and environmental requirements. We manufacture nearly all bedding products in Germany with all associated standards. Also, the used resources are getting greener. We now only use rapeseed oil-based natural wax as heat storage material for our capsules. We also offer textiles made from recycled PET bottles or natural raw materials. It is important to us to contribute to more sustainability.

5. Interesting facts about Outlast® Thermo-Technology:

“Feeling just right.” is Outlast’s slogan to describe its temperature regulating technology. And that sums it up quite well, because whether the user is cold or warm at a particular moment products equipped with Outlast ensure a balanced microclimate. If you sleep in bedding products equipped with Outlast® Thermo-Technology excess body heat is absorbed and stored by the fabrics. If you cool down during the night for example due to a dropping room temperature, the smart bedding products return the stored heat. Since this cycle is constantly active and does not wear out over time, Outlast® Thermo-Technology ensures lasting well-being and increased sleeping comfort. 

https://www.outlast.com/en/temperature-regulating-fabric/areas-of-use/bedding

6. How has their experience been so far at Sleep Expo ME and how has it benefited your company?

We believe that our products are perfect for hot countries like the Middle East, because they make people sweat less and increase their well-being. Restful sleep thanks to a balanced microclimate can be a decisive purchasing criterion and boost the sales of manufacturers of bedding products.

7. You have exhibited in the last 2 editions – what is new and what are they expecting from the 5th edition?

We have products for SLEEP Expo Middle East that are super easy to integrate into existing products and have proven efficient functionality. As in previous years, we are sure to have good and constructive conversations.