Auckland, New Zealand -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2018 -- A new innovation from the minds of savvy travelers looking to make long, and short, haul flights not just bearable, but comfortable, The Travel Mat by thermalay evolved from a cut up mattress topper stuffed into carry on luggage, to a compact rolled up mattress with a patent pending neck pillow attached.
The Travel Mat by thermalay was successfully presented at the International Travel Goods Show and securing the runner up spot in the most innovative new product in the WORLD, the project is all set to be launched through the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform that is scheduled for 22 May.
The Travel Goods Association holds their annual Trade Show in Las Vegas. This year the Awards committee spent 3.5 hours testing all the new products for 2018.
"We knew our product was great, but to have the recognition from travel experts told us our product is commercially viable. We were swamped at the Travel Goods Show with companies wanting to add it to their line." - James Bounsall Director – Thermalay.
The concept of a travel mat originated on a flight from Christchurch NZ to Marquette Michigan. It began as a cut up mattress topper stuffed into carry-on luggage; it has now a compact mattress roll with a memory foam neck pillow attached that easily is stored on top of one's carry on. This allows the Travel Mat to be carried on board the aircraft and rolled out on one's seat.
The second phase of getting this innovative product to the masses involves a Kickstarter launch, Thermalay hopes that this campaign will help move the Travel Mat by Thermalay globally within 2 months. The Travel Mat by Thermalay will be offered through Kickstarter beginning at 20USD plus shipping.
“I see the possibilities for more comfortable flights in the future for those who purchase The Travel Mat. With the aging airplane seats onboard some planes, where the cushioning properties have deteriorated a sore bum is almost guaranteed on a long haul flight. Even the newer aircraft seem to have left cushioning out in favor of a lighter load. It appears The Travel Mat is an answer to those sore backs and bottoms many of us experience mid-flight. " - Kay Thayer - Traveler's Depot, San Diego USA
About Thermalay Ltd
Thermalay Ltd was formed in New Zealand in Luggate, South Island in 2015. Main operations are flooring and importing of flooring goods. 2017 onwards Thermalay Ltd has been researching and developing the Travel Mat. With the Launch of the Travel Mat at the International Travel Goods Show in Las Vegas Feb 2018. The Travel Mat by Thermalay was awarded second in the Innovation Award.
The Thermalay website www.thermalay.co.nz has more details on the Travel Mat and the Kickstarter campaign.
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