Why the night

Whether in the pursuit of performance or simply out of a desire to feel well, recovery remains the most frequently neglected link. Yet the body needs rest time, both in quantity and quality, and sleep is its primary pillar.

It is also the only beach of the day where you lie completely still for seven to eight hours, skin against fabric, with nothing at all to do. That is precisely what makes the approach sustainable over time, where recovery routines rarely last three weeks.

Minoxis technology

At IAKOTA, we are the first in the world to have developed mattress toppers combining two passive physical mechanisms. Passive means without electronics, without a power source and without any active substance. Nothing to recharge, nothing to consume.

Infrared reflection

The human body constantly emits infrared radiation. The mattress topper produces nothing: it return towards you the infrared rays that you emit naturally. The desired sensation is that of an enveloping thermal comfort, not an added heat source.

Earthing

The mattress topper connects to the earth pin of a wall socket, which puts your body at the same electrical potential as the ground. This is the principle of'earthing, that permanent contact with the earth that our modern lifestyles have interrupted, recreated while you sleep.

What you might feel

Let's be clear: IAKOTA designs wellness products, not medical devices. We therefore make no claims to treat, relieve or cure anything. What our users most frequently describe is:

• An enveloping sleeping comfort, from the very first nights for some.
• A feeling of relaxation at bedtime, ideal for letting go.
• A more restful wake-up call, particularly after busy periods.
• A feeling of better recovery, night after night.

These reviews are feelings, subjective by nature and varying from one person to another. That is also what makes them honest: sleeping comfort is judged first and foremost by use.

What our measurements show

Beyond feelings, we wanted to measure. In 2024, a pilot study was conducted at the CNEA in Font-Romeu with 27 trail running athletes, monitoring recovery after exertion sessions.

What these figures do not say. This is a pilot study involving a small sample size, and we do not present it as anything else. A doctoral thesis is currently underway at the CNEA until 2028 to take up this work on a larger population. We will publish the results whatever they may be.

How to use it

• Place the mattress topper on your mattress, beneath your fitted sheet.
• Earth it by plugging it into the wall socket provided for this purpose.
• Check that this socket is properly earthed, with a tester if necessary.
• Sleep on it every night: it's consistency that counts, not intensity.
• Care: wash in cold water, by hand, with gentle rubbing to preserve the oxides.

Adopted by top-tier athletes

Elite athletes, in both trail running and ski mountaineering, have integrated IAKOTA mattress toppers into their recovery routine. Many track their own metrics via their smartwatch, which remains the best way to form your own opinion.

Frequently asked questions

An IAKOTA mattress topper requires no extra effort: it works while you sleep, at the exact moment your body is resting. That is the whole idea, and it is what makes the process sustainable night after night.