Description
The Most Exclusive Pillow in the Technogel Range
The Vive collection represents Technogel’s most exclusive pillow line — featuring a luxurious double thickness of gel, wrapped in an indulgently soft cover. The Anatomic Curve is the most technically sophisticated model within that collection. It combines Technogel’s patented gel technology with high-tech memory foam and an ergonomic shape specifically designed to work with the shoulder region. The result is a pillow that does several things simultaneously — things no conventional pillow can achieve at all.
What Technogel Actually Is
Technogel is not a conventional gel material. It is a biocompatible, resilient patented gel that does not use plasticising oils. It combines the flow properties of a liquid with the shape memory of a solid. For over 30 years, Technogel has been used in medical-grade products — the gel is non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and odourless, and is even used in infant care. On the pillow surface, this translates to a material that conforms to the head and neck in three dimensions, distributes pressure evenly, and actively draws heat away from the body.
The Cooling Effect — How It Works
Technogel pillows have an intrinsically high heat capacity that absorbs heat and draws it away from the head. Gel towers promote airflow, so you can sleep cool and comfortably. The Vive Anatomic Curve also has patented air tunnels running vertically through the pillow. As you move during sleep, these channels pump excess heat out of the pillow rather than allowing it to accumulate. A clinical study conducted by the Sleep Medicine Centre at the University of Turin showed that Technogel’s cooling and pressure-relief properties support up to 45% more time in deep sleep and up to 35% fewer awakenings during the night.
The Anatomic Curve Shape
The ergonomically contoured shape makes this pillow suitable for side and back sleepers. The shape counteracts resistance and helps the neck and head fit naturally into the incised surface. The shoulder contour is key — most ergonomic pillows address the neck but ignore the shoulder region, which is the primary source of resistance when sleeping on your side. The Anatomic Curve’s concave sides allow the shoulder to sit naturally without the pillow pushing back against it.
The Vive Cover
The soft cashmere cover is removable and washable, and the protective inner cover has an antibacterial finish for healthy, luxurious sleeping conditions. The cashmere cover provides the immediate tactile impression of the Vive collection — warmer and softer than standard cotton covers. The inner antibacterial layer ensures hygiene is maintained independently of how frequently the outer cover is washed.
Made in Italy, Designed in Germany
Technogel pillows combine the most advanced manufacturing technology with Italian handcrafting skills. Every pillow is assembled by hand in Italy — the gel layer, memory foam base, and cover construction each require skilled manual work that automated production cannot replicate to the same standard.
Free delivery to your apartment is included across Tbilisi.
Product Specifications
- Top layer: Extra-thick Technogel® in patented tower design
- Base: Premium high-tech memory foam
- Shape: Anatomic Curve — ergonomic shoulder contour with incised surface
- Sleeper type: Side sleepers and back sleepers
- Ventilation: Patented vertical air tunnels
- Cover (outer): Soft removable cashmere — machine washable
- Cover (inner): Antibacterial protective inner cover
- Certifications: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (memory foam and cover), biocompatible gel
- Available sizes: Medium 66 x 40 x 11cm; Large 66 x 40 x 13cm
- Made in: Italy
FAQ
What makes Technogel different from memory foam or latex as a pillow material?
Memory foam and latex both adapt to the body under pressure — but they do so passively, by deforming and slowly recovering. Technogel behaves differently. It combines the flow of liquid with the shape memory of a solid — its 3D deforming properties allow it to evenly distribute pressure while its intrinsically high heat capacity absorbs heat and draws it away from the head. Memory foam, by contrast, retains heat — it is a dense, insulating material by nature. Latex is cooler than memory foam but lacks gel’s precise pressure-distribution properties. Technogel does both simultaneously, and does so actively: the patented gel towers and air tunnel system continue working throughout the night rather than simply responding to the initial position of your head.
Is the Anatomic Curve shape suitable for all sleepers, or only specific types?
The ergonomic shape makes this pillow suitable for side and back sleepers. Stomach sleepers are generally not well served by ergonomic pillows of this construction — the shaped profile requires the head to be positioned laterally or facing upward, not downward. For side sleepers, the shoulder contour is the key feature: it allows the shoulder to rest naturally without resistance from the pillow edge, reducing the tension that causes shoulder and neck pain in the morning. For back sleepers, the incised surface cradles the back of the head while the raised edges support the neck. If you regularly switch between side and back sleeping, the Anatomic Curve accommodates both positions without needing to flip or reposition.
What does the clinical study from the University of Turin actually show?
A test conducted by the Sleep Medicine Centre of the University of Turin at Le Molinette Hospital showed that Technogel’s combination of cooling effect and conforming pressure-relief demonstrated up to 45% more time in deep sleep and up to 35% fewer awakenings during the night compared to the same product without Technogel. Deep sleep — the slow-wave stage — is when the body performs its most significant physical recovery: tissue repair, immune function, and memory consolidation. Fewer awakenings means more continuous time in these restorative stages. The study gives objective grounding to what Technogel users consistently report: better quality sleep, not just more comfortable sleep.
Why does the Vive collection cost more than Technogel’s other pillow ranges?
The Vive is Technogel’s most exclusive collection for a specific reason: it features a luxurious double thickness of gel compared to the standard Technogel range. More gel means more surface coverage, more pressure distribution, more cooling capacity, and a more pronounced conforming sensation. Combined with the cashmere outer cover — a material that adds both warmth and a significantly more refined tactile quality than cotton — and the Anatomic Curve’s precision-engineered shoulder contour, the Vive sits at the top of Technogel’s range on every technical and material dimension. It is the pillow for someone who wants the best available sleep surface without compromise. Learn more about Technogel. Browse our full pillow range at Sleep Gallery
