The Hustle: What’s really up with the Summer Games ‘anti-sex’ beds

Since the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games, media has called the beds in the athletes' village "anti-sex" beds due to their cardboard platforms. However, these beds are far from flimsy—they can support up to 600 pounds, as demonstrated by Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan.

The real story is about sustainability and comfort. Designed by Airweave, a Japanese company founded by engineer Motokuni Takaoka, these beds feature an interior made from food-grade plastic that stays cool and allows easy movement, enhancing sleep quality. Airweave has been involved with the Summer Games since 2008 and now supplies all beds for the athletes' village, including 16,000 beds for Paris 2024. Each bed has customizable mattress pads that athletes can adjust for their preferred firmness.

After the games, the cardboard platforms are recycled, and the mattresses are washed and donated to various organizations. Airweave’s consumer products also offer similar customization and innovative design. The company is set to open its global flagship store in Los Angeles in early 2025.

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