Dual Purpose Mattress Seat Topper for Air India

The challenge was to create a dual function textile product that could be used as a comfortable mattress seat topper in business class and also used a seat cushion or pillow when not being used for sleeping as a mattress. The product had to adhere to exact specifications for inflight use across multiple aircraft seat types, and ensuring it is light weight and durable under commercial laundry conditions. It also had to be delivered under extremely constrained timelines for Air India’s new A350 launch.

Global-C designers came up with a smart design seat topper that when unfolded, created a plush and cozy sleeping surface. Crafted with premium multi-layer materials, including a memory foam layer, it offers exceptional support and cushioning, ensuring a restful and rejuvenating sleep experience for passengers. But that’s not all – when not in use for sleeping, this product effortlessly transforms into a compact and versatile cushion, perfect for reading, watching movies, or simply relaxing during the flight. Its dual functionality eliminates the need for separate items, solving onboard storage issues, reducing weight and enhancing convenience for both passengers and cabin crew.

The carefully considered design and colour adds a touch of luxury to Air India’s business class cabin. The sleek and stylish construction, featuring the Vista pattern aubergine print and quilting seamlessly blends with the airline’s new identity, reflecting their comprehensive multi-stage transformation strategy towards becoming a world class global airline. Dual-purpose mattress seat topper is a true game-changer in the industry, setting a new standard for onboard comfort. Global-C collaborated with Air India to launch this product onboard their brand new A350 aircraft under extremely constrained timelines. It is a perfect example of onboard ambitions delivered through practical design.

Air India approached Global-C to assist with securing a premium bedding product for their new business class that perfectly captures the essence of their new brand identity, The Vista – a pursuit of becoming a world class airline with an Indian heart. The product needed to: Be luxurious; Feel comfortable; Serve dual functions; Be durable; and developed under extremely constrained timelines for their new A350 aircraft launch. Global-C design team successfully interpreted the brief to deliver an airline industry first – a dual purpose mattress seat topper that can also be used as a cushion or pillow when not unfolded. The final product has been independently laboratory tested by SGS for colour fastness, dimensional stability and pilling resistance under commercial laundry conditions. The mattress seat topper is cotton rich material for breathability, improved tear strength, and softness. To save storage space onboard, the topper is cleverly designed to be folded into a compact cushion or pillow with Air India’s brand elements elegantly represented in the printing and quilting patterns. Crafted with premium multi-layer materials, including a memory foam layer and cotton rich top layer, it offers exceptional support and cushioning, ensuring a restful and rejuvenating sleep experience for passengers.