SYDNEY, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Woven Woven, the pioneer and award-winning Australian brand is disrupting the sleep and wellness market by setting a new standard to the therapeutic weighted blanket market with its bead-free, filling-free, all-natural weighted blankets for children.
In a market full of compromises, its game-changing design seamlessly weaves the weight directly into the fabric itself. This simple innovation not only eliminates the safety concerns like pellet hazards, it also offers a consistent, gentle hug—the foundation to Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS)—as a result, Woven Woven has earned the trust of experts and parents alike and put their minds at ease.
"Today's parents are looking for products that align with their values of sustainability and style without compromising on quality or safety," said Joey Chang, Founder of Woven Woven. "We designed Woven Woven to be more than just a blanket; it's an essential piece of a calm, well-styled home. It's the perfect blend of modern design and genuine comfort. We like to think that our weighted blanket is perceived as the 'professional grade' in the sea of children's weighted blankets."
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Trusted By Experts, Loved By Families
Woven Woven's innovation has won them the Best Weighted Blanket for Kids in theSkimm's 2025 Good For You Awards and most recently the Kiindred Awards Expert's Choice for Best Sleep Aid or Product. Their weighted blankets had also been reviewed by the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego, featured as one of The Best Weighted Blankets [Tested and Reviewed] by Taste of Home amongst many others, these accolades highlight its innovation, safety, and effectiveness in helping children sleep better and feel calmer.
Understanding The Science Of Calm
The benefits of weighted blankets are grounded in the principle of Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS), a therapeutic technique shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. This type of sensory input is widely used by occupational therapists to help children feel grounded, calm, and safe.
For Sleep: Calming The Nervous System
Unlike traditional weighted blankets that rely on fillings like glass or plastic beads for weight, Woven Woven's blankets are 100% bead-free, filling-free, its weight is achieved solely through a carefully calculated weaving technique ensuring even pressure distribution without safety risks.
Many children, especially those with busy minds or big emotions, can get stuck in a state of high alert, making it difficult to wind down for bed. Woven Woven's even pressure distribution helps children transit from the "fight or flight" system (sympathetic) to the "rest and digest" system (parasympathetic).
- Deep Touch Pressure helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting the body into a state of rest.
- The pressure can signal the brain to increase the production of serotonin—a "feel-good" hormone—and melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. It also helps reduce levels of cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone.
For Emotions: The Power of a Gentle Hug
Beyond sleep, the emotional benefits of deep touch pressure are a key reason it is so often recommended. For a child, the feeling is akin to a secure hug or a swaddle, providing a sense of stability when they feel overwhelmed. It supports sensory needs for children with heightened sensitivities, often helping with transitions, big emotions, and focus.
Because Woven Woven's weight is integrated into its fabric, it provides a reliable, uniform "hug" every time, making it a more consistent sleep aid for parents and children. Parents have reported Woven Woven's weighted blankets helped children fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake less frequently during the night. These outcomes, Woven Woven hopes it will have effects on a child's emotional resilience, learning and establish a foundation of calm and rest that will support children's overall well-being for years to come.
The Woven Woven Difference: Safe, Natural and Luxurious
Woven Woven sets itself apart by using only the finest natural fibres, like bamboo, cotton and certified organic cotton, bringing style and substance into every child's bedroom. Each blanket is conformed to Standard100 by OEKO-TEX® guaranteeing they are free from harmful chemicals, and the certified organic collection is GOTS-certified, giving parents added peace of mind about what touches their child's skin.
Currently they are only tailored for the younger children, with 2 available weights - 1.5 kg (3.31lbs) and 2.2 kg (4.85lbs), in a spectrum of whimsy hues tailored for children. In Q4 2025, they will be expanding the weight with a 3 kg (6.61 lbs) option in their Certified Organic Collection and in early 2026 adding 2 new colours in their Bamboo Collection with hues inspired by the Australian Native Wattle.
About Woven Woven
A pioneering disruptor in the children's weighted blanket market, is transforming how we think about sleep and relaxation for kids. The Sydney-based start-up, founded by a family deeply committed to the psychological benefits of restful sleep, offers a game-changing solution. Hypoallergenic and bead-free weighted blankets made from Certified Organic Cotton, Bamboo and Cotton. Woven Woven's innovative approach prioritises safety, comfort, and aesthetic appeal, making them a standout in a crowded marketplace.
Join Woven Woven's Community
Woven Woven continues to grow its community and partnership with therapeutic and professional organisations to make its product accessible to more families. For more information please visit their website or social accounts—Instagram and TikTok. For samples, professional pricing, or collaboration inquiries, please contact the brand directly.
For more information, please visit www.wovenwoven.com.au.
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WOVEN WOVEN DISRUPTS SLEEP AND WELLNESS MARKET WITH A HIGHER BENCHMARK TO CHILDREN'S WEIGHTED BLANKETS WITH AN AWARD-WINNING, EXPERT APPROVED DESIGN.
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NAIROBI, Kenya and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open University of Kenya (OUK) and MindHYVE.ai, Inc., a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic collaboration focused on advancing AI-powered learning enablement and academic innovation.
The collaboration explores the integration of ArthurAI™, MindHYVE.ai's proprietary agentic artificial intelligence system, into selected areas of OUK's digital learning ecosystem. The initiative is designed to support personalized learning, faculty enablement, data-driven curriculum innovation and workforce-aligned upskilling, positioning OUK as a leader in next-generation digital education across Africa.
Under the MoU, the parties will jointly explore implementation of ArthurAI as a virtual academic enabler, supporting learners and educators through adaptive, real-time learning assistance. The collaboration also includes curriculum co-design, impact evaluation, localization aligned with Kenya's education policy and adherence to the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019).
"This collaboration reflects the Open University of Kenya's commitment to innovation, access and academic excellence," said Professor Elijah Omwenga, Vice-Chancellor of the Open University of Kenya. "By exploring responsible AI-powered learning systems, we aim to enhance student success, empower faculty and strengthen Kenya's position as a digital education leader."
"OUK represents a bold and forward-looking model for higher education in the digital age," said Bill Faruki, Founder and CEO at MindHYVE.ai™. "This collaboration allows us to responsibly explore how agentic AI can support learning, teaching and workforce readiness—while maintaining transparency, ethics and local relevance."
This collaboration reflects a shared vision to advance responsible AI in education, expand access to high-quality digital learning and support Kenya's broader goals for workforce development and innovation.
About The Open University of Kenya
The Open University of Kenya (OUK), established by Charter in August 2023, is Kenya's first fully online specialised public University. OUK is mandated to expand access to affordable, flexible, self-paced, inclusive and high-quality higher education through digital and open learning innovation. It offers Professional Development Courses, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes designed to meet the needs of learners across Kenya and beyond.
Website: https://ouk.ac.ke/ ∕ Email: info@ouk.ac.ke ∕ Contact: +254 703 211 211
Media Contact:
Brendah Kabindio
Email: bkabindio@ouk.ac.ke
About MindHYVE.ai™
MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE's technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.
With operations in North America, Asia, and Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.
Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668
Media Contact:
Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io
NAIROBI, Kenya and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open University of Kenya (OUK) and MindHYVE.ai, Inc., a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic collaboration focused on advancing AI-powered learning enablement and academic innovation.
The collaboration explores the integration of ArthurAI™, MindHYVE.ai's proprietary agentic artificial intelligence system, into selected areas of OUK's digital learning ecosystem. The initiative is designed to support personalized learning, faculty enablement, data-driven curriculum innovation and workforce-aligned upskilling, positioning OUK as a leader in next-generation digital education across Africa.
Under the MoU, the parties will jointly explore implementation of ArthurAI as a virtual academic enabler, supporting learners and educators through adaptive, real-time learning assistance. The collaboration also includes curriculum co-design, impact evaluation, localization aligned with Kenya's education policy and adherence to the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019).
"This collaboration reflects the Open University of Kenya's commitment to innovation, access and academic excellence," said Professor Elijah Omwenga, Vice-Chancellor of the Open University of Kenya. "By exploring responsible AI-powered learning systems, we aim to enhance student success, empower faculty and strengthen Kenya's position as a digital education leader."
"OUK represents a bold and forward-looking model for higher education in the digital age," said Bill Faruki, Founder and CEO at MindHYVE.ai™. "This collaboration allows us to responsibly explore how agentic AI can support learning, teaching and workforce readiness—while maintaining transparency, ethics and local relevance."
This collaboration reflects a shared vision to advance responsible AI in education, expand access to high-quality digital learning and support Kenya's broader goals for workforce development and innovation.
About The Open University of Kenya
The Open University of Kenya (OUK), established by Charter in August 2023, is Kenya's first fully online specialised public University. OUK is mandated to expand access to affordable, flexible, self-paced, inclusive and high-quality higher education through digital and open learning innovation. It offers Professional Development Courses, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes designed to meet the needs of learners across Kenya and beyond.
Website: https://ouk.ac.ke/ ∕ Email: info@ouk.ac.ke ∕ Contact: +254 703 211 211
Media Contact:
Brendah Kabindio
Email: bkabindio@ouk.ac.ke
About MindHYVE.ai™
MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE's technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.
With operations in North America, Asia, and Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.
Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668
Media Contact:
Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io
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MindHYVE.ai™ and The Open University of Kenya Announce Strategic Collaboration on AI-Powered Learning and Academic Innovation
