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With so many different types of mattresses on the market today deciding on the right one is trickier than you may think.We hope the information below might help you to choose a right mattress
When mattresses are produced they are made up of three main ingredients! The core, the foundation and the upholstery layers, by adjusting the levels of these 3 main ingredients can also effect the comfort, support and durability of a mattress.
The core of a mattress is usually made up of a spring system and this is the area that supports the sleepers body. Spring systems can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and there are many variants within the spring system that can alter the support.
Open coil spring systems are made up of steel coil springs. be aware that design, gauge (thickness) of wire, number of turns, metal composition, tempering, and so on, all contribute to the overall support of the mattress. Having more springs in a mattress is not necessarily always the best, with more springs means less space between the springs, which again can affect overall support.
The gauge of a coil will also change the support of a mattress. The lower the number the thicker the wire so for instance a mattress with a 12g spring will feel alot firmer than a 13g spring even if the spring count is the same.
Pocket Spring - The unique mattress core, composed of barrel-form springs individually wrapped in pockets, perfectly follows the changes in the contours of your body. Pocket spring mattresses offer an even spread of the pressure and active support of the spinal column. They have been divided in multi-comfort zones according to the ergonomic areas of the body. The small pocket springs can be covered with smooth comfort layers of perforated latex or high quality reflex foam.
Bonnell Coils - are hour glass shaped and are knotted at the top and bottom. This particular type of coil does not offer maximum support and is usually found on the budget end of the mattresses.
Continuous coils - work with a hinging effect this type of coil offers better support throughout the body as it can offset weight distribution and combat the no roll together effect.
Foam mattresses use Latex foam or Visco Elastic to provide support instead of springs, invaluable to those that have respiratory problems as they do not harbour dust mites of the fibre fillings that go with spring interiors. Memory foam was originally invented by NASA to aid the support of astronauts during takeoff. The first company to ever use it in the bedding industry was Tempur who spent millions in research to develop the first memory foam mattress. Memory foam has become very popular over the last few years as people turn to a more healthier lifestyle. Many memory foam and latex mattresses also provide a hypo-allergenic sleeping surface which is mildew resistant and responsive to heat and touch.
Latex Foam
The Latex foam is produced by the unique Talalay process.Latex is naturally derived biodegradable product from the rubber tree. Latex is hypoallergenic, and breathes to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Bacteria, Mildew and mold cannot live and can last up to 30 years. Both orthopaedic and anatomically supportive latex mattresses will promote good circulation and will respond and contour to your body shape. It is cut with groves and air pockets which allow the latex to move and shift according to precise weight movements.
Visco Elastic Memory Foam
Slow Recovery Foam. A range of revolutionary slow recovery visco elastic polymers designed to provide support and protection whenever it is needed. It is heat sensitive and is designed to warm to the body temperature and induce a supportive and comforting nights sleep.
Upholstery Layers - The upholstery layers cover the mattress and provide the cushioning and comfort. The upholstery layer consists of three parts, the insulator, the middle upholstery and the quilt, all three play a role in the comfort of a mattress. The insulator layer separate the middle upholstery from the core, it is usually made up of a fiber which also helps keep the middle upholstery in place.
Middle upholstery - is the layer which offers the comfort factor these fillings include regular foam, visco elastic foam, felt, polyester fibers, cotton fibers, convoluted foam, and non-woven fiber pads. The quilt is the top layer of the mattress. Made of light foam or fibers stitched to the underside of the ticking, it provides a soft surface texture to the mattress and can be found in varying degrees of firmness.
Outer fabric - that covers the mattress is known as the ticking and is usually made to match the base. Ticking can come in a variety of colours and styles and is usually made from natural fibres.
Super Bultex
Super Bultex has established itself as the premier quality upholstery seating foam. With unparalleled comfort, legendary durability and unsurpassed shape retention, Super Bultex has rapidly become the industry bench mark.Super Bultex is a high resilient foam produced with the latest filler free fire retardant technology. Naturally the Super Bultex range conforms to the relevant UK furniture fire regulations. It is available in a range of grades from a density of 28kg/m up to a density of 37 kg/m. Most grades conform to the 'V' classification of BS3379 and have outstanding wet as well as dry compression set values as indicators of their outstanding durability.
Combustion Modified High Resilient(CMHR)
Combustion Modified Polyether foams. These are based upon standard polyethers but modified to ensure they comply with the UK Furniture and Furnishings Flammability Regulations. Our range covers a wide variety of densities and hardnesses. Combustion Modified ether foams are characterised by their regular cell structure and good tensile properties. They are used in the furniture industry particularly for frame cladding applications but also as seating grade.
Densities range from as low as 12Kgs to 65Kgs with hardness spread from 20 Newtons to 295 Newtons, satisfying applications as diverse as upholstered furniture, beds, pillows, medical mattresses, wheelchairs seating, vehicular seating, through to acoustic insulation, seals, gaskets and pipe lagging. All of these and more can benefit from Polyurethane.