
What Are Your Sleep Surface Options?
Consumers today can choose from a variety of mattresses - those which provide most of their support, comfort and performance with an innerspring construction (traditional mattresses) or those designed with a non-innerspring construction (specialty mattresses). In the 90's a Specialty mattress might have been and air bed, waterbed, memory foam mattress, latex rubber mattress, and an emerging category of "natural" and "all natural" beds, including futons which were made of wool, cotton and other bio-based materials. Now Specialty Sleep shoppers will find gel polymer beds, "certified organic" beds, advanced, engineered European foam beds and sleep accessories such as top-of-bed mattress/pillow protection systems, high-tech pillows, adjustable beds, engineered foundations and platform beds, storage and support systems, and even proactive "smart" beds.
Thoughtfully engineered sleep surfaces, whether they be air, adjustable, flotation, latex or foam beds, or the emerging hybrid mattress category which combines a traditional innerspring construction with a memory foam, latex or polymer gel comfort layer - reduce pressure points by contouring your body while providing support for correct spine alignment and distributing your body weight evenly. By minimizing the pressure on your body, you greatly reduce tossing and turning, increase blood circulation, and enjoy a deep, soothing sleep.
Choosing the right bed is a highly personal decision. Research shows that good quality surfaces reduce pressure points and provide contouring support for correct spine alignment, resulting in improved sleep quality and comfort. Pressure points cause pain, stiffness and unhealthy alignment of the spine. The best bed for you is one that is comfortable … one that provides the cushioning and support that allows you to get the best night’s sleep.
Specialty Sleep options include:
Choosing the right bed is a highly personal decision. The best bed for you is one that is comfortable … one that provides the cushioning and support that allows you to get the best night’s sleep. Consider your overall health, your back/alignment needs, and your physical size. Would you like an adjustable bed or maybe one with heating/cooling features? Does your partner have the same needs?