Five Reasons to Get a Tempur-Pedic Bed

NASA Quality

• In 1998, as the Kentucky-based Tempur-Pedic company reached its sixth year of operation, it was recognized by NASA for its achievements in space-age innovation in the field of mattress technology. Originally, Tempur-Pedic's low-energy-return polyurethane foam (now more popularly known as "memory foam" in the mattress industry) was created from the same material NASA used to cushion astronauts during Space Shuttle takeoffs. Tempur-Pedic beds have also been certified by The Space Foundation, and are the only mattresses endorsed by NASA.

Health Benefits

• Tempur-Pedic's memory foam mattresses are constructed to give you a more restful sleep than the competitors' brands. The mattresses are designed to promote spinal alignment and relieve pressure points, even as you switch from different sleeping positions in the night. Using pressure scanning tests, Beds.org confirmed the ability of the Tempur-Pedic mattress line to relieve pressure points..

Sounder Sleep

• Tempur-Pedic mattresses are made with adaptive foam material that helps each sleeping partner rest without any disruption from the other side of the bed (as the other partner moves in the night). Less movement on your side of the bed means more restful sleep, particularly for light, easily awakened sleepers. Just as importantly, the mattress's adaptive material prevents a sinking area from forming in the middle of the mattress, which will lengthen your mattress's life.

Industry Accolades

• A variety of Tempur-Pedic mattresses have been recognized by the Arthritis Foundation, ranked as a "Consumers Digest" "Best Buy" and branded with the "Good Housekeeping" Seal. If industry accolades matter, consider the following Tempur-Pedic mattresses that have won all three awards: the GrandBed, CelebrityBed, RhapsodyBed, DeluxeBed, ClassicBed and OriginalBed.

Price

• A Tempur-Pedic mattress price varies by style and size. As of July 2011, a queen set ranges from $1,299 to $6,299, or the equivalent of most high-end, foam mattress sets. However, if you are a picky shopper, consider taking advantage of the Tempur-Pedic "90-Day Tryout," which offers a three-month trial period to help you decide if the bed's for you. If you change your mind, you'll have to cough up the return shipping ($200-$325, depending on the size of the mattress), but you also will get a full refund on the initial price of the mattress.