What Makes Tempur-Pedic Mattresses So Special?

History

• The technology used to make the memory foam in Tempur-Pedic mattresses was originally developed by NASA in the early 1970s as a way to absorb pressure and support astronauts during lift-off. It worked so well that scientists realized they could use the foam in mattresses. Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattresses were the first of such beds manufactured in 1991 in Sweden and were introduced in the United States the following year. According to Tempur-Pedic, its mattresses are the most highly recommended in America.

Quality

• Tempur-Pedic mattresses are manufactured with high quality visco-elastic foam under a proprietary process. The company has its own manufacturing plants, so it can control the quality of its products. The company is so confident in its mattresses that they come with a 20-year limited warranty. Many other memory foam mattresses are manufactured with foam produced in other countries, using low quality materials. There is no way to be confident that other memory foam mattresses have the quality they say they have.

Benefits

• People who suffer from back pain, muscle soreness, restless sleep and headaches often find relief after sleeping on a Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress. The mattress conforms to the shape of your body, so in heavier areas, such as the hips and shoulders, the mattress compresses more than just the small of your back or legs. This relieves painful pressure points and allows your spine to be properly aligned, just as when you are standing upright. This is true for side, stomach and back sleepers alike. Your body will relax, and you can sleep comfortably all night long.

Resiliency

• Tempur-Pedic mattresses are resilient and made to last for many years and to return to their original shape even after years of use. Other memory foam mattresses are not as resilient and will quickly begin to lose the ability to support your body contours. The foam often does not conform to your body and does not bounce back to its original shape.

Pricing

• While the price for a Tempur-Pedic mattress is higher than most traditional innerspring beds, these mattresses are not marketed with a large mark-up, only to go on sale at a "discount." The prices for Tempur-Pedic mattresses are consistent across the country and from store to store, so you don't have to shop around and negotiate for the best deal, like you do with other memory foam mattresses.