2,152 posts, read 9,030,174 times 35,788 posts, read 36,271,380 times 4,853 posts, read 12,277,748 times I have a 100% latex (not memory foam) mattress that I love. I think a very supportive, sturdy frame is key. Would you feel comfortable calling around various mattress stores and asking them their opinions? Of course they're going to try to get you in the door and sell you what they have but perhaps over the phone you might get some general ideas of what types of mattresses would suit you best and which you should avoid. 1,009 posts, read 3,219,904 times Dunlop process is firmer. Here is what the mattress manufacturer SLEEP INNOVATIONS claims about the foam mattress I bought--I am so sick and tired of hearing mattress salesmen make their fantastic claims:It just makes sense to invest in a quality mattress. There's no other single purchase that makes such a difference in your sleep – and your overall health and well-being. Our premium foam mattresses provide an unmatched range of important benefits.
The ultimate in therapeutic support and cradling comfort Delivers a deeper, more rejuvenating sleep Relieves the painful pressure points innerspring mattresses can cause Promotes better air circulation for a comfortable sleeping temperature Distributes weight evenly, minimizing motion transfer " All of the above is false in my case and I mean false. 4,004 posts, read 4,629,235 times Originally Posted by KittenSparkles We had a very good inner spring pillow top mattress before and I am inclined to go back to one. Sleep Innovations never mentioned anything about its foam mattress being hazardous to the health of a heavy person. It claimed that its therapeutic foam mattress would distribute weight evenly. What a bunch of bunk! Plateaus developed in its foam mattress and I could grow rice on each plateau with a little bit of water and top soil. 5,037 posts, read 6,271,601 times Originally Posted by CheyDeeThat is a splendid recommendation.
I think that I will fast foot it over to the Radisson Hotel to try out one of their Sleep Number beds to see if it is the right number for me. Thank you very much. Never again will I ever consider buying a mattress from COSTCO. Their crappy mattress supplier SLEEP INNOVATIONS of New Jersey did not even respond to my complaint and request for an adjustment on its lousy memory foam mattress.Mattress CostcoMattress 499Full MattressKing MattressFoam QueenFoam KingGel MemoryMemory FoamBedroom BathroomForwardNovaform® 14" Gel Memory Foam Full Mattress This is cheaper in store because the online price includes shipping and handlin Best place to buy a memory foam mattress? Frugal)submitted by Looking for a memory foam mattress (in Toronto, Canada). Don't mind if its Tempur-Pedic, Serta or something else as long as it doesn't have heat issues. The Brick had a sale today but I didn't bite. I tend to feel the prices are so high to begin with that one is still getting taken advantage of.
It's a long term investment so I don't mind paying a higher price as long as it's good value. I've also become a Costco member and heard good things about their mattresses. π Rendered by PID 11989 on app-788 at 2017-03-05 12:02:11.904727+00:00 running f3f09f7 country code: SG.It may sound odd for a consumer advocate to ask a company to provide more fine print, but that is exactly what MrConsumer had hoped Costco would do. Costco has had Tempur-pedic memory foam mattresses on sale for the past several weeks, and seemingly only making them available on its website. It is hard enough making the right decision about a mattress when you can actually try out several in the store. Imagine trying to buy one online almost blindly. That’s why having detailed specifications can help the prospective buyer make a more informed decision. On Costco’s website, there are four different models of Tempur-pedic mattresses ranging in price from $1399 to $1899. MrConsumer wondered what the difference was between them.
So might any purchaser, right? So he clicked the “compare” button on each to create a handy chart to find out. That was helpful, wasn’t it? Every column has the identical description. The product page for each does have more information, but is mostly marketing mumbo jumbo like “TEMPUR® support layer: A thick TEMPUR® support layer provides body aligning support,” and “millions of individually adjusting TEMPUR® cells that adapt and conform to your unique shape and body weight.” And descriptions similar if not identical to this appear for all the mattresses. Memory foam mattress shoppers should be given easy access to details like the firmness, overall thickness, composition of each layer, and how thick and dense each one is. A memory foam mattress is not all memory foam. The bottom six or seven inches is often a high density foam that does not have the conforming qualities of memory foam. It is simply a base. That’s why knowing how thick the actual memory foam layers are is so important.
Costco has buried some of this information or just not provided it. And wouldn’t it be nice if the product names could be referenced at the manufacturer’s website and at competitors’ stores. Incidentally, if you think that clicking the specifications tab will reveal everything you need to know, think again. All four beds just say this: So, Costco, if you are actually interested in selling mattresses, give us some real data to work with and not useless comparison charts.There is nothing quite like a good night's rest. Unfortunately this level of beauty sleep often comes with a price. Although Tempur-Pedic mattresses have a reputation for being among the priciest solutions to a good night's sleep, over 7 million people have made that choice and are resting easy, content with their memory foam beds. But before you consider this expense, here's the lowdown on Tempur-Pedic reviews, materials, prices, and user satisfaction.Know Your Memory Foam MattressUnlike conventional innerspring mattresses, Tempur-Pedic mattresses are made of memory foam.
This foam is derived from visco-elastic polyurethane that promises to provide support to sleepers' heads, shoulders, hips, knees, and feet while keeping spines in proper alignment. Resting in a comfortable position all night long promotes sound sleep, and ensures that people wake rested and without aches and pain.However, it's hard to draw precise price comparisons between Tempur-Pedics and other mattresses on the market. For one, innerspring mattress vendors make different mattresses for different stores, so it's hard to choose just one to compare. Secondly, not all memory foam is the same. Some manufacturers measure mattresses by indentation load deflection units (ILD): the higher the number, the denser the foam. Tempur-Pedic products usually clock in at 14-15 ILD. The Signature Sleep Memoir 8" Memory Foam Mattress in Full ($199 with free shipping, a low by $100) has a 9 ILD.Unfortunately, this density measurement isn't usually noted in advertising. Tempur-Pedic competitors such as the Novaform Serafina Gel Queen Memory Foam Mattress ($979.49 with free shipping, a low by $1) may not be dense enough to provide proper support, especially for the above-average sized American.
However, more dense memory foam does not necessarily result in greater customer satisfaction: around 80% of memory foam bed users are satisfied with their product, whether sleeping on a high-end mattress like Tempur-Pedic or a cheaper knockoff.Consumers should also be aware that a memory foam mattress isn't all memory foam. Usually, there are at least two layers: the top or comfort layer is memory foam. Beneath that there's a support layer that typically has some spring to it. For example, some 12" mattresses may have only 2" of memory foam.A Mattress That Costs the Same as Your Daily Coffee for 10 YearsA general rule of thumb is: the more memory foam, the more money. The top-of-the-line Tempur Grandbed Queen mattress sells for $7,499, while the more reasonably priced line of Tempur-Weightless Supreme in Queen runs $2,399; The company also offers a new, affordable line of mattresses to compete with models from vendors such as Ikea and Costco; the Tempur-Simplicity Queen costs $1,099. Yes, these mattresses are pricey, but if we assume an average life of 10 years, the Weightless Supreme only costs $0.65 a night — less than the cost of a morning paper and way less than a wake-up latte.
Memory Foam Pros and ConsHowever all is not perfect with memory foam mattresses. The most common consumer complaint is heat retention: 10% to 14% of respondents reported that their memory foam beds retained an uncomfortable amount of body heat. Only 3% to 4% of those who slept on inner-spring mattresses complained of such an issue. As a result, the industry has begun tackling this problem by innovating. Tempur-Pedic competitors such as Serta have incorporated support gel to help mattresses breathe better. Yet Tempur-Pedic has not added gel to its mattresses.Speaking of heat, a number of Tempur-Pedic users found their mattress to be more firm than expected upon first use, though the foam softened and became comfortable as it absorbed body heat. Remember this when test-driving such a mattress. And even once you've found a comfortable mattress, pay heed to its weight. Foam mattresses tend to be heavier than their inner-spring counterparts, meaning they're harder to flip and rotate, though sagging seems to be less of a concern for memory foam owners.
While Tempur-Pedic beds do tend to soften with age, only 8% to 12% of users report premature sagging.Besides not sagging, another advantage to memory foam beds is how quiet they are: they don't creak and whine every time a sleeper rolls on his side. They also tend to isolate motion, so a wave action initiated on one side doesn't flip the other sleeper out of bed.When it comes to warranties, Tempur-Pedic leads the market. The company offers 25 years of coverage, with the last 15 pro-rated. It also offers a 90-day trial period on beds bought directly from the company, though it excludes ancillary products like bed frames, cushions, and pillows, and the customer is responsible for return shipping. In fact, buyers can truly rest assured that Tempur-Pedic will be around to live up to its warranty.Are Tempur-Pedic Mattresses the Best Memory Foam Mattress?Given that customer satisfaction is fairly evenly distributed among memory foam sleepers regardless of brand, it's hard to substantiate the claim that Tempur-Pedic provides a better night's sleep than some of its less expensive competitors.