Your choice of mattress should reflect your individual tastes. From biometric monitoring and sleep tracking, to customization, automation, and app connectivity; finding an intelligent mattress tailored specifically to you is a personalized journey.
Some brands provide White Glove delivery to ensure a stress-free installation, and ensure technology is set up correctly. Other innovations may include phase change surface infusions.
TEMPUR® Material
Memory Foam mattresses from Tempur-Pedic were an industry first. Their material reacts to your weight and temperature for tailored comfort that conforms to your body, relieving pressure points while simultaneously aligning your spine – alleviating chronic back pain while preventing sleep disruptions.
NASA initially developed this technology for their aircraft seats, but now it has found applications in mattresses to create supportive surfaces that remain cool to the touch and won’t retain heat. Open cells allow air to circulate throughout your mattress allowing it to stay cooler than traditional memory foam models.
Another key advantage of TEMPUR material is its ability to absorb motion. This reduces transference from your partner’s tossing and turning, which could otherwise keep you awake at night. Ordinary memory foam may transfer up to 20% motion; by contrast, TEMPUR materials only transfer 2%.
Many Tempur-Pedic mattresses offer different firmness levels to meet every sleeping style and preference. Furthermore, hybrid versions provide extra innerspring support for back and stomach sleepers compared to all-foam mattresses – for instance the TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt offers both soft and firm options, while TEMPUR-ProAdapt models come in soft or medium.
Most Tempur-Pedic mattresses use the standard foam construction method, which involves layering several types of foam starting with firmer reflex foam and progressing progressively softer until finally covering with fabric for breathability and heat dissipation.
All-foam Tempur-Pedic mattresses tend to feel very soft, which could be an inconvenience for some individuals. But if you weigh less than average, this softer mattress might provide enough support and comfort for you.
The all-foam Tempur-Cloud mattress is our most economical pick, fitting most types of sleepers ranging from light to medium weight back and side sleepers. Additionally, its contoured spine support helps alleviate back and neck ache while its soft construction may allow some sinkage in the center area, which may pose challenges to heavier individuals; however, due to an underlying layer of high density foam it remains moderately firm overall.
Hybrid Materials
For decades, mattresses were typically composed of interlocking hourglass-shaped springs designed to offer uniform support across the mattress, and covered with batting for additional comfort. Today however, mattress-in-a-box companies provide many all-foam or hybrid constructions which combine foam with springs. According to Brooklyn Bedding COO Tim Dilworth, hybrid designs reflect our growing awareness that quality sleep is necessary for leading an active and healthy life.
The best mattresses use a combination of materials to meet the needs of different types of sleepers. Foam can provide a great feel and prevent pressure points; some brands even incorporate gel or memory foam for additional cushioning and temperature regulation. Springs provide some bounce while helping with spinal alignment.
Some hybrid mattresses include layers of wool or cotton for additional softness. Avocado’s Green Mattress is an example of such a mattress. Crafted with nontoxic natural and organic materials and ecofriendly production processes, the Green Mattress boasts CertiPUR-US certification as well as GREENGUARD Gold certification, which means low VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions.
Some companies are working to improve their products by developing “smart” mattresses. These mattresses often come equipped with wireless apps designed to monitor sleeping habits and align your sleep goals with healthier lifestyle choices. These apps can record bedtime/wake-up times, sleep disturbances, sleeping position as well as temperature, noise and light levels in your room.
One disadvantage of smart mattresses can be their cost, though you could reap their advantages for years through more comfortable, restful sleep.
As online mattress sales increase, more consumers are taking advantage of their convenience and affordability. Many companies even provide white glove delivery – where technicians will come directly to your house and set up your new bed – making for an effortless shopping experience and providing assurance that it has been installed correctly. Some shops even provide white glove installation at no additional charge to further ease shoppers’ stress-free purchase experience.
Phase Change Surface Infusions
The comfort layer, typically composed of foam and other materials that form a pillow-top design, should mold to your body to give an intimate cradling feeling and prevent vibrations from disturbing sleep partners or muffle sounds. In addition, some comfort layers incorporate cooling technology which promotes airflow while dissipating heat to keep you comfortable throughout the night.
Based on your mattress type, its support core may consist of dense and firmer materials to stabilize and prevent sagging. Innerspring and hybrid mattresses usually utilize sturdy steel coils while all-foam models use high-density polyfoam or Dunlop latex for support. Your cover encases your mattress – possibly made from cotton, wool, Tencel fabric or polyester or an eco-friendly natural fiber like hemp; some covers may even come pretreated with fire retardants to meet federal safety standards or be certified OEKO-TEX Certified to ensure they don’t contain harmful levels of chemicals.
Mattresses may feel different for every individual due to varying sleeping habits and needs, yet certain characteristics remain common across most beds. For instance, mattresses must remain quiet to prevent disturbing partners during sleep; additionally, heavy parts (e.g. hips) shouldn’t sink too deeply into them and throw off spinal alignment.
Nanotechnology
With increasing awareness that sleep quality correlates with overall health, many consumers are seeking ways to match their bed with their sleeping goals. One solution may be smart mattresses which use various technologies to sync your sleeping cycle up with your home environment and optimize restful slumber.
Though smart mattress technology often varies from traditional mattress styles, all are intended to offer personalized comfort and improved sleep quality. To select a smart mattress that best meets your needs, it’s important to identify which features matter to you most – biometric monitoring, sleep tracking and the ability to connect with other smart home devices might be essential features; but for customization and automation preferences look for one with built-in apps or voice activated controls like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant may also work well.
If environmental concerns are important to you, look for mattresses certified by either CertiPUR-US or GREENGUARD Gold. These certifications ensure that materials in your mattress are free from toxic chemicals and produce minimal VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions that could negatively affect indoor air quality.
Some smart mattresses also include features to manage temperature regulation, helping you sleep coolly and comfortably throughout the night. This may include features like breathable fabrics or functions that adjust firmness based on body movements during nocturnal sleep cycles. Some features also help decrease noise pollution to make sleep easier without distraction.
Another technological feature is alarms and soothing sounds or meditation programs to help ease you into restful slumber. Some smart mattresses even allow you to connect them to your smart home stereo system for an unforgettable music experience!
No matter the mattress technology you opt for, it is wise to look for an innerspring or hybrid mattress made with quality foam construction that offers optimal sleep quality and lasts long-term. When considering smart mattresses with additional features and price tags that compare well, remember to weigh the costs associated with additional features against its cost tag before making your final choice.
The Sleep Loft - Online mattress showroom 