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A good night's sleep.

Adjustable Bases

Remote controlled electric beds. Electric beds offer many benefits for people with a range of medical complaints which require raised sleeping positions, raised legs or just getting in and out of bed.

B
Bedsteads

Also known as Bed Frames. Manufactured in wood, metal, upholstered or any combination of these.

Body Responsive

Visco elastic (memory foam) responds to individual body temperature.

Bonnell Spring

Also known as open coil. The most widely used Spring Option in mattresses.

Bunk Beds

Popular option for children. Fun, practical and space saving.

C
Cashmere

A natural fibre sometimes used in mattress filling for additional luxury.

Continuous Spring

Made from a single length of wire 'knitted' into a series of interwoven springs.

Cotton

A natural filling often used near the surface of the mattress for its ability to breathe and absorb moisture.

D
Density

Foam mattresses are produced from different densities of foam to achieve various levels of support.

Divan Base

Still the UK's most popular bed option. An upholstered box fitted with castors for mobility or on legs to create space underneath.

Drawers

Deep divan bases are often fitted with storage boxes.

E
Edge

Sprung edge divan base - acts like a giant shock absorber increasing the mattress's durability.  

F
Foam

Foam mattresses are particularly suitable for slatted bases and adjustable beds.

Futon

A sofa bed with a convertible frame.

G
Gauge

The measured thickness of the wire used in a coiled spring.

H
Hair

Also known as 'nature's spring' - used loose or in pads for luxury mattress filling.

Handles

Handles are intended to position a mattress correctly on base, they are not designed to carry the full weight of a mattress.

High Density

Density is the level of support, usually in reference to a foam mattress. High density being of firm support.

I
Individual Pockets

Pocket springs are individual springs, housed separately, to give best overall support.

J
Joined Together

Two single mattresses of different tension may be joined together using a zip and link system.

K
King Size

King Size is normally 5'0" wide by 6'6" long.

L
Latex Foam

Latex is a natural product derived from the sap of the rubber tree. Latex has good elasticity and may benefit allergy sufferers.   

M
Memory Foam

Visco elastic or memory foam, as it is more commonly known, has pressure relieving qualities and is body heat responsive.

Mohair

A natural fibre used in mattresses for added luxury.

N
Natural

Latex foam is a natural product derived from the sap of the rubber tree.

Non Turn

Non turn mattresses are designed to be used only on one side. Rotation is recommended.

O
Open Coil

Open coil or open spring, also known as bonnell spring.

Ottoman Divan

A platform top is hinged to the base allowing access to almost all of the underbed area.

Overlays

Some mattresses are manufactured with a fixed pillow top, usually on 'no turn' designs.

P
Pillow Top

Some mattresses are manufactured with a fixed pillow top, usually on 'no turn' designs. Also known as an overlay.

Pocket Springs

Pocket springs are individual springs, housed separately, to give best overall support. Allow little or no transmission of movement between sleeping partners.

Q
Quilt

Quilting is a decorative effect attaching the outer fabric to the surface fillings.

R
Reinforced Sides

Support around the border of the entire mattress.

Rotate

Non-turn mattresses should be rotated regularly.

  

S
Sleeping Partners

Sleeping partners should be able to lie side by side, with their arms behind their head, without the elbows touching.

Suitability

Ensure the mattress you choose has the correct base eg. Is it suitable for a bedstead?

T
Ticking

The fabric that covers the mattress.

Tufting

Tapes are passed through the mattress at regular intervals and secured with a tag.

V
Visco Elastic

Commonly known as memory foam. Shape recovers when heat and pressure are removed.

W
Wool

Often used in mattress filling. Luxurious and breathable.

Z
Zoned

Spring interior mattresses can be 'zoned' across the middle to give extra support or around edge to give extra rigidity.