Futon, Foam and Memory Foam Mattresses
Choosing a Mattress
1) Which size do you want or need? Mattress Size Diagram2) Educate yourself about Quality and Firmness Density and ILD
3) Our Bedworks Hand-layered HR Foam and Memory Foam Mattresses What we offer
Mattress Pricing
Queen and Standard King mattresses
Studio, Twin, Twin XL and Double/Full mattresses
The difficulties with mattress shopping
We at Bedworks know how frustrating it can be to look for a new mattress. We try to make it a little better by letting you lay down on all of our options and doing our best to be informative about what is hidden beneath you. Here is an article written by a man who just wants the truth about sleep surfaces.
Picking the Right Mattress Size
All the different mattress sizes can be confusing, so we created a little graphic to show you the relatives sizes of standard U.S. mattress dimensions.
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| Twin/Single: | 39" x 75" | 100 x 190 | Standard size bed for one person |
| XL Twin: | 39" x 80" | 100 x 203 | Standard size college dorms |
| Double/Full: | 54" x 75" | 137 x 190 | Most popular couple size sofabed |
| Queen: | 60" x 80" | 153 x 203 | Standard bed mattress size for couples |
| King: | 76" x 80" | 193 x 203 | For tall couples who like lots of room |
| California King: | 72" x 84" | 183 x 213 | For Basketball and Hollywood stars |
Foam Mattress Quality and Feel
For our beds, we offer 2.6lb High Resiliency foam mattresses in Twin, Twin XL, Double/Full, Queen, Split-Queen, Split-King and Studio 30x80 for our daybeds and analytic couches.
Polyurethane foam is specified with four numbers (i.e. 2635); the first two (26xx) refer to the foam density, and the second two (xx35) refer to the foam firmness. Each measurement is independent of one another. Firmness does not affect density and density does not affect firmness. Foam with a 2635 specification refers to a 2.6 lb High Resiliency foam with a 35 ILD.
Foam Density: The Inside Story
Density is a measurement of the foam quality. Higher the density, higher the quality and thus, the longer they last and more they cost. Polyurethane foam density will range from 1.0 lbs/ft3 to upwards of 7.0 lb/ft3. Foams that range between 1.0 lb and 1.2 lb are referred to in the industry as "low density", whereas 1.8 lb to 2.0 lb are "high density" and 2.5 lb to 2.6 lb are "high resiliency". Pure high resiliency foams will have a lifespan of over 20 years with everyday use. Visco elastic memory foams are generally denser, from 3.0 lb to 7.0 lbs/ft3.Firmness or Plushness?
Indentation Load Deflection or ILD (also known as IFD, Indentation Force Deflection) is a measurement of polyurethane foam firmness. It refers to the amount of force, in pounds, required to indent 4 inches of foam 25%. Higher the ILD, firmer the foam. Polyurethane foams come in a wide range of ILDs, most commonly 23 ILD or 27 ILD (for upholstered seats, couch cushions and soft mattresses) to 35 ILD or 45 ILD (for firmer seats, cushions or mattresses), but are available in ILDs both higher and lower than that.
Comfort Inside
All mattresses today - spring, futon, latex, air, & water - rely on foams. Springs have large amounts of foams over and under their sharp coils.
Breathability & Coolness: Built-In
All mattress foams are open-cell, unlike closed cell insulation foams. "Open-cell" foams breathe. The circulating air constantly takes away body heat & humidity.
Foams' Hypo-Allergenic Advantages
Foam mattresses are resilient and inert. They contain NO noxious gases whatsoever. Mattress foams, unlike organic materials, are allergen-free. They do not mildew or cause allergies. For asthma sufferers, foam works wonders.
No Embarrassing Monster Mattresses
Mattress shops sell monster 12" to 20" thick spring mattresses for a monster profit. These are puffy, so-called "pillow tops" with low-density foam padding: they also are low in long-term comfort, health and useful life. They carry only a limited 5 to 10-yr warranty. Stores price them for $1100-$2500 a set. Worst of all, their boxsprings cannot fit up many of Boston's staircases.
Longevity: Impressive
In contrast, premium foam mattresses appear a much better value. Bedworks' High Resiliency and Memory Foam Mattresses carry 20-year Warranties. They cost less, are healthier, slimmer and more attractive, easier to move, and guaranteed to last twice as long as spring mattresses.
Memory Foam:
Also known as visco elastic foam, memory foam is a heat-sensitive, polyurethane foam. At room temperature memory foam is harder than at skin temperature, which causes it to soften on contact and mold itself to the shape of a warm body within a few seconds. The foam also holds its shape temporarily - a hand pressed into memory foam will leave a clear impression when removed.
Memory Foam was developed for use in the space program. The hope was that memory foam, because of its ability to distribute pressure across the entire surface, could ease the pressure of extreme G-forces.
While memory foam was never used in the space program, it was subsequently used in medical applications, for example where a patient suffered from pressure sores or had to be bed-bound for a long period of time. Initially memory foam was too expensive for general use.
In recent years visco elastic memory foam has become cheaper to produce and is now widely available for the home bedroom. The most common domestic applications of memory foam are in mattresses, pillows and mattress toppers … A memory foam mattress is usually denser than an ordinary foam mattress. This makes it more supportive …
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Unique Properties: Slow Recovery
Wikipedia explains memory foams are unique in two ways. First is the way memory foams respond to changing pressure. Unlike standard foams that spring back immediately, memory foams recover slowly. This "slow recovery" accounts for the way memory foams conform to your body's shape to reduce pressure points.
Temperature Sensitivity
Second, memory foams are temperature sensitive. At room temperatures, memory foams are firm. But as your body warms them, memory foams become softer, more pliant and more elastic. So memory foams are also known as visco elastic foam. This temperature sensitivity further reduces pressure points, thus increasing support and comfort. Reports note sleepers toss and turn less on memory foams and experience more REM sleep. Both "slow recovery" and "temperature sensitivity" create the feeling you get while lying down on the densest memory foams.
Density? What's the Benefit?
Memory foams range from 3 lbs. to 5.2 lbs. per cubic foot. The greater the density, the better the response. As memory foams increase in weight, the better they perform, the longer they last, and the more they cost. Bedworks offers the highest density Memory Foam: 5.2 lb.
Breathability & Coolness: Built-In
All mattress foams are open-cell, unlike closed cell insulation foams. "Open-cell" foams breathe. The circulating air takes away body heat & humidity constantly.
Foams' Hypo-Allergenic Advantages
Foam mattresses are resilient and inert. They contain NO noxious gases whatsoever. Mattress foams, unlike organic materials, are allergen-free. They do not mildew or cause allergies. For asthma sufferers, foam works wonders.
Bedworks Hand-Layered Bed Mattresses
Available sizes: Studio, Twin, Twin XL, Full/Double, Queen, Split-Queen and Split-King.
6" High Resiliency Bed Mattresses
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EcoSense Memory Foam Mattresses
Comes with a ten year warranty.
Available in Twin, Full/Double, Queen and King sizes.
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