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Swedish Sleep System You hear a lot about the benefits of a memory foam mattress and how it uses NASA technology to give you a better night’s sleep. So what’s the hype all about? It’s all in the material. Unlike traditional coil or latex mattresses, which spring back a few seconds after you lie down on them because of the unfortunate laws of air pressure, memory foam is made of special “open cell” molecules that distribute air and retain or “remember” your body’s contour.
NASA developed the material to cushion astronauts from the G-force experienced during space travel. But it was the Swedish medical firm Tempur Pedic that first realized its medical and commercial benefits, and refined its technology for day-to-day use - through the Tempur Pedic Swedish Sleep System.
NASA technology, doctor’s advice Being a medical firm, Tempur Pedic’s first customers were bedridden patients in hospitals and nursing homes. It knew the problems of traditional coil and latex mattresses - long hours of lying down often led to bedsores and muscle pain, not just from the friction and pressure of skin against hard surface, but the heat and moisture that accumulated. Tempur Pedic took NASA’s highly malleable material and developed the Swedish Sleep System. It adjusted to the body’s contour, preventing awkward sleeping positions and minimizing the tossing and turning while searching for a comfortable sleeping position. Since its bedridden consumers often didn’t have the mobility to find comfort, the Swedish Sleep System had an additional benefit: breathability. Its dual airflow feature minimized moisture, which in turn prevented the allergies and rashes accompanying prolonged bed rest. For the regular consumer, that meant an even more comfortable sleep and a more hygienic bed. Moisture breeds bacteria, and requires “airing” and turning over of the mattress. The Swedish Sleep System does away with that chore.
The Swedish Sleep System is also ergonomically designed to absorb the feeling of movement. If your partner is a “restless” sleeper, you won’t notice it.
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Hope for Asthmatics Because of its roots as a medical firm, Tempur Pedic also wanted to address a common health issue: asthma and allergies. This condition has been on a sharp rise for the last 20 years, especially among children. The culprit: the pollution in modern urban society, and dust mites.
The Swedish Sleep System is naturally dust mite resistant. The mattresses are treated to be resistant to dust mites and allergens that float in the air. It is highly recommended for those who have a history of asthma and allergies, children who are at risk for them because of genetic history, or anyone living within the city or near a grassy field (aside from dust mites, pollens are the leading causes of these attacks.)
A Brand You can Trust At $3,000 for a king sized bed, the Swedish Sleep System doesn’t come cheap. The temptation to buy a generic or house brand, often at half its cost, is great.
By all means, consumers have the freedom and the right to look for a brand that suits their needs and their budget. However, there is a reason for Sleep System’s price - as a medical company (and the pioneer in the memory foam mattress industry), it has taken the firm stance of using the highest, top-of-the line materials. Under a microscope, Sleep’s System reveals that its mattresses are made of denser and more uniform cells. It’s more effective, more comfortable and also much more durable. It stands by its product. The Sleep System comes with a 20 year warranty, four times longer than the average five-year lifespan of a memory foam mattress. .
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