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Tempur Pedic Mattress The Tempur Pedic Mattress was created in the 1990s as a revolutionary new technology in sleep systems. Since then it has exploded in popularity and can be found in hundreds of thousands of bedrooms around the world. Tempur Pedic mattresses are constructed with Memory Foam, which is a material that conforms to and “remembers” the shape of whatever is pressed into it. Those who use Memory Foam often say sleeping on a Tempur Pedic mattress is like sleeping on a cloud.
The Memory Foam used in the development of the Tempur Pedic mattress originated in the 1970s, when NASA created the material for use in space flights. To combat the excessive pressures, or G-Force, astronauts experience during space travel, Memory Foam was used on space shuttles where impacts were likely to occur, which lessened the likelihood of bodily strain or injury. Over the next two decades hospitals and rehabilitation centers adopted Memory Foam for therapeutic use, but the material was not brought to the attention of consumers until the 1990s with the introduction of the Tempur Pedic mattress, the first Memory Foam sleep system available for mass consumer use.
Memory Foam is composed of specialized foam cells. Unlike ordinary foam cells, which compress under pressure and constantly strain to spring back to their original shapes, Memory Foam cells actually distort when pressure is applied. By spreading the air pressure to nearby cells instead of retaining it, Memory Foam takes on the shape of the pressured surface and is slow to return to its original shape. Another attribute of the Memory Foam used in Tempur Pedic mattresses is its sensitivity to temperature. Memory Foam is harder (viscous) at cooler temperatures and softer (elastic) at warmer temperatures. Therefore, the material is sometimes referred to as visco-elastic foam.
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There are many benefits to owning a Tempur Pedic mattress. Due to the conforming characteristic of Memory Foam, sleeping on a Tempur Pedic mattress reduces the occurrence of nighttime movement, which is one of the major causes of disrupted sleep. Also, Memory Foam is pleasant to sleep on. The temperature sensitivity creates the sensation of “melting” when you lie down as your body temperature warms the foam cells. There are a host of therapeutic benefits with a Tempur Pedic mattress as well. The material helps to relieve pressure points and lessens arm, shoulder and heel discomfort. You will wake up in the morning with less soreness, feeling more refreshed. For those who suffer from chronic pain such as arthritis, the Tempur Pedic mattress can help to alleviate symptoms
Tempur Pedic mattresses are available in many different styles and sizes. Like ordinary coil construction mattresses, you can get a Tempur Pedic mattress in twin, double, queen and king sizes. A few of the style options are The ClassicBed and The DeluxeBed. Tempur Pedic mattresses must be used in conjunction with a Tempur Pedic foundation, which is a boxed flat wood surface lacking the coil support of ordinary box springs. Most Tempur Pedic mattresses also come with a support cover, which can be removed for added Memory Foam effect.
There are many companies offering Memory Foam sleep systems today, including Simmons Beautyrest, Sleep Comfort, AeroBed, Select Comfort, and The Sleep Store, to name a few. However, Tempur Pedic was the first company to offer Memory Foam mattresses to consumers, and their products continue to be of the highest quality. Generally, a Tempur Pedic mattress is denser than other Memory Foam mattresses, which means it will provide better support and last longer. Finally, Tempur Pedic mattresses are available at many furniture and mattress retailers as well as online, directly from the company. |
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