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| The most widely purchased type of bedding
uses the support of tempered steel coils in a variety of configurations.
Layers of upholstery provide insulation and cushioning between your
body and the spring unit. The result of this basic approach, coupled
with state-of-the-art technology, is a full range of comfort choices. |
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| Solid foam mattresses also offer a wide
choice of "feels." They can be made of a solid core or of
several layers of different types of foam laminated together. Advanced
technology in polyurethane foams, refinements to traditional latex
and the new visco-elastic ("memory") foams have added to
the choice of comfort, support and performance. |
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| Airbeds are now designed to look like the
familiar mattress/boxspring combination, with an air-filled core providing
the support instead of an innerspring unit or foam core. These designs
also offer a range of feels and typically are adjustable to suit individual
sleeper's needs. |
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| Futons are a popular alternative for those
who need a sofa by day and a mattress by night. The mattresses must
be very flexible, so they are typically made of cotton, synthetic
fibers and foam in various combinations. The futon is designed to
support sitting as well as sleeping. |
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| Electrically adjustable bases allow sleepers
to adjust the head and foot of the bed to the most comfortable position.
The mattress and foundation must be specially built for the flexing
motion and can be innerspring, foam or a combination. Since the flexing
causes extra wear on the mattress, quality construction is very important.
Mattresses not built for this purpose should not be used with an adjustable
bed frame. |
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| A good foundation is as important as a
good mattress. The foundation takes a lot of the nightly wear and
tear and contributes to the bed's overall comfort and support. Never
put a new mattress on an old foundation. When you select your new
mattress, buy its companion foundation – the two are designed
to work best together. In fact, buying the mattress without its matching
foundation may affect the terms of the warranty |
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