Shopping for a Mattress

When selecting your new mattress set, here are some bedding basics to help educate you on some of the different options available and guide you in making the right mattress selection.

Two basic types:

Innerspring

  

Most sales in North America are still mattress sets that use tempered steel coils as the support component.

• There are a variety of types and configurations of coils but by and large, the design is the same. Manufacturers use various layers of foams and upholstery which cushion and insulate your body from the spring support unit.  
• These layers of foam and the thickness of the coils can be altered to create a range of comfort choices, from firm to plush.  
• Spring mattress sales are dominated by brands like Sealy Posturepedic, Serta and Simmons Beautyrest