Luxurious natural fiber that keeps you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

Provides contouring support & minimizes motion transfer.

Zoned foam, 2 support and 3 comfort zones, found on high-end Simmons Backcare products.

Luxurious natural fiber that performs even better than cushioning. Offers comfort and support.

Special springs on both sides and foot edge.

Plush synthetic fiber that adds resilience for enhanced sleep comfort.

A wood frame support system equal to putting a board under your mattress to firm it up.

High density foam at the base of the Beautyrest mattress that absorbs shock & deadens motion.

Ergonomically zoned foam, conformance support system. Exclusive to Sleepy's.

Hour glass shaped coil, round on top and bottom.

Functional, decorative pieces added to the mattress to aid in ventilation.

The same construction as a bedboard foundation with additional layers of padding added to the surface.

Ultra-soft genuine cashmere fibers.

A luxurious fiber that provides warmth in the Winter & keeps you cool in the Summer.

Polypropylene insulator pad found in Simmons Backcare products.

A synthetic pad used as an insulator pad on Eclipse products.

Handles made of cloth that match the ticking of the mattress and are sewn to it.

Fiber that is bonded for no shifting.

The number of coils in the mattress. Usually quoted in queen size, which is the most popular size.

The use of identical coil counts in both the mattress and box.

Firming material which serves as a base, also known as a coconut fiber.

A fiber pad bonded or molded into shape through a heat process that cuts down on body impressions.

Feels like goosedown.

A level of mattress comfort that falls between firm and plush.

Softer, higher form of polyurethane.

Exclusive feature form Serta on upper-end Perfect Sleepers. It is an insulator pad 2 1/2 times stronger than found in other Perfect Sleepers.

Firmer sitting edge and minimizes edge breakdown.

A soft, low pressure sleep surface that allows for better circulation during sleep.

Imported slick fiber comfort pad found in Kingsdown products.

Waterfall Foundation. Ticking runs from 2-3 inches off the edge of the FND. To the base of the FND. Hiding the non-skid surface.

The coils are formed from one piece of continuous wire, generally running from head to toe.

Polyurethane foam formed with pockets that resemble an eggcrate that adds additional pressure relief and contouring support.

Synthetic Latex with eggshell foam concept.

A natural fiber used as an insulator pad or comfort pad and as ticking on high-end products.

A type of padding layer generally used to achieve a firm feel.

Dacron Polyester fiber used on plush Sealy Posturepedics.

Provides Additional Comfort.

Originally referring to a Belgium cotton import, is now used for any cotton, 3 colored, woven design.

An extra layer between you and the innerspring that provides firm comfort and support.

A bow tie shaped spring added to the seat edge for border support.

A super firm blend of natural and synthetic fibers, to give you extra support and comfort life.

Negatively charged dupont carbon fiber woven into the ticking.

The name given to the type of border support found on the Sealy Posturepedics . (except Crown Jewel)

An additional support element added to the edge to firm up the side of a mattress.

Exclusive hand crafted old style boxspring.

Torsion bar coils in foundations are referred to as elements.

Provides ultra body-contouring support & minimizes partner motion transfer.

A rigid foam edge around the entire set, found on Crown Jewel Sealy Posturepedics.

Contemporary version of brass vent plates. They aid in ventilation.

Like sleeping bags or coats Sealy patented continuous filament fiber.

A comfort designation usually given to an unyielding surface.

Point up specially designed convoluted foam offering lower pressure per square inch.

An exclusive, allergy free insulator pad used by Kingsdown.

Wrapping the entire mattress in heavy foam, eliminating the border wire. Found on upper end.

Original Style "Boxspring" Coil

The measured thickness of the steel used in coil units. The lower the number the thicker the steel.

High Density Foam

Designed with stronger edge with higher density for support and durability.

Referring to the solidity or amount of give, usually in a foam product.

Provides proper support, high-density durability, and long-term resiliency.

Hand assembled & hand laced wrapped coil found in ultra premium Kingsdown products.

A poly foam that resembles latex. (offers greater quality and durability)

Provides ultra Lux body-contouring support & minimizes partner motion transfer.

A rigid foam edge around the entire set, found on mid-level Stearns & Foster products.

A type of dacron polyester found in upper-end Kingsdown products.

It's a Kingsdown manufactured fiber.

A natural instant response foam. Conforms to the body for extra comfort.

Barrell shaped, power packed, individually pocketed coils found in all Simmons Beautyrest models.

Firmest foam pad on market sold only with Sealy. Gives height and support.

Deeply contoured high density foam which conforms to your body.

The exclusive feature in Sealy Posturepedics that puts additional fiber pads in the center third for additional support in the lumbar region.

The formed combination of coil and torsion bar found in the Serta Perfect Sleeper foundations.

Material added to the top of a foundation to prevent a mattress from sliding.

Zero Deflection

Provides support & extends the life of the mattress.

Non-Pro Rated or full replacement warranty.

Used by various manufacturers to help eliminate pocketing and sagging.

Variation on the Bonnell coil providing a strong top and bottom through angled surface.

Synthetic Latex

The minimum count of 312 coils, 13 gauge steel and 6 gauge border wire.

An additional border framing the coil unit on top of the line Serta Perfect Sleeper.

The type of design whereby an extra layer of comfort padding is added to the surface of a mattress.

Serta's company name for the synthetic fiber that adds soft comfort to padding layers.

Patented designed with thousands of massaging foam fingers.

A designation of comfort usually reserved for the softest or most given mattress.

Found just below the pillow top. It lifts up the pillow top. Cuts off 3" before the edge of the mattress perimeter

The name given to the occurrence of padding falling into the coil system.

Short for polyurethane foam, used in almost all bedding as either an insulator pad or comfort pad that provides extended durability and comfort.

High density foam shaped like a door stop on the sides of the mattress.

Found in the Simmons Backcare line, it adds lumbar support and aids in the prevention of pocketing.

Meaning a warranty is not 100% replacement but could have restrictions as to coverage.

Dacron polyester comfort fiber found in Kingsdown products.

High grade poly foam that is poured under a vacuum to produce the most consistent durable foam.

Inexpensive material used for ticking on low end bedding, it tends to stretch and tear easily.

The method of border support used in continuous coil systems such as Serta where coils extend beyond the edge.

Synthetic fiber; more resilient, consistent and longer lasting. (Synthetic Cotton)

Component added at high temperatures that forms a welding together of material to create a firming pad that will not shift or pocket.

It's a Kingsdown manufactured fiber.

Serta's company name for body supporting poly-foam.

Sealy working foundation provides proper support and stress relief for our mattress. Provides longer life.

Two rows of intertwining continuous coil set at an angle. Found in all SI Backcare & some KD products.

Torsion bar modules absorb the body's weight and help maintain correct spinal alignment.

Pieces of scrap fabric placed in boxspring to reduce contact noise.

A luxurious fiber layer that adds comfort.

A synthetic poly-foam developed by Simmons for extra support and greater conformability.

Simmons 5-Zone Foam

Generally referred to padding that achieves a plush comfort level.

Provides support & extends the life of the mattress.

Sealy Posturepedics steel beam anchored torsion bar foundation.

Resilient foam padding found in IBC products.

Provides Plush Comfort.

Provides comfort and support.

Firmer sitting edge with more sleep surface. Increased flexibility.

Compressed polyester fiber bonded together by baking, found in Simmons products.

Minimizes Body Impressions & adds comfort.

A coconut hair-fiber based insulator pad.

A process of heating steel at high temperatures to increase the strength of both matt. & boxspring coils.

The name given to a fabric that covers a mattress.

A support system made up of torsion bars.

The use of 3 layers of wood in creating a foundation.

Stearns & Fosters patented laminated foam encasing process.

Scientifically designed sculpted foam, provides additional edge support.

A total base of non-flexing steel struts that creates a non-yielding foundation - no motion transfer found in all no-flip Beautyrest & Backcare models.

1.8 Upholstery Grade. Very high grade foam.

The rigid foam border support (similar to Posture-pedics) Found in the lower-end S&F products.

High loft dacron polyester fiber found in Simmons Backcare plush models.

The type of torsion bar foundation found on Stearns & Foster products.

Thermo-plastic foam (poly foam) that is fused together while being interlocked with the inner-spring unit. By Sealy.

Piece of material used between the mattress and the pillow top. The material holds layers together to offer less chance of pocketing.

Slow responding body heat sensitive foam that conforms to the body.

Also known as the Continental Foundation, it is an upholstered unit as opposed to a foundation ending with a tape edge.

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Tempered steel bar shaped like a "Z" that's reinforced to the border rod for edge support.

A torsion element foundations concentrating more support in zones of potentially heavier weight.

The exclusive feature to Sleepy's found in Simmons Beautyrest providing additional support to the lumbar and leg regions.