Tempur - material

Tempur material is unique in the world of mattresses, but what exactly is it?

What is Tempur?

Originally developed for the space programme, Tempur is a visco-elastic temperature sensitive material. It changes shape slowly under compression moulding itself to the contours of your body. After its initial use in the NASA space missions the material was refined and perfected over three decades by American and Swedish scientists into the Tempur-Pedic Swedish sleep system we know today; helping countless people alleviate the symptoms of various aliments and get a restful, comfortable nights sleep. Tempur mattresses have proven so beneficial that they are recommended and used by medical professionals the world over.

The foam is very dense and has a texture and consistency quite similar to wet clay; in fact it has a density of 85-110kg/m3, however, its open cell structure allows air to circulate freely. One of the unique things about Tempur is that due to its special construction it creates no counter pressure until the load is distributed on the whole surface area. When pressure is taken off the Tempur mattress it regains its original shape slowly, this is why it is referred to as "memory foam".

Durability

Compared with standard mattresses the Tempur system is exceptionally durable and far surpasses conventional designs in industry tests. Unlike ordinary mattresses which typically feature irregular cell shapes that simply compress under pressure, degenerating over time, Tempur is comprised of billions of spherical shaped open cells which respond to weight and temperature, rearranging their position to accommodate the contours of the a persons body.

In an industry test which involved the repeated compression of mattresses 80,000 times, a highly elastic polyurethane foam mattress experienced a thickness loss of approximately 10-15%. The Tempur mattress experienced a thickness loss of less than 5%; compelling results to say the least.

Choosing the right bed and mattress

For a superb choice of great value beds and mattresses from leading brand such as; Tempur, Vi-spring, Slumberland and Millbrook, you would be hard pressed to beat the Classic Bed Company. With over 20 years experience in the bed trade and a staff of experienced experts, you can rest assured that the Classic Bed Company will help you make the right decision when purchasing your new bed. Whatever style or design you require they will have a high quality bed to suit your needs. For more information visit the website at www.classicbedsteads.co.uk or call on free phone; 0800 9702060.