Mattressman Knowledgebase

Are you moving out of your parents or friends house to live by yourself? Chances are your going to be living in quite a small place. You’ll also probably want to save your hard earned money rather than waste it on furniture which you can’t fit in your room. So if you’re worrying about fitting a mattress into your bedroom and how much it’s going to cost…. don't! Theirs a cheaper but just as effective alternative to the mattress, the air mattress.

If you’re going to have trouble getting your old bed out of your old house safely the best solution is having an air mattress to live on until you can get a bed into your new place. Air mattresses can be just as comfortable as a normal mattress as long you’re willing to spend enough on a decent quality one. Comfort is given using Quadra coil technology that creates individual pockets of air evenly distributed for all night comfort and healthy sleeping posture.

An additional bonus to having an air mattress is that if you have any unexpected friends or guest come round you can use the air mattress to accommodate them. And due to the fact that it deflates and shrinks, storing it is never a problem.

The best thing about having an air mattress is that you can take it anywhere, which is perfect for camping trips and festivals among other trips. The air mattress takes up hardly any room and time to set up, so if you go round a mates for the night you don’t have to worry about not having a relaxing sleep because an air mattress will give you all the comfort you need.

Mattressman offer some great air mattresses which are perfect for any outing. Mattressman also provide over 3000 luxury mattresses.

Also known as Innerspring mattresses. This mattress is the most popular as well as being around for the longest. It can be used on a flat bed surface, but for an adjustable frame, a specially made coil spring mattress is made. It is made from coiled metal that is tempered to hold the coil's firmness. Coils can either be connected or independent, and can sometimes feature a support rod around the edge. A general rule is, the higher the number of turns in the coil, the higher the quality of the mattress. Other high-end models can be covered with a top layer of memory foam, latex and/or a pillow top.

Sleep has always been a very valued thing. Since the dawn of time humans have tried to get the most comfortable sleep possible. The headboard has always been around to provide that extra little bit of comfort everyone craves for.

It’s been proved by Archaeology that bed frames and of course the headboard have been around since 3100BC in Egypt. Made out of gold, silver and ebony the Pharaohs headboard would be lots more luxurious than commoners who had their headboards made from straw or rolled up cloth which added comfort.

By the Medieval times the headboard was an essential and useful part of the bed. The headboard was also starting to become a bit of a fashion icon in the bedroom as they could show off the wealth of the owner while making the room look stylish (at its time).
During the colonial times headboards were being exported across the world from Europe as they would rarely be produced locally. Also the headboards would reflect on cultural background of the owner during these times.

The headboard now has a huge range of styles. Reflecting on the colour, shape, size, style, material and design the headboard can match anybody’s bedroom needs. Currently being used in all sorts of bedrooms from hotels to homes to prisons, the headboard is now always going to be a necessity to the bed if you want to sleep in style.

Latex foam is a quality substance which can be seen in many different forms including things such as gloves, clothing and condoms. It is also seen in the form of foam, which in turn is used in mattresses and pillows. Latex foam is an ideal substance for mattresses as it holds the ability to provide support and mould into any shape. This is especially useful for sleepers who suffer with neck and back pain. No matter how you lay during your sleep, the foam mattress will continuously mould and reshape in order to provide an ultimate level of comfort and support.

Latex foam mattresses possess many other characteristics which help place them higher in the sale rankings.

Unlike other more conventional brands, latex foam mattresses are exceptionally quiet.

Latex foam mattresses are available in various designs. Therefore no matter what shape, size or level of firmness you require a foam mattress is attainable in order to suite your needs.

Leather beds are stylish and wreak sophistication. They provide an extremely comfortable sleeping surface, which adopts body temperature almost immediately on contact with the skin. Providing the leather is taken care of correctly, leather furniture will remain in immaculate condition for years to come and provide a very lush comfortable sleep.

Whether your home is modern, transitional or contemporary leather furnishings have many advantages. Leather is one of the most durable upholstery materials, meaning it will last for year and years to come without losing any quality providing it’s cared for correctly.  Leather head boards are known to be much more comfortable than our standard types, this is due to the construction of fantastic materials, a very durable high quality leather with sturdy padding make upholstered head boards perfect, they also come in a wide range of colours to match any home.

Prior to purchasing let’s take a look at the various types of leather used in the construction of leather beds and other furnishings and their qualities.

Full Aniline Leather
This leather has a great softness, luxury and comfort to it but it is a lot less durable than other types of leather and does require some extra care. This kind of leather is susceptible to fading by any sunlight it receives and accidental spillages.

Semi-aniline
As with the full aniline leather, this provides comfort and softness but with an added key elements, more durability and a pattern of pigmented leather. This leather brings together the technologies of the full aniline leather and strengthens its main weakness or durability whilst adding a different visual effect of pigmentation.

Pigmented leather
Used to make very heavy furniture, this leather is known for its durability properties as well as its stain and soil resistance.

Nubuck
This is aniline leather which has had its surface brushed to form a texture which is like velvet but on leather. People often confuse Nubuck leather with suede leather. Suede is added to the internal face of the leather whereas Nubuck is an effect added to the grain side.

Ever since around 9500BC the mattress has been an essential product for a comfortable and quality nights sleep. Originally being made out of leaves, grass and animal skin; the mattress has progressed so much that you are now spoiled for choice when it comes to the type of mattress you want. 

 

The Mattress is normally a pad or mat filled with anything from latex to foam to feathers. Designed to be placed on a flat surface, the mattress is most commonly positioned on top of a bed or on the floor. 

 

There many different sizes of mattresses. Countrys all over the world have their own unique sizes, for example the USA has the Olympic Queen and California King size mattresses. Some countrys even supply an extra small size bed just for toddlers. Although you should be careful if you are buying a mattress from a foreign country as the sizes vary from country to country.

Rather than just buying a basic mattress you can now choose from a big variety of mattresses such as the popular memory foam and air mattresses. Mattresman has a huge range of over 3000 mattresses you can pick from including brands such as Silent Night, Sealy and SlumberLand.

Memory Foam is possibly the most modern, advanced and comfortable type of mattress around. Well known throughout many industries for its fantastic body support.

Created in the 70s by NASA for a space program, not realising memory foams full potential until it would later on be used in mattresses and has since been a huge success worldwide. Almost every household will either own, want or need a memory foam mattress purely for its luxurious comfort.

The memory foam mattress gives incredible support and is a number one choice for anyone who experiences back pain or sleeping problems as it moulds to whatever ever shape or angle you are sleeping at.

Now memory foam is so popular that it is also being used for pillows and mattress toppers. Memory foam is also being used for medical use in hospitals.

Standard mattresses require turning regularly to maximise its lifespan, especially on pocket sprung mattresses, as it ensure all the springs receive even amounts of pressure. However, if turning a heavy mattress would prove difficult, then we would recommend a single-sided, no-turn mattress, as this only needs to be rotated periodically, and not flipped over.

The Pillow fulfills the perfect sleeping set-up. No bed is complete without one. Relaxation is almost unheard of without a pillow in mind.

Founded in ancient Egyptian tombs the pillow has been around for centuries. Originally being used in China, Persia and Europe as decoration, the pillow would soon be used for a lot more. Around the Tudor period (after being used for pregnant woman) the pillow would become an everyday household product, and still is today.

Pillows are being filled with all sorts of things like polyester, feathers or down. Although some countries have their own tradition, for example India uses cotton to fill their pillows. Also memory foam is becoming more and more popular as a pillow filling due to its ability to mould to the occupants shape.

The pillow case (normally made out of cloth or silk) stores the fill. Unfortunately they build up lots of dust and microbes so the pillow case needs to be laundered very often and even replaced after a few years.

Pillows come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, the 3 main types are Bed Pillows, Orthopedic Pillows and Decorative Pillows which all have their advantages, whether it’s to look pretty or add extra neck support they all offer a unique style of comfort.

So if you’re looking for the perfect pillow or just need some new ones to go with your mattress, mattressman have plenty on offer. From Memory Foam to feather mattressman give you a huge range of luxurious pillows so take your pick. 

Pocket sprung mattresses contain many individual springs, housed in fabric pockets, all working independantly of each other. This arrangement means that support is offered from the edge to the very centre of the mattress and means significantly less-roll together when two people are on it. Amounts of individual springs vary, as a rough guide, the more pocket springs a mattress has, the more supportive it will be. Pocket sprung mattresses can be a great investment, as they provide a supportive sleeping environment.

Many people suffer from sleep apnoea but what is it? This is a condition referring to when the body stops breathing during sleep. The event occurs for only a brief moment in time but it can happen often as 5 to 30 times in one hour.

There are two main types of sleep apnoea. These are known as Central Sleep Apnoea and Obstructive Sleep apnoea.

 Central Sleep Apnoea is a very serious condition as it is when the respiratory centre, housed in the brain, shuts down resulting in cessation of breathing. Anyone who feels they may suffer from this condition needs to seek medical advice.

Obstructive sleep apnoea is slightly different in the fact that breathing is stopped due to a blockage in the airway. It is more widespread than CSA and easy to treat. These tiny periods of abnormal breathing prevent you from falling into a deep sleep and as a result you are unable to rest and recover. This is why many people still feel tired and lethargic even after a full night’s sleep.

So how can this be cured? Well one of the main causes of this condition is body positioning whilst being asleep. Medical experts advise sufferers to lie on their side during sleep but many find this position difficult and uncomfortable. There is a perfect alternative however! Memory foam mattresses are ideal because they mould around the body, taking away all pressure points and therefore maintain the body’s correct posture. An added advantage is that it will support your joints and reduce the risks of back pain.

Memory foam mattresses are the best mattresses to buy if you desire high levels of support and comfort. It must be stated that although memory foam mattresses may help a person who has sleep apnoea, it is not a total guarantee. Therefore anyone who believes they may have sleep apnoea of any kind should seek further medical advice.

The perfect mattress is not complete without the perfect bed to support it. Including the headboards, footboards and bed rails the bed frame provides extra comfort and class while ensuring stability. The most common bed frames are normally made of metal or the traditional wood.

Wooden bed frames give a visual touch of class. While providing a wide choice of different types of wood not all of them might be right for you! Make sure you have picked the bed frame with your ideal weight, height, price and look.

Ply and Particleboard wood unfortunately wouldn’t be great picks for a bed frame as they don’t last long. Oak wood is great looking and very strong although it’s very heavy (so not ideal for moving house) and rather expensive for some peoples taste. The most beneficial wooden bed frame is pine wood as it’s long lasting, looks smart and stylish, lightweight and affordable.

Remember to make sure the bed frame is the right size for your mattress and whether the bed frame is adjustable so it’s the right size to fit your mattress and adds extra comfort.

You can also get man made bed frames which can be customised to suit your look adding extra style and comfort. Having your own custom bed frame is a key benefit as you can have it the perfect size to suit you. Although custom bed frames are expensive and many normal wooden bed frames are just as great.