Mattress Buying Tips by Sealy Posturepedic and High Point Furniture Sales

High Point Furniture Sales and Sealy Posturepedic have teamed up to offer mattress deals that you won't find anywhere else. The following information is provided by Sealy about their product to help you understand their mattresses and make shopping for Sealy Brand mattresses easier.

Sealy Mattress Comfort

	Infinilux
	Benefit: A unique foam that mirrors the cushiony feel of premium latex, yet offers superior consistency and durability Analogy: Uniformed, consistent cell structure in the material -- as if you could control holes in Swiss cheese to make them all the same size. This is a very luxurious component ... it's a consistent latex ...

Comfort, how the mattress feels , is a matter of personal preference. What feels comfortable to one person may feel uncomfortable to another person. Therefore, whoever is going to use the bed should try several different models before making a purchase.

Surface comfort is determined by the UPHOLSTERY of the bed. Upholstery refers to the various layers of material between your body and the innerspring. Both the type and thickness of these materials will produce different levels of feel and therefore different degrees of comfort.

So you'll need to determine your comfort preference . Sealy Posturepedic mattresses are available in the following comfort levels: firm, cushion firm, plush, and ultra plush. It's important to note, however, that all Sealy Posturepedic sleep systems offer correct back support regardless of firmness.

Definition of Firm: Firm mattresses offer the least surface "give" and would be considered harder in feel to the other surface comforts.
Definition of Plush: Plush mattresses offer more surface "give" and provide a softer surface comfort.

Why Sealy is Best in Comfort

Sealy has the highest quality standards in the mattress industry. In fact, consumers rate Sealy Posturepedic ahead of the competition in terms of product quality and durability .
Sealy spends more money on research and development (R&D) -- by far! -- than any other mattress manufacturer. And Sealy's R&D experts have produced patented, industry-leading comfort components , such as StayTrue Fibers and Foam, Marvelux, Resilium, Infinilux and the breakthrough UniCased Construction.
Sealy works closely with its upholstery suppliers to ensure only the finest quality foams, fibers, and ticking that meet Sealy's strict standards are used.

	Sculpture Foam
	Description: A pin cushion convoluted foam Benefit: Improves body conformance and provides the ultimate feel in plush comfort Analogy: Like a thousand foam fingers, lifting and supporting you

	Cashmere Cumuloft Fiber
	Description: A luxurious, plush, high-loft fiber Benefit: Supports and cushions your body in cloud soft comfort with the added luxury of cashmere Analogy: Like a floating raft, cushioning your body with soft, buoyant support

	Euro Comfort Core
	A rich, convoluted dual foam that conforms to your body with a firm perimeter, providing extra support around the edge of the sleep surface.

	SealyFoam
	Description: High quality and high density Polyurethane foam Benefit: Cushions and conforms to your body for a plusher, more comfortable feel. StayTrue Foam is made through an innovative process which produces a more uniform cell structure. And it's 10% more durable than regular foam Analogy: This uniform cell structure is like the strength and uniformity of building with bricks vs. the inconsistent shapes of stones

	StayTrue Fiberlux
	Description: Soft, high quality fiber for a comfortably plush feel Benefit: Made of pre-compressed fibers to prevent body impressions. It's just like pre-washed blue jeans that don't shrink. This component allows air circulation through the mattress which helps you maintain normal body temperature while you sleep Analogy: Like the pampering comfort of a luxurious quilt, allowing you to nestle into relaxation

Mattress Support

Sealy Posturepedic sleep systems offer correct back support regardless of firmness. This is the Sealy Posturepedic heritage, designed in cooperation with orthopedic surgeons and patented in 1950.

The myth "firmer is better" is not necessarily true. Your body type determines what comfort is better for you.

A mattress that's too firm for your body will not support all parts of the body evenly, and may cause discomfort at the body's heaviest parts, the shoulders and hips. The increased pressure on these points reduces blood circulation and will cause tossing and turning. This may result in a poor night's sleep and a far less productive day.

A mattress that's too soft for your body will not keep the spine in proper alignment. This will cause your muscles to work through the night straighten the spine, again leaving you tired and aching in the morning resulting in a less effective day.

Support is a function of the INNERSPRING in the bed. The innerspring is located in the center of the mattress. The type of support it provides depends on its coil configuration and design . Our premium mattresses use coils of heavy gauge steel that are hinged together for conformance and stability. The UniCased Edge system prevents edge breakdown while giving you uniform comfort and support all the way to the edge. Solid edge support means you won't feel as though you're going to slide off the mattress when lying or sitting near the edge.

	Posturepedic Innerspring
	Benefit: Senses an individual's body weight and responds with the appropriate support Analogy: Like "motion sensor" lights in a backyard, dim at first, but bright when triggered by movement, the coil first cushions your body then firms to provide proper support where you need it most

	Dual Support System (DSS)
	Description: Patented Syner-Flex Surface + Patented PostureTech Coil Benefit: The Syner-Flex Surface offers cradling support by micro-adjusting to your unique curves and contours, while the PostureTech coil provides deep down correct back support Analogy: Like high performance sneakers, the tread micro-adjusts to unique surfaces while the in-sole provides anatomically correct support

	UniCased Edge
	Description: Patented foam edge insert made of superior advanced materials Benefit: Provides uniform support from edge to edge and a firm seating edge Analogy: Like a protective frame around a picture

We invite you to take the "Sealy Roll Test" at High Point Furniture Sales' Showroom to discover the uniform comfort and support only Sealy Posturepedic provides. The best test for proper support is to lie down on the mattress and experience its support by lying the way you do while asleep. If you feel your body sagging, the mattress is not giving you proper support. Also, if you feel excessive pressure, the mattress is not giving you proper support.

Why Sealy is Best in Uniform Support

Sealy's patented, industry-leading Posturepedic Innerspring senses an individual's body weight and responds with the appropriate support.
Sealy manufactures its own Posturepedic Innersprings for quality control and consistent performance.
Sealy uses twice-tempered steel so the coils will return to their original height repeatedly over time for a consistent surface feel. Twice-tempered steel is 62% stronger than basic wire steel.
Sealy has the highest quality standards in the mattress industry . In fact, consumers rate Sealy Posturepedic ahead of the competition in terms of product quality and durability.

Mattress Durability

No doubt you want a sleep system that is going to last ; therefore, durability is very important.

Shock Abzzorber Plus Box Spring

Description: Heavy gauge, high carbon steel modules attached to a high carbon steel grid top with steel center rail

Benefit: Contains more steel to provide greater support for you and your mattress. Shock Abzzorber modules flex when pressure is exerted to absorb the shock of weight and motion to extend the Comfort Life® of your sleep set. In durability tests, these resilient modules consistently outperform rigid No-Flex foundations used by other manufacturers

The type of upholstery materials, and the type of steel, and the design of the innerspring impact the durability of the mattress. For example, our coil systems are heat tempered twice, which helps maintain their shape so they last longer. Our UniCased Edge and Base optimize the performance of the Posturepedic innerspring through its unibody design. The box spring, however, provides the greatest measure of durability in a sleep set.

The purpose of the box spring is to extend the life of the sleep system. It absorbs the major portion of stress and weight placed on the sleep surface. It works much like a "shock absorber" in a car's suspension to eliminate stress in the mattress unit and prolong the mattress comfort life.

A worn-out box spring can shorten the life of a mattress up to 50%. Not using a box spring with your mattress can also shorten the life of the mattress. A properly designed box spring provides strong support along with some flex.

Why Sealy is Best in Durability

The Sealy Shock Abzzorber Plus Box Spring is better than ever with 20% more steel for added durability.
Sealy has the highest quality standards in the mattress industry . In fact, consumers rate Sealy Posturepedic ahead of the competition in terms of product quality and durability. For quality-control purposes, Sealy produces its own steel components right here in the United States. No other mattress manufacturer makes their own steel components.