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A mattress is a piece of bedding on which to sleep or lie.
In the United States it is typically constructed of multiple layers of foams, natural and/or synthetic fibers, and springs. A mattress can be used alone, on the floor, but is usually placed atop some platform so as to be higher off the ground. Such a platform might be a foundation made with metal springs in a wooden frame. Mattresses made mainly of foam materials such as latex foam, viscoelastic foam and other polyurethane-type foam, are becoming more common. Mattresses can be constructed to use almost any support system such as air, water, foam, or springs.
If a mattress is permanently covered in fabric, this fabric is normally called the ticking.
- Adjustable beds An adjustable bed (also called a Semi-Fowler bed) can be adjusted to a number of different positions. For individuals with certain types of back problems, sleeping on an adjustable bed that is at a slight incline (e.g. 30 to 45 degrees) may be comfortable, with the upper body positioned higher up than the lower body and some support under the knees to bend the knees at a slight angle. The combination of upper body incline and the knee support can help take some of the stress off the lower back. Provided that the person is comfortable sleeping in this manner through the night, this position can support the curves of the spine and relieve pressure on the entire body. While most popular in hospitals or other medical facilities, adjustable beds are becoming widely used in homes to provide support for sleeping in a variety of positions.
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Latex Foam Mattress
- The extraction of Latex from a tree; Latex is used in Rubber production Latex, as found in nature, is the milky sap of many plants that coagulates on exposure to air. It is a complex emulsion in which proteins, alkaloids, starches, sugars, oils, tannins, resins and gums are found. In most plants latex is white, but some have yellow, orange, or scarlet latex.
- The word also refers to the thin stretchy material obtained by processing the sap (see Latex clothing, below). It can also be made synthetically by polymerizing a monomer that has been emulsified with surfactants.
- The Talalay Process ...produces the world’s finest latex products. The cell structure consistency is superior, the range of hardness that can be produced is far greater, and it offers the tightest control on uniformity. It is one of the most environ mentally friendly processes available to produce latex, and we at Latex International use absolutely NO fillers or shortcuts in process or material. Our world class Talatech latex produced by the Talalay process is the best material available for toppers, and is available in ILD’s from 6 to 60.
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Memory
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