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The Tempur-Pedic Mattress Story

 

Tempur-Pedic Mattress - HOW IT ALL STARTED

• Viscoelastic memory foam was originally developed in the early 1970's at NASA's Ames Research Center to relieve astronauts of the incredible G-forces experienced during lift-off.
• Tempur World began experiments in Sweden to perfect the NASA formula for consumer use in the early 1980s.
• After nearly a decade and millions of research dollars, our Swedish scientists introduced our perfected version — TEMPUR pressure-relieving material.
• The revolutionary TEMPUR material has a higher density, is much more durable, and is more responsive to temperature and weight.
• The cells shift position and reorganize to conform to your body contours, relieving pressure by evenly distributing your body weight over the entire surface area.
• The viscoelastic characteristic of TEMPUR pressurerelieving material allows it to return to its original shape after being forced to change under the pressure exerted by your body.
• As the material molds to your shape, your body becomes supported in an anatomically correct position...with your neck and spine in perfect alignment.
• Every mattress, pillow and comfort product available from Tempur-Pedic is made of the same revolutionary TEMPUR pressure-relieving material.
• TempurPedic Mattresses are now recommended by over 25,000 medical professionals worldwide.
• Our "success story" has resulted in features on: Dateline NBC, CNN's Business Unusual, NBC's Today Show, the Rosie O'Donnell Show and inclusion of the Tempur-Pedic Swedish Mattress ™ in the highly publicized "Gift Baskets" for the Academy Awards, American Music Awards and the Country Music Awards.

The CelebrityBed by Tempur-Pedic ™ New "Pillow Top" Design Mattress TEMPUR Pressure-Relieving Material Edge-to-Edge Sleep Surface Maintenance Free Removable, Washable Cashmere Cover High-Profile Mattress Foundation
Deluxe Swedish Sleep System ® Deluxe Swedish Mattress ™ TEMPUR Pressure-Relieving Material Edge-to-Edge Sleep Surface Maintenance Free Removable, Washable Cover High-Profile Mattress Foundation
Classic Swedish Sleep System ® Classic Swedish Mattress ™ TEMPUR Pressure-Relieving Material Edge-to-Edge Sleep Surface Maintenance Free Removable, Washable Cover High-Profile Mattress Foundation
Adjustable Swedish Sleep System ® Classic or Deluxe Swedish Mattress ™ Superior Wallhugger ® Design Durable, Lightweight Construction Smooth, Whisper Quiet Operation Infinite Head and Foot Comfort Positions Low Voltage DC Lift Motors Soothing Wave Massage System Power Reserve ® Ergonomic Wireless Remote

TempurPedic Mattresses use a A MATERIAL LIKE NO OTHER Primarily used in Tempur-Pedic's now famous Swedish Sleep System ®, TEMPUR pressure-relieving material is a high density, viscoelastic "memory material" unlike anything you have ever felt before. We believe that our premier products are the finest example of how this type of material can be used to promote better sleep. The proven durability of our pressurerelieving material allows for a one-sided mattress design, eliminating the need to flip or rotate the mattress. Clinical studies have shown that our proprietary TEMPUR material is so effective at promoting sounder sleep, that tossing and turning during an average night can be drastically reduced. No wonder 9 out of every 10 enthusiastic Tempur-Pedic owners go out of their way to recommend our bed to close friends and relatives—and 82% tell us "It's the best bed I've ever had!"

Key Selling Point  Temperature & Weight (Pressure) Sensitive Tempur-Pedic products sense body temperature and weight to conform to the exact shape of each user. You've seen the handprint image throughout many of our advertisements. As you rest the weight of your open hand on the material, you can feel it mold to the shape of your hand. The material flows away from the pressure and is evenly distributed into the curves and lines of your hand. The material seems to know exactly how far to let you "sink in" so that every point on the contour of your hand is supported—and then amazingly "flows" back to its original shape when you remove it. Why this is important to you: The material reacts to body temperature and weight, becoming softer where the body is making the most contact with the surface and creating a "customized" fit for any body size or shape. Your body "floats" nearly pressure-free on the surface, providing for a "weightless" sensation (like floating on your back in a pool).

Features & Benefits  For TEMPUR pressure-relieving material and ALL products RECOGNIZED BY NASA Viscoelastic, temperature sensitive material was originally developed for NASA Tempur-Pedic is the ONLY mattress and pillow recognized by NASA and certified by the Space Foundation Prestigious award assures you that Tempur-Pedic products are of the highest quality TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE SENSITIVE TempurPedic Mattress Material reacts to your body's temperature and weight Becomes softer where your body is exerting the most heat and pressure Creates a customized "fit" for each person PRESSURE RELIEVING Absorbs and redistributes pressure (body weight) across the entire TempurPedic Mattress Relieves painful pressure points that can cause tossing and turning ENERGY ABSORBING No motion transfer—movement is perfectly absorbed Undisturbed sleep for both partners BODY CONFORMING AND SUPPORTIVE Billions of self ventilating, open cells reposition to conform to your exact shape Neck and spine are supported in the correct anatomical position DURABLE Density of 5.3 lb/ft3 compared to conventional foams of 1-3 lb/ft3 Proven durability (product history and testing) HYPOALLERGENIC Resistant to bacteria, fungi and other living organisms CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) and formaldehyde free Covers are treated to be resistant to dust mites and other household allergens You avoid inhaling allergens such as dust mites while you sleep

Important Terms VISCOELASTIC Visco—resistant to change of shape, Elastic—able to return to its original shape. Viscoelastic TEMPUR material senses your body temperature and weight then conforms to your exact body dimensions. Pressure is absorbed and evenly distributed throughout the entire surface. Once the source of pressure (your body) is removed, the material "flows" back to its original shape. Conventional Mattress Gravity-effect of a top-of-the- line innerspring mattress.   Tempur-Pedic Mattress Pressure-relieving Tempur-Pedic bed. DENSITY Higher density results in greater durability, increased support, and enhanced sensitivity. Features and benefits of "memory" materials are proportionally enhanced as density is increased or decreased. Our extensive research has lead us to choose the density of 5.3 lb/ft3 as the ideal density for a sleep surface. Density Comparison* Base Quality Foam 1.50 lb/ft3 Typical Quality Foam 1.89 lb/ft3 Premium Quality Foam 2.51 lb/ft3 Other Viscoelastic Foams 2.5-4 lb/ft3 TEMPUR material 5.3 lb/ft3   *Approximate values of bedding quality foams. Other viscoelastic foams and TEMPUR measurements are based on lab analysis. OPEN-CELL TEMPUR material is viscoelastic, "open cell", and polyurethane based. It is NOT latex or conventional foam. The open cell structure is breathable and promotes air flow. Air, water, and gel systems are all "closed" systems that displace pressure instead of absorbing and relieving it. Air is pushed out of the TEMPUR cells when pressure is applied. When the pressure is removed, the cells automatically "reinflate" to return to their original shape. This breathable structure also promotes the dissipation of heat to keep you cool and comfortable. Ordinary Foam   TEMPUR material