Glossary of Bed Buying
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Pocketspring
Each spring is sewn into an individual fabric pocket within mattresses allowing each spring to move independently and respond to the body’s every movement and contour.
Side Stitching
The walls of the mattress are side stitched giving extra support to the mattress and ensuring the neccessary rigidity and strength of the mattress.
Wool Fillings
Quality wool fillings for extra comfort and also to allow mattresses to breathe.
Silk Fillings
Quality Silk fillings for extra comfort and also to allow mattresses to breathe.
Sprung Edge
A sprung base has springs that cover the whole base from top to bottom and from side to side and is a softer option to the platform option.
Platform top
A platform base is a divan without any springs and is firm.
Miracoil System
Silentnight mattresses use a unique continuous spring system that runs from the head to the foot of the bed. This means that springs cannot fall through the slatted base, and therefore ensures total support for the full life of the bed.
Mattress Handles
Mattress handles make for easier movement and turning of all mattresses.
Ventilation
Ventilation holes aid in the air circulation and help reduce the amount of moisture.
Memory Foam
The new memory foam material is now the most effective substance for relieving pressure points caused by the weight of a human body in its relaxed state.
Latex
Latex in its natural form is a remarkable material, which is derived from the sap of rubber trees. It is known for its distinguishing elastic properties and durability. Latex mattresses can be constructed of 100% latex or as a water-based latex (latex mixed with water). Latex mattresses are the closest you can get to memory foam mattresses without paying for the visco elastic technology.
Visco
Temperature Sensitive Visco Elastic Memory Foam mattresses, moulding to the contour of your body for the ultimate in comfort and support.
Flexiform
Flexiform is an advanced spring system developed exclusively by Dorlux. Felxiform mattresses contain hundreds of small individual springs, almost twice as many as conventional sprung mattresses thus offering outstanding levels of comfort Smaller and closer together, the springs work individually , supporting the body and helping to reduce roll-together. 150cm mattresses contains 651 individual springs compared with 325 springs in a standard open coil unit.
mattresses
700 Series
Up to twice as many springs as ordinary mattresses.
If your beds and mattresses are looking a bit tired and you’re thinking of getting a replacement, find out more with our Buy New Beds Online guide.
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