Buying a new bed or mattress can be a confusing task, with many terms being thrown around it’s difficult to make out exactly what is what. That’s why Click 4 Beds has put together a useful bed glossary to help you buy your new bed or mattress.
Open coil Consist of individual coils linked together with wire in horizontal or vertical rows, the larger the mattress the more coils. If you press down on one spring the surrounding springs will also move, and where your body is heaviest the springs will push down the most.
Pocket sprung Made of individual springs within the wadding of the mattress that are encased in fabric pockets that move independently for targeted support. Ideal for different body weights sharing a bed where individual support is required.
Memory foam Made from visco elastic polyurethane foam and hypo allergenic, it responds to heat and pressure changes to contour to body shapes for support where it’s needed most. Pushes down only as much as body weight needs and has pressure relief for the lower back.
Latex foam The same benefits as memory foam but is a natural foam that doesn’t hold moisture for a cooler effect and is hypo allergenic. Constructed with holes in that help to soften the latex, the larger the holes, the softer it will feel. Some have small and large holes for different support levels across the body.
Orthopaedic Excellent pressure relief and high levels of support for key areas of the body, in particular the lower back. Has a firm feeling.
Spring gauge Explains the thickness and number of coils in the springs that creates the firmness of the mattress.
Bounce The level of firmness of a mattress with soft, medium and firm, depending on the support required.
Platform base The most common base with a flat finish and wooden sided frame and rigid unsprung panel.
Sprung base Used in high end divan beds, features an extra layer of springs on top of the base for added comfort and creates a softer effect.
Slatted base Typical support system on bed frames with wooden slats fixed within the frame to allow the mattress to breathe and increase stability. Larger bed sizeds will also have a support bar down the middle.
Sprung slatted base Features curved wooden slats within the frame with a natural bounce to adjust to where most pressure is exerted.
No turn Mattresses that only have one sleep surface and don’t need turning.
Ottoman A style of bed storage that uses a gas lift mechanism to lift up the top of the bed to reveal under bed storage.
Divan bed A design of bed that comes with a mattress and base in a single unit, usually with storage integrated into the base.
Sleigh bed A type of bed that features tall head and foot ends with a flared design, usually available in leather beds.
Bed frame Describes the wooden, metal or leather frame that makes up the main structure of a bed and does not include a mattress.
Midi sleeper A style of bunk bed that features a single bed that is elevated above the floor, providing space underneath.
High sleeper A design of bed that is similar to a midi sleeper but is raised much higher and has more space under the bed for storage or a futon.
Hypo allergenic Fillings within mattresses that are less likely to hold dust, mould and bacteria to keep it fresh and clean. Useful for relieving symptoms of asthma and allergies.
Air vents On the mattress side that allow air to circulate to keep the mattress fresh and clean.
Mattress handles On the side of mattress that allow the mattress to be easily moved around.
Bycast/bicast leather A combination of natural leather that is bonded to a man-made surface and coated with a layer of polyurethane for a shine that also prevents scratching and fading.
Damask Originally referred to as Belgian cotton import, it is now used as a cotton with a woven design and has a glossy patterned finish.
Side stitching The finishing of the mattress side for strength and stability.
Hand tufting Secures the fillings of the mattress and stops the loose fillings from becoming dislodged.
Micro quilting A technique of stitching used to attach the mattress cover to the layers of filling underneath. Creates a raised pattern effect and can be changed to create a high loft design.
Diamond quilting – A style of stitching used to attach the mattress cover to the layers of filling underneath. Creates a diamond design that has a smooth and firm finish.
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