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The Mattress Doctor

The definitive advise on Mattress Selection

April 2008 Release (Ver 1.0)

We Sleep 1/3 of our Lives

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You would be surprised to know that you spend 1/3 of your life sleeping! Your mattress does impact your sleep and therefore it becomes very important to buy the best mattress possible.
A good quality sleep helps refresh your body as well as your mind.

Do I Need A New Mattress?

The numerous wonderful moments of your life - love, care, relaxation and comfort are associated with your bed and mattress. As the time passes, like most other products, your mattress wears out and requires replacement.

Do you:
have better or worse sleep than you did a year ago? wake up with stiffness and body aches? have better sleep at a hotel than in your own bed? find your mattress sags, has lumps or is worn out? have a 6-8 year old mattress? (The life of a mattress depends on its usage and quality of the material; generally manufacturers and chiropractors recommend you replace your mattress every 6 to 8 years.)

Did you answer YES to any of the above? What's the Best Mattress for Me?
With technological advancements and increased consumer demand for comfort, inevitably the market will begin to cater with different varieties of mattresses. Having product knowledge is critical to making the best purchase for your sleeping comfort.

Generally, mattresses are available in the following types: cotton, Coir, Foam, innerspring and memory foam.

Cotton is still the most widely used mattress sleeping medium in India. It is layers of fluffed cotton and typically lasts about six months before beginning to compress. This is the least expensive option. Coir made of bonded coir with foam topping has caught the imagination of the people predominantly misinformed about the myth that a hard mattress is good for the back. Any orthopedic doctor will disagree. Coir being a natural fibre and artificially propped up with latex has a tendency to sag after about 2 or 3 years of use. Foam mattresses offer incredible support and comfort and are an ideal way to have a good nights sleep. It is well known and established world over as the best sleep medium. Innerspring is recent in introduction in India, selling the myth of the way the world presently sleeps. While it is true that it is the most widely used mattress system. It has been around for far longer than any other modern system. it is characterized by coiled metal springs layered between sheets of foam and padding. Usually lasts 6-10 years. In the west these are the cheapest mattresses Memory foam mattresses are made of higher-density foams instead of springs which are more expensive and provide excellent support to your body. There are several types of foam mattresses. Be wary as not all memory foam mattresses are alike.

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Three S of your mattress Softness, support and size are three important attributes you should look for while purchasing a mattress. 1) Softness
Softness of mattresses keeps your body comfortable and relaxed from all angles and contact points with body surface. Softness of mattress should be inline with support aspect of the mattress.

2) Support
Your mattresses should be solid enough to support and shape up accordingly to your body shape and sleeping pattern. Softness and support of your mattress goes hands-in-hand; too soft mattresses will not support your shoulders, hips and lower back as result, you will have body-ache. A good mattress should support your whole body and ensure spinal integrity.

3) Size
The third S is size. Size does matter. Studies reveal that a healthy person moves 40-60 times a night with some 10-12 full body movements. To suit your body size, you have fifteen standard mattress sizes (of length and width) to choose from in 5 thicknesses: The Dimensions are in millimeters and in brackets inches

Width
Denomination Divan (Hostel) Single Twin Queen King Dimensions are in millimeters (inches) 0726 (30) 0914 (36) 1219 (48) 1524 (60) 1829 (72)

Length
Denomination Medium Standard XL Dimensions are in millimeters (inches) 1829 (72) 1905 (75) 1981 (78)

Thickness
Denomination Economy Regular Extra Super Luxury Dimensions are in millimeters (inches) 075 (3) 100 (4) 125 (5) 150 (6) 200 (8)

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Depending on if youre sleeping with a partner, room size, your lifestyle, comfort preferences and support needs, body size, and budget, you can opt from above given standards. In general, it is recommended to choose a bed that is at least 4-5 inches longer than you and your partner and wide enough so that you can sleep comfortably without overlapping your partner.

Lying on the Mattress before Purchase Does Not Work

A simple lie down test cannot properly represent a full nights sleep. Pressure builds with time and lying on a mattress for several minutes, even up to 20, cannot measure true comfort and support. Our sleep diagnostics tool takes the guessing games out of evaluating comfort. The tool will help select the perfect mattress according to your body characteristics and size.

Finally how much money should I spend on buying mattress?

The price of the mattresses have a wide range depending upon the size and the material, it is made of. When it comes to a good quality sleep and comfort, buy the best that you can afford. The importance of a refreshing sleep in your overall well being is paramount. Therefore, it is not advisable to compromise on your quality sleep and good health with a low quality mattress.

Buy the best mattress you can, and get the most of your life! What is the price of a good nights sleep
Type of Mattress Cotton Coir Superior Coir Spring Foam U-Foam Cost of sleep per day (Rupees) 2.19 4.11 3.65 8.22 1.83 1.10

(the above is evaluated based on the average cost of the sleep system and active usage life)

U-Foam Private Limited

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