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    • ADVANTAGE LOFT
    • Premium blend of high quality polyester fibers to create a unique luxurious quilt. For a soft feel and exceptional resilience. Helps resist body impressions.
    • ADVANCED COMFORT
    • Rolling peaks of convoluted padding and fluffy fibers offer gentle cushioning for the body. Helps promote better circulation and reduces tossing and turning.
    • ALLERGEN RESISTANT
    • Resistant to bacteria, fungi and other living organisms.
    • ALLERGY CARE
    • Fiber material that reduces household allergens.
    • ALPACA
    • Luxurious natural fiber that keeps you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
    • ALTERNATING COIL
    • Provides contouring support & minimizes motion transfer.
    • ANGORA
    • Luxurious natural fiber that performs even better than cushioning. Offers comfort and support.
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    • BEAUTY LOFT
    • Plush synthetic fiber that adds resilience for enhanced sleep comfort.
    • BEDBOARD FOUNDATION
    • A wood frame support system that is equal to putting a board under your mattress to firm it up.
    • BLENDED LATEX
    • Polyurethane foam enhanced with latex. Allows superior airflow throughout Padding Materials.
    • BLOC FOAM
    • High density foam at the base of the mattress that absorbs shock & reduces motion.
    • BODY LOFT
    • A combination of antimicrobial and antibacterial fibers that help reduce allergies and dust mites.
    • BODY IMPRESSIONS
    • Indentations in a mattress that happen when the mattress compresses over time. When you notice compression, it's probably time to change your mattress.
    • BONNELL COIL
    • Hour glass shaped coil, round on top and bottom.
    • BORDER ROD
    • Heavy wire that forms the outer edge of an innerspring unit. The border rod usually is clipped to the outermost coils and the ends of the helicals.
    • BOUNTY LOFT
    • A blended woven fiber. A breathable fiber providing comfort and resilience.
    • BOXSPRING
    • Designed to support an innerspring mattress. Together, a mattress and boxspring comprise a sleep set .
    • BRASS VENTS
    • Functional, decorative pieces added to the mattress to aid in ventilation.
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    • CABLE COIL
    • Three light gauge coils twisted together to create a more durable coil. This design provides more support and a higher degree of motion separation.
    • CALIFORNIA KING
    • A bed that measures 72 inches wide and 84 inches long.
    • CASHMERE
    • A luxurious fiber that provides warmth in the Winter & keeps you cool in the Summer.
    • CELESTRA
    • Polypropylene insulator pad .
    • CHENILLE
    • Wool Blend Fiber Stretch Material. Offers the look of fine High End Furniture.
    • CLOTH HANDLES
    • Handles made of cloth that match the ticking of the mattress and are sewn to it.
    • CLUSTER FIBER
    • Fiber that is bonded for no shifting.
    • COIL COUNT
    • The number of coils in the mattress. Usually quoted in queen size, which is the most popular size.
    • CORTEX
    • Firming material which serves as a base, also known as a coconut fiber.
    • COMFORT BOND
    • A fiber pad bonded or molded into shape through a heat process that cuts down on body impressions.
    • COMFORT CLUSTER FIBER
    • Feels like goose down.
    • COMFORT
    • A general term to describe the overall feel of a mattress.
    • COMFORT LOFT POLY
    • Softer, higher form of polyurethane.
    • COMFORT/SUPPORT TRAY
    • Firmer sitting edge and minimizes edge breakdown.
    • COMFORTFIL
    • A soft, low pressure sleep surface that allows for better circulation during sleep.
    • CONTINUOUS COIL
    • The coils are formed from one piece of continuous wire, generally running from head to toe. Provides support along the entire length of the body.
    • CONTOURING
    • The ability to follow or fit the natural curves of the body.
    • CONVOLUTED FOAM
    • Polyurethane foam formed with pockets that resemble an eggcrate that adds additional pressure relief and contouring support.
    • CONVOLUTED INFINILUX
    • Synthetic Latex with eggshell foam concept.
    • CORNER GUARDS
    • Plastic or metal fittings secured to foundation corners to prevent material damage from the bed frame.
    • COTTON
    • A natural fiber used as an insulator pad or comfort pad and as ticking on high-end products.
    • COTTON BATTING
    • A type of padding layer generally used to achieve a firm feel.
    • CUMULOFT
    • Dacron Polyester fiber used on plush Sealy Posturepedic products.
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    • DACRON
    • Is a spun hollow core fiber that will provide resilience and a loftier soft to the touch quilt.
    • DAMASK
    • Originally referring to a Belgium cotton import, it is now used for any cotton, 3 colored, woven design.
    • DENSE FIBER PAD
    • An extra layer between you and the innerspring that provides firm comfort and support.
    • DENSITY
    • The weight per cubic foot of foam. Density is independent of firmness, but is considered an important indicator of foam quality.
    • DUAL TORSION
    • A bow tie shaped spring added to the seat edge for border support.
    • DUNLOP
    • A method used in producing latex mattresses. The serum is collected from rubber trees, then poured into a mold and baked.
    • DUST MITES
    • Microscopic arachnids that feed on dead skin that sloughs from our bodies. They live in mattresses, pillows, and bedroom carpets.
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    • EDGE GUARD
    • Type of border support
    • EDGE SUPPORT
    • An additional support element added to the edge to firm up the sides of a mattress. Increases sleeping space.
    • ENCASED COIL
    • Provides ultra body-contouring support & minimizes partner motion transfer.
    • EVEREDGE
    • A rigid foam edge around the entire set.
    • EVERLAST
    • A man made latex blend foam padding . Instant shape recovery, won't bunch or break down, the mattress has that new feel year after year!
    • EYELET BORDERS
    • Contemporary version of brass vent plates. They aid in ventilation.
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    • FATIGUE
    • A softening or loss of load bearing capacity of a mattress. A mattress showing signs of fatigue is generally considered "worn out" and ready for replacement.
    • FIBERLUX
    • High quality fiber that that provides an extra plush feel
    • FIREBLOCKER
    • Fireblocker system is a precise blend of natural and synthetic fibers designed to isolate the impact of a fire and prevent it's spread into the mattress.
    • FIRM
    • A comfort designation usually given to an unyielding surface.
    • FIRMNESS
    • A general term to describe how much resistance the mattress applies to body weight and the resulting "give".
    • FLAWLESS SCULPTURE FOAM
    • Point up specially designed convoluted foam offering lower pressure per square inch.
    • FOAM ENCASED
    • Wrapping the entire mattress in heavy foam, eliminating the border wire. Found on upper end mattresses.
    • FOUNDATION
    • The foundation absorbs much of the stress of the mattress set and provides added comfort and support. You should always purchase a matching set.
    • FULL SIZE
    • Any mattress, bed frame or foundation that measures 54" wide by 75" long.
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    • GAUGE
    • The measured thickness of the steel used in coil units. The lower the number the thicker the steel.
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    • HAMMOCKING
    • An undesirable trait that signals it’s time for a new mattress. Corners tend to rise and bow in response to deep compression much like a hammock.
    • HD FOAM
    • High Density Foam
    • HELICALS
    • Wire spirals that usually hold together adjacent rows of coil springs.
    • HEX RAIL POLY
    • Designed with stronger edge with higher density for support and durability.
    • HIGH DENSITY
    • Refers to the amount of give, usually in a foam product.
    • HIGH PERFORMANCE FLAWLESS FOAM
    • Provides proper support, high-density durability, and long-term resiliency.
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    • INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED COIL
    • Hand assembled & hand laced wrapped
    • INFINILUX
    • Offers the feel of premium latex. Conformity with instant shape recovery
    • INNERSPRING
    • A mattress that includes tempered coiled springs. This type of mattress is the most popular.
    • INNERSPRING UNIT
    • The spring and wire unit consisting primarily of coils, helicals and border rods, which form the heart of an innerspring mattress.
    • INSULATOR
    • A tough fiber padding, wire or netting that separates innerspring mattress coils from the cushioning.
    • INTEGRA LOCK
    • A rigid foam edge around the entire set.
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    • KING SIZE
    • Any mattress, bed frame or foundation that measures 76" wide by 80" long.
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    • LATEX FOAM
    • Latex is a natural, hypoallergenic natural conforming foam with long lasting resiliency. Offers instant shape recovery.
    • LUXURY CHANNELS
    • Exotic fibers and buoyant convoluted foam are channel quilted together to create this uniquely comfortable and "down-like" sleep surface!
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    • MARSHALL UNIT
    • Barrel shaped, power packed, individually pocketed coils.
    • MARVELUX
    • Firmest foam pad on market. Gives height and support.
    • MAXI EDGE
    • Edge Support System.
    • MEMORY FOAM
    • Deeply contoured high density foam which conforms to your body.
    • MID-SUPPORT ZONE
    • An exclusive feature that puts additional fiber pads in the center third of the mattress for additional support in the lumbar region.
    • MSI
    • Indicates the degree of Motion Transfer from side to side the mattress prevents. Simmons Beautyrest uses this term.
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    • NATURAL LATEX
    • 100% pure, natural latex is a serum that is collected from the rubber tree and processed into sheets of latex. Pure latex is by far the most resilient.
    • NORDIC GRID WOOD FOUNDATION
    • Provides support & extends the life of the mattress.
    • NO TURN/ NO FLIP
    • These are specific models have been designed to provide continuous support without the need to turn them over and use the reverse side of the mattress.
    • NYLON OR METAL NETTING
    • Used by various manufacturers to help eliminate pocketing and sagging.
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    • OFFSET COIL
    • An innerspring mattress coil that has an hourglass shape and a squared off section at the top and bottom of the coil.
    • OMALON
    • Synthetic Latex
    • ORTHOPEDIC STANDARD
    • The minimum count of 312 coils, 13 gauge steel and 6 gauge border wire.
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    • PERIMETER EDGE FOAM
    • An additional border framing the coil unit.
    • PILLOW TOP
    • The type of design whereby an extra layer of comfort padding is added to the surface of a mattress.
    • PILLOWFILL
    • Serta's company name for the synthetic fiber that adds soft comfort to padding layers.
    • PIN CONVOLUTED
    • Patented designed with thousands of massaging foam fingers.
    • PLUSH
    • A designation of comfort usually reserved for medium soft mattresses.
    • POCKETED COILS
    • Cylindrical innerspring mattress coils enclosed in separate flexible fabric pockets. The pockets are attached to adjacent pockets.
    • POCKET FOAM
    • Found just below the pillow top. It lifts up the pillow top. Cuts off 3" before the edge of the mattress perimeter.
    • POCKETING
    • The name given to the occurrence of padding falling into the coil system.
    • POLY FOAM
    • Short for polyurethane foam, used in almost all bedding as either an insulator pad or comfort pad that provides extended durability and comfort.
    • PRESSURE POINTS
    • The points at which capillaries will close due to pressure against the body. A mattress that supports evenly can reduce this undesirable condition.
    • PRO-RATED
    • Meaning a warranty is not 100% replacement but could have restrictions as to coverage.
    • PURE FOAM
    • Higher quality than most poly foams. Pure foam is more resilient.
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    • QUALATEX
    • Man made Latex that doesn't have the imperfections natural latex has.
    • QUEEN SIZE
    • Any mattress, bed frame or foundation that measures 60" wide by 80" long.
    • QUILTING
    • Patterns that are sewn into the mattress ticking. For surface softness, many manufacturers quilt the ticking to soft urethane foam of varying thickness.
    • QUILT-FLEX
    • High grade poly foam that is poured under a vacuum to produce the most consistent durable foam.
    • QUILTLUX FIBER
    • Similar to Bountyloft. Breaths and helps establish softer comfort levels
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    • RACETRACKING
    • The term for using firm foam around the perimeter of a bed.
    • RECOVERY TIME
    • The time it takes for a piece of foam to return to its original shape. Latex foam has a fast recovery time, and memory foam has a long recovery time.
    • RESILIENCY
    • Surface liveliness and spring-back ability.
    • RESILIUM
    • Helps retain shape and prevent body impressions while providing comfort.
    • RESIN BOND
    • Component added at high temperatures that forms a welding together of material to create a firming pad that will not shift or pocket.
    • RESIN PAD
    • Provides a firmer feel, and durability.
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    • SACRO-FOAM
    • Body supporting poly-foam.
    • SCULPT FOAM
    • Deeply contoured foam with thousands of gentle fingers that conform to the body providing a rich luxurious feel.
    • SEALY FOAM
    • High quality durable foam that cushions and conforms to the body for a more plush feel.
    • SENSIFIBER
    • Advanced fiber that's found in ski jackets & sleeping bags. When the body gets hot, the fiber absorbs heat, when the body cools down, it releases the heat.
    • SENSUS
    • Visco Foam
    • SHOCK ABZZORBER PLUS
    • Provides proper support and stress relief for the mattress. Provides longer life. Sealy uses this term.
    • SIGMA FLEX FOUNDATION
    • Torsion bar modules absorb the body's weight and help maintain correct spinal alignment.
    • SILENCER STRIPS
    • Pieces of scrap fabric placed in boxspring to reduce contact noise.
    • SILK
    • Keeps you cooler in the warm weather.
    • SIM-FOAM
    • A synthetic poly-foam developed by Simmons for extra support and greater conformability.
    • SOFTENING PAD
    • Generally referred to padding that achieves a plush comfort level.
    • STABILITY FLEX
    • Provides support & extends the life of the mattress.
    • STEEL SPAN
    • Sealy Posturepedics steel beam anchored torsion bar foundation.
    • SUPER SOFT CONVOLUTED FOAM
    • Provides Plush Comfort.
    • SUPER SOFT FLAWLESS FOAM
    • Provides comfort and support.
    • SUPERIOR FOAM ENCASEMENT
    • Firmer sitting edge with more sleep surface. Increased flexibility.
    • SUPPORT
    • A general term to describe how the mattress distributes and stabilizes body weight and maintains proper body alignment.
    • SYFI PAD OR PADS
    • Compressed polyester fiber bonded together by baking, found in Simmons products.
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    • TACK & JUMP QUILTING
    • Minimizes Body Impressions & adds comfort.
    • TAMPICA
    • A coconut hair-fiber based insulator pad.
    • TEMPERED STEEL
    • A process of heating steel at high temperatures to increase the strength of both mattress & boxspring coils.
    • TICKING
    • The name given to a fabric that covers a mattress. These fabrics are often attractive prints or woven damasks.
    • TORSION GRID FOUNDATION
    • A support system made up of torsion bars.
    • TRIPLE BEAM
    • The use of 3 layers of wood in creating a foundation.
    • TRIPLE CASED
    • Stearns & Fosters patented laminated foam encasing process.
    • TRIPLE CASED COMFORT CROWN
    • Scientifically designed sculpted foam, provides additional edge support.
    • TRITON FOUNDATION
    • A total base of non-flexing steel struts that creates a non-yielding foundation - no motion transfer found in all no-flip Beautyrest models.
    • TOPPER PAD
    • Insulation and padding material that lies on top of the spring assembly in an innerspring mattress.
    • TUFTING
    • The cover is sewn from the top all the way to the bottom of the mattress. Tufting keeps layers of foam
    • from shifting inside.
    • TWIN SIZE
    • Any mattress, bed frame or foundation that measures 39" wide by 75" long.
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    • ULTRA EDGE
    • The rigid foam border support found in the lower end Stearns &Foster products.
    • ULTRASTEEL
    • The type of torsion bar foundation found on Stearns & Foster products.
    • UNI-CASED
    • Thermo-plastic foam (poly foam) that is fused together while being interlocked with the inner-spring unit. Sealy uses this term.
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    • VENTILATED VISCO
    • Designed to breath and keep you cooler.
    • VERSARE
    • Piece of material used between the mattress and the pillow top. The material holds layers together
    • to offer less chance of pocketing.
    • VISCO MEMORY FOAM
    • Slow responding body heat sensitive foam that conforms to the body.
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    • WATERFALL FOUNDATION
    • Also known as the Continental Foundation, the upholstery wraps over the top edge of the unit as opposed
    • to a foundation ending with a tape edge.
    • WHISPER FOAM
    • Created in a vacuum to ensure consistency. Ultra soft foam eliminates body impressions.
    • WOOL
    • Keeps you warmer in the winter.
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    • Z-BAR
    • Tempered steel bar shaped like a "Z" that's reinforced to the border rod for edge support.
    • ZONE GRID BOX
    • A torsion element foundations concentrating more support in zones of potentially heavier weight.
    • ZONED LUMBAR SUPPORT
    • Found in Simmons Beautyrest providing additional support to the lumbar and leg regions. Measured thickness of the steel used in coil units. The lower the number the thicker the steel.
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