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Have you ever wondered how your mattress is made or exactly how long it takes to build each mattress from scratch? Mattresses used to be filled with straw or feathers. Today, mattresses are filled with a variety of other products. They can be filled with air, memory foam, water, natural fibers, latex, viscoelastics, or polyurethane foams. Each type of mattress takes a different amount of time to build.

Most mattresses now are mass produced in large factories. These mattresses do not require as much time to build. However, the Amish people continue to make their mattresses from scratch. Although these mattresses take longer to make, they remain sturdy. A typical Amish mattress is about 7.5 inches thick with a 6 inch latex core. The core is wrapped in a hand quilted cover. Amazingly, these mattresses can also be naturally mold-resistance, mildew-resistant, anti-microbial. They are also dust mite resistant and can last up to 30 years.

Latex mattress are also made in an interesting way. These beds are made of a milky rubber liquid. The liquid is whipped and thoroughly heated to form a foam like material. The hot liquid is poured into a mold to cool and then rods are inserted through the material. A vacuum is then used to remove air bubbles and to distribute the material through the mold better. CO2 is then used to freeze the rubber foam. This helps to make the consistency permanent.

As you can see, there are different steps involved in making different mattresses. Amish mattresses take longer to make because everything is done by hand. Latex and foam mattresses do not take as long to make because the mattresses is made by machine. However, every mattress takes a certain amount of time to make because of the different steps in the process.

OK there may be some mis-conceptions about round mattresses, so there is no need to break out the 70′s porn music just yet (or go find the rotating circular stand).  I wanted to talk about normal reasons some people may have for wanting a round mattress, and who can make you a custom round mattress.

I was in the market for a round mattress a few months ago, and was searching all over for a company who could create a custom round mattress that was made of memory foam.  I wanted a high quality memory foam mattress, but it had to be round as well for the room I was putting it in.  I came across Rocky Mountain Mattress and gave them a call because it says on their website that they can custom make a mattress any size.

From RMM

They can, and they did and I am really glad I went with Rocky Mountain Mattress.  If you are looking for a round mattress, Rocky Mountain Mattress can help.  Get all of the information for a round mattress on the custom mattress page – http://www.rockymountainmattress.com/company/custom-mattress.php

I had been looking everywhere online for a mattress company that offered an oversized mattress, and came across the custom mattresses offered by Rocky Mountain Mattress.  I am happy to let everyone know that they offer oversized mattresses and can custom build any size mattress you may be needing or wanting.

I happened to need a bed that is 9 foot long (long story so don’t ask), and they were able to custom build me a memory foam mattress to my exact specifications!  It did not take any longer to ship to me then a normal order, and because its memory foam, it is the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on!  Rocky Mountain Mattress made it so easy for me to work with them, they answered all my questions and took care of any concerns I had.  I will be ordering from them again, although maybe not a 9 foot bed, but I will be ordering another memory foam mattress from them again in the future.

I talked to a guy named Dave, and got a hold of him at Rocky Mountain Mattress HQ through this number – (801) 560-7628.  Also you can find the same information I did originally about custom mattresses via this link on their website – http://www.rockymountainmattress.com/company/custom-mattress.php

I know these guys will be able to help you with any oversized mattress needs you may have, just give them a call and you will love the customer service and way they work with you!

Even kids…

* Neolithic period: The mattress and bed are invented. Beds are raised off the ground to avoid drafts, dirt, and pests. The first mattress probably consists of a pile of leaves, grass, or possibly straw, with animal skins over it.
* 3600 B.C.: Beds made of goatskins filled with water are used in Persia.
* 3400 B.C.: Egyptians sleep on palm boughs heaped in the corners of their homes.
* 200 B.C.: Mattresses in Ancient Rome consist of bags of cloth stuffed with reeds, hay, or wool; the wealthy use feather stuffing.
* 15th century: During the Renaissance, mattresses are made of pea shucks, straw, or sometimes feathers, stuffed into coarse ticks, and covered with velvets, brocades, or silks.
* 16th and 17th centuries: Mattresses are stuffed with straw or down and placed atop a bed consisting of a timber frame with support latticeworks of rope or leather.
* Early 18th century: Mattresses are stuffed with cotton or wool.
* Mid 18th century: Mattress covers begin to be made of quality linen or cotton. The mattress cane box is shaped or bordered, and fillings include natural fibers such as coconut fibre, cotton, wool, and horsehair. The mattress is tufted or buttoned to attach the stuffing to the cover and the edges are stitched.
* 1857: The steel coil spring is invented and is first patented for use in chair seats.
* 1865: The first coil spring construction for bedding is patented.
* 1871: The German Heinrich Westphal invents the inner spring mattress. He later died in poverty, never having profited from his invention.
* 1873: Sir James Paget presents a waterbed designed by Neil Arnott to St. Bartholomew’s Hospital as a treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers.
* 1885: J.P. Leggett patents improvements to the steel coil bedspring. His innovative method of coupling the springs and attaching them to wooden bed slats launched a successful partnership with C.B. Platt, which eventually became Leggett & Platt, Inc.
* 1895: A few waterbeds, which resemble large hot water bottles, are sold via mail order by the British store Harrod’s.
* Late 19th century: The box-spring is invented, making mattresses less lumpy.
* 1900: James Marshall of Simmons Bedding Company invents the pocket coil mattress
* 1906: Sealy Mattress Company forms after buying all patents and knowledge from a local inventor.
* 1929: The most expensive mattresses are constructed of latex rubber and are produced by Dunlopillow.
* 1930s: Innerspring mattresses and upholstered foundations become widely used, and artificial fillers become common. Pocket spring mattresses, which consist of individual springs sewn into linked fabric bags, are introduced.
* 1931: Orders’ Mattress is established in South Carolina
* 1940s: The futon is introduced in North America.
* 1950: Sealy introduced the Posturepedic mattress designed in conjunction with Orthopedic surgeons.
* 1950s: Foam rubber mattresses and pillows are available for purchase.
* 1958: The Simmons Company introduces the Queen size and King size mattress.
* 1960s: The modern waterbed is introduced and gains its first widespread use with the invention of vinyl. Adjustable beds gain popularity.
* 1970s: NASA invents material that later becomes known as memory foam[2].
* 1971: Selther is established in Mexico City.
* 1980s: Air mattresses constructed of Vulcanized Rubber or vinyl are introduced.
* 1981: Comfortaire invents the air bed mattress with remote control.
* 1987: Select Comfort creator of the Sleep Number is introduced in North America.
* 1992: Tempur-Pedic introduces a mattress made from memory foam.
* 2003: ZeroGravityBed introduces changeable and replaceable components in their adjustable mattresses.
* 2005: Selther introduces in Mexico, Latin America and the US a mattress made from dispersion chambers and latex foam known as Flotek.
* 2007: Park Place Corporation invents a aroma therapy mattress infused with lavender.

Three mattresses for the Comfort-kings under the covers,
Seven for the Sleep-lords in their halls of pillows,
Nine for Snoring Men doomed to be rested,
One for the Support Lord in his dark room
In the Land of Memory Foam where the peaceful lie.
One Mattress to rule them all, One Mattress to find them,
One Mattress to bring them all and in the darkness comfort them
In the Land of Memory Foam where the peaceful lie.

Great explanation of the differences between Sensus Memory Foam and Tempur Pedic.

Two weeks ago, I visited an old friend where I went to college. I was staying the weekend in the spare bedroom of him and his wife’s house, and had low expectations about the sleep I was going to be having on their “spare bedroom mattress”. However, I was in for a pleasant surprise.

We had a great day touring my old campus, visiting other houses we had lived in (where mattresses were futon quality at best), and reminiscing about the old days. After dinner and drinks I sat down on the edge of the feared guest bed, to a pleasant surprise. I was sleeping on a memory foam mattress. Immediately I flopped onto the bed, sinking into the plush comfort of clean sheets and the supportive foam underneath. The next morning after waking up refreshed, I asked my friend what kind of mattress I had enjoyed. He said it was a Brighton Memory Foam Mattress.

The Brighton 12″ Memory Foam Mattress is one of the most comfortable and supportive in the industry, 12″ of memory foam are underneath you as you rest. The Brighton™ boasts a luxurious Belgian Damask that features CoolMax® by DuPont® fabric for cool, moisture-free sleep. Featuring all of the same fantastic features of the Palisades™, this luxury mattress features one additional inch of Bayer® Softcel™ Memory Foam for a total of 4 inches of 5 pound pressure relieving, temperature sensitive memory foam.

The mattress is comprised of a total of 12 inches of Bayer® foam, including a six-inch Bayer® Ultracel™ U3000 ™ base foam that provides superior upper and lower back support. The Bayer® Softcel™ Memory Foam, which was inspired using technology developed by NASA, reduces pressure off of key contact points, and significantly reduces motion transfer for a more restful night of sleep.

The best deal I could find on this (or a similar) memory foam mattress was over at Rocky Mountain Mattress. Rocky Mountain Mattress has a Mother’s Day Discount, which is $299 off your mattress, plus two free memory foam pillow and free shipping. This means you can get one of these mattresses to your door for under $600.

I always like to get a good deal; I think it is something my parents ingrained in me. My parents always tried to stretch a dollar as far as it would go without ever sacrificing quality. The internet is always an excellent place to find a good deal on just about anything you buy and so I decided to check it out when buying our new memory foam mattress. During my search, I came across Rocky Mountain Mattress and their prices were significantly less than our local mattress dealers. After doing some other research on my own about their products and several correspondent emails with Dave, I decided to purchase the Rendezvous.

There is no doubt in my mind that I bought our memory foam mattress from the right place and I used one of my cash back credit cards to save even more money. Rocky Mountain Mattress offered several additional benefits that others could not or would not provide. We knew within the first few nights of having the mattress we would not be returning it under RMM’s 30-Night Risk Free Trial. The Lifetime Warranty also gives us peace-of-mind in case we ever have any problems with our mattress. I feel like we definitely did not sacrifice quality with our purchase and think we would have if we had purchased somewhere else.

The Rendezvous memory foam mattress is considerably more comfortable than our previous conventional mattress. The Rendezvous is our first memory foam mattress and we sleep better every night because of it. My wife and I no longer wake each other up when we roll over or move around. I also really appreciate the ingenuity of the Internal Concealment Units for storage.

If you are looking for a top-of-the-line memory foam mattress, then consider the Rendezvous from Rocky Mountain Mattress. The customer service and mattress are excellent!