Paillasse (from the french word 'paille', straw).
Paillasse (from the french word 'paille', straw).
An over priced, name brand, (memory) foam mattress.
Single and Twin are common names given to the same mattress. 38 x 74
A double mattress is the other term used in reference to a full sized mattress or standard size mattress. It measures 54 inches wide and 75 inches long.
Box Spring
The movie Bed Knobs and Broomsticks has a flying and time traveling bed (that includes a flying mattress).
Temper Pedic
The average lifespan of a Silentnight mattress is about 6 to 8 years. This is just an average though, as numbers can vary from these given. One should expect at least 6 years.
1-800-Mattress has all types and sizes of mattress. They sell brand name mattresses at lower prices, namely Sealy, Simmons, Serta and TempurPedic in all sizes.
A given patient would create a particular pattern of wear or lumpiness in a particular mattress. A different patient moved to that mattress would not fit into the same pattern, hence, the new patient would not experience pressure on the same locations as he or she did lying on the previous mattress.
We telephoned the Simmons plant in Georgia. When we told the man the name of the hotel where we had enjoyed sleeping and that we didn't know the name of the mattress, looked up the information, told us it was a "Felicity" and that you can order the mattress and box springs directly from the company, thereby cutting out the middle guy! Good deal!
I just bought the 11 inch king size memory foam mattress from Garden Ridge for $399. The box had no manufacturer's name on it and was shipped from China.