Not Air Mattress! Air Mattress Bed!
Dec 19, 2005
Author: Neil Teasdale

Many are still confused between the difference between an air
mattress and an Air Mattress Bed. Air mattresses are great in a
pinch but provide minimal comfort and support and are more for
portable use rather than a permanent sleep system. Air Mattress
Beds not only give you the feeling of sleeping on air, but with
the right materials and construction, it can be a very
comfortable and supportive, permanent sleep system. Air Mattress
Beds also have the unique property of allowing different comfort
levels for each partner's side of the bed. Priceless!

The idea of sleeping on an air mattress bed was first used in
hospitals. Patients who were bed-ridden for extended periods of
time were able to rest more comfortably, with fewer pressure
points and more even support, than on a regular coil spring
hospital bed. It didn't take long before the air mattress beds
made their way into the consumer market, allowing the general
public an opportunity to benefit from this exciting and
revolutionary technology to achieve a better night's sleep.

With air baffles or chambers in an air mattress bed being the
primary method of support, each sleeper can adjust his or her
side of the bed to whatever firmness level is most comfortable
for them. Why toss and turn with an uncomfortable coils and
springs mattress when, with the touch of a button, move into
hundreds of relaxing positions. All without creating pressure,
stress or strain on your body. Touch a button again and
experience a new concept in comfort, while your own personal
massage system helps to relieve tired, sore muscles, and reduce
everyday tension and fatigue and encourage restful sleep through
relaxation.

And with air mattress beds, flipping your mattress is a chore of
the past. Over time, with coil and spring mattresses a body
impression in the coils will appear if you do not flip your
mattress regularly, leading to shorter mattress life. Although
some of the comfort materials, like foam rails, ticking and any
layered foam in an airbed can take an impression just like any
soft material, the air chambers will not. All this leads to
years of hassle-free operation and the comfort and convenience
to boot.

What to Look For:

Most air mattress beds are constructed in a similar way, using
the same basic components. The difference from one
manufacturer's product to another's is in the design and
sophistication of each of these components. The reliability,
durability, and quality of these components, and how these
components are designed to work together are what make the
difference in a top quality product. In all cases, always be
sure to check the warranty, good products are usually backed up
with a 15-25 year warranty. If you see 3-10 year warranties,
keep shopping!

- All air mattress beds use foam rails to surround the air
chambers inside the mattress cover. These rails provide the
exterior support of the air mattress, giving it its shape and
providing the user with the ability to sit on the edge of the
bed to put shoes on, etc. The foam rails are absolutely crucial
in keeping the air mattress bed corners square and the sides
straight and true. Most air mattress bed manufacturers use a
straight piece of foam on the side rails, with the ends butting
up against each other, this is less desirable as it relies
heavily on the mattress cover to provide lateral support for the
internal components. -- Look for contoured foam rails with
concave sides that form a connection and hold the air chambers
in place, and actually work in conjunction with the air chambers
to keep the mattress square and true. You won't find any
instability or bulging with this type of construction.

- Air mattress beds have air chambers or baffles filled with air
to provide the main source of support. Most air mattress bed
manufacturers use a one piece baffled air chamber system where
the air is distributed throughout the air chamber. The problem
with this system is that if you like your mattress soft, you can
get a "hammock" effect where your hips are below your head and
feet. If you like your mattress firm, you can get a "tenting"
effect, where your hips are too high. Either scenario puts too
much pressure on the back, doesn't provide the spinal alignment
you need for a restorative sleep and can cause those nagging
aches and pains. -- Look for dual air chambers, preferably
horizontal. Vertical chambers running the length of the bed can
still have a "hammock" affect. The preferred horizontally
constructed chambers form more naturally to your body providing
even and comfortable support while helping to keep your head,
neck, and spine in alignment. High quality chambers use tough
materials and have a lap seam construction and dialectically
sealed for stress resistance.

- All air mattress beds come equipped with a pump to get air in
and out of the air chambers. This pump and the handheld control
allows you to adjust the firmness level on either side of the
bed and "should" have the ability to act as a control system to
make adjustments. And a few nice features always help. Many air
bed pumps are not that well made and have a tendency to fail at
the worst times. -- Look for well constructed pumps that can do
the job and don't sound like a leaf blower. Commercial grade
pumps designed to last for 15,000 hours of "continuous use",
will do the job but watch for the noise factor. A linear pump
means firmness levels can be achieved with a touch of a button
with virtually no noise. Allowing comfort levels to be adjusted
without waking your partner. Also take a good look at the hand
controls, make sure there's two, one for each of you and look to
see if there's a preset memory function. This is a convenient
way to always end up where you are most comfortable.

That's the basics of the air mattress bed, but there are a few
other items that the highest quality air mattress beds have. --
Look for an extra layer of "quality" base foam to provide better
support and shock absorbing capabilities. Also look for a layer
of memory foam on top of the air chambers in the casing or as a
pillow top. Finally, you want your air mattress bed to look and
feel extremely luxurious and comfortable, most high quality air
mattress beds are sewn with a premium Belgian Damask ticking and
use a pressure relieving jump and tack stitching quilted to one
ounce of Angel Hair.

Now that you're armed with the knowledge to shop for an air
mattress bed, don't forget to put it in the lineup when it's
time to shop for that new mattress. It's a must try!!
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About the author:
Neil Teasdale is the Owner of Cloud 9 Air Mattress Beds.
Dedicated to helping others understand the immediate and long
term life and health benefits of proper sleep habits.