Come Prepared
Dress comfortably, you will be testing many mattresses. Know the
dimensions of your current set - width, length as well as height from
floor to the top of your mattress. If you have a king size mattress,
find out if you have a California King or an Eastern King size. Check
our Mattress Size chart for mattress sizes. It might also be a good idea to know your room dimensions - you may decide to upgrade the size of your mattress.
Your Sleep Train sales associate can suggest several models for you to
try by lying down on each model for several minutes. Turn from side to
side to check comfort and support in all positions. Make sure to lie for
several minutes in the position you usually sleep.
Know what you’re buying
Mattress manufacturers use different model names to identify each
mattress. It’s simpler to use in discussion, and easier to remember than
a stock number. Mattresses these days tend to look very similar, so
it’s important to know what’s inside your mattress. View our glossary of terms to learn more about what goes inside a mattress.
Comparing mattresses
Mattress model names may vary between retailers. Compare mattresses by
knowing what brand, style, and type of comfort levels and support levels
that the mattresses feature:
- Support levels are determined by innerspring coils—wrapped or
linked—or by foam support layers. Innerspring coils can vary by coil
count and coil gauge. Check the price tags on the individual mattress to
know what you are getting.
- Comfort levels are determined by the foams and padding layered
on top of the support system. Comfort layers can vary between memory
foam, latex foam, high density foams, and natural and synthetic fibers.
Manufacturers often use different types of padding layers in their
mattresses that are unique to their brand. Check with your sales
associate to learn more about the difference between various foams and
fibers.
And remember, you can't judge a mattress by its specifications alone.
Pay close attention to the way the mattress feels to you. The comfort
of a mattress and conformability to your body are crucial in ensuring
that you maintain proper spinal alignment and get a comfortable night’s
sleep.
It’s also important to remember that a good night’s sleep is built on an
equally good foundation. A mattress's foundation--or boxspring--gives
your mattress the support it needs for lasting comfort, safety, and
durability. A matching foundation is generally recommended. Mattresses
are designed to be used, and have been fire tested, in conjunction with a
foundation as part of a set.
