Kurlon launches new range of mattresses using ‘Kurlopedic Technology’ | Plush Mattress

To this day, David Stephenson has an extremely difficult time talking about what he saw and experienced in Vietnam. Still, he shared his story, and the man whose name he must see on The Wall that Heals.

The length of the company supply chain describes the distance materials are shipped before and after the mattress is manufactured. In all cases, the sustainable mattress companies in our list assemble their products in the United States, minimizing the post-manufacturing shipping burden. Shorter shipping distances contribute fewer CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. Several of the companies — including  Saatva, Loom & Leaf (owned by Saatva), ZenHaven (owned by Saatva), Tuft & Needle, and Bear — use materials grown or made only in the U.S. These companies have the shortest supply chains.

Nature pillows, available in four profiles, feature high breathability, luxury feels and infused oils, such as aloe and soy. They retail for $119 in queen.

But Nitori’s overseas operations, seen as a key to growth in view of limited expansion opportunities in Japan, remain a point of concern for investors. As of Aug. 20, just over 10% of Nitori’s 545 stores were abroad, with 30 in Taiwan, 28 in China and five in the U.S. Nitori does not break down overseas earnings in detail.

Latex is a less common type of mattress which features a core made up of layers of springy latex. These mattresses tend to be more expensive, but manufacturers claim that they are more resilient and able to better keep their shape. 

The demands from the bed-in-a-box market for universally appealing comfort has driven their mattress designers, and their foam suppliers to innovate. This is happening faster than the traditional market has needed. Altering construction materials and methods traditionally gives different mattress properties.

“This was my first-ever foam-mattress purchase, and I was quite nervous that I was making the wrong choice. Two months into sleeping on it every night and I am so happy. I have two bulging discs in my lower back and am overweight, which adds to my back pain, and this bed has finally given me a comfortable night’s sleep — every night! The mattress was easy to order, delivered quickly, rolled out and came to full size in one day, with no off-gassing and no smell whatsoever. It looks great, it feels great, and it works great. And the price was great, too.”

Spinks Springs, headquartered in Leeds, England, was founded in 2009 as the components division of luxury mattress manufacturer Harrison Spinks. Spinks Springs is a pocket spring manufacturer specializing in the creation of low-height pocket springs. 

Just last month, I was able to secure a first-class award on Japan Airlines from Los Angeles to Tokyo, and then onward to Jakarta, in business class — all for just 75,000 miles and $32 in taxes and fees. Here’s how I did it.

Shoppers in their 20s and 30s are the most powerful consumer demographic. But it’s not like the industry is preying on them. Leo Wang, the founder and CEO of Buffy, a sleep brand that sells duvet comforters out of recycled, down-alternative materials, says the demographic is genuinely interested in the category. In case you haven’t heard, staying in is the new going out. There’s a booming economy of merchandise dedicated to proud homebodies. Wang says industry research shows that shoppers in their 30s want to invest in their home as a method of self-care.

Split by product type, with production, revenue, price, market share and growth rate of each type, can be divided into:

These mattresses are usually stuffed with both synthetic and organic materials – anything from lamb’s wool to synthetic cotton. But beware: some materials are allergens, so make sure you get one with a hypoallergenic surface or just throw on some thick bedding.