Saatva’s online-only business model allows them to price their product very favorably compared to similar mattresses found in retail stores.  It is true that there are huge markups in the mattress industry, and if you cut out the middle man in the process, you can provide big savings to the consumer.  This has allowed Saatva and other online mattress retailers ...

Talalay and Dunlop are two different types of latex processing methods used in latex foam mattresses. There are definitely tradeoffs between the two processes, particularly for customers wanting specific things out of their latex mattress. Dunlop processing overview Dunlop processing was first developed in the late 1920s and has changed little since. The process involves using a centrifuge to whip ...

Searching for the perfect night of sleep means searching for the bed that is most perfect for you. With so many different styles, preferences and options out there, we wanted to make your life simple and break down three of the most popular choices out there: the foundation, box springs or the platform bed. What Is A Platform Bed? Let’s ...

Sleep Number has come out with a very interesting technology that turns your bed into a “smart bed” and allows you to track the quality of your sleep and find ways to get better sleep.  You don’t need to connect or charge anything.  You just go to sleep and everything works on its own.  It’s a very interesting innovation in ...

Customers are often very satisfied by latex mattresses because they offer unique characters compared to memory foam and innerspring, and are generally very comfortable and supportive.  This review provides insight into general latex mattress properties as well as a comparison of specific latex mattress brands. Good overview Latex mattresses provide many of the benefits of memory foam (very supportive and ...

Memory foam was first created by NASA in the 1960’s.  It wasn’t until Tempurpedic came along that memory foam really became popular in mattresses.  After the success of Tempurpedic, many manufacturers started using memory foam in their mattresses.  Compared to traditional innerspring mattresses, memory foam mattresses stood out because of their ability to reduce pressure points and increase overall comfort. ...

Sleep Number beds are manufactured by a public company called Select Comfort based out of Minneapolis.  The company is known for its adjustable air mattresses, which allow people to adjust the bed’s firmness according to their taste.  In fact, the “sleep number” refers to this, and the higher the “sleep number,” the more firm the mattress is.  It’s an innovative ...

Interview with Philip Krim, Cofounder and CEO of Casper Sleep. Casper is a sleep startup that launched in April 2014 with their first product, a hybridized latex and memory foam mattress sold directly to consumers exclusively online. What is Casper, in your words? Today, Casper is a sleep startup that sells our mattress directly to consumers on our website. We ...

This review is for the Sound Oasis S-550-05 Sound Therapy System, the most popular sound machine of the Sound Oasis brand. The Pros The sounds from this white noise machine are high quality, with an option to add more sounds through a card insert. The Cons There have been mentions that the machine is not reliable for some users.   ...