FAQs for the World's Leading Mattress Supplier
Q. Are there ways to test the quality of a sleep system?
A. Mattress suppliers can perform four sleep system tests that are endorsed by ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials). Request the results of these tests from any mattress supplier from whom you are considering a purchase (the unit should be tested as a set — mattress and foundation):
- Repetitive Impact Durability Test (Cornell)
- Load Deflection Analyzer
- Impact Drop Test
- ASTM Hexagonal Roller Test (Rollator)
Sealy mattresses are designed to give your guests a better night's sleep and guest satisfaction tests prove it. Find the Sealy® sleep system that's right for you from the world's leading mattress supplier.
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Q. How do I compare today's bedding to find the best hospitality mattress for our property's needs?
A. The best way to make a decision is to look at a top-quality pillowtop, then firm, then plush sleep set. Determine the comfort level desired for your property, then compare your comfort preference in three qualities of sleep sets — top of the line, mid-range and lower range, and understand the differences of these price points. This comparison helps you make an informed decision when selecting a mattress supplier and specific products. Know the type of sleep set and its significant features, such as the type of innerspring unit, key comfort layers, type of edge support and significant features of the foundation.
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Q. Is coil count important in determining hotel mattress quality?
A. Coil count is a frequently used and readily understood specification in sleep system selection. However, there are many elements in innerspring construction that interact with one another in a dynamic balance of flexibility and support to achieve overall mattress performance and deliver lasting sleep comfort. These include:
- Coil design, shape and height
- Number of turns
- Steel gauge and strength tempering
- Cross lacing method
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Q. Should I be concerned about bedding height?
A. Based on current hospitality industry trends, mattress suppliers are offering higher profile beds since height enhances room design. To make the bed a focal point of the room, Sealy Global Hospitality manufactures foundations in three different heights, 9", which is our standard height, 7" and 5½."
For a more traditional look, properties can use the 7" version of the Sealy foundation. For properties that don't want the extra height that comes with today's bedding, Sealy offers the 5½" low-profile foundation.
Regardless of the height option you select, you can be assured that the foundation support will be correct for the Sealy mattress you purchase.
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Q. Do mattress suppliers recommend that the foundations be replaced when purchasing new mattresses?
A. Yes! A good foundation is as important as a good mattress. It helps to stabilize the mattress and can help by taking a lot of the nightly wear and tear. And it contributes to comfort and support. Don't put a new mattress on an old foundation. An old foundation will cause the new mattress to wear unevenly and much more quickly. When selecting a mattress, purchase its companion foundation. The two are designed to work best together. Sealy engineers invented "foundation support" in the 1970s, and it sets the standard for today's mattress suppliers.
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Q. What are the differences between Hospitality and Residential sleep systems?
A. Hospitality sleep systems are produced to withstand more rigorous use. They go through special testing to ensure that they will stand up to the demands of commercial applications.
All Sealy Hospitality sleep systems meet or exceed all current federal and state regulations pertaining to flame retardancy.
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Q. What is important to look for when buying hospitality sleep systems?
A. The four most important components that affect the look and feel that your guests expect and appreciate in a sleep system are:
- Innerspring coil quality, gauge and performance
- Foam cushioning layer quality, density and thickness
- Edge support system
- Foundation construction
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Q. Who can buy Sealy Global Hospitality sleep systems?
A. Sealy Global Hospitality sleep systems are designed for the specialized needs and heavy usage that occur in commercial applications. They can be purchased by anyone in the hospitality industry, including:
- Hotels / motels
- Bed & breakfast / inns
- Resorts
- Timeshare properties
- Rental properties
Sealy Global Hospitality is also a mattress supplier to:
- Healthcare facilities
- Not-for-profit facilities
- Fire houses
- Cruise lines
- School dormitories
- Military bases
- Government agencies
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Q. What are the dimensions of traditional bedding?
- King: 76" x 80"
- Queen: 60" x 80"
- Full: 54" x 75"
- Twin: 39" x 75"
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Q. Does Sealy make non-traditional and custom sizes?
A. Yes! Sealy is a full-service mattress supplier that realizes people come in all different sizes. Contact your Sealy Global Hospitality sales representative for the following non-traditional mattress sizes, or to accommodate additional custom size needs:
- California King: 72" x 84"
- Hotel King: 72" x 80"
- Full X-Long: 54" x 80"
- Twin X-Long: 39" x 80"
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Q. Why are some of today's beds so thick? The sheets don't fit!
A. Today's mattress suppliers create products with much more padding upholstery and comfort layers than before. Many consumers (who are also hospitality guests) prefer the plush and ultraplush comfort that these thick mattresses provide. To accommodate the thick mattresses, you can purchase deep-pocketed sheets — along with any sheet set that contains a 200 thread count.
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Q. Will the TrueForm™ memory foam mattress by Sealy Posturepedic® sleep "hot"?
A. No. Memory foam is an open-cell structure that allows the foam to breathe. And our new Outlast Smart Fabric cover regulates heat to help keep you cool and comfortable as the mattress conforms to your body.
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Q. Will TrueForm sag?
A. No. Memory foam is very consistent and should preclude any abnormal defects like sagging.
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Q. What's the difference between TrueForm and Tempur-Pedic®?
A. Each brand offers several models that have different amounts of layered foam. TrueForm features a unique PostureCore™ system that enhances the conformance and pressure relief of memory foam, while offering orthopedically correct support — helping to make TrueForm a better value than Tempur-Pedic. Also, the TrueForm memory foam manufacturing process is different than Tempur-Pedic's process.
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Q. What's the difference between latex and memory foam?
A. Latex differs from memory foam in its elastic, open-cell structure that immediately recovers from pressure. Memory foam has a slower recovery time. Latex is a very supportive, yet conforming material.
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Q. Does a latex mattress sleep "hot"?
A. No. Latex doesn't sleep hot, because its open-cell structure allows it to breathe.
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Q. Can latex cause allergic reactions?
A. Since our latex is derived from a synthetic petroleum base versus natural latex, which uses rubber tree sap, we avoid the impurities and proteins that cause allergic reactions to latex.
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Q. Why are there so many different quilting designs?
A. The quilting design on a Sealy mattress cover helps determine the firmness or plushness of the sleep surface. If a quilting design is small and close, the bed will tend to feel firmer; if the design is large and spread out, the bed will usually feel plusher. Remember — when purchasing a Sealy Posturepedic sleep set, you get the correct support regardless of comfort level or price.
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