King Foam Mattress
Basics of Mattress:
If you are planning to buy a mattress for yourself or your family, there are few basics that you need to be aware. Obviously, you would like to know what variations will be available to choose from and what things to take care of. There are variations available in the type of material being used as composition. Further, there will be variations in the specifications mainly weight, density and size.
Materials used:
Various types of materials are used in mattresses. Based on these, the different type of mattresses available is innerspring mattresses, memory foam mattresses, latex foam mattress, airbeds etc.
Memory foam is a special type of foam made from a polymer material called polyurethane. It is responsive to heat as it is normally hard at room temperature but softens when it is hot. It is because of these properties that it is very suitable for sleeping.
Memory foam mattress specifications:
Memory foam mattresses are available in different specifications of weight and density. They may also have single layer/core or double layer core/ variations.
What are the available sizes?
In general, mattresses are available in various sizes, which include:
Twin
X-Long Twin
Full
Queen
King
California King
Though the sizes may vary from place to place, the standard specifications for king size mattresses are as follows:
King – 76x80 inches in North America; 60x78 inches in the UK; 70.9x78.7 inches in Continental Europe and 72x78x22 inches in Asia (Thailand)
California King – 72x84 inches in North America
Super King – 72x78 inches in the UK
Grand King (novelty size by select comfort air beds) – 80x98 inches in North America