The TEMPUR material was originally developed in the early 1970’s at NASA’s Ames Research Center, to relieve the pressure build up from the G-force experienced by astronauts during lift off. TEMPUR scientists realised the enormous potential of this material and began experiments in the early 1980’s to perfect it for consumer use. After millions of pounds in research, the TEMPUR Material we know today was perfected. As a result TEMPUR was presented with an award by NASA in May 1998.
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Many people believe that waterbeds give you almost perfect support by allowing your body to ‘float’ in a natural position. In fact, due to displacement the waterbed creates what experts call the “hammock effect.” This is an unnatural and unhealthy curve of the spine resulting from improper support. The TEMPUR mattress allows your spine to rest in its natural position, giving you optimum sleeping posture and comfort.
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Spring mattresses covered by quilted thickly padded ticking mean you are lying on row after row of coiled sprung metal. This often creates pressure points that can cause painful joints and an aching back The visco-elastic material in the TEMPUR mattress moulds to your body, adjusting to your body weight, and distributing it evenly, reducing pressure and providing maximum support.
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Whilst individual pocketed springs will offer a higher level of support than innersprings, they are still restricted by the heavily padded ticking. The TEMPUR mattress is made from an open celled visco-elastic materials that moulds to the contours of the body, and is covered in a flexible cover.
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Several copy visco mattresses are available today, but they are not visco elastic and do not have the 85kg density of the TEMPUR material or its durability of 15 years. The TEMPUR open cell visco-elastic material moulds to the exact contours of your body, giving you maximum support and pressure relief where you need it most.