Density in foam is a measurement of how much substance, or chemicals, are put into each cubit foot. So, the higher the density, the heavier the sample. For example, a cubic foot sample of 3 lb memory foam will weigh 3 lbs, and a cubic foot sample of 5 lb memory foam will weigh 5 lbs.

There are two types of foam used in our mattress, just like every other memory foam mattress out there. The visco-elastic memory foam on top, and the support foam on the bottom. Most companies selling memory foam mattresses push information about the memory foam, which is very important, but they lack information about the support foam, which is almost equally important.

Memory Foam

Every RelaxPedic memory foam mattress is compressed and rolled in our facility in Tennessee. They are usually packaged the same day or one day before they are shipped. The Premier RelaxPedic, SofTouch, Cool-MAX®, Energy-MAX and Bamboo memory foam mattress come pre-assembled in one box (approximately 18" x 18" x 42"). The Luxury RelaxPedic mattress comes in two separate boxes. The inner memory foam core (9" thick) comes in one box and the zip-on quilted cover and memory foam topper comes in the second box. The Aloe Vera quilted cover requires some basic assembly, and involves zipping the toppper layer to the base layer. It's as simple as that! Because of the high density and premium quality of both the visco memory foam and M-Grade base foam used in all RelaxPedic foam mattresses, they rebound within minutes of opening. Other compressed memory foam mattresses can take several days before they are ready for use. When ordering from RelaxPedic, you can rest assured that your new memory foam bed will be ready to sleep on almost immediately. Please see our Mattress Return Policy for complete details. Thank you for choosing foammattress.com!

Very little. Just like a new car has that "new car smell", all new mattresses have a new mattress smell. Because of the open-cell structure of our TruCell memory foam, the mattress can breathe easier, removing any unpleasant odors very quickly. In your search for a memory foam mattress, keep in mind that 5 lb memory foam has more substance and chemicals packed into every square inch, causing it to have a much stronger odor and keeping it from breathing as well.

Very little. Just like a new car has that "new car smell", all new mattresses have a new mattress smell. Because of the open-cell structure of our TruCell memory foam, the mattress can breathe easier, removing any unpleasant odors very quickly. In your search for a memory foam mattress, keep in mind that 5 lb memory foam has more substance and chemicals packed into every square inch, causing it to have a much stronger odor and keeping it from breathing as well.

Absolutely. A higher density foam will almost always last longer than lower density foam. But, keep in mind, the memory foam is not the only foam in your mattress. The support foam usually has a density of 1.5 lb to 2.1 lbs, which is what acutally holds your body weight. Because memory foam is much more dense than the support foam, it will outlast the support foam in any mattress you look at. This is why it is so important to consider the density of the support foam. Our M-Grade support foam has a density of 2.1 lbs. Typically, average mattresses have support foams with densities ranging from 1.5 lb to 1.8 lb, 1.8 lb being for nicer mattresses. It's rare to find mattresses with base foams more more dense (or better quality) than this. That's why we've decided to provide this quality. And for this reason, we can offer a 20 year warranty.

M-Grade support foam technology is only a few years old. It is much more advanced and created specifically for the bedding industry. HR foam (High Resilency) is used by almost every memory foam mattress manufacturer uses HR (High-Resiliency) for it's support, as well as in most other furniture, like sofas. Laboratory tests show that body impressions in a mattress are caused less by weight than what was always previously believed. Tests have shown that salts and moisure from the body actually break down HR foams, leaving body impressions. This is why many times a small older woman can have a deeper body impression than a 250 lb man. M-Grade foam does not react the same. M-Grade foam holds up remarkably better in these conditions than any other polyurethane foam currently on the market that has been tested. What does this mean for you? It means a much longer lasting mattress.

Memory foam mattresses work best with a solid foundation. If you use a boxspring (with springs), you will not get the correct support. However, if you have solid foundation in good condition, it will work just fine. Something to avoid, though, is to purchase a foundation from another retailer that was not specifically matched with these mattresses. Because of new Fire-Retardant laws (TB1633), making it required that a mattress and foundation set be burn tested together, it is illegal for a retailer to sell a mattress that has not been "burn tested" together.

The Versiflex foundation is made of solid Canadian White Spruce. It has twice as thick and three times as many lateral slats as most other wood foundations.

No, there is no flipping required. To help break the mattress in evenly it is recommended to rotate the mattress from head to foot every six months.

Density in foam is a measurement of how much substance, or chemicals, are put into each cubit foot. So, the higher the density, the heavier the sample. For example, a cubic foot sample of 3 lb memory foam will weigh 3 lbs, and a cubic foot sample of 5 lb memory foam will weigh 5 lbs.

There are two types of foam used in our mattress, just like every other memory foam mattress out there. The visco-elastic memory foam on top, and the support foam on the bottom. Most companies selling memory foam mattresses push information about the memory foam, which is very important, but they lack information about the support foam, which is almost equally important.

Memory Foam

Every RelaxPedic memory foam mattress is compressed and rolled in our facility in Tennessee. They are usually packaged the same day or one day before they are shipped. The Premier RelaxPedic, SofTouch, Cool-MAX®, Energy-MAX and Bamboo memory foam mattress come pre-assembled in one box (approximately 18" x 18" x 42"). The Luxury RelaxPedic mattress comes in two separate boxes. The inner memory foam core (9" thick) comes in one box and the zip-on quilted cover and memory foam topper comes in the second box. The Aloe Vera quilted cover requires some basic assembly, and involves zipping the toppper layer to the base layer. It's as simple as that! Because of the high density and premium quality of both the visco memory foam and M-Grade base foam used in all RelaxPedic foam mattresses, they rebound within minutes of opening. Other compressed memory foam mattresses can take several days before they are ready for use. When ordering from RelaxPedic, you can rest assured that your new memory foam bed will be ready to sleep on almost immediately. Please see our Mattress Return Policy for complete details. Thank you for choosing foammattress.com!

Very little. Just like a new car has that "new car smell", all new mattresses have a new mattress smell. Because of the open-cell structure of our TruCell memory foam, the mattress can breathe easier, removing any unpleasant odors very quickly. In your search for a memory foam mattress, keep in mind that 5 lb memory foam has more substance and chemicals packed into every square inch, causing it to have a much stronger odor and keeping it from breathing as well.

Very little. Just like a new car has that "new car smell", all new mattresses have a new mattress smell. Because of the open-cell structure of our TruCell memory foam, the mattress can breathe easier, removing any unpleasant odors very quickly. In your search for a memory foam mattress, keep in mind that 5 lb memory foam has more substance and chemicals packed into every square inch, causing it to have a much stronger odor and keeping it from breathing as well.

Absolutely. A higher density foam will almost always last longer than lower density foam. But, keep in mind, the memory foam is not the only foam in your mattress. The support foam usually has a density of 1.5 lb to 2.1 lbs, which is what acutally holds your body weight. Because memory foam is much more dense than the support foam, it will outlast the support foam in any mattress you look at. This is why it is so important to consider the density of the support foam. Our M-Grade support foam has a density of 2.1 lbs. Typically, average mattresses have support foams with densities ranging from 1.5 lb to 1.8 lb, 1.8 lb being for nicer mattresses. It's rare to find mattresses with base foams more more dense (or better quality) than this. That's why we've decided to provide this quality. And for this reason, we can offer a 20 year warranty.

M-Grade support foam technology is only a few years old. It is much more advanced and created specifically for the bedding industry. HR foam (High Resilency) is used by almost every memory foam mattress manufacturer uses HR (High-Resiliency) for it's support, as well as in most other furniture, like sofas. Laboratory tests show that body impressions in a mattress are caused less by weight than what was always previously believed. Tests have shown that salts and moisure from the body actually break down HR foams, leaving body impressions. This is why many times a small older woman can have a deeper body impression than a 250 lb man. M-Grade foam does not react the same. M-Grade foam holds up remarkably better in these conditions than any other polyurethane foam currently on the market that has been tested. What does this mean for you? It means a much longer lasting mattress.

Memory foam mattresses work best with a solid foundation. If you use a boxspring (with springs), you will not get the correct support. However, if you have solid foundation in good condition, it will work just fine. Something to avoid, though, is to purchase a foundation from another retailer that was not specifically matched with these mattresses. Because of new Fire-Retardant laws (TB1633), making it required that a mattress and foundation set be burn tested together, it is illegal for a retailer to sell a mattress that has not been "burn tested" together.

The Versiflex foundation is made of solid Canadian White Spruce. It has twice as thick and three times as many lateral slats as most other wood foundations.

No, there is no flipping required. To help break the mattress in evenly it is recommended to rotate the mattress from head to foot every six months.