| Like all mattress manufacturers, Stearns and Foster | | | | same amount of comfort material but has been |
| changes the names of its collections on a seeming | | | | attached directly - it looks like a thin mattress has |
| monthly basis. It isn't the only manufacturer that | | | | been placed on top of the bed mattress. Finally, The |
| does this. Many change names, call them completely | | | | Box top is the same as the Euro Top but is has even |
| different names when there is basically no difference | | | | more comfort materials. |
| between them, and create unique collection names | | | | These various Tops have become quite popular |
| for specific stores. This is done to make it almost | | | | lately. However, there are two things to consider; |
| impossible for the consumer to compare one against | | | | one, these do increase the cost; two, it is almost |
| another. So when doing a review of Stearns and | | | | guaranteed that these Tops will be the first part of |
| Foster mattresses ignore 'collections' and concentrate | | | | the mattress to wear out and because the are |
| on the basic constituents of the mattress. | | | | directly attached you'll have no choice but to replace |
| First off, a Stearns and Foster mattress is one of | | | | the whole thing. |
| the best bed mattresses on the market today. | | | | If you want to save money and prolong the life of |
| However, with the company offering over 1,200 | | | | your bed mattress, buy a Tight Top and buy an |
| mattress sets it's virtually impossible to rate one | | | | additional Top. Ones like the Tempurpedic mattress |
| against another and decide if it is good value for | | | | topper is very popular as its memory foam is body |
| money. So, when shopping, look at the constituents | | | | conforming and provides excellent comfort and |
| of the mattress and know exactly what you're | | | | support. |
| paying for. | | | | Lastly, the Core Support consists of, among other |
| There are 4 parts to a mattress set. There's the | | | | things, the innersprings. You can rest assured that an |
| boxspring (this is discussed later) and the mattress, | | | | S and F comes with the best you can buy. |
| which consists of Mattress Style, Comfort Layers | | | | Now, there's the question of the boxspring. S and F |
| and Core Support. | | | | advises customers to always purchase a new |
| Starting from the top of the bed mattress we have | | | | boxspring along with the mattress. It claims the |
| the Mattress Style. First there's the fabric that | | | | boxspring gives additional support and can prolong |
| covers it. The fabric can be many things including, | | | | the life of the mattress. There are many who |
| polyester, silk, cashmere, alpaca and silk to name a | | | | disagree. If a Stearns and Foster mattress is the |
| few. The fabric used can increase the cost | | | | best - as it claims - surely a mattress of this quality, |
| significantly, so, if you're trying to find the best deal, | | | | being more than 12" thick, using the best coil springs |
| ask yourself if you really need silk; polyester will last | | | | should be more than capable of giving you all the |
| just as long as any other, more expensive fabric - no | | | | support you need. |
| matter what the salesperson tells you. | | | | Companies like to sell boxsprings because it's |
| The main determining factor of the style is what | | | | additional sales revenue. If you're a fan, then by all |
| 'comfort' surface has been attached to it. There are | | | | means get one, but if you aren't or are undecided, |
| five finishes; Tight Top, Pillow Top, Euro Pillow Top, | | | | forget about it and save yourself a lot of money. |
| Euro Top and Box Top. The Tight Top is a plain bed | | | | I hope this buying review of a Stearns and Foster |
| mattress. A Pillow Top is an added layer of comfort | | | | mattress has been helpful. The company's products |
| material that's been attached and has gusseted | | | | are excellent; but by knowing what to look for you |
| corners, making it look as though a large flat pillow | | | | can save money and make up you own mind if it's |
| has been placed on top. A Euro Pillow Top is one | | | | the best bed mattress for you. |
| with more comfort materials. A Euro Top has the | | | | |