Air Mattresses

Air mattresses are inflatable mattresses that, in their simplest form, are often used as temporary bedding or sleeping pads.  Years ago, many families had guest rooms with beds that were used only occasionally, but today's high cost of housing has made it necessary for each room to serve multiple purposes.  So air mattresses have become very popular, because they can be used in any room and are comfortable for overnight guests.  This type of air mattress, constructed from sheet vinyl or textile-reinforced vinyl, can be rolled up and stored compactly on a shelf.  It can be inflated by blowing air into a small air valve on the air mattress or, more efficiently, via a manual or electric air pump.

Higher quality air mattresses – sometimes called air beds – feature electric air pumps and easily adjustable firmness levels.  They are designed for long-term use as permanent beds and are available in twin, full, queen, and king sizes.  Some air beds even provide separate firmness adjustments for each side of the mattress!  The materials and construction of these quality air mattresses may compare favorably to memory foam mattresses or traditional innerspring mattresses.

air mattress in a pool	baby on an air mattress

When shopping for an air mattress, it is important to consider its primary use.  Rubber air mattresses are designed to last longer, and they are generally more expensive.  Those with latex-rubber air chambers can usually last for several years of daily use.  Vinyl air mattresses are least expensive, but they may only have 3 to 6 month guarantees.  However, this is based on daily use, so a vinyl air mattress may suffice for occasional house guest use over a period of years.

Here on AirMattresses.us, we feature a convenient directory of selected air mattress and adjustable bed suppliers.  For comparison purposes, we also list major foam mattress and innerspring mattress manufacturers as well as an independent sleep information resource.

Pink Air Mattress (Macro Photo)

Air Mattress Manufacturer

• Select Comfort
  
  This Minnesota-based mattress manufacturer offers a line of adjustable air beds.  Unlike traditional mattresses, which are made from metal coils and springs, their Sleep Number Bed uses uniquely designed air chambers to provide a gentle cushion of support that can be easily adjusted to your comfort and firmness preferences.
  www.SelectComfort.com

Mattress Supplier Directories

• Mattress Manufacturers
  
  Directory of mattress manufacturers and distributors in the United States of America.
  Mfg.RegionalDirectory.us/mattresses/
• Mattress Retailers
  
  Directory of retail mattress stores and suppliers throughout the United States.
  Retail.RegionalDirectory.us/mattresses/

Sleep Resource

• National Sleep Foundation
  
  This independent nonprofit organization is dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting education, sleep-related research, and advocacy.
  www.SleepFoundation.org

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