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What is a hybrid mattress?
Hybrids are an increasingly popular mattress style. Instead of choosing between an innerspring mattress and a foam mattress, hybrid mattresses allow you to get the best of both worlds.
What gives a mattress its unique feel?
Comfort is a key consideration when selecting a new mattress. But there are endless mattress choices when it comes to feel. There are two main factors that will impact how a mattress feels: the support system and the upholstery
Why we don’t make mattress recommendations based on sleep position
Customers often ask us for specific mattress recommendations based on their preferred sleep position. Such recommendations are common in the mattress industry. There are plenty of mattress companies that claim to be able to
What you need to know about mattress construction
There are a variety of ways to build a mattress. A mattress’ construction is one of the factors that will impact its unique feel. (The other factors include the support system and the types and amounts of upholstery materials.)
Which Original Mattress Factory line is right for you?
At The Original Mattress Factory, we pride ourselves on offering products to fit nearly every need or want. Mattress shopping can be overwhelming, but we do our best to make our sales floors easy to navigate so you can find the
What is the feel rating?
If you’ve spent some time on our website, you may have noticed our feel rating feature on each of our mattress products. What is this tool, and how should it be used during your mattress buying journey?
What to do if your new mattress initially feels different than it did in the showroom
While uncommon, people who recently bought a mattress occasionally have concerns that their new mattress feels different than the model they tested on the showroom floor. Some people mistakenly believe that the mattresses on a
What you need to know about memory foams
Memory foam is a common and popular material used in mattresses. Whether it’s in an all-foam mattress or a hybrid mattress that also features an innerspring, memory foam can vary widely in feel, quality, support, durability, and
What you need to know about the foams we use in our mattresses
When you’re shopping for a new mattress, it’s important to understand where and how it was made. The materials, manufacturing process, and manufacturing location can all have a huge impact on the quality, price, durability, and
Why there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all mattress
In many ways, online mattress retailers have simplified the mattress-shopping experience. While shopping at a big box mattress retailer can be overwhelming, these online bed-in-a-box retailers give you just a few choices with an