The ILD rating is going to tell you how firm the material is. The 25% ILD rating is the number of pounds required to achieve a 25% compression on a 4" thick foam using a 50 square inch pressure. An Example of this is as follows: 36lb. ILD foam indicates that this material took 36 lbs. of pressure to indent this foam 25%. ILD rating is also not an absolute value, all ILD ratings for memory foam will have a small range, for example: a 14 ILD rating product could be 12 - 16 ILD in any given batch. Keep in mind that the higher the ILD, the firmer the foam. It does not necessarily mean it's better for you, as personal preference is the main factor. Costing more does not always mean better, just that the process or material cost to produce, or that their marketing fees are higher. Always remember that if and when you decide to purchase a memory foam mattress.

Density - Weight in LB.:

The weight of a memory foam is determined by the amount of chemicals used in the structure of the memory foam(polyurethane foam). The more chemicals used, the higher the density value of the foam, and in turn more visco-elastic it will become. So what is visco-elastic mean? It is the characteristic which is defined by the ability to absorb and trap the body heat, making the foam hotter, which in turn makes the foam softer. Over time the foam will become molded to your individual body shape, depended on the weight of your body and the heat it creates, creating a sensation of sleeping on a bed of cloud. Density does not determine the hardness of the material, that is done through the ILD rating.

What is the smell that initially comes from memory foam?

1) First, decide how much support is right for you. Support in a down pillow is determined by the quality of the fill, known as fill power, and the number of ounces of fill weight. The higher the fill power rating the better the quality of the down.  This means, ounce per ounce, the higher fill power pillow will be longer lasting, fluffier and loftier than one with a lower fill pillow rating. The easiest way to decide what firmness is best for you is to determine your normal sleep position.  Stomach sleepers generally prefer softer pillows. Back sleepers generally prefer medium firm pillows, and side sleepers usually prefer a firm pillow. Remember, these guidelines are generalizations, and your individual preference may vary.    

2) Next, decide if you would prefer a feather, down or down and feather blend pillow. Feathers are two dimensional, so are flatter than down. Also, you will be able to feel the spine of the feather in most.  Down is three dimensional, and provides a fluffier and loftier pillow. An all down pillow will be softer and fluffier, but may be very expensive to get the fill needed, also the down alone may not hold it's shape as well as a feather and down pillow. The feather and down blend may be the best option, especially if it has an inner core of feathers, with the down outer layers. This type of pillow, if constructed properly, will maintain it's shape, have a a lofty, comfortable feel, and maintain it's shape.

Size:

The size you choose for your bed mostly depends on your mattress.  King size sheets come with extra long pillow cases that would be best when used with King size Pillows.  Standard and Queen size pillows normally only differ by a few inches and either size is fine for any mattress up to queen size.  King size pillows can be too long and unyielding to a person, so you might be better off with 3 Standard or Queen size pillows on a King size Bed.  Pillow cases can always be purchased separately to make sure you have 3 cases that match your sheets.

Sleep Position:

The position you normally find yourself sleeping in is a major deciding factor when purchasing new pillows.  Back sleepers would normally be better suited to thinner less supportive pillows to obtain proper spinal support.  Side sleepers could use the extra support of a medium firm or contoured pillow.  Stomach sleepers need to be extra careful to get thin pillows to avoid suffocation from their pillow.

Pillow Filling:

If you prefer a very thin pillow, Down or Synthetic Down should work very well for you.  If you prefer a supportive pillow, Memory Foam or Latex should suit you.  Memory Foam will react to the heat and weight of your head and conform around you giving outstanding support.  Latex relieves pressure a little better than memory foam and bounces back immediately if you move in your sleep.  Memory Foam can take as long as 30 to 60 seconds to go back to its normal size, which may wake you if you move a lot. 

The Tempur-Pedic brand is truly changing the way the world sleeps and the network of satisfied sleepers is growing daily.Because of the popularity of the product,there can emerge people who would use this popularity to defraud the public of the full benefits of a Tempur-Pedic product.Tempur-Pedic sells its products directly to the public and through a network of authorized dealers.These dealers have been selected because of their ability to service their customers and our product.

Here are some things you need to be aware of when purchasing a product online from EBAY or any other unauthorized dealer.

1)Buyer Beware! It`s easy to cut and paste photographs and images from other eBay listings and other sites.Just because the photo looks real,it doesn`t mean the product is Authentic to Tempur-Pedic.

2)Bait and Switch:we have seen several instances where sellers have placed a Tempur-pedic cover on a knock-off mattress and sold it as a Tempur-Pedic.

3)The warranty and trial period are not valid on any product sold on eBay.

4)False Advertising:misleading tactics eBay sellers are using to sell knock-offs.Sellers have been known to claim their product is the "same as Tempur-Pedic" or even that their product is made at the same factory.We have also seen several cases where customers thought they were getting a Tempur-Pedic but received a poorly constructed knock-off.

We have also been told by customer that the shipping of these products sometimes takes a long time.This is because the seller wants to cover his tracks.If any authorized dealer is found to be selling Tempur-pedic on EBAY it is grounds for termination.

Choosing the right pillow is pretty straight forward.  The goal of a perfect sleeping pillow is to offer comfortable support while also relieving stresses on your neck.    Here's a few simple guidelines that may be helpful to you.

Ask yourself - How do I sleep?

STOMACH SLEEPERS

If you sleep on your stomach you will probably find a soft pillow ideal for this sleeping position. A medium or firm pillow will more than likely cause your neck to be raised somewhat and out of alignment with your shoulders leaving you with a "kink" in your neck in the morning.  A classic feather/down pillow, or any of the soft goose down pillows regardless of fill power (600, 700, 800) you choose.

BACK SLEEPER