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Feature
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Supple-Pedic
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Temper-Pedic
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| Support System |
Patented Lever Support System |
No Support System. Relies on Standard Foam. Does not give proper support. |
| Material Features |
Polyfilax is a soy based product, which is not harmful to the environment. Does NOT have an odor.
It is an “Open Cell” foam structure which does NOT retain body heat (does not get excessively hot)
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Memory Foam is a petroleum based product, which causes “off gasing” odors and sensitivities to people with allergies.
It is a “Closed Cell” structure which retains body heat, and gets excessively hot.
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| System Comparison |
Component Layer System allows individual layers to be aired out, dried, turned, moved, or replaced. Uses no toxic or dangerous adhesives. |
One piece system with layers glued together. Glue can create lumps or bumps in the mattress. Adhesives used could possibly be dangerous or toxic to you. |
| Cover Comparison |
Pure European Organic Cotton cover with Suede Sides. |
Non quilted, non filled cover is laminated with polyurethane. Airflow is minimal, which causes heat buildup. |
| Clinical Research |
Clinically proven better sleep, in a University Sleep Center Study.
9 out of 10 people slept better on a Supple-Pedic!
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No clinical studies ever performed with actual test subjects. |
| Sleep Quality |
90% less tossing and turning |
83% less tossing and turning |
| Back Support |
Proven Best Back Support, due to patented Lever Support System |
Minimal. Test results show less support than Supple-Pedic. No Lever Support System. |
| Doctor Recommended |
Prescribed by Medical Doctors and Chiropractors |
Unknown. They claim to be recommended by 25,000 “Medical Professionals” which include many European physical therapists, who have not yet discovered Supple-Pedic. |
| Patents |
Lever Support System is patented and cannot be duplicated by ANY other company. |
No. Not good or unique enough to be patentable. |
| Price |
Approximately 20% less than Temper-Pedic |
Approximately 20% more than Supple-Pedic |
| Warranty |
10 Year full warranty, 30 year limited warranty. |
5 year full warranty, 20 year limited warranty |
| Chemical Toxins |
By doctor prescription, does NOT contain any flame retardant chemicals. Safer for your health. |
Contains flame retardant chemicals. Not safe to breath in, Irritating to skin after short period of exposure. Chemicals may be carcinogenic |
