Buying a mattress is no easy task. In fact, it seems like there are as many different mattresses as there are personalities. What’s more, is that whatever mattress you choose you’ll be sleeping on for ten years (or longer). Let NECTAR help you decide they are the only mattress game in town

1. Memory Foam vs. Tempurpedic
Memory Foam vs. Tempurpedic
Buying a mattress is no easy task. In fact, it seems like there are as many different mattresses as there
are personalities. What’s more, is that whatever mattress you choose you’ll be sleeping on for ten years
(or longer).
The internet is great for so many things. We’ve got music, movies, even pizza on demand. Heck, our
company is based on the idea that you can even order foam for mattresses right here, directly from
Nectar’s website. While usually choices are a great thing, sometimes we can feel paralyzed by
indecision. There are so many different mattresses out there, that we can feel overwhelmed when
having to make a purchase — especially for something that usually isn’t cheap.
You have to decide what mattress is best for you and how much you want to spend. It’s can be a large
financial commitment and you want to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. So where to start?
Luckily companies like us are invested in knowing everything about mattresses. In fact, we make it our
business to know the business and every day we address questions and concerns from mattress
shoppers like you.
One of the most popular questions we get is, “what is the difference between memory foam and
Tempurpedic foam?” Because of the popularity of this question, we thought we’d put together this
helpful guide that talks about the different types of foam construction, ranges of comfort choices and
the positive and negative customer reviews of both Tempurpedic and memory foam mattresses. We
hope this guide will help you to find the most comfortable mattress out there, and one that suits your
budget too.
So we thought we’d answer from FAQ when it comes to shopping for Tempurpedic Mattresses and
compare how our mattress feels against one of the best mattresses of all time — the tempurpedic.
Tempurpedic mattresses have been around for over twenty years, and we feel like Nectar can stack up
with even the best of them. Yes, that is a mattress stacking pun. So without further ado, let’s see how
Nectar fares against a top of the line mattress. (Spoiler alert: Not only do we matchup, we think we’re
an even better deal.)
Quality of Tempurpedic Materials?
Nectar uses four different kinds of foam, a tencel cooling cover, and a super well made breathing base
layer. Nectar is CertiPUR-US® Certified. That means each mattress is made without ozone depleters,
PBDEs, TDCPP, mercury, or lead. Our quilted top layer is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Class 1 certified. The
highest standard that guarantees the foam is safe enough for use by babies and children. In simple
terms? This is a high grade, great quality mattress. Nectar comes complete with a forever

2. warranty. Tempurpedic mattresses also use four layers of foam, has high quality materials used, and
offers a ten year warranty (though not a lifetime guarantee).
What Should a Tempurpedic Foam Mattress Feel Like?
This category is our favorite. When it comes to sleeping, it’s all about the feel. Nectar incorporates a
fully quilted layer of our gel cooling memory foam to provide extra loft and comfort, with better
breathability. Quilting is a super premium process most mattress companies avoid due to cost. Nectar’s
foam for mattresses contours to your body as you sleep, to give you optimal
A Tempurpedic mattress is also super comfortable. The feel runs a little more squishy than Nectar’s
foam for mattresses, but still is breathable, comfortable and high quality. It’s not ideal for stomach
sleepers though.
What is the Right Price Point for Tempurpedic Foam?
This is where Nectar really shines. Our mattresses on average cost less than half the price of a
tempurpedic. Compare our queen sizes, $795 for a Nectar, and $3599 for a tempurpedic. That, plus the
forever warranty and free trial from Nectar, make it the clear winner in our minds, but don’t take our
word for it. Try one out today and see for yourself.
What Exactly is Tempurpedic Foam?
Tempurpedic is a brand of mattress that claims to be the only “true” memory foam mattress on the
market. But the truth is, ALL foam mattresses are “Tempurpedic,” they just can’t use the brand name
(think Kleenex vs tissue). Tempurpedic’s claim to fame is using NASA-inspired technology, which
distinctly molds to the body for a more comfortable and pain relieving sleep. And although many
alternate-brand products also use NASA-inspired technology, Tempurpedic’s aggressive advertising
campaigns have dominated the market for many years. Tempurpedic first emerged in the early 1990’s.
They became known by their use of viscoelastic polyurethane foam. The Polyurethane Foam
Associationsays, “viscoelastic foam is typified by its slow recovery after compression. When a weighted
object (for example, the human body) is positioned on viscoelastic foam, the foam progressively
conforms to the shape of the object, and after the weight is removed, the foam slowly reassumes its
initial shape. Due to this gradual recovery, viscoelastic foam also can be described as slow recovery
foam.” This type of foam has revolutionized the mattress industry and was first discovered by the
company Tempurpedic.
How Are Tempurpedic Mattresses Made?
Tempurpedic mattresses are made using a layered construction technique. The first two layers are made
of Tempur foams that offer different levels of firmness. Under those layers are two to three more layers
of foam that are more supportive. This layered technique allows airflow and breathability throughout
the mattress. Tempurpedic mattresses are also known to measure the quality of their mattresses by a
metric know as Indentation Load Deflection (ILD): “The higher the ILD number, the denser the foam

3. tends to be. Higher density foam is better for support because it can deflect the weight of your body
much better than lower density foam. Tempur-Pedic mattresses typically have high ILD ratings, as they
use high quality and dense foam in their products.”There you have it. What we’ve provided is some food
for thought, but don’t take our word for it. Try Nectar’s risk-free home trial and sleep well again.