Author:
Floris WoutersonIt is sometimes said about Tempur: "you love it or you hate it". It makes it clear that sleep comfort is very personal and not every brand or mattress has spontaneous fans.
Indeed, in various forums and on the Internet, people complain about some of the "disadvantages" of Tempur. But where do these disadvantages come from? Are the conscious users of Tempur mattresses properly informed in stores? Were the expectations properly matched? Or was there an "offer you cant't refuse-deal"? Of course, it is very important to be well informed by the salesperson in a bed store before you decide to purchase any mattress.
BUT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES REALLY DISADVANTAGES?
Let's list the most common complaints:
POOR VENTILATION
What many people do not know is that sweating in bed is mainly caused by the comforter. As much as 80% of the warmth and humidity in bed is determined by the comforter! Only 20% is determined by the mattress (source: Ergonomie Institut Munich). So with a good comforter, this can be solved just fine!
TEMPUR IS SO WARM
This ties in with the first point and is mainly caused by the comforter. In addition, when choosing the Tempur mattress or any mattress, it is important to look closely at the sweating issue. If you are predisposed to above-average sweating or perspiration, choose the Tempur Royal mattress or the Tempur Sensation mattress. Too warm actually means "Tempur does what it's supposed to do. Good circulation is the result and again 80% of the climate experience is down to the comforter, not the mattress!
POOR OR UNABLE TO TURN
Tempur does not say you don't turn at all, but less. The body itself determines how often it turns during sleep. In particular, this is determined by blood circulation. The skin is our largest organ. When blood circulation is hindered, the brain signals the body to turn. Any pressure-reducing sleep system such as Tempur or, for example, a waterbed ensures that you do not turn unnecessarily during sleep. Thus, on average, you stay longer in your deep sleep phase. The result is that you toss and turn less and wake up fitter in the morning. If you choose a Tempur Sensation mattress, poor or no turning is not an "issue" at all. It's easy turning on the Tempur Sensation mattress.
TEMPUR IS HARD
True in part. This is because the Tempur material adapts to the warmth of the environment, so if it's cold in your room, your bed is also harder. Quietly lying down is enough, the pressure-reducing material works immediately on body heat, which is retained by your comforter. Meanwhile, Tempur has also launched the Cloud mattresses. These are tender and stay tender regardless of the ambient temperature. This is ideeal for persons with rheumatism or other musculoskeletal disorders. Some Tempur pillows do get harder in a cold bedroom, especially in winter because they are not under the comforter. Persons who are sensitive to this prefer to choose a Sonata or Symphony pillow from Tempur. These pillows, like the Cloud mattress, are always tender and do not harden in winter.
TEMPUR: YOU HATE IT OR YOU LOVE IT!
A lot depends on good advice and matching expectations. Walking into a bed store and simply buying a Tempur mattress is often not a good idea. Let yourself be well informed and assess whether Tempur is the right choice for you. As you have been able to read, as far as we are concerned, this dispels the many complaints about Tempur.