What Happened to Quality? Any Good Brands Left?
Aug 3, 2008 3:11 AM
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Does anybody consistently make a good mattress anymore? Or is the mattress industry just a big joke? Who makes a QUALITY product these days?

It seems like no two stores sell the same mattress. And oddly enough, each store will recommend one brand over another. I just want to know if there is a brand out there still making quality mattresses. Sterns & Foster? Chatham & Wells? Aireloom?

My wife and I will gladly pay $3,000 for a mattress if it means we'll be getting a good night's sleep for the next 10-20 years. But, of course each mattress feels like heaven on the showroom floor. I'm concerned that 6 months down the line, the comfy mattress we loved in the store will start sagging as the foam gives out (and it seems like you can't avoid the foam mattresses these days - even the FIRM still seem to end up with 6 inches of foam in them).

We're looking for...

- Firm to Super Firm
- Cal King
- Durability
- No pillow tops
- Willing to spend up to $3500
- No TEMPURPEDIC

We liked a Chatham & Wells as well as an Aireloom (foam encased model, a step down from their handcrafted product line). Both were pricey. We're wondering if the price is justified or if it's all marketing.

Any feedback is welcome. I'm a stomach sleeper, my wife a side sleeper (which probably rules out the super firm). If you're in a similar situation, what mattress are you happy with?

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