Tempupedic beds and layer composition

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When I started researching for beds, I had a hard time finding objectively what made each tempurpedic bed different than the other. I finally compiled a list of tempurpedic beds and the different layers that go into them which I thought might be helpful for people looking to buy tempurpedic beds.

DISCLAIMER: I am not sure that the information is 100% correct or complete,but it is a good way to visualize the differences between each bed. Please post if there are any corrections or changes, I was not able to find the same information on their weightless beds or their choice beds (which is their new hybrid between sleep number beds and memory foam).

Contour select:
1.2" TEMPUR® material Comfort Layer (5.3 lb/ft3 density)
2.8" TEMPUR® material Support Layer (5.3 lb/ft3 density)
6" Convoluted HR, AirFlow System™ Base Layer

Contour signature:
1.2" TEMPUR® material Comfort Layer (5.3 lb/ft3 density)
2.8" TEMPUR® material Support Layer (5.3 lb/ft3 density)
(2) 3" Convoluted HR, AirFlow System™ Base Layer

Rhapsody:
1.2" tempur HD in the top layer: 7.2lb/ft3
2.8" of Tempur support foam: 5.3lb/ft3
(2) 4" 1.8lb/ft3 density base layers with air crate tops

Allura:
2" pillow top TEMPUR-HD® material Comfort Layer (7.2 lb/ft3 density) quilted into cover - Softer formula for enhanced responsiveness
2.8" TEMPUR® material Support Layer (5.3 lb/ft3 density)
4.3" Convoluted HR, AirFlow System™ Base Layer

Grandbed:
1.2" TEMPUR-HD® material Comfort Layer (7.2 lb/ft3 density) quilted into cover
1.2" TEMPUR-HD® material Comfort Layer (7.2 lb/ft3 density)
4" TEMPUR® material Support Layer (5.3 lb/ft3 density)
3" Reticulated Base Layer
5" HR Base Layer

Cloud:
1.2" TEMPUR-ES™ material Comfort Layer (4.1 lb/ft3 density)
1.6" TEMPUR® material Support Layer (5.3 lb/ft3 density)
5.5" Convoluted HR, AirFlow System™ Base Layer

Cloud supreme:
2.0" TEMPUR-ES™ material Comfort Layer (4.1 lb/ft3 density)
2.0" TEMPUR® material Support Layer (5.3 lb/ft3 density)
3" Convoluted HR, AirFlow System™ Base Layer
ONE 4" AirFlow System™ Base Layer

Cloud luxe:
2.75" TEMPUR-ES™ Comfort Layer (4.1 lbs/ft3)
2.0" TEMPUR-HD® Support Layer (7.2 lbs/ft3)
4.3" Convoluted HR, AirFlow System™ Base Layer

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Hi dxmichelle,

Thanks for taking the time to post all the Tempurpedic specs in one place. They are in various places around the forum but yours are more complete and easy to access.

The only comment I would make is that these are “old” specs and while they were mostly correct at one point they may not be correct any longer because Tempurpedic has been doing their best to remove any specs about their mattresses from the internet and I have received some some strong indications from what I consider to be reliable sources (plural) that the specs that used to be correct may not be any longer (and they are certainly not providing any updates). As you also mentioned they aren’t providing any information about their newer mattresses which include the Breeze, Float, and Simplicity lines or their new Airbeds. At one point they also published that the polyfoam base layers they were using were 2.2 lbs but this information has disappeared and there are some strong indications that it may now be lower.

There are some general thoughts about the Tempurpedic line and materials in post #10 here.

There is some analysis of the foam densities they use and how it may not be the same as it once was in post #18 here.

There is some information and thoughts about the Tempur-Weightless line and materials in post #8 here and post #2 here.

There is some information and thoughts about the Simplicity line in post #14 here

Some thoughts about the Tempur Breeze mattresses are in post #6 here.

Since they are so new … I haven’t posted any thoughts about their new airbed line although you can read about my general thoughts about airbeds in this article.

Finally you can read some of my thoughts about Tempurpedic and the “Tempurpedic name” in post #2 here.

So once again thank you for taking the time to add all the layering and material information in a single post and your idea of having a “Tempurpedic” specs thread where all the most important information can be together in one place is a great one :slight_smile:

Phoenix

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I think it’s interesting that the Contour Signature and Select are the exact same mattress, other than the base foam, which shouldn’t matter that much.

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Hi noneedlessnoise,

The Select uses 1.2" of softer Tempur material over 2.8" of firmer Tempur material over a 6" polyfoam base layer.

The Signature uses 1.6" of softer Tempur material over 2.4" of firmer Tempur material over a “dual air flow” base layer (2 layers of polyfoam).

In the past … Tempur material meant 5.3 lb memory foam although there were softer and firmer versions of the same density memory foam but with their current focus on removing information about specs it’s quite possible that the “softer” memory foam is also lower density as well.

The total amount and density of memory foam is the same in each but the type and properties and mixture of the memory foam in each is slightly different along with the differences in the support system (which would make some difference in the feel and performance of the mattress but not as much as the differences in the comfort layers).

Phoenix

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(so glad to have just found this forum) I see you don’t mention any inner metal coils or springs. I am still happily sleeping on a tempurpedic from the early 2000’s. Last night I found something poking me, and when i pulled on it, out came a spiral of wire, about 6" long, and the gauge of a medium to large sewing needle! Does that mean there are many such coils in my mattress, and that I can expect to get poked more and more??
Thanks!

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Hey Lagbolt,

Welcome to the Mattress Underground :slight_smile: ! Thanks for your question.

Appreciate the kind words and happy to have you here! Wow, being tapped by a coil is not the best way to “wake up” during the night, lol :wink: . Hopefully you’re okay, no injuries were mentioned this time but yes, it would be good to know if you could expect another potential “poking” incident further down the road…

Tempur-Pedic mattresses have been historically of a memory foam construction, dating back to their NASA “pressure relieving material” collaboration they are best known for. In the mid-2000’s, they introduced their Tempur-Flex program, their first line of foam mattresses utilizing an innerspring support layer. Without knowing the model you have, it is impossible to research the specs of the mattress nor speculate on how much life it may have yet. I did a little Q & A check-in via Tempur’s web chat feature and was told there have been no exposed coil related incidents reported of their current models and was offered that a warranty claim may be filed for review. You can learn more about their product warranties from the Tempur-Pedic sitehere. Just curious: could you share a quick snap of said spring and one of the mattress law tag? Hope this helps… :).

Thanks,
Sensei

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No injury, as the end was blunted. Here are the two photos you requested. Thanks for your advice!

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Hey Lagbolt,

[quote]No injury, as the end was blunted. Here are the two photos you requested. Thanks for your advice!
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Thanks for the pics, was kind of curious about the metal object as you described it. This wire doesn’t seem to be of a innerspring coil-type, which would be of a heavier gauge and would have several “turns” to it. Tempur-pedic mattresses manufactured in the early 2000’s (the time frame yours was purchased) were of a memory foam construction with no coils, so it’s unlikely you should expect other wires to become a “poking” menace at a later date. Where it came from would be strictly a guess on my end; however, if you have concerns that you’d like to share with Tempur, it may be worth contacting their support team from the Warranty link in my last post. Let us know if you do, would be curious to hear their thoughts.

Thanks,
Sensei