Hi Jonnybbravo,
In mattress shopping ā¦ brand is almost meaningless because every brand has access to the same materials and it is the materials in a mattress which determines its quality and value. The ābrandā which generally produces the ābestā value and quality is what the major brands call āoff brandsā which means any brand which is not a major national mattress manufacturer. These independent local or regional manufacturers, often owned and run by families that have been producing high quality mattresses for several generations, would certainly be the place I would focus my attention. Some guidelines that will help you avoid most of the pitfalls of mattress shopping are here.
The first thing I would do is to decide on the general ātypeā of mattress you are looking for. I would start here and read the 6 overviews and that in combination with your own general mattress testing should help you to narrow down the type of materials you are looking for and most comfortable with.
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In the comfort layers ā¦ the most common choices are between the three different types of foam which are memory foam, latex, and polyfoam. I would not consider polyfoam unless you are purchasing from an independent manufacturer who will tell you the quality they are using and how long it can be reasonable expected to last. Polyfoam comes in a wide range of different qualities and the major manufacturers tend to use lower density and quality polyfoam in the comfort layers of their mattresses which are not nearly as durable as higher quality polyfoam. The other two types of foam used in comfort layers ā¦ latex and memory foam ā¦ are very different materials and I would lay on some of each to get a sense of the differences in general feel between them. While both memory foam and latex come in a wide variety of different firmnesses and layering schemes which can change how they feel and perform for each individual, they are quite different from each other no matter which layering scheme is used. These two articles about the pros and cons of latex and the pros and cons of memory foam may also help.
In the support layers ā¦ you will most likely be looking at a choice between latex, polyfoam, and innersprings. Again, each of these will have different qualities and a different feel, advantages, and disadvantages.
Keep in mind though that in almost all mattresses ā¦ the weak link (the part that is most prone to early softening and/or failure) is the materials used in the top few inches of the mattress. This is the part of a mattress that needs the most durable materials.
The most effective way to buy a mattress with the least amount of research (which can sometimes be a little overwhelming) is to focus your efforts on independent manufacturers or sleep shops which are completely transparent about what is in their mattresses and have the knowledge and skill and integrity to āmatchā a mattress to your specific needs and budget.
Some of the independent manufacturers near Fayetteville, NC which would likely be your best source of quality and value would be ā¦
Find an Original Mattress Factory Store Fayetteville, NC. Regional factory direct manufacturer. They produce a wide variety of mattresses using higher quality materials including 2 latex models and they are just coming out with their first memory foam mattress as well. Very good quality and value.
Southern Mattress, a Premium Economy Custom Mattress Manufacturer, Nationwide Delivery, Toll Free 1-800-227-8701 Rocky Mount, NC. Factory direct manufacturer that sells mostly wholesale to retail outlets but they also have a showroom at their factory that sells directly to consumers. They make some high quality traditional innerspring /polyfoam mattresses (including HR polyfoam) that are better quality and value than mainstream manufacturers in their price range. Very good quality and value in this style of mattress.
http://www.riversidemattressinc.com/ Local wholesale manufacturer in Fayetteville that makes a range of two sided innerspring mattresses. They have a store finder on their site.
There are a few other independent manufacturers in High Point that make some high quality mattresses as well. these would also be worth including in your research if a trip to High Point is a reasonable possibility.
Band Bedding Local factory direct manufacturer who is making high quality mattresses using high quality material with very good value. Will make memory foam on request but prefers to focus on materials that they believe wonāt soften or degrade as quickly like latex or higher quality polyfoam. Owned by the father of Walker Bedding.
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http://www.walkerbeddingcompany.net/ Local factory direct manufacturer in High Point. Makes some very good value innerspring mattresses using higher quality polyfoam than most. Run by the son of BandL Bedding.
High Point Bedding Local factory direct manufacturer in High Point. Makes mainly lower budget and good value innerspring/polyfoam mattresses. No website.
http://reliablebeddingcompany.com/ Another factory direct manufacturer in High Point that has been making a range of two sided innerspring mattresses for over 40 years.
These are āold styleā mattress makers who have been around for a long time and are āgood peopleā who focus more on their local reputation than on advertising to sell mattresses.
Some of the local retail options that may also be worth considering on a mattress by mattress basis and the brands that they carry that I would focus on at each one (assuming that they are willing and able to provide you with the information you need about the quality of the materials in their mattresses) includes ā¦
http://www.homemakersfurniturenc.com/ Fayetteville, NC. Bemco, Restonic.
agoodnightsleepstore.com/ Fayetteville, NC. Pure Latex Bliss.
themattressshoppe.net/index.html Fayetteville, NC. Park Place, Southerland.
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Eastover Furniture and Mattress Company | Eastover NC Eastover, NC. Restonic
hornefurnitureandappliance.com/brands.html Stedman, NC. Restonic
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Store Locations | Farmers Home Furniture Dunn, Red Springs, Lumberton, Clinton, Sanford, NC. Paramount.
http://www.nearwholesale.net/bedroom/mattresses.aspx Lumberton, NC. Southern Lady.
https://www.dossenbachs.com/ Sanford, NC. Jamison, Symbol.
Southern Pines, NC. American Bedding (Sterling & Thomas)
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https://www.tuckerfurnitureinc.com/ Smithfield, NC. Park Place.
There is also a Raleigh / Durham list in post #6 here.
Hope this helps
Phoenix