When UPS delivers your new mattress it will consist of either three or four boxes depending on the size of the mattress you ordered from Sleep E-Z. Unpacking and assembly of your new latex mattress will take approximately thirty minutes and it is suggested you read these instructions completely BEFORE you begin.

1. Transport the boxes you received to the bedroom where the mattress will be used. The fully assembled mattress will weigh about 140 pounds. Even though each component is not heavy by itself you’ll want to avoid moving the finished mattress.

2. All the boxes will be labeled with “ONE” of the following descriptions to let you know what’s inside: Cover/Soft, Cover/Medium, Cover/Firm, Cover/Extra Firm, (to show which box the cover is in) or Soft, Medium, Firm, Extra Firm (to show one of the layers). Additionally, the same description will be marked on the plastic inside each box so you will know the contents before removing the plastic.

3. Find the cylinder marked “Cover/(etc)” and carefully open it with a small cut to get it started and then safely tear it open. Each cylinder is “double-wrapped” so you will find a second black plastic wrapper inside. Open this inner wrapper the same way.

4. Remove the Cover and open and lay it on the foundation that your mattress will set on. Unzip it so you can fold back the top panel and fold down all four sides of the bottom of the cover over your foundation just like you were putting a fitted sheet on your bed. This way you have everything out of the way and can simply open and place each subsequent layer on your foundation.

5. Your latex layer will INSTANTLY EXPAND to its final size when the plastic is totally removed. You may find it easier to place the plastic cylinder ON your foundation before you open it so the expanded latex will already be somewhat in its final resting place and just need a little adjustment to set it in place.

6. Open each remaining cylinder in the order you choose based on the firmness you want at each level working from the Bottom Up. So the final layer on top will be the one you want closest to your body while sleeping.

7. As each layer is placed on the foundation you may need to slightly tweak its position so all layers are correctly aligned on top of each other to make sure they fit nicely in the cover.

8. Once all layers are in place pull the mattress cover up on all sides and pull the top layer of the mattress cover over the mattress and close the zipper so your layers are completely enclosed.

Pretty simple and now you’re done!

Our bedtime advice before you begin sleeping on your new mattress is this: Your body will generally need some time to adjust to this new feel. Please see our information on this blog about “your adjustment period” for your new mattress.

IMPORTANT: Keep the mailing boxes in tact in case you need to return a component for a different firmness during your 90 day trial.

If you do a search for “factory direct” on any item you’re shopping for do the results always take you to the actual manufacturer of the product? Not hardly. Those two words are pretty straightforward and used to mean that you were dealing with the factory that made the item and as soon as it came off of their assembly line—you could purchase it directly from them. The importance of this is that purchasing your item direct from the manufacturer cut out the additional steps required to take the product to the retail market AND more importantly it cut out the price markups that go along with that all along the way. All of those additional costs were categorized as “cutting out the Middle Man”.

And so you hear the term FACTORY DIRECT a lot in the mattress industry. I’d like to discuss what really qualifies a company to say they fit that mould. Because as I stated earlier the very nature of buying direct–without adding additional profit layers at each stage of the distribution chain–implies that the consumer will experience SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS by buying direct from the manufacturer.

Mr. or Mrs. Consumer are the ones who pay for the additional profit layers when they purchase from non factory-direct sources! What does this tell you? It should tell you that if you want to enjoy the best price you should take the time to “find the factory” and make your purchase direct.

It is surprising to me, in my 35 years as a true manufacturer of innerspring mattresses and latex mattresses, that so many consumers hear or see the words factory direct used by a mattress retailer and don’t actually verify the claim. My experience in this industry has shown me that the general public has grown so used to hearing the term factory direct used in advertising that they very often fail to recognize an “actual” factory direct manufacturer–and conversely they fail to recognize a retailer who “claims” they are factory direct but doesn’t meet the factory direct criteria.

Asking lots of questions is always good. With that in mind, here are four questions to ask if you’re shopping for a new latex mattress and you want to properly identify the source you’re dealing with:

1. Do you have equipment necessary to make the mattresses?

2. Does your company have employees skilled and dedicated in mattress construction and assembly?

3. Does your company have a dedicated manufacturing facility for this product?

4. Does your company sell direct to the public via your own factory showroom or your own factory internet site?

All four of these questions require yes answers to pass the factory direct test. If any answer is a no… you’re not dealing with a factory direct manufacturer.

The ultimate goal of the consumer is to get the best product at the best price. Today’s consumers have many resources available to help them shop. I share this information to give the consumer one additional resource to help them in their quest.

Please visit our website today http://www.sleepez.com to view in depth information in our LATEX MATTRESS CONSUMER BUYING GUIDE. You’ll find a complete explanation to all your questions on the different types of latex. Sleep E-Z is a third generation mattress manufacturer. We have 35 years of experience behind us. We introduced latex mattresses into our line early on because we realized all the benefits of latex. We offer a complete line of latex mattresses to fit any budget.

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New Product Line Details

Sleep EZ latex mattrsses are receiving rave reviews and mention on notable websites.  Highly visited mattress form, www.whatsthebest-mattress.com has detailed reviews from members praising product quality and company service.  Consumersearch.com and LatexSleep.com list Sleep EZ as the low price leader for all natural latex mattresses. Sleep EZ has been manufacturing mattresses since 1974 and selling over the internet since 1998 and is one of the 60 oldest factory directs in the United States.

 ELIMINATING THE CONSUMERS RISK IN SELECTING THE RIGHT MATTRESS
 What a minefield consumers enter when they embark on their search for the perfect mattress because it cannot be found by lying on a mattress for a few minutes in a showroom with a sea of mattresses to choose from. The problem is once you buy a conventional innerspring bed you can’t adjust the feel, even to the slightest degree. Air and water beds can be adjusted in support but the surface tension on a person’s body remains the same. Enter Sleep EZ with their “Select Sleep” natural latex mattress, in layered design.

LAYERED LATEX MATTRESS WITH 15 YEAR TRACK RECORD
Sleep EZ’s latex mattress line consists of individual 3″ layers of all natural latex, placed in a stack, and encased in an all wool and organic cotton zippered cover. Each layer has its own firmness rating of either, soft, medium, firm, or extra firm. The layers are not glued together, thus allowing the consumer to adjust comfort and support merely by changing the stacking arrangement. The layers grab and adhere to each other due to the natural texture and density of latex foam and rules out any shifting of components. And, with soft latex layer on firm support layers,  surface tension against a persons’ body is reduced for a deeper sleeping experience. Once a person finds the best comfort arrangement they “zip up the mattress and sleep on it for the next 20 years”.

Sleep EZ, a third generation mattress factory in Phoenix, AZ , has made this design the corner stone of their manufacturing line for the past 15 years and thrive on referrals and new purchases from past customers.
BETTER QUALITY
 In addition to the adjustability, the layered concept introduces another benefit at the manufacturing level in the form of quality control. There are approximately 30 raw latex manufacturers around the world, each having different levels of technology to mold latex and deliver to mattress manufacturers. Many are very old with outdated facilities and technology. It doesn’t mean their latex isn’t good but quality of the latex cores may not be consistent with every production. The internal quality of cores, as far as air pockets and voids are concerned can vary with each production.  Slicing cores in half exposes a batch of latex cores that might not pass the quality threshold set by a particular mattress manufacturer such as Sleep EZ. End result is we now have a new level of quality control in our manufacturing process that doesn’t exist with other manufacturers; even the majors such as Sealy, Simmons, Serta, and Spring Air.
 Compare this to a seller of latex who only sells solid cores. They buy and sell the cores, never knowing if their products are as perfect on the inside as they look on the outside. That risk is passed on to the consumer. For indepth information about latex qualities, history, types, and manufacturing processes, visit our latex mattress buyers guide at SleepEZ.com.

SLEEP EZ NATURAL LATEX MATTRESSES “THE ULTIMATE IN LUXURY AT A COMFORTING PRICE”
Combining premium latex from the 3 leading suppliers in the world, along with a “true factory direct concept” Sleep EZ delivers the finest latex mattress at the best price throughout the United States. Contact us at http://www.sleepez.com on the web or 888.707.7533. We look forward to serving you.

FIVE BASIC TYPES OF LATEX USED IN MATTRESSES
Dunlop Mfg Process- using only natural liquid latex
Dunlop Mfg Process- using a blend of natural liquid latex and synthetic liquid latex
 Dunlop Mfg Process- using only synthetic liquid latex

Talalay Mfg Process- using only natural liquid latex
Talalay Mfg Process- using a blend of natural liquid latex and synthetic liquid latex

MINOR BLEMISHES, INCONSISTENCIES, AND VOIDS IN NATURAL LATEX

When looking at raw latex it is common to see minor blemishes, slight discoloration, and small air bubbles which are commonly referred to as “voids” in manufacturing language. These are part of the product and in no way deter from the comfort performance and longevity of the latex contained in the mattress. In most cases the latex in your latex mattress is natural and will be whipped with air, much like whipping cake batter.
DISCOLORATION: In order to turn this “latex batter” into a latex mattress core, external heat needs to be applied. (This differs from the manufacture of common polyurethane foam which gets its needed heat from internal chemicals which cause a chain reaction to expand polyurethane foam.) In the manufacturer of latex mattress cores external heat is transmitted thru the aluminum sealed container and thru the aluminum rods positioned on the top and bottom of the mold. In some cases the heat can vary causing slight color changes.
VOIDS: Latex liquid is whipped with air and then poured into molds, as heat is applied any small air pockets will be expanded and become more visible when you slice the core into individual layers. These voids are usually undetected if the core is left intact without slicing. Voids are more prevelent in a 100% all natural latex mattress core produced by the “dunlop process,” and it is common to see small latex plugs to fill the voids. The voids are filled with the same latex that makes up the core and is done by hand as the latex core moves thru the manufacturing line.
BLEMISHES / GLUE SEAMS: Blemishes are a variation of voids and arise when removing finished latex cores form their molds. In some cases there can be slight tears or spots of rough surface contrasting with the smooth consistent surface on top and bottom. These minor imperfections are repaired with non toxic water-based glue. Latex cores are generally produced in cores measuring 40″ x 80″ and will need to be cut and glued to arrive at the different size mattresses: queen 60 x 80, king 76 x 80, and Cal. king 72 x 84. These glue seams are part of the finished product and do not interfere with sleeping comfort.

SLEEP EZ LATEX MATTRESSES ARE DESIGNED FOR ADJUSTMENT AND ARE OPEN FOR INSPECTION

Our latex mattresses are designed in approx 3″ layers of latex of different firmness contained in a removable zipper cover. Conventional mattresses, as well as latex mattresses made by Sealy, Serta, Simmons, and Spring Air are contained in closed, non-removable covers which prevent you from looking at the actual components inside the mattress. In addition, you can’t make adjustments without exchanging your mattress.

PICTURES OF NATURAL AND BLENDED RAW LATEX USING BOTH DUNLOP AND TALALAY PROCESS SHOWS THAT LATEX IS NOT ALWAYS PICTURE PERFECT

Talalay process blended latex is the most perfect product in terms of visual perfection, consistency of firmnesses, range of firmnesses (from ultra soft to super firm), and durability. For the past 40 years it has been deemed the best and we as mattress manufacturers have paid a premium to put it into a mattress.
But times have changed and with more demand for an all natural product the Talalay process was applied to 100% natural latex without synthetic blended into the mixture. There are three problems with 100% natural latex manufactured using the talalay process: (1) extra firm not available above 39-40 ild due to the conflict between the natural substance and the freezing step in the talalay process. (2) 100% natural talalay under 22 ild will lack the durability of talalay blended. (3) 100% natural talalay does not have the cell strength as blended.

TALALAY 100% NATURAL WHEN SLICED INTO LAYERS

The picture on left is of latex mattress core from the inside when sliced into two layers. This component is perfect in every way as far as its intended use inside a mattress, for support and comfort.
What it lacks is visual perfection. We can see the minor voids, and a slight brownish discoloration on one area.

This photo is raw natural latex manufacturered using the dunlop process. The dunlop process is used universally throughout the world for producing “100% all natural” liquid latex. Example is what to expect in the way it looks. Notice areas that are not smooth. This is a perfectly good latex core used in mattresses made by Sealy, Simmons, Serta, as well as any mattress manufacturer producing enclosed latex mattresses.

Some companies may ask latex core manufacturers to grade finished cores, and purchase only the cores that meet a certain standard from a cosmetic standpoint. Naturally they will have to pay a higher price for the product and pass it along to the consumer.

Photo to left is another raw all natural latex core manufactured using the dunlop process. This core was produced in queen size mold, thereby eliminating any fabrication or glue seam. Some latex core manufacturers have cores in the various finished mattress sizes, but the most common size is twin XL. Glue seams are to be considered a part of the manufacturing process and in no way make the latex core better because it does not have a glue seam.

Two twin XL latex cores side by side showing slight discolorations and minor voids. In some cases a latex core will come thrugh production with larger than accepatable voids, or large bubble holes. At this point in the production the core will be pulled aside and manually repaired by adding the same firmness of liquid latex to fill the void.

In conclusion the following facts apply to latex mattress cores:

• Natural latex cores still retain the same high qualities even though they may not be as cosmetically attractive to the eye.
• The talalay process produces latex cores with the fewest voids and blemishes in the blended and all natural, but the blended is superior in comfort and durability.
• 100% natural latex produced using the talalay process is not as good a value to the consumer as talalay blended.
• Dunlop process has been improved through technical advances over the past few years to the point of marginal difference.

I hope this article has been informative and welcome your comments.,

Go Green with Natural Products from Sleep EZ

We wanted to take this opportunity to issue a warning to those in the market for latex sleep products. Many retailers are distributing misleading information about “Natural or Organic Products” in order to promote what they are selling.  With the world’s current environmental movement, people everywhere are doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint, diligently recycle and to choose natural over synthetic. However, we suggest that before you go out and make a purchase get all of the information you need to make a well-informed buying decision.

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All Natural Fact vs. Fiction
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Read our latex mattress buyers guide This is the case with Blended Talalay in latex mattresses.

Web sites selling the “natural story” are berating blended latex because it has a percentage of synthetic latex mixed with natural latex. They say the synthetic latex is made of petroleum and is harmful to your health and the only latex to consider is “all natural”. Nothing could be further from the truth. Synthetic latex is made with by-products of petroleum, as are thousands of other non-harmful products in our society.  It is not harmful in any way. Synthetic latex adds consistency and strength to any natural latex it is blended with. They are overlooking the superior comfort, performance, and longevity of blended latex when produced by the Talalay Process which has a more lively feel than any type of latex mixture produced by the standard Dunlop Process.

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