1. What is your return policy?

"I have been reading reviews of density for memory foam mattresses and many of them say that 4 to 6 lbs of density makes for better quality memory foam and will stand up longer/better.  I read on your website about this high density not being as good due to hotter sleep and longer to bounce back.  I am a little confused about which way to go.  Can you help me out with this?  Why is it that yours is 3lbs when just about everything out there on the market is 4-6lbs?"

Our 3lb memory foam cannot be compared to the older technology foams which require more material to be durable. Density is merely the weight of the foam and has absolutely nothing to do with the pressure-relieving characteristics or capabilities of the foam. The older technology foams simply must have more material and hence more weight to be as durable as our newer technology, lighter weight foam created by BASF. Older technology foams require the influence of heat to become softer and more pliable. (That is actually a technological limitation which has been ingeniously marketed into acceptance by Temper-Pedic) Because they have more material making up the foam, there are fewer spaces between the molecules for air to flow and it takes much longer for the foam to recover once it has been compressed in the “heated-up” state. The result is that a sleeper has to wait quite a long time for the foam to recover from their body impression when they change position. Higher density foam always indicates older memory foam technology. Older memory foam technology is characterized by 5 main limitations:

Now that I have revealed some important information about the differences between our high technology, modern memory foam and older technology memory foam, it is important that you know the “rest of the story”. No memory foam is going to do a good job for a sleeper unless there is high quality support foam/base foam underneath the memory foam. We have discovered through much testing and experience that the best support foam to use under memory foam is High Resiliency (HR) foam that weighs at least 2.4 lbs per cubic foot. The ILD of the base foam should be at least 27 lbs. (see Density & Softness for more information on ILD) The ILD on our base foam is 32 lbs and is considered well supportive and perfect for the majority of sleepers. We use 2.4 lb HR foam in our base foam. Companies which cut corners use High Density (HD) foam. HD foam is simply not as good as, or as durable as HR foam.
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(The following question has been posed to us by many prospective customers. Here’s the answer)

"I'm in the market for a memory foam mattress, and have been comparing several brands on-line. I'm sold on your lower density pluracel foam, but some manufacturers claim that shipping a foam mattress in a compressed small box could be damaging to the cellular structure of the foam. You did not address this issue on your website. What is your opinion on this?"

All of our testing was conducted after several of our mattresses had been rolled up and left in the box for six months. The manufacturer’s 10-Year, full replacement warranty and 20-Year Limited warranty was the result of un-boxing the mattresses and subjecting them to 80,000 static fatigue compressions. This was done with a one foot square indenter plate, compressing the mattress 75%, simulating two people getting in and out of bed 5 times a day for twenty years. Our mattress lost only 1.25 inches where it was folded and only .25 inches away from the fold. It is an astonishingly resilient new memory foam technology, created by BASF, which has been thoroughly tested and which will provide lasting support.
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The PacDown and the PacBamboo are both names which we use to designate the type of cover we put over the foam mattress. All of our mattresses come with either a 9" mattress or an 11" mattress. (More about the mattress itself can be found by following this link: The Mattress)

The 9" mattress has 3" of BASF Pluracel V^x memory foam and 6" of BASF High Resiliency (HR) support foam. These two types of foam are laminated together to form one single piece and create our “memory foam mattress”.

The 11" mattress simply has 2 more inches of the HR support foam. We make this option of two extra inches of support foam available for heavier customers or for those who simply like a taller mattress. A heavier customer is one who weighs in excess of 250 lbs. If the combined weight of two sleepers exceeds 400 lbs., we suggest that they will be more comfortable on the 11" mattress.

When the PacDown cover is added, it adds approximately 1" more height to the mattress. When the Bamboo cover is added, it makes the mattress approximately 2" taller.

The explanation I can give you about the difference in "feel" between the down cover and the Bamboo cover is purely subjective and comes from sleeping on both. I can only tell you what I have noticed. The Bamboo cover "feels" about 10% more supportive to me(the PacDown feels about 10% softer). I suppose that this is due in part to the added surface tension created by the zippered cover. The top part of the bamboo cover is quilted and is quite a bit more substantial over all than the down cover and its connection to the side panels and the foam underneath makes the top part stretch differently from the down cover which is pulled down over the mattress like any typical mattress pad. The result is that when lying down on the Bamboo mattress, it creates the sensation of slightly more support. It also takes a second longer for me to notice the memory foam as it begins conforming to my body on the Bamboo mattress. I notice immediate and good support at the base of my spine with both the PacDown and the PacBamboo mattresses.

The Bamboo mattress looks like a traditional high-end mattress and feels fantastic. I have been sleeping on one of the first versions since August of 2005 and my wife and I are in love with it. It solved my lower back problems and her shoulder problems. We have had the down cover on our guest bed (which I am ordered to sleep on, from time to time, when I snore) and I absolutely get as good a nights' sleep on it as I do on Bamboo.

The other main differences come in the care of the different covers. The Bamboo may only be spot cleaned and aired out in the sunshine. The down cover can be washed and is guaranteed for ten years against falling apart. We have washed the down cover several times now and are careful to run it through at least two drying cycles to make sure it is completely dry. My wife uses a couple of dryer balls to fluff it up while it is drying.

More about the PacDown cover and the optional waterproof cover can found by following this link: PacDown Covers  

More about the Bamboo cover can be found by following this link: The PacBamboo.
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5. What is the difference between your density and Tempur-Pedic?

The density of our memory foam is 3 lb. The density of Tempur-Pedic™ memory foam is 5 lb. (or 5.3lb). Comparing our advanced , next generation 3 lb. Pluracel V^x foam with other companies, including Tempur-Pedic™, is like comparing apples to bananas or a paper airplane to a Boeing 767. Ok, maybe that’s a bit extreme. It is appropriate to say that BASF has once again lived up to their commitment to make the product  (in this case, memory foam) better.

Let’s take a look at something obvious. Tempur-Pedic's™ memory foam is heavier. That doesn’t necessarily mean it is better. High density, heavier foam has smaller holes. Air takes longer to go in and out. This means that the mattress can build up heat and take longer to rebound.  If you are sleeping and you turn over, higher density foam will take much longer to re-fill with air and return to normal. This problem of slow rebound can wake you up and make you mad.

Click here for more detailed information about Density & Softness
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6. Will heavier memory foam last longer?


Heavier memory foam has more chemicals in it to make it heavier. It depends on what those chemicals are (and of course, how safe they are) that determines if the foam will last longer. A rule of thumb is that the heavier the foam, the longer it will last. Memory foam, by its nature, is very long-lasting if it is made properly. Most memory foam is designed to perform well for at least ten years and possibly much longer. We offer a full replacement guarantee if our foam loses more than 1.25”, at any time during the first ten years from the purchase date! That includes us paying for all shipping. Then, we offer an additional 10-Years on a pro-rated basis. (See our Warranty) It took a lot of work and testing by BASF to create our memory foam. There is a lot of experience and credibility standing behind our warranty.
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We charge the minimum we can charge to build our business and get our mattresses into the homes of as many people as we can. We run our company as lean as possible using the Internet, low-cost advertising and efficient packaging. According to industry sources, Tempur-Pedic™ spends hundreds of millions in advertising, which naturally drives their prices up. They set the price bar high and others have followed, reaping the benefit of overpricing. We believe that everyone deserves to get a better sleep. We have found a way to get relief from aches and pains with our mattress and we want to share that with everyone. The BedinaBox™ mattress by BASF is a truly great mattress that can help people enjoy better health. Every once in a while, a product comes along that is really good, very high quality and at an affordable price. This is one of those times.  We are grateful to be able to help people to achieve a better nights’ sleep.
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Beginning in January of 2006, our mattress, comprised of BASF memory foam and BASF High Resiliency support foam, was sold to customers in furniture and mattress stores from Tennessee to Texas. Hundreds of people bought this mattress and provided feedback on the feel and durability. With only a few exceptions, people told us that we had created the ideal mattress. “This is what a mattress should feel like” was the overall consensus. There is no better way to make a mattress. We have the finest chemists in the world at BASF available to us to make whatever changes are called for. This mattress is the best we can make, for the greatest percentage of people and we offer it at a fair price.
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The only difference between the PacBed Original™ and the PacDown™ that is the PacDown™ has a goose down cover. We offer the goose down cover as an upgrade. It acts as an insulation barrier that keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. It adds a great feel and is the perfect addition to memory foam.
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We recommend that you use a flat foundation or covered slats that are no more than 5” apart.  If your box-spring mattress is not flat on top, you will need to get one more suited for foam. BedInABox.com now offers foundations in all sizes, click HERE for pricing. A platform bed is fine because it has a flat surface. You must use plywood over your existing old box-springs if you are on a tight budget. Anything that creates a flat surface for the mattress to lie on will be good. If you don’t know where to look for a new foundation, get a newspaper. Go to the classifieds. Look in the furniture or home furnishings section. You should be able to find offers for discount mattresses. Call those companies and ask if they sell memory foam mattresses. If they say yes, ask if they sell the foundation. Ask how much their queen foundation is (or whatever size you need). A decent foundation should sell for no more than $100 - $150 for a queen. Because of shipping charges and increased fuel surcharges, our foundations will be a little more costly than those you should be able to get from your local mattress discounter. Our foundations will be shipped via FedEx or UPS and will require assembly.
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Memory foam mattresses are good for people and they are increasing in popularity and demand. Most people have seen a Tempur-Pedic™ commercial on TV and want to know more. The image of the wine glass sitting full on the bed and not spilling leaves in indelible impression, even on us. Companies are jumping on the memory foam band wagon because there are big profits to be had and the market is huge.

Mattresses have always been a high mark-up item and the challenge of a mattress company is to create high perceived value in order to help you justify spending lots of money. Folks, mattresses just don’t cost that much to make, even the good ones. The mark-up is crazy. Anyway, let’s get back to the original question, “Why are there so many confusing designs and types of memory foam mattresses”? What are the important differences? Well, heat build-up has been the number one complaint of people who bought a Tempur-Pedic™. That has been a concern for all manufacturers and many have resorted to “clever” ways to combat the problem. They have been seen putting a layer of corrugated foam between the memory foam and the base foam or cutting grooves in the memory foam or punching holes in the foam. These are mostly gimmicks. The chief problem is that higher density foam, especially 5 lb or higher, impedes air flow deep inside the foam. This is due to the smaller air holes which can lead to heat build-up and longer rebound times. We have found that a lightweight, quality goose down cover provides excellent insulating properties against heat build-up and it enhances the feel without taking away from the pressure-relieving benefits of the memory foam.

Many companies have programmed the public to believe that bigger is better. Sometimes it is. They have certainly gone that direction with memory foam. Higher density and more inches of memory foam is not necessarily better. None of the big companies selling “advanced” (and expensive) memory foam have provided any quantitative or qualitative scientific conclusions, (by credible universities or independent research labs) which prove any of their claims.

We hope this information will help you to make a good choice on your next mattress purchase. Please read our reviews to see what our customers are saying about our mattress.
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13. How long will it take to get my mattress?

Please click the link to see your estimated delivery time: Shipping Map

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