Article

No-Flip Type Mattresses - Benefits The Manufacturer, Not The Consumer

Written by Lee Carter

Topic: Health Products and ServicesPublished December 21, 2007
No ratings yet851 viewsSign in to rate
Mattress retailers love to show off the features of the mattresses they sell. One feature that has become almost universal is the "no-flip" feature. They explain to their customers that their mattresses no longer have to be turned over like we used to do our old style two-sided mattresses. It sounds great, right? The truth is, your mattress isn't upholstered on the other side so you cannot turn it over even if you wanted to. The real reason manufacturer's started doing this is to reduce the cost of manufacturing it. By not having to upholster the other side, they have reduced the amount of materials used and the time it takes to do it. The real consequence to the consumer is that your mattress will last half as long as it would have had it been upholstered on both sides. So if your last mattress was upholstered on both sides and it lasted ten years, now a similar one-sided mattress is likely to last only five years. Why would manufacturer's decide to do such things? The answer is surprisingly simple. Manufacturer's know from statistical research that the average consumer will only spend around eight to nine hundred dollars for a queen size mattress set. With the increasing costs of labor, the only solution to this problem is to decrease the quality and quantity of materials being used to make the mattresses. Thus, they now only upholster one side and they can gain by spinning their marketing to say that they are making a better product for the consumer called the "No-Flip" mattress. Pretty expedient, eh? Please read our other articles to learn more of the tactics mattress manufacturers are employing to rip off their customers. Perfection Sleep System - Perfect Materials, Perfect Design, Free of Toxic Fire Retardant Chemicals

Article author

About the Author

Lee Carter, President - Sleep Essentials, Inc.
540-397-2337

Further reading

Further Reading

4 total

Article

A rundown of the common signs it's time to book with a podiatrist in Perth, from persistent pain and bunions to recurring ingrown toenails, diabetic foot concerns and sports injuries, plus what a proper assessment actually involves.

August 28, 2026

Article

Discover how to clear out medical clutter and responsibly manage surplus diagnostic tools by exploring practical ways to repurpose excess inventory.

August 14, 2026

Article

Introduction: The Quiet Weight of Extra Medical Supplies In many homes and storage spaces, boxes of diabetic supplies slowly gather dust. They sit on shelves, in closets, and inside cabinets, often forgotten after treatment plans change or new prescriptions replace old ones. What begins as careful preparation for health can gradually become a burden that feels difficult to manage. The presence of extra supplies can create emotional and physical clutter, leaving people unsure

February 9, 2026

Article

The festive season paints our cities with bright lights, vibrant colours, and joy, but along with the sparkle comes smog, smoke, and increased pollution that results in a dull environment and bad air quality and hampers your health as well. Between firecrackers, traffic, and endless celebrations, your body often struggles to keep up. Fatigue, dull skin, and breathing discomfort become common. Glutathione therapy and IV drip therapy are revolutionizing healthcare and wellness,

October 30, 2025