Purchasing tips

Bed base purchasing tips

The choice of bed base has an influence on a number of important properties of the bed, such as support and ventilation. The bed base determines the location and distribution of the supporting areas, the height at which you get into and out of bed and to a large degree the elastic properties of the bed.

Pillow puchasing tips

The pillow is one of the most difficult and most personal aspects of selecting a bed. The choice of pillow determines the position of the head and neck and the degree to which the head is held in position. It is important that you have already chosen the mattress as the interplay between the pillow and the mattress has an influence on what you feel.

Duvet purchasing tips

Duvets keep you at the right temperature when sleeping; at the same time they must provide proper ventilation. Normally, down, wool or synthetic fibre is used for duvets. The materials each have their advantages and disadvantages.

Mattress purchasing tips

What should you bear in mind when purchasing a mattress? A mattress must support you comfortably when lying still and when turning over. Furthermore, after turning over you should be able to lie still again as quickly as possible. These are the three important conditions that a mattress must satisfy.