Bed and Mattress Glossary: Terms Explained

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• Chenille

  What chenille fabric is and how it is used on UK upholstered bed bases and headboards.

• Combination Mattress (Hybrid Synonym)

  What combination mattress means in UK bed retail — a synonym for hybrid layered spring-and-foam construction.

• Crushed Velvet

  What crushed velvet is and how it is used on UK upholstered beds and buttoned headboards.

• Fill Power (Down)

  What down fill power is and how it differs from duvet TOG thermal resistance ratings used in UK bedding.

• Foam Encapsulation

  What foam encapsulation is — high-density foam borders for edge support in spring and hybrid mattresses.

• Gas Strut (Ottoman Lift)

  What gas struts are in ottoman storage beds and why Newton rating must match mattress and platform mass.

• GSM

  Definition of GSM (grams per square metre) for bedding and mattress fabrics.

• ILD / IFD Foam Hardness

  What ILD and IFD foam hardness ratings are and how they differ from foam density and overall mattress firmness.

• Linking Bolts

  Definition of linking bolts used to join split UK divan and ottoman bed bases.

• Mattress Tufting

  What mattress tufting is and how hand-tufted through-ties differ from micro-quilted surface stitching.

• OEKO-TEX

  Short definition of OEKO-TEX on mattresses and bedding — what the mark proves and what it does not.

• Percale Weave

  What percale weave is for bed sheets and how it differs from sateen in hand-feel and structure.

• Plush Velvet

  What plush velvet is as a bed and headboard upholstery fabric in UK retail colourways.

• Reflex Foam

  Short definition of reflex foam used on UK mattresses and sofa beds.

• Roll Together (Mattress Motion Transfer)

  What roll-together means on UK mattresses and how construction types change couple motion transfer and shared centre sink.

• Sateen Weave

  What sateen weave is for bed sheets and how float yarns create a smoother surface than percale.

• TOG Rating

  What TOG (Thermal Overall Grade) is for duvets and bedding insulation measurements used in the UK.

• Zip and Link Mattress

  What zip-and-link mattress systems are for UK Super King pairs, delivery access, and dual adjustable bases.

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