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Mattress Review Sites | FloBeds
What’s with all these Mattress Review Sites and how do they get paid? I got into the mattress business while a student at Stanford University in 1971. It was supposed to be a summer job…but that’s another story. Back then, like now, there were businesses that would say or promise anything to get a sale. […]
FloBeds Organic Mattress For Gold Medalist
Hannah Teter Loves Her FloBed “I could not be more happy about my Flobed… it provides everything that I‘ve ever been looking for, from comfort to recovery. It is so important to sleep on a healthy Organic bed that can give you more than just a good night’s sleep, but also a restored body upon […]
Video: Sheep Liberation
Original FloBeds Logo (way before Serta Rustlers got some of our sheep:) Historical Point on Sheep Liberation FloBeds, The First Personalized Latex Mattress, started using the Jumping Sheep in 1997, when Anne decided to draw something to better represent us. Serta must have liked Anne’s Jumping Sheep. In 2001 they started sticking Counting Sheep in […]
Golden State Warriors Andre Iguodala | FloBeds
Balance Sleep and work to live a healthy successful life “You snooze you loose.” “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” It is time to change the way our culture looks at sleep. Golden State Warriors are amidst another championship run and the 2015 Finals MVP Andre Iguodala sat down to speak with Arianna Huffington, the author of […]
Who’s In bed with us?
Peel back the covers. Lets see what they say! Back in 2002 Newsweek writer purchased a FloBed for herself and ended up writing about it. One day the phone starting ringing… Read: Goldilocks Was Right. Paragraph Back in 2002 Newsweek writer purchased a FloBed for herself and ended up writing about it. One day the […]
Custom Becoming Customary
Made-to-order goods gaining favor… The Wall Street Journal recently discovered what you already know – more products are being made to meet personal preferences. The article says there’s an increased interest in customized goods, ranging from specially made toilet paper to one-of-a-kind pet food. The article even mentions a guy who “rests on a mattress […]
Noyo Center for Marine Science Sponsor
FloBeds is a proud sponsor of the Noyo Center The Noyo Center for Marine Science in Fort Bragg, Ca. “…will create a physical space for researchers, students, families and visitors to explore the Mendocino coast and investigate the dynamic relationship between humans and the natural world.” (Noyo Center) FloBeds is proud to support a facility […]
Built on the Mendocino Coast
Latex Mattresses Built on the Mendocino Coast of Northern California Many customers call our shop trying to find out where they can try a FloBeds Latex Mattress. Although we must tell them that our only showroom is in the beautiful town of Fort Bragg CA, we do inform customers that 90% of our sales are […]
Testing a 50K Mattress
Testing a $50,000 Mattress By JOYCE WADLER Savoir Beds, a 105-year-old luxury British company, opened its first store in New York last weekend. A cynic might wonder if the No. 1, the $50,000 mattress they were touting, was a marketing ploy, a question we put to Roger Ericson, the company’s London-based creative director. “No, no, […]
Happy 4th of July!
Thank you for the fish! No matter how you are celebrating the 4th of July, we hope you have a great day! We will be enjoying the World’s Largest Salmon BBQ up here in Fort Bragg again (even as the smoke get’s in our eyes… that’s our Dave with Judge Luther at the grill. […]
Latex Mattress
Sleep & Health
Sleeping Your Way to Better Health 4 good reasons to get a good night’s sleep Snooze News from SleepSavvy Magazine:New Scientific research continues to unmask the effects of chronic sleeplessness, and the results are enough to keep you up at night! Here are four of the most devastating effects, courtesy of the American […]
How big should a basketball player’s bed be?
Big Bed for a Big Guy Of course the answer depends on many factors, but our latest player-customer , a 6′ 9″ pro, needs a Deluxe 9′ x 8′ super-super-king natural latex mattress. This bed is made Firm over Extra-Firm over SuperFirm. And if he wants to change mattress firmness in the future… he can. […]
Custom Mattresses
Custom Mattress Size for Any Type of Bed Custom Size Mattresses for All Speciality Bed Types and Shapes Have an RV or boat that needs a custom size mattress? Perhaps you have always wanted a round bed, or you have an antique bed frame that doesn’t fit standard mattress sizes? Whatever your specific needs, FloBeds […]
Engineered Natural Latex Comfort vZone Deluxe Latex Mattress | FloBeds
Engineered for Sleep, Designed for Comfort. FloBeds All natural Latex mattress. I am so proud to show you the video Dewey (star) and Paul (camera) put together to showcase our unique latex mattress. Enjoy! Dave ==================== Text of Video Custom Engineered Talalay Comfort Custom Engineered Talalay vZone Deluxe Latex Mattress Morning at the Pacific Ocean […]
Trick or Treat | FloBeds
Don’t let buying a new mattress be like going Trick or Treat! 20 years ago we introduced the FloBeds Layered Talalay Latex Mattress. Back then we spent a lot of time explaining the benefits of latex foam rubber in a mattress. The superior qualities of Talalay Latex made it pretty easy: comfortable, natural, healthy and […]
Talalay team builds awareness – Furniture Today
Talalay team builds ‘awareness’ David Perry, September 1, 2017 Dave, left, and Dewey Turner, both of FloBeds.com, join Dave and Kim Fisher, both of Talalay Global, in the company showroom. SHELTON, Conn. — Long before online mattress retailing was a trend, FloBeds.com was spreading the gospel of Talalay latex.The Fort Bragg, Calif.-based producer and retailer began selling […]
Battle Of the Bulge. . . Pillowtops
Pillowtop Mattresses Today you can’t go into a bedding department without seeing the new extra thickmattresses. Just like french fries, beds are being “super sized”. But what does this mean? Are Thicker Beds Better? Have the leading brand name mattresses companies invented a new way to build a bed? In a word, no. They […]
FloBeds visits Latex Supplier Talalay Global
Visit to Talalay Global (formally Latex International) in Connecticut Dave visits Latex International again in 2009 and checks out the plant! This company provides FloBeds with the ingredients to make the best talalay latex mattress in the world. Reporting to work. Hey you, Robot… over here! Lets make an Extra Firm Core. Nice and smooth… […]
Care of your Organic Cotton & Wool Mattress cover
FloBed Covers You can’t judge a mattress by its cover… but it’s a good place to start! FloBeds cares what you surround yourself in. That’s why we use the best materials we can procure in our Latex Mattress Line. Organic Cotton Euro Knit quilted to one inch Pure Wool Cotton Euro Knit quilted to Wool […]
Certified Pure, Chemical Free Mattress
Mattresses so pure, you can rest assured! You spend a third of your life in bed… consider what you’re sleeping on. FloBeds has. We were the first to use wool to pass the federal fire standards for mattresses. Organic Cotton is obvious… but we even wash it before quilting it to our organic wool. Solid […]
vZone Mattress
Engineered Natural Latex Comfort vZone Deluxe Latex Mattress | FloBeds
Engineered for Sleep, Designed for Comfort. FloBeds All natural Latex mattress. I am so proud to show you the video Dewey (star) and Paul (camera) put together to showcase our unique latex mattress. Enjoy! Dave ==================== Text of Video Custom Engineered Talalay Comfort Custom Engineered Talalay vZone Deluxe Latex Mattress Morning at the Pacific Ocean […]
The Big and Tall | FloBeds
A latex mattress fit for a king. We combine Natural Latex, with horse hair, and coconut fiber. Big & Tall Performance Organic Mattresses Our Organic Big & Tall Performance Latex Mattresses feature premium 100% Natural Talalay latex inside a luxurious organic euro knit cotton quilted to organic wool. Our multi-layer latex cores accommodate the […]
Golden State Warriors Andre Iguodala | FloBeds
Balance Sleep and work to live a healthy successful life “You snooze you loose.” “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” It is time to change the way our culture looks at sleep. Golden State Warriors are amidst another championship run and the 2015 Finals MVP Andre Iguodala sat down to speak with Arianna Huffington, the author of […]
16 Years Later and Still a 5 Star Review
16 Years Later and Still a 5 Star Review We tell our customers that latex lasts much longer than the other foams out there. That is why we have such a great 20-year guarantee, the Goldilocks Guarantee. FloBeds want to make sure your bed is always “Just Right”, whether it is 18 months after your […]
Tips for Back, Side and Stomach Sleepers
Back, Side and Stomach Sleepers Did you know that sleeping posture is just as important as sitting posture? It is very vital that you protect your back while you sleep. You put the least amount of pressure on it by sleeping on your back or side. Side sleepers should sleep with a pillow between their […]
Restored Body Upon Awakening – Hannah Teter | FloBeds
Rest, relax, rejuvenate. These are all things that not only Olympic athletes want in a bed, but what we all deserve. FloBeds is proud to craft latex beds for some very talented athletes. Everyone deserves a good night’s sleep, and that can be especially hard for athletes. That is what we are here for! Here […]
Cradle to Cradle Certified | FloBeds
Fun Fact Friday: our 100% Natural Latex from Radium is Cradle to Cradle certified. Let’s remember the world we want for our children.
We Stand Behind Our Mattresses
Look High and Low… FloBeds Remains On Top “My husband and I spent two years researching and trying out organic and all natural mattresses from manufacturers such as OMI, Savvy Rest, and Hastens before deciding on a Flobeds mattress. We took a road trip to Fort Bragg just to try out the talalay latex mattress […]
Our Most Popular Mattress
Our Most Popular Mattress Often times when people call FloBeds to learn more about our latex mattresses they ask, “What is your most popular bed?” Well the answer is the vZone. The vZone Mattress In addition to the top to bottom & side to side customization of our Select & Deluxe models, the vZone features head to toe adjustable zoning to […]
Imagine Pressure Relief In Bed | FloBeds
FloBeds Latex mattresses offering pressure relief for sleepers of all sizes. Fort Bragg, CA Imagine you could choose any spot on your body and make your mattress softer or firmer in that exact spot. That is relief, relief a FloBeds vZone Latex Mattress delivers to thousands of sleepers. The genius of the vZone lies in […]
Natural & Organic
More ZZZs
Sleep is Essential Powerful people: How they do it all How do high-achieving people balance work and family? One way is by remembering the important role of sleep. Sleep deprivation can negatively impact coordination, agility, mood and energy. The right mattress purchase is essential for keeping your career on track while you cope with everything from […]
All About Latex Mattresses and A Good Night’s Sleep
All About Latex Mattresses and A Good Night’s Sleep We all need our sleep: beauty, brains, energy or just for rest and recuperation. You may have heard of the six sleep admonitions to getting a good night’s sleep: Keep to a schedule, even on weekends. Maintain a bedtime pattern. Get exercise everyday, but not just […]
Should being tired, be something we want?
Being Tired isn’t a badge of honor Being tired isn’t a badge of honor Published January 17, 2017 Featured in: Entrepreneurship, Your Career Jason Fried Co-founder & CEO of Basecamp Whenever I speak at a conference, I try to catch a few of the other presentations. I tend to stand in the back and listen, […]
Finely Crafted Tranquility | FloBeds
Finely Crafted Tranquility – Prodigy Adjustable Beds Our customers love the Prodigy 2.0 Adjustable Base from Leggett & Platt. Here is what one customer said about why she decide to get an adjustable base: “I constantly struggle with pain in my sciatica. When I raise my feet and head at the same time in the […]
FloBeds Latex Lifts
FloBeds Talalay Latex lifts. How our latex mattress supports both they spine and your muscles. When your muscles are relaxed and in balance you move smoothly and your back feels great. But when…
Sleep Better During Pregnancy | FloBeds
FloBeds creates a mattress that’s better for pregnant women, while sleeping on their side. “We received our latex bed in early October due to a recommendation of a friend. About two weeks later, we were lucky enough to find out our second kid is on the way come June 8. My wife spent her first […]
Golden State Warriors Andre Iguodala | FloBeds
Balance Sleep and work to live a healthy successful life “You snooze you loose.” “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” It is time to change the way our culture looks at sleep. Golden State Warriors are amidst another championship run and the 2015 Finals MVP Andre Iguodala sat down to speak with Arianna Huffington, the author of […]
The Sleep Revolution | FloBeds
FloBeds believes sleep to be one of the most important things we can do for our bodies. Revolutionize your sleep with a the revolutionary adjustable latex mattress! The Sleep Revolution, written by Arianna Huffington, is a great read for anyone looking to be more successful in life. As she explains in the interview video below, […]
Another 5 Star Review: Creating Balance
Another 5 Star Review: Creating Balance Dear Dave, I have been waiting to write to you about the bed I bought back in October 2015. I wanted to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. First, Dewey was great walking me through and helping me pick the layers to best suit my sleeping needs. Second, being […]
What is Your Child Sleeping On? | FloBeds
A chemical free sleeping environment, recommended for you and your loved ones. You spend a third of your life in bed, make it non-toxic. You’re sleeping on a natural latex mattress. Do you know what your child is sleeping on? Well if your child is sleeping on a FloBeds Kids Beds: Crib Mattress – Student […]
Health Benefits
Sleep & Health
Sleeping Your Way to Better Health 4 good reasons to get a good night’s sleep Snooze News from SleepSavvy Magazine:New Scientific research continues to unmask the effects of chronic sleeplessness, and the results are enough to keep you up at night! Here are four of the most devastating effects, courtesy of the American […]
Care of your Organic Cotton & Wool Mattress cover
FloBed Covers You can’t judge a mattress by its cover… but it’s a good place to start! FloBeds cares what you surround yourself in. That’s why we use the best materials we can procure in our Latex Mattress Line. Organic Cotton Euro Knit quilted to one inch Pure Wool Cotton Euro Knit quilted to Wool […]
Certified Pure, Chemical Free Mattress
Mattresses so pure, you can rest assured! You spend a third of your life in bed… consider what you’re sleeping on. FloBeds has. We were the first to use wool to pass the federal fire standards for mattresses. Organic Cotton is obvious… but we even wash it before quilting it to our organic wool. Solid […]
Vegan Mattress by FloBeds Chemical Free Natural Latex with Organic Cotton
Vegan Mattress: Organic Cotton Natural Latex Organic Cotton where it counts most… next to your body. You spend all day in a harsh world. Retreat to a natural bed covered with organic cotton for a true safe haven. Cotton, the original sustainable fabric, grown and processed with out chemicals. Our cover is a luxurious soft […]
Once Upon a $20,000 Mattress
February 8, 2004, Sunday MONEY AND BUSINESS/FINANCIAL DESKPersonal Business Not a Fairy Tale: Once Upon a $20,000 Mattress By ELIZABETH OLSON (NYT) 1336 words FORGET about $6,000 shower curtains. If you are really looking to splurge, how about an ultraluxurious mattress? Last summer, Evette White decided on a king-size model from Hypnos of Britain, which […]
3 Ways To Make Your Bedroom Natural
Here are 3 easy tips that will help you sleep in a natural environment: Sleep on our 100% Natural Talalay Latex Mattress. Derived from the hevea brasiliensis, or rubber tree, latex has natural qualities that simply make it the PERFECT MATTRESS MATERIAL. 100% Natural Latex provides the best comfort and support for your individual sleep […]
FloBeds tool belt, packed with tools to help you sleep!
Tool Belt When we customize a mattress for you… we think we have it “Just Right” for you. If we don’t… we will do anything we can to get it “Just Right”. That’s because we are such a nice company… but also… if we can make you happy you won’t ask for your money back. […]
Okeo-Tex
Oeko-Tex World leader in testing for human safety in textiles. People spend about a third of their lives in bed. We take pride in our Natural Talalay Latex Mattress. We want to make sure that third of your life is not only comfortable but chemical free. Oeko-Tex Natural Talalay Latex Certificate Oeko-Tex Wool Certificate If […]
Priceless
Our Customers Are Great Thank you to all of our amazing customers who have written reviews for FloBeds. Your reviews help other people understand just how important a great mattress is for a better night’s sleep. 4-Star–I purchased two organic FloBeds last October. Every night I get into bed and say “I love my bed”. […]
The Today Show And Matt Lauer On The Eco Mattress
Look who found our Natural Mattress… Several years ago The Today Show had an interview about healthy mattresses. We were pleasantly surprised to see Matt talking about a chemical free mattress made with a cotton and wool naturally fire-resistant cover surrounding natural latex. Your browser does not support the video tag. Back then we were […]
Linens
Macy’s Bedding Supplier Under Scrutiny in Texas for Thread Count | FloBeds
1,400-thread sheet set found to have count of 505 By Hema Parmar and Matthew Campbell September 17, 2018, 9:23 AM PDT Sunham’s 1,400-thread sheet set found to have count of 505 Company’s products also sold at Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon A supplier of bedding to Macy’s Inc. is under scrutiny in Texas for […]
Customize Your Pillow | FloBeds
Customize Your Pillow – Make it “Just Right” The FloBeds Twice Fluffed Pillow is loved by our customers because, like our natural latex mattresses, it is adjustable. — 100% Talalay latex –virgin latex shredded twice for optimum loft –breathable, comfortable, long lasting –naturally inhibits dust mites, bacteria & mold –100% organic cotton –washable euro-knit zippered […]
Consumers Report- Sheets: Wake-up call
We posted this years ago. When we reviewed it we thought folks would still appreciate the information. Sheets: Wakeup call – are those big thread counts for real? Silk pillowcases that shred in the wash? Linen sheets so wrinkly after laundering that you might as well not bother making the bed? Sky high thread counts […]