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Bed In a Box vs. Bed In Boxes?
FloBeds’ Talalay Latex Mattress Return Policy vs. Competitors When it comes to ordering anything online, it’s very important that the company you buy from has a reasonable return policy. After all, you may spend hundreds or even thousands on a particular product (especially a mattress), so why shouldn’t you get a refund if you’re not […]
Friday Feature: Andiron Seaside Inn and Cabins
Destination: Andiron Seaside Inn and Cabins This Friday we are featuring the Andiron Seaside Inn and Cabins. The Andiron is nestled in the woods off of Highway 1 in Little River, California. It is only minutes away from the coastal town of Mendocino where you can find fun shops, fine dining, and amazing coastal views. The […]
Don't make him angry!
Who Sleeps on a FloBed: Mark Ruffalo or The Hulk? We’re a fan of Mark Ruffalo’s (who isn’t?) and he’s a fan of FloBeds! We just sent the Ruffalos their 4th latex mattress and Mark was kind enough to let us know how much he likes it and us… “The people and service at Flobeds, […]
Workmanship
We love getting Yelp Reviews. Here is what the most recent Yelper said: “Best mattresses EVER! After trying out about 5 different kinds of beds and manufacturers, I will always buy another FloBed. It just doesn’t get any more comfortable or custom than this. Prompt delivery and easy to put together. I downsized from […]
Somma Style Controlled Cylinder Flotation
FloBeds Original Somma Waterbed Dating back to 1971, FloBeds’ original vision was to create premium-quality waterbeds. Our Somma waterbed was intended to provide customers with a comfortable night of rest while alleviating pressure points. While our positive control flotation bed did exactly that, we began to see the potential of using Talalay latex as the […]
Dave's Word
“Treat Our Customers The Same Way You Want To Be Treated” Sage sleep advice from FloBeds founder, Dave Turner, who also happens to be the Mayor of our fair city of Fort Bragg, California… Really, he’s our founder and our Mayor! We had to give him his own “column”. Life is too short for a […]
20 Years of Dreams in a Box!
Dreamers Get a Box Full of Sleep FORT BRAGG, Calif., March 15, 2016 In 1996, Dave Turner had just patented an idea for a hospital bed that was going to change the way people slept, rested, and healed forever. But he had two problems: the first was that he had just relocated to Fort Bragg—a little town […]
Thanksgiving, a time to pause and say thanks.
Pass the pie and spread the word… It has been a good year at FloBeds, thanks to all of you who put your trust in our team to make your mattress “Just Right”. We love to hear from our customers about how they love their FloBed. And it is no small matter. It turns […]
Customer Review
FloBeds customers sleeping on latex, “just enjoy, staying in bed” Dave, I remember when the bed arrived. Those boxes are really sturdy and the bed so easily fits inside due to its modular design. I have to tell you, I hung on to those boxes for a while just in case I was going to […]
Easy Steps to Sleep Better
Set-up Was Easy Peasy We recently received an email from our customer Pat saying, “…seeing how quickly our second Flobed was assembled.” In these photos, you see Pat setting up our Pine Slat Foundation and Deluxe Latex Mattress. Watch how easy it was for Pat: Great job Pat! Thanks for continuing to depend on FloBeds […]
Latex Mattress
How FloBeds Is Different from Other Online Mattress Companies
The way that we purchase mattresses now is quite different from how we used to even five or ten years ago. While there are still options to visit showroom floors and test out mattresses before finding the right one, today, more people are turning to online retailers to order. Currently, there are about 175 bed-in-a-box […]
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 […]
Designing a Custom Latex Mattress for a Basketball Player
Between king size and California king size mattresses, the biggest retail beds on the market can comfortably fit a majority of average-sized individuals. But, when it comes to taller people, even the most customizable mattress available at the store may not be enough. We at FloBeds decided to put ourselves to the test and constructed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Englander Mattress compared with FloBeds Latex Mattress
Englander Mattress compared with FloBeds Latex Mattress When choosing a mattress, you want to consider all your options, so that before buying you can be certain that your mattress is the best on the market. So to help you see how a FloBed stacks up, we have broken down the differences between an Englander mattress, […]
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 […]
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 […]
FAQ – Zones and vZones, What’s the Difference | FloBeds
Zones For YOUR Body Q: Hi, We tried out the Royal Pedic quilt top pure latex mattress at ABC Carpet and Home store and liked it very much, except for the price. I’m wondering if you’re familiar enough with Royal Pedic’s products to recommend whether it’s possible to create a similar feeling product from your […]
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 […]
Natural & Organic
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FloBeds Family | FloBeds
FloBeds, how this family business found themselves selling beds all across the country! In 1996, Dave Turner had just patented an idea for a hospital bed that he was sure was going to change the way people slept, rested, and healed forever. But he had two problems: the first was that he had just relocated […]
Customer Review
FloBeds customers sleeping on latex, “just enjoy, staying in bed” Dave, I remember when the bed arrived. Those boxes are really sturdy and the bed so easily fits inside due to its modular design. I have to tell you, I hung on to those boxes for a while just in case I was going to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things
Cradle to Cradle Years ago we read “Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things”. It made so much sense. We began applying the cradle-to-cradle philosophy to FloBeds and we never looked back. The concept is simple yet powerful. We are pleased to report that our Talalay Latex Mattress uses 100% Natural Talalay. When […]
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 […]
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 […]