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A Time for Everything To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time […]
Built on the Mendocino Coast… shipped worldwide
How did FloBeds begin to make natural latex mattresses in Northern California? It starts with sourcing the best materials possible. Our Latex Mattress cover is made with Organic euro-knit Cotton quilted to Organic Wool. Not only does the cover and wool provide you with soft yielding comfort that does not interfere with the natural latex […]
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.
Newsweek was Right
Goldilocks Was Right When the time comes to make a purchase that you will be using every day, you might start to feel a little overwhelmed. Often times mattress shopping includes heading to a crowded mattress shop, wondering if you are getting the best deal, fending off the aggressive salesmen, and spending a few minutes […]
Dave Turner Day
My dad is not your average business owner, he’s not your average mattress maker, in fact he’s not your average anything, because everything he does, he does 110%.
Furniture Today Honors Latex Mattress Pioneer FloBeds.com
Talalay latex powers Internet retail pioneer FloBeds.com FORT BRAGG, Calif. — FloBeds.com stands out in mattress cyberspace with a service-oriented, customized approach to better sleep, one that is powered by Talalay latex. The company, with roots that go back to the glory days of the waterbed industry, was a pioneer in the online bedding arena, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Certified B Corporation! | FloBeds
FloBeds is proud to be a Certified B Corporation! We are excited to announce that FloBeds became a Certified B Corporation® on the Autumnal Equinox, September 22, 2106. B Corps are a new way of identifying companies that use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. Today, there are over 1,800 Certified B Corps […]
Latex Mattress
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Built on the Mendocino Coast… shipped worldwide
How did FloBeds begin to make natural latex mattresses in Northern California? It starts with sourcing the best materials possible. Our Latex Mattress cover is made with Organic euro-knit Cotton quilted to Organic Wool. Not only does the cover and wool provide you with soft yielding comfort that does not interfere with the natural latex […]
Often imitated, never duplicated | FloBeds
Quality + Customer Service We began by offering a unique product, with stellar customer service. We still offer a unique product. Some have began to offer mattresses that appear similar, but as they say: “often imitated, never duplicated”. Our product, service and guarantees remain unmatched. Back in the 90s, we were shipping common carrier. We […]
Dual Adjustable Firmness
Best Mattress for Couples: Talalay Latex with Dual Adjustable Firmness The exclusive FloBeds Latex Dual Adjustable Firmness provides each sleeper with their own firmness. Make your side of the mattress JUST RIGHT. Dual Adjustable Firmness Not every person sleeps the same. It’s the fact FloBeds was built around! This principle also makes picking a mattress […]
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 […]
How to Purchase a Bed Online | FloBeds
How to Purchase a Customizable Mattress at FloBeds Shopping for a mattress online is an exciting new step towards achieving better sleep. However, because there are many options available, finding the right mattress can be difficult. The mattresses sold by online retailers might be comfortable, but many of them are sold as-is and cannot be […]
We are Here to Help | FloBeds
FloBeds is at you Service — It’s Our Claim to Fame! Our sales staff works hard every day to bring our customers the best shopping experience possible. We know it can be difficult to make such a big purchase online. That is why we make it our mission to help you feel comfortable through the […]
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 […]
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
How Success and Sleep Are Connected Getting a proper amount of rest each night can offer wonderful benefits to our wellness. From elevating our moods to recharging our bodies after a long day of work, a full eight hours of sleep is essential to keeping us physically and mentally healthy. However, there is one more […]
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
Why Mattress Sleep Quality Matters to Your Health Let’s face it — proper sleep is essential to everyday living. When we get eight full, restful hours of sleep per night, we wake up more energized and ready to take on the day. However, getting plenty of sleep also contributes to better overall wellness. Sleep deprivation, […]
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. Back then we were the first… but today we continue to strive […]
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 […]