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History and Heritage
NASA
In May 6, 1998, Bob Trussell, Tempur-Pedic®
Founder and CEO, was invited to NASA headquarters in Washington, DC
to attend a press conference in Tempur-Pedic’s honor.
There, NASA Administrator, Daniel S. Goldin,
recognized Tempur-Pedic for successfully using NASA technology to create
economic opportunity and promote a better quality of life for humankind - in
both the consumer and medical sector.
After receiving NASA’s Plaque of
Recognition, Tempur-Pedic presented the Administration with our one-millionth
pillow. This pillow and other similar pillows are on display at NASA
Headquarters, Johnson Space Center,
Kennedy Space Center,
and the Smithsonian Institution.
Soon after the NASA Press Conference,
Tempur-Pedic was licensed by the United States Space Foundation to use the
official "Certified Technology" seal on our product packaging and
marketing materials.
The Certified Space Technology initiative is
committed to broadening awareness, understanding, and support for the important
role space plays in the everyday lives of Americans.
The initiative is dedicated to communicating
how the space’s relevance and how it makes life better on earth today. The CST
initiative only supports products that are actual results of space technology
and research.
To protect the integrity of the
certification seal, the U.S. Space Foundation has assembled a panel of space
experts to review the qualifications of submitted products and services.
Only those products and services certified as having originated in U.S.
space efforts or used in space flight may employ the seal.
After a thorough verification process with
NASA, Tempur-Pedic was accepted as one of their "esteemed companies."
The "Certified Technology" Seal verifies that underlying product
technology was derived from America’s
efforts and experiments in Space. You will find the "Certified
Technology" Seal on their products, brochures, and other resources.
To learn more about the Certified Space Technology initiative and other
certified products, you may visit the Space Foundation.
Good health begins with cleanliness. Dust
mites have been a common problem with the thick padding that covers traditional
innerspring mattresses. You can now avoid inhaling common bedding allergens
such as dust mites while you sleep.
Tempur-Pedic products are naturally treated
to be resistant to mites and other household allergens. Their products are also
CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) and formaldehyde free.
TEMPUR® Material
TEMPUR® pressure-relieving material is a
breakthrough in sleep technology that will forever change the way you sleep.
The story of this revolutionary material, the heart and soul of all
Tempur-Pedic products, begins with NASA’s research to develop a material to
relieve the tremendous g-forces experienced by astronauts. Their Swedish
scientists, realizing the enormous potential of the material, spent nearly a
decade and millions of research dollars perfecting TEMPUR material as the
ultimate sleep surface.
Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary formula is a
trade secret known only to a handful of individuals. Authentic TEMPUR material
is only made in Tempur-Pedic production facilities using their proprietary
formula and manufacturing process and is used exclusively in Tempur-Pedic
branded products.
This amazing material has launched a sleep
revolution that a mattress does not have to be firm or soft, it can be both.
Your mattress can be sensitive to your needs—soft where you want it and firm
where you need it™. Their revolutionary mattresses create a custom fit for your
body—virtually eliminating painful pressure points and greatly increasing blood
flow, thus reducing your body’s need to toss and turn in search of a
comfortable, pain-free sleeping position.
Pressure Management
In short, pressure management is the process
of absorbing and redistributing pressure evenly across the entire surface of
your body.
Equalizing pressure on your joints and spine
reduces pain and helps you get a restful, deep sleep. Tempur-Pedic Swedish Mattresses™ provide you
with the ultimate pressure management system, offering comfort, support and
deep, restful sleep.
Pressure management is an important part in
the treatment of sleeplessness caused from back pain, lower back pain,
Fibromyalgia, arthritis, and restless leg syndrome.
Because our Tempur-Pedic Mattress has a slightly smoother profile, this means
better pressure redistribution:
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