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Flexible slat foundations

Sep 20, 2007 3:05 AM

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Also known as:

Euro slat foundation
Adjustable slat foundation
Beach sprung slatted frame
Flexi-slat frame
Slat suspension

This is going to start out as a smattering of links and quotes and pictures that I'm pasting in as I find them.

LINK: The premium foundation for the natural rubber mattress is the Flexible Slat Foundation, with thinner slats than the basic foundation. This slat system allows airflow on the underside of your mattress. The manufacturer covers the sides of this foundation with organic quilted cotton and wool to match the mattress.

LINK: A Euro slat foundation bed is a bed that uses wooden slats, rather than a traditional foundation to support a mattress. The Swiss invented this system 50 years ago over the years in Europe the technology has advanced significantly making it the most used sleeping system in the continent.

European Sleep Design

Slat suspensions provide independent support, with no sag or roll-together. The suspension system can be tuned to match each individual's body contour and ease pressure points.

With its adjustable support, a slat suspension provides the optimum contour according to your comfort preference. The slats' give and rotation constantly respond to the shifting planes of your body. And the slat settings can be modified to accommodate changing body needs or comfort preferences over time.

Each side adjusts separately allowing individual adjustments for couples.

Slats are a popular alternative to what we're used to. The slat suspension was invented in Switzerland over 50 years ago and accounts for about 70% of the bed sales in Europe. Yet it is relatively new here.

LINK: The flexible slat system uses laminated curved wooden slats to support the mattress. They usually have a low profile type mattress on these beds so that the effect of the flexible slats can be felt. These slats adjust to the weight and curvature of your body in a similar way to a standard innersprung mattress. They do suit an increasing number of people; however even with tensioner kits, they are not so suitable for the very heavy. The slats can break and or turn inside out. Also the centre of the bed will have a different feel because of the strongback that runs down the middle.

GreenSleep Euro slat foundation

Ergo Customized Comfort

Slat suspension technology was invented in Switzerland over 50 years ago and is the primary foundation for beds in Europe; however very few U.S. mattress manufacturers are taking advantage of its benefits.

Benefits of Slat Suspension
With its adjustable support, slat suspension provides a contoured foundation for your mattress based on your preference. Due to the flexible nature of the technology, the slats give and rotate in response to the shifting planes of your body. At any time your slat settings can be modified to accommodate changing body needs or comfort preferences. A slat base also improves air circulation increasing comfort.

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