ILD or Pounds for Tempurpedic
Nov 1, 2012 10:10 AM
Joined: Nov 21, 2011
Points: 70
Hey all. I'm looking to create my own Tempurpedic-like bed. 

What are the stats on the Tempurpedic (lbs or ILD)?  If I can understand that I can start shopping around. 

Thanks!

Re: ILD or Pounds for Tempurpedic
Reply #1 Nov 2, 2012 10:07 PM
Joined: Feb 24, 2012
Points: 42
Memory foam does not behave in a manner that can be rated as ILD because it is "viscoelastic" and gets softer with a load applied over a short time. The base layer foams will be 35-45 ILD.
Re: ILD or Pounds for Tempurpedic
Reply #2 Nov 18, 2012 3:46 PM
Joined: Oct 2, 2009
Points: 30
The standard Tempurpedic memory foam is 5.3 lbs per square foot.

The HD Tempurpedic memory foams is 7 lbs per square foot.

And the base foam is 2.8 lbs per sqaure foot.

Re: ILD or Pounds for Tempurpedic
Reply #3 Nov 23, 2012 12:10 PM
Joined: Nov 13, 2012
Points: 15
Not sure that tempurpedia truly provide the increased quality of sleep that studies claim, I have friends who are a little underwhelmed