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Dunlop Living uses the latest technology to construct high quality beds with maximum comfort levels. The picture below shows you a generic construction of a bed to help you learn about the different elements that make a bed unique. Click on the headings below to find out more detail on Fabrics, Comfort Layers, Mattress Cores and Bases. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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There are a variety of fabrics that can be used when making a bed, each providing a unique look and feel. The quality and type of fabric can provide additional benefits to your sleeping solution - added health properties, moisture dispersion, cooling technologies or anti-static capabilities. The fabric "style" can be influential when purchasing however remember that in general it will be covered with bedding.
  • Cotton
  • Knit
  • Damask
  • Even-Sleep
Natural fibres woven together for softness and moisture absorption.
Knits are made from soft fabric with greater elasticity providing strong shape retention and overall warmth.
Damask are a woven rich patterned fabric, made from a variety of materials such as cotton and linens.
Non quilted top panel to ensure you sleep closer to the technology in the bed.
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A comfort layer is the layer that you lie directly on. These layers are used individually or in combination to provide a specific feel to a mattress - firm, medium or plush. The order and size of these materials changes the feel profile and determines whether the individual sleeps on or in the bed. Our comfort layers include a variety of NZ manufactured comfort foams, visco memory foam, NZ wool, silk and latex.
  • Latex
  • Visco
  • Wool
  • Wool Silk
Latex is a highly durable natural material with open cell structure which gives superior "bounce-back" and allows air to circulate through the mattress which helps dissipate moisture and heat build up.
Viscoflex foam is a memory foam that conforms to the shape of your body providing pressure relief, support and aid in natural spine alignment.
New Zealand wool provides warmth and a natural comfort solution.
Silk is combined with New Zealand wool for added luxury and comfort.
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The mattress core provides the core support of the mattress and can be made of foam, springs, latex or memory foam. There are a variety of springs in the marketplace from the more traditional Bonnell hour glass shaped springs to pocket springs that are individually wrapped for less partner disturbance. Our Simmons Beautyrest collection utilises the world famous Super Pocketed Coil for greater conformability, durability and motion separation. Latex and memory foam based mattresses have a more specialised feel profile by giving a softer support to the body. Each provide their own feature and benefits to suit individual needs.
  • Bonnell
  • Duracoil
  • Foam
  • Pocket
  • Magicoil
  • Latex
  • Visco
Hour glass shaped springs which has a great initial soft feel in the actual spring.
A continuous spring with less curvature on the sides of the bed which means a larger sleep space.
New Zealand made foam comes in a variety of feel profiles adding support and comfort to your bed.
A special type of coil that is individually wrapped. Each coil reacts independently to ensure less partner disturbance.
Three zone Bonnell (hour glass shaped spring) system which gives you extra support through the centre of the mattress where your body needs it most.
Latex is a highly durable natural material with open cell structure which gives superior "bounce-back" and allows air to circulate through the mattress which helps dissipate moisture and heat build up.
Viscoflex foam is a memory foam that conforms to the shape of your body providing pressure relief, support and aid in natural spine alignment.
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The majority of our mattresses are developed with a matching base unit, providing the correct support for the mattress. Our Dunlop Living slat mattress range has been designed to perform on any slat frame while our Simmons Beautyrest pocket spring slat mattresses must be only be used on a fixed slat frame.