Tempur-Pedic® produces and sells memory foam products, including mattresses and pillows. However, Tempur® Material is a unique formula that has been a closely-guarded secret for a decade. It is generally regarded as the Cadillac of memory foam. It is a dense, yet soft, polyurethane material that is allergen-resistant. The material reacts to body heat, changing its density to conform to the shape of your body and providing even support. Perhaps most importantly, this product is continually refined by an ongoing research department.

While all memory foam products have their roots in a National Aeronautics and Space Administration project to reduce pressure on astronauts during takeoff, only Tempur-Pedic® has been recognized by the Administration. Their products carry the "Certified Technology" Seal, verifying that their material has been examined by NASA's experts and verified to be authentically derived from the original material. The Swedish company has laid claim to the distinction of being the first domestic company to refine the original visco-elastic polyurethane foam into a commercially viable form.

Tempur-Pedic® has been recognized by Consumer's Digest, Good Housekeeping, having been evaluated by both publications and found to be exceptional. Tempur® material mattresses have also been given the "Ease of Use Commendation" from the Arthritis Foundation, whose independent laboratories found that the mattresses are beneficial to those whose mobility is limited.

In addition to mattresses, Tempur-Pedic® also offers a selection of support systems and beds, which allow the mattress to perform at its peak. Memory foam pillows, which can provide not only comfort but relief from sleep apnea, are also available in Tempur® Material. Some are contoured to fit the lumbar area of the lower back, while others are perfect for traveling. The affordability of Tempur-Pedic® pillows makes the technology of Tempur® Material available to anyone.

It's not often that a company can convince another entity to do its advertising for it. But, Tempur-Pedic® has done it by partnering with bed and breakfasts, hotels and resorts across the country. Visitors can sample a Tempur® Material mattress, and feel its benefits, without committing to an in-home trial. To the hoteliers, the mattresses are an added value in an otherwise typical suite.

New products have recently come to the market that rival or exceed the legendary Tempurpedic in terms of the amount of memory foam per mattress as well as beating the cost of the traditional memory foam mattress. One such company is called Select Foam, who offer a product which is at par, but costs less.