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Glossary

Simple meanings for bed and mattress words people search for.

Close view of a plush velvet headboard and matching upholstered bed
Many bed words describe fabric, shape or storage — this is how they look in a room.

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    Chenille

    What chenille fabric is and how it is used on UK upholstered bed bases and headboards.

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    Combination Mattress (Hybrid Synonym)

    What combination mattress means in UK bed retail — a synonym for hybrid layered spring-and-foam construction.

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    Crushed Velvet

    What crushed velvet is and how it is used on UK upholstered beds and buttoned headboards.

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    Fill Power (Down)

    What down fill power is and how it differs from duvet TOG thermal resistance ratings used in UK bedding.

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    Foam Encapsulation

    What foam encapsulation is — high-density foam borders for edge support in spring and hybrid mattresses.

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    Gas Strut (Ottoman Lift)

    What gas struts are in ottoman storage beds and why Newton rating must match mattress and platform mass.

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    GSM

    Definition of GSM (grams per square metre) for bedding and mattress fabrics.

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    ILD / IFD Foam Hardness

    What ILD and IFD foam hardness ratings are and how they differ from foam density and overall mattress firmness.

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    Linking Bolts

    Definition of linking bolts used to join split UK divan and ottoman bed bases.

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    OEKO-TEX

    Short definition of OEKO-TEX on mattresses and bedding — what the mark proves and what it does not.

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    Percale Weave

    What percale weave is for bed sheets and how it differs from sateen in hand-feel and structure.

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    Plush Velvet

    What plush velvet is as a bed and headboard upholstery fabric in UK retail colourways.

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    Reflex Foam

    Short definition of reflex foam used on UK mattresses and sofa beds.

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    Roll Together (Mattress Motion Transfer)

    What roll-together means on UK mattresses and how construction types change couple motion transfer and shared centre sink.

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    Sateen Weave

    What sateen weave is for bed sheets and how float yarns create a smoother surface than percale.

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    TOG Rating

    What TOG (Thermal Overall Grade) is for duvets and bedding insulation measurements used in the UK.

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    Mattress Tufting

    What mattress tufting is and how hand-tufted through-ties differ from micro-quilted surface stitching.

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    Zip and Link Mattress

    What zip-and-link mattress systems are for UK Super King pairs, delivery access, and dual adjustable bases.