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title: "Glossary | BedGuide"
description: "Simple meanings for bed and mattress words people search for."
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#  Glossary
 Simple meanings for bed and mattress words people search for.

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-  [TOG Rating](/glossary/tog-rating/) What TOG (Thermal Overall Grade) is for duvets and bedding insulation measurements used in the UK.

-  [Foam Encapsulation](/glossary/foam-encapsulation/) What foam encapsulation is — high-density foam borders for edge support in spring and hybrid mattresses.

-  [Zip and Link Mattress](/glossary/zip-and-link/) What zip-and-link mattress systems are for UK Super King pairs, delivery access, and dual adjustable bases.

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### [Chenille](/glossary/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)](/glossary/combination-mattress/)
 What combination mattress means in UK bed retail — a synonym for hybrid layered spring-and-foam construction.

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### [Crushed Velvet](/glossary/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)](/glossary/fill-power/)
 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](/glossary/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)](/glossary/gas-strut/)
 What gas struts are in ottoman storage beds and why Newton rating must match mattress and platform mass.

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### [GSM](/glossary/gsm/)
 Definition of GSM (grams per square metre) for bedding and mattress fabrics.

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### [ILD / IFD Foam Hardness](/glossary/ild-ifd/)
 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](/glossary/linking-bolts/)
 Definition of linking bolts used to join split UK divan and ottoman bed bases.

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### [Mattress Tufting](/glossary/tufting/)
 What mattress tufting is and how hand-tufted through-ties differ from micro-quilted surface stitching.

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### [OEKO-TEX](/glossary/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](/glossary/percale/)
 What percale weave is for bed sheets and how it differs from sateen in hand-feel and structure.

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### [Plush Velvet](/glossary/plush-velvet/)
 What plush velvet is as a bed and headboard upholstery fabric in UK retail colourways.

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### [Reflex Foam](/glossary/reflex-foam/)
 Short definition of reflex foam used on UK mattresses and sofa beds.

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### [Roll Together (Mattress Motion Transfer)](/glossary/roll-together/)
 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](/glossary/sateen/)
 What sateen weave is for bed sheets and how float yarns create a smoother surface than percale.

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### [TOG Rating](/glossary/tog-rating/)
 What TOG (Thermal Overall Grade) is for duvets and bedding insulation measurements used in the UK.

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### [Zip and Link Mattress](/glossary/zip-and-link/)
 What zip-and-link mattress systems are for UK Super King pairs, delivery access, and dual adjustable bases.

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