Why are two sided mattresses hard to find, do flippable mattresses exist?

The answer is YES! Two sided, flippable, or “old school” type mattresses still do exist and at Gardner’s we have an exciting assortment of them, 12 in fact on display for you to test out. From budget level to luxury level hybrids we have a great selection hand picked by Jeff & Ben for the perfect blend of comfort and support.

Two sided beds will no doubt extend the comfort life and enjoyment of your mattress versus a one sided mattress. You have four total sleeping zones in a two sided mattress versus a one sided mattress. This is not to say one sided mattresses are bad they offer value and some hold up and perform very well.

Your latex and memory foam type mattresses are better when made as a single sided option because the offer increased stability and support while being super comfy and if two sided the prices would be 30-40% higher. Value oriented beds are one sided as well and because of the need for value priced mattresses they are made one sided too.

Name brand level mattresses are one sided for a number reasons, mostly because they are most cost effective to manufacturer across their large scale operations. Additionally a one sided mattress is actually easier to pass when it comes to the government strict fire retardancy standards. All of this adds up to increased efficiencies when it comes to cost of manufacturing, materials and the price you pay.

If you’ve ever been let down by a one sided mattress that failed you prematurely be sure to seek out and try two sided mattresses, what is old is new again at Gardner’s Mattress & More in Lancaster, PA!

[en]

Very insightful. More people need to see this

[jimswenson]

One-sided mattresses are engineered to maximize revenue for the company that produces it and to expire as quickly as possible so that you need to buy another mattress in years versus in decades. Flipping a two-sided mattress is not the big deal the industry suggests it is--simply get a friend to help you or offer a tip to your handyman or housekeeper to do it for you. I give this gentleman a lot of credit for not towing the industry line to persuade you to buy a one-sided mattress (as other retailers are doing!) to make a quick sale and instead educate you on how to make an informed decision. I understand that there is a market for one-sided mattresses, but there also is a market of consumers who want the get the most mileage out of a relatively large investment. Just remember that any showroom-new one-sided mattress is going to feel great, but that feeling comes from plush foams and fillers--and all of those kinds of materials degrade and give way over time (springs last for decades), and once they do, if you can't flip, you can only rotate, and you're going to have sag spots across the surface of the mattress, especially if you share it with a partner. Thanks for posting this video.

[secordman]

Excellent videos, more companies need to do this; simplify the message, give customers a greater understanding.

[tommypizzo]

What brand is this 120 yo family owned mattress company?

[christinesorrento]

I had a water bed and flipped the mattress and couldn't tell the difference

[KingdomUploader]

Dang dude - over 2 grand for a twin xl two side? sheesh