沙发英语

沙发英语01

原创整理)沙发英语01(仅供参考)

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在工作中接触到一些沙发方面的专业英语，现在整理如下，欢迎交流。

(一)沙发外观及感官要求:

1 徒手揿压座面和背面应无异常的(exceptional)金属摩擦(friction)和撞击(impact)响声(noise,sound)。

2沙发面料拼接的(join together)图案(pattern,design)应完整(integrated,whole)，绒面(fabric,cloth)的绒毛(fluff)方向(direction)应一致(consistent)，面料应无明显(obvious)色差(chromatism,colour difference)，无落毛(missing)，无划伤(scratch)，无色污(dirt)、油污及残点(deformity)。

3 真皮革与人造(synthetic, man-made)革应无明显色差，表面(exterior,surface)无裂纹(flaw, crack)破损，无油腻感(greasy, pinguid)。

4 缝纫(needlework, sewing)五跳针，无明显浮线，嵌(embed)线应圆滑(slippery, smooth,)拖直(straight, unbent)，无外线露头(show up)，园角(corner, angle)应匀称(shapely, symmetry,)，包覆外露钉(nail)排列(range, arrange, rank)应整齐(in order, orderliness, tidiness, trim, trimness)，间距(space between)基本相等(equality)，无松动(become flexible)脱落(break off)，各种材料的包覆(wrapped)布料应平整(level up, level off)饱满(satiation,enough)，松(looseness)紧(tighten)均匀(uniformity)，不得有褶皱(drape, crinkle)的缺陷，工艺性褶皱折线条(line)应对称均匀，层次分明(clear)。

5 外露金属件应无刃口(blade, knife-edge)毛刺(puncture, stab, thorn)，座面与扶手或靠背间隙(clearance)内徒手深入(go deep into)无刃口和毛刺，沙发在正常使用中应无尖锐(edge, spiculate)金属物穿出座面和背面。

6外部木制件表面应精致(refinement)光滑(slippery,as clean as a whistle)，无肯头、创痕、横茬、逆(contrary)纹、纹沟和机械(mechanical)损伤(disfigurement)，手摸(touch)感应无毛刺，外面应倒棱。圆角(round angle,corner)和弧度(radian)及线条应对称(symmetry)均匀(uniformity)。顺直光滑，不得有刀痕(mark,trace)砂痕。

7外部油漆(paint)件应无粘漆(sticky)及剥落(flake away, scale off, flake off, shell off)，表面保持(retain,keep)光亮(brightness)，绝对没有灰尘(dust, speck,)之类的小斑点(stain, spot)。电镀(plate, plating, electroplate, galvanization, galvanoplastics)件镀层应无裂纹(flaw, crack, crackle)剥落(flake away, scale off, flake off, shell off)和返锈(rust)。

(二)检测鉴别:

1 用手去按沙发的扶手及靠背，如果会明显的感觉(feel)到木架的存在，则证明此沙发填充海绵(sponge)的密度(density)不高。弹性(elasticity, springiness, flexibility)也不够好。轻易被按到的沙发木架也会加速沙发套(slipcover)的磨损(wear and tear)，降低(reduce)沙发的使用寿命(product life)；

2让您的身体呈自由落体(fall)坐在沙发上，身体至少要被沙发弹起(flip, spring)两次以上时，才能确保(insure)此套沙发弹性良好，并且使用寿命较长。（不包含老年人(old folks, senior citizen, the elderly)食用的硬度海绵）

3 将沙发配套抱枕的拉链(slide fastener)打开，观察(look into)并用手触摸里面的衬布及填充(filled)物，好的沙发在这些细节(detail, particular, specific)上，品质也同样保持一致。

4 让您的手长时间的触摸(feel,touch)沙发表面，感觉面料是否会有刺激(stimulate, activate,)皮肤(skin)的现象出现，观察沙发其前后所用面料是否一致；

(三)选购沙发:

看内部(interior,inside)垫层(filled)质量

时下高档(top grade)沙发座(seat)和背(back)的底面(underside)多采用尼龙带(nylon)和蛇簧交叉网编结构，上面分层(floor, layer)铺垫高弹(high elasticity)泡沫、喷胶棉和轻体泡沫(foam)。这种垫层回弹(elasticity)好，坐(sit)感舒适。中档沙发多以胶压(press with glue)纤维(fibre)板为座和背的底(below,bottom)板，上面分层铺垫中密度泡沫和喷胶棉。这种垫层坐感偏硬，回弹性稍差。

看面料、缝纫(needlework, sewing)

买皮沙发要选择皮面。真皮沙发分为全皮沙发和半皮沙发，每套全皮沙发要耗(cost)相当于10头黄牛(cattle)的牛皮，价值(value)很高，

透气(breathe freely)和环保(environment-friendly)性能好，欧美等发达国家普遍使用全皮沙发。半皮沙发在沙发背部、底部和其他一些隐蔽(covert,shady)部位以PU革或人造革PVC代替牛皮，但人体直接(direct)接触部位仍为价值较高的牛皮，从而降低(reduce)了沙发的造价，比较(comparatively)经济(economy)实惠。沙发用皮分为黄牛皮和水牛(buffalo)皮，按层数分为头层皮、二层皮和三层皮等；按产地分为国产皮和进口皮。进口皮以意大利和德国进口的头层黄牛皮品质最佳，符合(accord with)严格的(strict)环保要求，色牢(firm)度高、弹性和透气性好，机械(mechanical)强度高，特别是撕裂(avulsion)强度和抗张(expand, outspread)强度高。优质真皮沙发选用的必须是头层黄牛皮。

选购布艺沙发时应注意，沙发的座、背套宜为活套(flexible)结构，高档布艺沙发一般有棉布(cotton fabric,cloth)内衬，其他易污部位应可以换洗(washable)。沙发面料应当比较厚实(thick)，其克重在300克/平方米以上的较为经久耐用(durable, everlasting)，而且必须确保磨擦(attrition)12000次以上表面不起球(ball)。沙发面料可分为国产的和进口的，欧美专业厂家生产的沙发专用(special)面料品质优良，色差(chromatism,colour difference)极小，色牢度高，织品无纬斜(skew)，特别是一些高档面料为提高防污(prevent)能力，表面还进行了特种(special type)处理(treat with)。进口高档面料还具有抗静电(anlistatig)、阻燃等功能。买布艺沙发要选择面料经纬线细密平滑(smoothness)，无跳丝，无外露(come out)接头，手感有绷劲的。缝纫要看针脚是否均匀(equality)平直，两手用力扒接缝(joint)处看是否严密(rigorous, close, tight)，牙子边(side)是否滚圆丰满(full, round)。

看包布(wrapped fabric,cloth)

包布要看面料是否紧紧贴覆(keep close to)内部填充(filled)物，是否平整(level up)挺括，特别是两个扶手和座、背结合处要过渡(transition)得自然(natural)、无碎褶(pleat,fold,tuck)。如果是圆形和半圆形(semicircular)扶手，要看圆弧(arc)处是否圆滑(smooth)流畅、丰满美观。花卉(flower)图案(pattern,design)或方格(pane)图案的面料要看拼接处(joint)花形是否搭配一致(accordant, coherent)，方格是否横(horizontal)平(flat)竖直(upright)，没有倾斜(incline,lean)或扭曲(distort,)。最后坐下来试一试，感觉一下座、背的倾角(obliquity)或背座上面弧度是否同腰(waist,middle)、背、臀及腿(leg)弯四个部位贴切吻合(inosculate)；枕部同背的高度是否合适(appropriate,right)，扶手高低是否同两只胳膊(arm)自然伸开放平时相合；坐感是否舒适，起立时是否自如。站起来后再看一下臀部、背靠部和扶手处的面料是否有明显松弛(looseness)且很久恢复(comeback)不了的褶子。

看泡沫海绵的选择

高档沙发坐垫应使用密度在30公斤/立方米以上的高弹泡沫海绵，背垫应使用密度25公斤/立方米以上的高弹泡沫海绵。为提高坐卧舒适度，有些泡沫还在确保不降低密度的前提下，做了软处理(soft treatment)，有些在坐垫内设置立式弹簧(pocket spring)，使沙发具有更高的回弹性和抗老化(anti-aging)性能。一般情况下，人体坐下后沙发坐垫以凹陷(sunken)10厘米左右为最好.

(五)选用沙发：

1、功能尺寸：沙发款式与造型美观的同时，亦符合人提工程学，即造型美与舒适感相结合。按功能尺寸的要求选择：单人沙发座前宽B≥480mm，三人沙发B≥1440mm；沙发座深T=480mm～600mm，座前高H1≤=360mm～420mm；扶手高H≤250mm。还应注意人坐沙发上后，腰、背部应能与沙发靠背紧贴。

2、弹簧：弹簧的装钉(nail)绷扎均应牢固(firm, deep-set, locked-in)，徒手重压座面应无金属摩擦(friction)撞击(impact)声。

3 配件：各种装饰性零件应率固无松动；外露金属配件表面及边沿(fringe,edge)处应无明显毛刺和缺口(gap, separation)；金属配件和弹簧不得生锈(rust)。有木架的沙发要求架不变形(not transformative)，不被腐蚀(erode)，油漆不发泡(froth)，不裂线(split, crack)及脱落(fall off, brush off)，表面光滑明亮，颜色协调(harmonious)。

4、衬垫物：严禁使用不卫生的(insanitary, insalutary)杂物(sundries)和损伤(hurt)人体安全的物质，不允许使用旧料(second material)和霉烂(mildew)变质的衬垫料。

5、颜色：注意沙发的皮色、款式与房间装饰的色彩及格调是否协调。

(六)判断沙发质量 :

沙发的内在质量不容忽视。普通消费者如果仅凭坐一坐、压一压是难以判断的。惟一的方法是看一看里面使用的弹簧、板材及海绵等填充物的质量。好的沙发，内部弹簧要求进行了防锈(anti-rust)处理，所用木材要求刨光(plane,polish)，不能有疤(scar)节等。凡不合格的均应属于劣质品。

目前，在沙发中弹簧已不太常用，大部分的沙发主要使用海棉及软纤维(soft fiber)，一张好沙发通常会用三种以上的不同密度的海棉和软纤维来塑造(shape)造型及实现(realize)不同部分应具有的不同软硬程度和总体的舒适度。另外，有一种简便地被许多人赞同的分

辨沙发质量好坏的办法，即走到沙发背后，用双手扶着沙发后背向自己一侧下压，看沙发前部能否被翘起来，据称好沙发是不会被轻松翘起来的，使用这种方法完全不能让它有丝毫动摇者为最佳。这是一种简单区分沙发整体框架牢固度的好方法。

(七)健康沙发工艺细则:

A底架(frame):

沙发的底架是产品能长期(long-term)使用的重要基础(base)。底架的选材是经过烘干(drying)、防虫(mothproof)等特殊工艺处理的优质硬木(hardwood)，由经验丰富的木工师傅精心制作而成(do,produce,finish)，可长久承受(endure,support)您的休息和孩子的蹦跳(caper, flip, frisk)，有着足够的适用性(applicability)、耐久性(wearability)。

B 坐垫(mattress):

海绵(sponge)是沙发主要用料，依据每款沙发的设计特点，选用高弹绵、中超绵、软超绵、加硬绵几个系列的海绵作为做店的制作材料。

1 高弹(elasticity)绵：分为绿高弹和灰高弹两种。主要特点是密度高、回弹力及回弹硬度(rigidity)好，承压(endure,support,hold,bear,undertake)力强、不易变形、坐感舒适，是中高档沙发的理想坐垫用绵。

2 软超绵：手感好、弹性佳、软硬度适中，通常是中高档沙发扶手及靠背用绵。

3 中超绵：硬度弹性较好、密度适中、承压力强，多用于沙发的背面和侧面坐垫。

4 加硬绵：超高档沙发的坐垫与扶手的理想用绵。

C 打底布:

运用韧性(tenacity, toughness)强、富有弹力的优质细麻布(flax)打底，清爽干燥(dry)、透气(breathe freely)性好且结实(solid)耐用，适用于各种气候(climate)的地区。

D 面料:

为达到沙发的款式、造型与颜色的平衡(balance)，设计师精心选择其适用的面料，通常选用的为染色布和色织布，色牢度均达到国家的标准。手感细腻(exquisite)柔顺(facile)，立体感(third dimension)强，适合干洗(dry cleaning)，不变性不退色(fade)。

E 金属配件:

金属配件是沙发重要的组成部分，其品质的优劣直接影响沙发的观感、手感及耐用性，沙发的五金配件应一律选择表面处理无瑕疵(flaw)、光滑，电镀(plating)均匀的优质五金配件，已显现产品的材质美感。

F 靠垫(cushion for leaning on)、抱枕:

经过除尘(cleanness)、水洗(wash)、消毒(antisepsis, disinfection)、分毛和特殊的脱脂处理后的羽毛是沙发首选的填充材料，能有效达到防菌、防敏感的使用标准，且干爽舒适，无异味。而且低布采用高支纱的全棉纺织布，可防止羽毛外露。

(八)沙发选料：

1 面料:国产布、进口布。选用的布艺都是经公司用水洗(wash)、机洗(machine wash)和干洗(dry cleaning)测试(test,inspect)过，达到产品合格的标准，不掉色(fade)、不起球(ball)、不缩水(shrink)。植绒面料有防静电(anti-static)宜清洁和耐磨性的特点。

2 沙发框架:经过选料-烘干(drying)-开料-刨光(plane,polish)等过程。选用优质杂木、落叶松木材，采用烘干机，经过烘干刨光以后达到防腐防虫的效果。含水率(containing water or moisture rate)低于。

3 海绵:使用高回弹，柔软、透气性能佳，回弹力强、不易变形(not distortion)的海绵。

(九)沙发海绵的标准:

分为：25、30、35、38高密度海绵

正常的沙发应用密度在30公斤/立方米以上的高弹泡沫海绵，背垫应使用密度25公斤/立方米以上的高弹泡沫海绵。为提高坐卧舒适度，有些泡沫还在确保不降低密度的前提下，做了软处理，有些在坐垫内设置立式弹簧，使沙发具有更高的回弹性和抗老化性能。一般情况下，人体坐下后沙发坐垫以凹陷10厘米左右为最好

坐垫分为全海绵坐垫和弹簧内芯坐垫。

全海绵坐垫应使用高回弹，柔软、透气性能佳，回弹力强、不易变形的海绵；

弹簧内芯坐垫应采用独立包装结构设计，内芯弹簧采用优质特殊加锰材料，上中下直径相等结构。

床垫英语Bed mattress glossary

Anti-Microbial Fiber and Foam 抗菌抗虫纤维或海绵

Fiber or Foam that has been treated to prevent the growth of bacteria, dust mites, mold, and fungi.

Batting 棉絮

Several layers of Cotton Felt.

Bed Frame 床架

A metal or wood frame used to support the mattress and/or Foundation. Usually comes with legs and wheels (known as castors) with a conventional height of 7 1/4 inches. All Queen and King frames must have a center support bar and center leg for proper support (and in some cases so as not to void the Warranty).

Bed Rails 床支架

The "L" shaped metal or wood sides of a Bed Frame that hold the mattress in place.

Blended Latex 混合乳胶

Type of Latex produced from a blend of natural and synthetic人工合成的latex. Often claimed to combine the Elasticity of Natural Latex with the consistent quality and Durability of Synthetic Latex.

Bonnell Coil 圆弹簧

The original and standard Innerspring Mattress Coil design, characterized by hourglass shaped springs. Today, used primarily in lower-priced beds. See our Coil Guide to learn more about the various types of mattress Coils and how to compare them.

Border Rod 边铁

The heavy wire that surrounds the perimeter of an Innerspring Unit or Box Spring, maintaining its shape by connecting the outer layer of coils to the ends of the Helicals. Also known as border wire.

Border Wire 边铁线

See Border Rod.

Box Spring

A type of Foundation, usually consisting of heavy Coils mounted on a wood frame with no padding, designed to support an Innerspring Mattress. Often referred to as a Set when offered with a mattress.

Chintz印花棉布

A fabric used to cover mattresses whose design is typically printed onto it.

Coil Count 弹簧数量

Refers to the total number of Coils in an Innerspring Mattress. Often quoted as the amount in a Full (double) size mattress for purposes of comparing different models. See our Coil Guide to learn how to evaluate and compare coils across various mattresses. Coils 螺旋弹簧

Spirals of wires that form the supportive Core of an Innerspring Mattress or Foundation. Specific coil designs include Bonnell, Offset, Marshall and Continuous, each of which comes in various sizes and Gauges. Also known as coil springs. See our Coil Guide to learn why coils are important and how to evaluate coils across different mattress models.

Comfort 舒适性

Term that refers to the way the surface of the mattress feels against your body. On an objective level, can be thought of as the "hardness" or "softness" you feel when you press the mattress surface with your fingertips. Can also encompass other features such as Motion Separation and breathability. See our Comfort Guide to ascertain the right comfort attributes for you.

Continuous Coil 拉丝提丝/一线弹簧

An Innerspring Mattress coil design wherein each row of Coils is constructed from a single wire shaped into a series of S-shaped ringlets. The concept behind this design is that by attaching each coil to its neighbors, the Innerspring Unit will have improved strength, stability, and Durability. See our Coil Guide to learn more about the various types of mattress coils and how to compare them. Convoluted Foam 波浪海绵

Foam shaped similar to an egg carton, giving it the more common name "egg-crate foam," used to provide additional surface cushioning. Creates softer feel than a flat slab of similar Foam, and can improve circulation by reducing Pressure Points.

Core 床垫芯/核

Term that generally refers to the underlying Support layer of a mattress, whether the Innerspring Unit, Foam Core or otherwise.

Cotton 棉

A soft, breathable, natural Fiber used to make numerous items. In certain mattresses, can have a tendency to absorb moisture and compress over time.

Cotton Felt 棉毡

A treated Cotton fabric that weaves thick cotton Fibers together, forming a compressed layer that is used in mattress Upholstery. Cover 床垫罩/最外层面

The fabric encasing the mattress. Also referred to as Ticking. See our Upholstery Guide to learn more about the key elements of mattress upholstery and how they differ across mattresses.

Crown冠状床垫

A mattress that is slightly higher in the middle than on the sides, creating a convex surface.

Cushioning垫状物

Layers of material that lie between the Insulation and the Quilting of an Innerspring Mattress. Cushioning materials include Latex, visco-elastic foam (better known as Memory Foam), Convoluted Foam (also known as egg-crate foam), Felt, Cotton, polyester, non-woven fiber pads, wool, goose down, or even silk and cashmere. See our Upholstery Guide to learn more about the key elements of mattress upholstery and how they differ across mattresses.

Damask 织锦/布

A thick fabric used for mattress Covers whose design is typically woven into the fabric rather than printed onto it. Certain types of damasks are considered particularly high quality, such as Belgian (softer, high thread count), matelasse (raised design), jacquard (made with special loom), and tapestry (extra heavy).

Density 密度

Measurement of weight over volume, typically referred to in pounds per cubic foot. Considered an important characteristic of Foam mattresses that typically correlates with Durability, and sometimes (though not always) with Firmness.

Double Heat Tempering 两次加热处理

Type of Tempering process wherein Coils are heated, cooled, and then heated again, for additional Durability and Resiliency. Durability 耐久性

Term that refers to the length of time a mattress will continue to provide you with adequate Support along with your desired level of Comfort. See our Durability Guide to determine the appropriate durability requirements for you.

Edge Break-Down 边缘塌陷

Term that refers the loss of Support along the outer edges of a mattress, commonly experienced in older beds. Can result in the sensation that one is rolling or sliding off the side of the bed.

Edge Coils 边铁

Additional or heavier Coils placed along the edges of a mattress to provide extra Support and protection against Edge Break-Down. Edge Guard边铁

Plastic piece mounted onto the edge of the mattress that provides additional support to the mattress sides and protects the Cover from damage.

Elasticity 弹性

Term that describes the flexibility and Resiliency of an object or material.

Euro-Top 欧式间棉/外层

Layer of additional padding sewn on top of a mattress. Similar to a Pillow-Top, but attached more firmly to the mattress.

Fatigue 疲劳

Refers to the state of a mattress when it can no longer adequately Support a sleeper's weight. Typically results from a softening or compressing of the Coils.

Fiber 纤维

Strands of material, made from natural or synthetic elements, which are used extensively in mattresses. Fiber strands have air between them, meaning that fiber tends to compress over time.

Fiber Filling 纤维/填充物

Motion dampening materials, such as layers of Fiber batting, placed inside the Bladder of a Waterbed in order to absorb motion in the water as well as increase the Firmness of the bed. In general, more fiber filling results in greater Motion Separation and firmer Support.

Firmness 硬/稳固

The compression resistance of a mattress. Typically used in reference to a mattress' Support (particularly as provided by the Coils of an Innerspring Mattress), though sometimes also used to describe the softness or hardness of a mattress' surface (which relates more to its Comfort).

Flipping 转动/翻筋斗

The act of periodically turning over and/or rotating a mattress. Recommended to prevent Body Impressions.

Foam 泡沫/海绵

Padding material used in mattresses as a supplement or alternative to an Innerspring Unit. Some common types used in mattresses include Latex, polyurethane and Memory Foam.

Foam Core 泡沫芯/切片

Slab of Foam that sits below the surface layer of a mattress, serving as the main support system. Sometimes known as a Molded Foam Core.

Foam Encasing泡沫包

Stiff foam rails along the interior perimeter of a mattress, generally used to protect against Edge Break-Down. Also used in Air Beds and Soft-Sided Waterbeds to contain the Air Chamber or Bladder.

Gauge 线规

A measurement of the thickness of the wire used in a Coil. The lower the gauge, the thicker/heavier the wire. Wire gauge for coils in an Innerspring Mattress generally falls between 12.5 and 17.0. See our Coil Guide to learn more about coil construction and what to look for in mattress coils.

Grid 铁丝网/架

The steel lattice surface that connects the top ends of the Coils in a Box Spring. Also known as a grid top.

Hard-Sided Waterbed

The classic Waterbed design, featuring an unstructured Bladder placed inside a special wood Foundation to hold the mattress in its proper shape.

Helicals 螺旋线

Spirals of wire used to secure adjacent rows of Coils in Innerspring Mattresses. Also used to attach rows of coils to the Border Rods. Indentation Force Deflection (IFD) 泡沫塑料的压陷应力/硬度

A measurement of the Firmness of given piece of Foam. Measured by determining the amount of force (in pounds) required to compress the foam by 25% of its original height. IFD for mattress foams tend to fall between 10 pounds (softest) and 80 pounds (hardest). Also known as Internal Load Deflection (ILD).

Inner Quilt 内层间棉

Found in a "true" Pillow-Top mattress, refers to the traditional layer of Quilting on top of which the separate pillow-top is sewn. Not all pillow-top mattresses actually have an inner quilt.

Innerspring Mattress 内藏弹簧床垫

Refers to any mattress constructed around a Core of Tempered Coil Springs. The Innerspring Unit is typically surrounded by several layers of Upholstery in order to provide additional Comfort. This is the most widely purchased type of mattress on the market. Also known as a spring mattress. See our Innerspring Mattress Guide for more information on how to distinguish one innerspring bed from another, including details on each component of the innerspring mattress.

Insulation 隔离填充物

Material used on top and bottom of an Innerspring Unit to prevent the Upholstery layers from settling down into the Coils. Common insulator materials include Fiber or Foam pads, non-woven fabric, netting or wire mesh.

Knit 编织

Fabric used in mattress Covers that is knitted rather than woven, creating a 'stretchier' and softer feel.

Latex 乳胶

A spongy material produced from either natural or synthetic rubber. Used primarily in premium mattresses. See our Latex Mattress Guide for more information on the different types of latex mattresses and their various features and benefits.

Marshall Coil 马歇尔弹簧

See Pocketed Coil.

Mattress Handles 床垫拉手

Fabric or cords sewn into the Upholstery of a mattress to aid in positioning it on the Foundation.

Memory Foam 记忆海绵

A type of high-density polyurethane Foam known for its slow Recovery Time and its sensitivity to both weight and temperature, giving it a delayed Resiliency and allowing it to conform very closely to the shape of your body. Available in many depths and Densities, as well as different levels of Firmness. Also known as visco-elastic foam.

Migration 内部材料移动

Term that refers to the displacement of Fibers within a mattress over time. Can be mitigated with the use of certain higher-quality fibers and Quilt patterns.

Mounting 底座/板/架

The attachment of a Box Spring unit to a wood or metal Bed Frame.

Multi-Needle Quilting 多针间棉

Quilting process that uses multiple needles but features a continuous pattern. The tighter (closer together) the pattern, the firmer the feeling of the mattress surface. Also known as continuous quilting.

Natural Latex 天然乳胶

Type of Latex produced from serum of the rubber tree. Known for its softness and Elasticity, as well as its biodegradability and inherent resistance to bacteria, mold and dust mites.

Offset Coil 开口弹簧

Type of Innerspring Mattress Coil that has an hourglass shape similar to a Bonnell Coil, but with flattened edges at the top and the bottom of the coil to create better hinging action. Relative to Bonnell coils, Offset coils conform more to your body, make less noise, and are typically found in more expensive mattresses. See our Coil Guide to learn more about the various types of mattress coils and how to compare them.

Pillow-Top 枕头包

A thick, soft, cushy layer of Foam, Cotton, wool and/or other Fibers that is attached loosely over the entire surface of the mattress. Pincore Holes 孔

Deep, cylindrical holes spread throughout a Latex mattress to help soften its feel. Larger pincore holes create a softer feel.

Platform Foundation

Type of Foundation containing no load-absorbing metal components (such as Coils or Torsion Bars). Also known as a poly-box. Pocketed Coils 独立袋装弹簧

Type of Innerspring Mattress Coils that are individually wrapped in separate fabric pockets, providing more Motion Separation than other types of innerspring coils. Also known as Marshall coils. See our Coil Guide to learn more about the various types of mattress coils and how to compare them.

Pressure Points 受力点

Specific places on the body where blood flow through the capillaries is restricted due to pressure from the sleeping surface against that area. Known to cause discomfort as well as tossing and turning.

Prorated Warranty 有限质保

Mattress Warranty that does not cover the full mattress purchase price or replacement value after a certain period of time, requiring the customer to pay a portion of the original price to have it replaced, typically depending on how long the mattress was used. Quilting 间棉层

The top-most layer of padding inside the mattress, consisting of Foam and/or Fibers stitched to the underside of the Ticking. Can provide additional Comfort, as well as a way for the mattress to breathe, and may also include a separate layer of padding such as a Pillow-Top or Euro-Top. Also refers to the process by which the quilting layer is stitched to the ticking and other padding layers of the mattress. Common quilting processes include: Multi-Needle Quilting, Single-Needle Stitching, and Tack and Jump Quilting. See our Upholstery Guide to learn more about the key elements of mattress upholstery and how they differ across mattresses.

Recovery Time 返回时间

Term used to describe the speed (or lack of speed) with which a material (typically Foam) returns to its original shape after being compressed.

Resiliency 弹性/弹回

Term used to describe the ability of an object or material (such as a Coil or padding layer) to spring back to its original form. Sagging 塌陷/下陷

Term referring to the loss of Support in a certain section of a mattress. Often confused with Body Impressions.

Single-Needle Stitching 单针/一针缝纫

Quilting process more common in older mattresses wherein all Upholstery layers are stitched together with one long needle, resulting in a very hard mattress surface.

Slatted Base 板条架

Type of Foundation consisting of a wooden frame with slats going across the top, covered with fabric. Also referred to as a built-up foundation.

Spring Wire 弹簧钢丝

Refers to the strong, durable wires used to make the Coils in an Innerspring Mattress.

Support 支架/基架

Term that refers to the aspects of the bed that push back in order to hold your spine in proper position while you sleep, so that you do not encounter pain and/or stiffness when you wake up. Can also encompass other attributes such as the degree to which the mattress conforms to your body. See our Support Guide to determine the best level of support for you.

Synthetic Latex 人造乳胶

Type of Latex that shares many of the same physical properties as Natural Latex, but is made through a chemical process using petroleum-based materials. Generally considered slightly stiffer than natural latex, but also more consistent in quality, giving it slightly better Resiliency over a very long period of time.

Tack and Jump Quilting 跳针间棉

Quilting process that uses hundreds of needles but is not limited to a continuous pattern, allowing for more Loft and a softer-feeling surface. Typically found in more expensive mattresses.

Tape Edge 边带

The cord-like seam that runs along the edges of the mattress surface.

Tempering 回火/热处理

Process by which Coils are treated to ensure that they return to their original shape and height after compression, improving their Durability and Resiliency. In the tempering process, coils are heated (or electrified) and then cooled, realigning the molecules in such a way that enhances the coil's strength and resistance to Sagging. Also referred to as stress relief. See our Coil Guide to learn more about coil construction and what to look for in mattress coils.

Ticking棉布层/最外层

Outer layer of fabric that encases the mattress and/or Foundation. Common types of ticking include Damask and Knit. Also referred to as the Cover. See our Upholstery Guide to learn more about the key elements of mattress upholstery and how they differ across mattresses.

Upholstery 填充物/软垫层

Refers to all soft layers in a mattress, including Insulation, Cushioning, Quilting and Ticking. Generally provides the mattress with its Comfort. See our Upholstery Guide for more about the various components of mattress upholstery and to learn how upholstery differs across mattress models.

Ventilator 通风层/结构

Metal or plastic screens or eyelets placed in the sides of a mattress to allow air to pass through more easily.

Warranty 保修期限

A statement written by the manufacturer indicating the terms under which they will fix certain flaws in the design, materials and construction of a mattress. Generally does not offer protection against normal wear and tear or general deteriorations in Comfort. See our Warranty Guide to learn how warranties work and what to look for in a mattress warranty.

Working Turn 弹簧环数

A measurement of how tightly a Coil is wound. Each 360-degree revolution around the coil counts as two working turns. See our Coil Guide to learn more about coil construction and what to look for in mattress coils.