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evolution of the mattress

By courtneywyatt
  • Jan 1, 1100

    10,000 years ago

    10,000 years ago
    (befroe common time) in the neolithic period, people began sleeping on primitvie beds. First people to sleep in beds.
  • Jan 1, 1200

    16th and 17th century

    16th and 17th century
    people became fond of sleeping in beds ,upper class were the only ones that could afford them though.
  • Jan 1, 1300

    18th century

    18th century
    cast iron bed was made and also cotton mattress was created didnt become every popular.

  • 1865

    1865
    first coil spring construction for bedding was patented.

  • 1950s

    1950s
    first foam rubber mattress and pillows appeared on the market. They became very popular very quickly.

  • 1960s

    1960s
    water beds were invented

  • 1980s

    1980s
    airbeds where created. started with one company then many started producing.

  • 1990s

    1990s
    Spacious sleeping is once again on the rise. Queen bed became most popular.

  • 2000s

    comfort is most important, unlimited range of brands,sizes,and types.

  • Easy bib

    Better Sleep Council. (n.d.). Better Sleep . Retrieved from http://www.bettersleep.org