Tempur-Pedic® Offers Tips To Keep Women Sleeping More Soundly

Is your mattress keeping you up at night?

LEXINGTON, Ky., March 7, 2007 / -- Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX), the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium mattresses and pillows worldwide, offers tips to help improve rest and well being in response to a poll released today by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) that reports stressed-out American women have no time for sleep. In fact, the study shows that coping with life's busy demands -- on little sleep -- is affecting their health, mood, weight and safety.

According to the NSF poll more than half of American women (60 percent) say they only get a good night's rest "a couple of nights per week." Eighty percent of women say they experience sleepiness during the day -- and they just accept it and keep on going with their daily routines, even if it puts them in danger. In an alarming statistic, the NSF states that "the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conservatively estimates that up to 100,000 police-reported automobile crashes annually involve drowsiness or fatigue as a principal causal factor."

"Over 70 million people are affected by sleep problems, and the majority of them are women," said Terra Wellington, Health and Wellness expert on Tempur-Pedic Wellness Advisory Board. "Quality sleep is a key element to a healthy lifestyle and with life as we know it getting more and more hectic, women should make the most of the sleep they are getting."

With women continuing this ongoing battle to get a good's night rest, Tempur-Pedic offers a simple solution -- find the perfect mattress. Today's enlightened consumer wouldn't buy outdated electronics, make a major purchase without first researching it or drive on tires that leak -- why settle for a mattress that doesn't provide the best night's sleep?

In a recent clinical study at Oklahoma State University*, participants who slept on a mattress less than 5 years old increased sleep comfort by 56 percent. So, how can you tell if it is time to buy a new mattress to get a better night's sleep?

* If you wake up stiff from the lack of proper mattress support
* If you find yourself rolling towards the center of the mattress in the
  middle of night
* If you can feel the metal springs of your mattress poking at you
* If you find yourself tossing and turning to get comfortable
* If you have slept on your mattress for more than 5 years

You've decided you need a new mattress ... now what? Tempur-Pedic offers these simple tips on how to evaluate your mattress and choose a new sleep system with a woman's needs in mind.

Demand The Best Back Support Possible - Make sure the mattress conforms and supports your entire body. This will help prevent pain that is caused by the improper alignment of head, neck and spine during the night.


Consider Allergen-Resistant Mattresses - Look for a mattress that is allergen resistant. According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, the average mattress will double its weight in 10 years as a result of being filled with dead dust mites and their detritus. An allergen resistant mattress, with an anti-microbial and hypoallergenic cover, will extend the life of your mattress and protect you from unwanted germs.


Promote Air Circulation - Look for a mattress that promotes air circulation. Women report specific sleep problems during different biological stages of their lives. A mattress with an airflow system promotes circulation, providing maximum comfort during reported symptoms of menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.


Involve Your Bed Partner - If you sleep with a partner, take them shopping with you. Both of you should lie on the mattress as you normally would at bed time (and don't be shy - try it for at least 15 minutes!). Look for a mattress that doesn't transfer motion so if one person is tossing and turning or exits the bed during the night, the other person's sleep is not disrupted by the movement.


Include a Pillow - You should always use a pillow when trying out a new mattress in the store (most people don't). This will more closely match the actual experience you will have at home and will allow you to make a better mattress choice.

Tempur-Pedic owners take this advice to heart -- they are clearly making the most of their time spent sleeping. In a December 2006 study of 1,500 Tempur-Pedic customers (60 percent of whom were women), more than 90 percent of those surveyed rated Tempur-Pedic mattresses "excellent" or "very good" in the areas of quality, comfort and value for the money. More than 75 percent of those surveyed reported recommending the mattress brand to at least five other people.

Tempur-Pedic is a sponsor of National Sleep Awareness Week (March 5-11, 2007) and is the lead supporter of the National Sleep Foundation's 2007 Great American Sleep ChallengeTM. The Sleep Challenge is designed to help Americans determine if they're satisfied with their current level of sleep, and if not, to get the tools they need to set goals for healthy sleep. Participants in the Sleep Challenge (which runs through March 31st) are eligible to win The RhapsodyBed by Tempur-PedicTM (retail value of $2,799). Take the Great American Sleep Challenge at www.sleepfoundation.org.

About the Company

Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX) manufactures and distributes premium mattresses and pillows made from its proprietary TEMPUR® pressure- relieving material. It is the worldwide leader in specialty sleep, the fastest growing segment of the estimated $12 billion global mattress market. The Company is focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced sleep surfaces that help improve the quality of life for people around the world. The Company's products are currently sold in over 70 countries under the TEMPUR® and Tempur-Pedic® brand names. World headquarters for Tempur-Pedic International is in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit http://www.tempurpedic.com or call 800-805-3635.

* Study findings were published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine.

SOURCE Tempur-Pedic International Inc.

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