October 30, 2017 | Posted by Village

I recently had an opportunity to visit Kingsdown Mattress Factory in Mebane, NC. This is the maker of the fabulous mattresses our guests sleep on at The Fearrington House Inn. I had no idea how much technology and craftsmanship went into the creation of a mattress!

The Kingsdown Company was founded in 1904 by W.W. Corbett and A.N Scott in Mebane. The company was formally called The Mebane Bedding Company and has expanded throughout the United States and ships out to more than 20 countries.

The craftsmanship of the box spring and foundation support unit is carefully hand-assembled using the finest materials available in the industry. The box spring works as a shock-absorber to lessen the pressure on the body and allow uninterrupted sleep for a longer period of time. It also prolongs the life of the mattress, and does 60 percent of the work of the sleep system to support the body. Fun fact: the squeakiness of the bed actually comes from the wood rubbing against each other, not springs or coils in the mattress!

In addition to the box spring, the mattress support is achieved through the customized assembly of side, bottom and top support pieces of the mattress. There are several layers of self ventilating cushioning material that prevent the absorption of water, in addition to being both odor free and mildew resistant. Each layer works with the layers above and below to eliminate pressure point buildup while maintaining proper support. This helps deliver superior, deep-down comfort, and eliminates the need to toss and turn to find a comfortable position, so you can get that great night sleep. Another fun fact: Kingsdown cuts the foam by hand and recycles the left over pieces so nothing goes to waste. They also recycle any material remnants from the mattress as well.

Kingsdown is the only mattress manufacturer that tests every single mattress for support accuracy so you can be sure the mattress you’re sleeping on will deliver the proper ergonomic support your body needs. They also back their product and offer a 10 year warranty to ensure you are satisfied. A final fun fact: the most expensive bed they have ever created cost over $10,000!

The Spa at Fearrington offers everything from the luxurious linens you wrap yourself in to these wonderful beds you sleep on.  Each bed is created to order which our knowledgeable staff in the spa can help you with. Come in to learn more about these wonderful creations to ensure you can get that well deserved good night sleep and wake up to a refreshing start to your day.

– Angela, Spa Manager