introduction,application,structure,development process and testing

1. Medical Mattress
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2. INTRODUCTION
• First developed by medical practitioner John Tuton.
• Used widely in medicine and sports applications.
• Improve sleep by keeping optimal body temperature and by being
breathable.
• They also aid in injury recovery by reducing strain on the body.
• Special foams and materials are layered for various applications.

3. APPLICATIONS
•Hospitals and homes for patients
•In various sports for improving performances of athletes
•For daily use by people to improve quality of sleep

4. MATERIALS
REQUIREDFor making a medical mattress, the materials
required are:
• Bamboo
• Cotton
• Polyester
• Different types of foam
• Nylon fabric
• Monofilament

5. POSSIBLE STRUCTURES FOR PRODUCT
Feeder 1 2 3
Dial
Cylinder

6. MACHINES
REQUIRED
To produce the product following machines are required:
 Interlock knitting machine
 Warp Knitting machine
 Cutting machines
 Sewing machines

7. DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
• Assessing properties
• Making the quilt
• Trimming and overlocking
• Cover making
• Assembly

8. FABRIC PARAMETERS AND PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Fabrics
Material Count Construction
Nylon 210 Den Woven
Bamboo/Cotton 30/1 Ne Spacer fabric sides
Nylon monofilament 1.5 mm Spacer fabric middle
Mattress foam and dimensions
Dimensions: 35”x80”x5”
Foam:
Type Thickness Density
Multilayer
antibacterial
5” 1.8 lb.

9. TESTING TECHNIQUES AND THEIR STANDARD
METHODS
Usage/wear damage
A special Martindale tester tests for abrasion resistance of the
mattress. This is done for 30000 cycles.

10. TESTING TECHNIQUES AND THEIR STANDARD
METHODS
Comfort
It is tested by checking for compression at 36 points of the
body and the depth to which the body sinks there.

11. Sweat repellent
Sweat repelling properties are tested and help to asses the
antimicrobial properties also.
Smell
The mattress is tested for odor resistance and how much it
retains the odor.
TESTING TECHNIQUES AND THEIR STANDARD
METHODS

12. TESTING TECHNIQUES AND THEIR STANDARD
METHODS
Standard Description
ASTM F-1566 Standard for components used in the mattress
ES 1957 Standard for durability, abrasion resistance,
firmness and more
ASTM D 3574 Standard for testing of foams used in mattress
Standards for testing

13. REFERENCES:
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2019].
[2]“Benefits of Orthopedic Mattress on Health & its Disadvantages.” [Online]. Available:
https://www.epainassist.com/articles/benefits-of-orthopedic-mattress-on-health-and-its-
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[3]“How Its Made - 183 Mattresses - YouTube.” [Online]. Available:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz5QdxvRXo4&t=169s. [Accessed: 08-Feb-2019].
[4]“Standard Seclusion Mental Health Mattress 36 x 80 x 5 | MedMattress.com.” [Online].
Available: https://medmattress.com/product/standard-seclusion-mattress-36-x-80-x-5/. [Accessed:
08-Feb-2019].
[5]“How we test mattresses.” [Online]. Available: https://www.choice.com.au/home-and-
living/bedroom/mattresses/articles/how-we-test-mattresses. [Accessed: 08-Feb-2019].
[6]The Original Purple Bed Isn't Another Mattress In A Box Purple
https://purple.com/mattresses/purple-bed