There are three different kinds of mattresses that are made in different ways, materials and purposes. The most prominent among the three is the foam-padded mattress. The foam-padded mattress, from the name itself, is a kind of mattress that is composed of either a soft or firm form cushioned inside a cover that is flexible enough to allow the mattress to expand when used. Most of the time, foam-padded mattresses are used for orthopedic purposes to give the person suffering from back troubles a sleeping medium that can allow him to rest on the best way possible. Foam-padded mattresses are made from materials considered as latex or futon.

The next kind of mattress contains a system of coils and springs rather than solely foam in providing a resting medium. The spring mattress is used long before the appearance of foam-padded mattresses. This kind of mattress has been less chosen over the years because it has been observed that sleeping on a foam-padded mattress is more comfortable.

The last kind of mattress is a line of bedding products that are innovative in the way that they were made. Innovative mattresses include the water mattress and the air mattress. The overall physical appearance of the water mattress and the air mattress are relatively similar with each other but the big difference between the two is that a water mattress works by filling it water inside while an air mattress uses air. Both mattresses have tightly sealed finish such that both water and air cannot penetrate through its outer layer preventing the media that makes these mattresses work from seeping outside. These mattresses are chosen not only for the comfort that they bring but also for the lavish style they display.