Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Industry Spotlight

‘The Wild West’

New York state legislators worked late into the night at the end of the 2026 legislative session in early June, scrambling to handle lingering legislation on myriad topics. On...

The ‘Mattress Industry Trends Report’ Sharpens the Industry Picture for 2025

Each year, the International Sleep Products Association’s “Mattress Industry Trends Report” surveys mattress manufacturers in the U.S. to...

Where Mattress Manufacturers Are Investing in Automation Now

Facing rising costs and labor constraints, mattress manufacturers are using targeted automation to produce more with less.

Industry Outlook: A Yardstick for 2026

In the mattress industry, everyone—from manufacturers to retailers to suppliers—is searching for the right yardstick. No single metric...

Looking Back, Looking Ahead

  2025 was another eventful, challenging year for the sleep products industry. On-and-off-again tariffs created uncertainty, and a moribund...

Total Look, One Stop

CT Nassau creates every textile element of the mattress, from the foundation fabrics to...

A Soft Dive Into Design

Shifman Mattress Co. is building a design trade program to expand its reach, both...

Talking Bedding Design Trends With Thom Filicia

The celebrity designer shares his thoughts on why it’s important for designers to become...

Putting the Creative in Design

A specialty division of Beverly Knits, Creative provides the full package of mattress fabrics. Another...

The Finishers: Quiet Components

Don’t sleep on the importance of mattress tapes and fibers. Each has a role to play in making the bed attractive, cozy and comfortable

The Lowdown on Latex

Demand for latex bedding grows as consumers appreciate the component’s natural origins and dip...




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