A chemical additive applied during the garnetting of cotton and/or other fibers to provide cigarette ignition resistance characteristics.

  The short fibers adhering to the seed after the long staple fiber has been removed in the ginning process.  Used in making cotton felt.

  An electro-mechanical or manual bed frame construction that permits the raising and lowering of the head and/or foot portions of the mattress.

  An air mattress with a core that is an air-filled vinyl bladder. Better airbeds are multichambered, covered with cushioning, upholstered with ticking and sold with a foundation.

  Treatment that inhibits the growth of microbial contaminates.

  Any fabric or sheeting material that is used during quilting to anchor the stitches.

  See Cotton Felt.

 Commonly used as a generic term for a mattress and foundation set, but may also apply to accessory items such as blankets, sheets, pillows, comforters, mattress pads, etc.

A complete sleep support system, consisting of a metal frame or a bed, a foundation and a mattress set.

A metal or wood frame with legs used to support a mattress and foundation.  Conventional height is 7-1/4 inches and the low-profile version is 5-3/4 inches when measured from the floor to the bottom o [..]