As the needs change and grows over time, consumers are now realizing the importance of spending big money for a mattress purchase. Today, it’s not just about buying the mattress as an added item to the house. Consumers have really become aware of the different health benefits to attain with a new, sometimes rather pricey mattress. The bottomline is — good health begins where you sleep.

Health benefits of good sleep range from better heart health to decreased stress and increased motivation to exercise, according to The Better Sleep Council, a nonprofit organization supported by the mattress industry. Ryan Trainer, executive vice president of the trade group International Sleep Products Association, confirmed people are buying better beds and considering more options. Since 2000, the market value of the wholesale mattress industry has increased 49 percent, climbing to $6.87 billion in 2007 Trainer said.

“People on average are spending more on mattresses, buying bigger sizes because of an appreciation of better mattresses,” Trainer said. He said consumers are choosing larger models and replacing products more frequently.

Via M Live