Our History

At the heart of each mattress and pillow we create is our iconic TEMPUR® Material, born from NASA technology. In the late 60s, NASA scientists invented a completely new material that was then used onboard the Space Shuttles. Our founders realized the material’s unique potential. So they took that original NASA invention and spent years perfecting it into TEMPUR® Material and created the world’s first viscoelastic mattress and pillow.

First proving its value in the healthcare sector, TEMPUR® is now found in bedrooms around the world, transforming the sleep of millions. It’s why we’re the only mattress brand which was recognised by NASA for improving the quality of life for humankind 1. This honour sets us apart, keeps us humble and inspires us to continually innovate, for sleep that’s out of this world - and it all started with those original NASA scientists.

1The company and its products were recognised by NASA. At a joint press conference on May 6, 1998, NASA recognised TEMPUR®’s outstanding achievements in adapting the original NASA technology for everyday use and improving the quality of life for humankind..

Next up: better sleep comes to the World

After TEMPUR products were released to the public in 1991, the success was instant. Today people in more than 96 countries worldwide turn to TEMPUR for the superior support and comfort that the brand provides.

To keep up with this ever-growing demand, in 2001 TEMPUR expanded into North America, building an R&D and engineering centre in Duffield, Virginia and a fabrication plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition the research facility and factory in Denmark has been extended considerably over the years to meet the increasing demand for TEMPUR products from all over the world.

Today: everything you need for your best night’s sleep

New and improved products continue to be added to the TEMPUR mattress and pillow range. As part of this improvement and drive to have a mattress which feels perfect for everybody, Tempur has introduced three mattresses collections with three different comfort levels:

The TEMPUR® Contour (for a firmer feel)

The TEMPUR® Cloud (for a softer feel)

The TEMPUR® Sensation (for support and ease of movement)

And in 2016 we are proud to launch a fourth collection which combines the sleep-transforming benefits of TEMPUR material with Precision™ Micro Coils:

The TEMPUR® Hybrid (for support and faster response)

These collections are designed to suit individual sleep preferences while delivering the superior support and comfort that TEMPUR is known for.

We’ve also expanded our product range to include a selection of pillows, bed frames, bed bases and accessories to provide you with everything you need for your best night’s sleep. Our products are sold in retailers around the world, as well as directly from this website.