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From the gel mattress to the back support mattess, technology is playing a big part in this year's newest bedding products. And with the recent wrap-up of the 2008 Las Vegas Furniture Market, we showcased some of the latest trends in bedding and the newest items debuting this year.

Kaymed Sleep Spa Gel Mattress; $2,700 for a queen at 1-866-KAYMED
The Sleep Spa Gel mattress is the closest you will feel to getting a massage in your sleep. The gel moves with you to match your contours in a soft, fluid manner, creating a light massage effect by gently dispersing pressure.
Product Details:
· Soothing Gel Therapy Model
· Luxury gel layer gently massages pressure points
· Soothing feel encourages relaxed sleep
· Top quality visco elastic layer for optimum support
· No-turn mattress

MORE BEDDING ITEMS AFTER THE JUMP

Bamboo Dreams™ Sheets by Zia Sleep; $220 for queen at www.ZiaSleep.com
This new line is actually made of bamboo, a material that is just now being introduced in bedding.
Product Details:
Environmentally friendly- sustainable crop that is grown without pesticides and is now used in bedding
· Hypoallergenic and antimicrobial
· Breathable
· Soft feel that rivals the comfort of 600 thread count alternatives
· Four stage process that converts bamboo from its natural form to bed sheets
. Bamboo grinding, turns it into pulp
. Pulp is blended, stretched and compressed into bales of bamboo fluff.
. Fluff is spun and emerges as yarn
. Yarn is weaved into bamboo fibers for bedding and clothing.

Adjustable Bed by Dormia; $1,500 for a queen at Dormia stores www.Dormia.com
Technology plays a big factor in today’s bedding options and this motorized, adjustable bed from Dormia is considered a “lifestyle bed” since it can convert from sleep surface to work space and reading chair with a touch of a button.
· One-touch flat button and whisper quiet motor adjusts bed into three versatile positions
· Split Top Mattress allows for “cuddle factor”
· Can fit in any bed frame
· 40 percent lighter than the standard adjustables on the market

The Platinum Pillow by Magniflex; $2,000 at Magniflex at 1-800-EasyBed
Another big trend is the high-end pillow that offers the most hygienic sleep surface. The new Platinum Pillow by Italian bedding manufacturer, Magniflex, is hypoallergenic and antimicrobial as is the entire Platinum line. The platinum fibers in each pillow create a product that is thermo-regulating, anti-bacterial, odor-proof, and anti-stress, and is customized to fit the comfort levels of the consumer.

Back Supporter Four Seasons by Spring Air$799 at www.springair.com
As hotel-inspired beds continue to be trendy, the Back Support Four Seasons by Spring Air is the latest entry. The Four Season inspired mattress includes an exclusive Power Coil, a nine inch encased coil format that makes the mattress feel plusher and appear higher than typical mattresses (it is a third taller than competitors). The mattress offers a truly luxurious night’s sleep at a more economical price.

BedBarrier® by FabricTech2000; $200 in queen size at Sleepy's www.sleepys.com
Continuing with the hygienic trend, the mattress covers are going to be must-have items for every bed. This economically priced cover works just as well as the higher end models at protecting the mattress and sleeper from harmful allergens.
Details:
- Waterproof-prevents perspiration, other moisture and stains from
reaching mattress
- Keeps allergens from reaching mattress
- Ideal for any mattress including memory foam -won't alter comfort or
temperature-sensing properties
- Breathable-wicks away perspiration, other moisture; mold and mildew
resistant
- Prevents moisture build-up in mattress, as well as dust mites.
- Silky soft and quiet, ultra thin and flexible-very comfortable unlike
noisy, sticky vinyl.