Glue-free mattress construction

Abstract

A mattress, the mattress including a top layer including a user side and a bottom side, a comfort unit including a top side, and a plurality of attachments that connect the top layer to the comfort un

Description

GLUE-FREE MATTRESS CONSTRUCTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to a mattress construction and, in particular, but not exclusively, to a mattress construction that is glue-free.BACKGROUND

[0002] Conventional mattresses are constructed in a manner that does not facilitate deconstruction, neither to repair the mattress nor for disposal of the mattress at the end of its life. This failure to facilitate deconstruction creates significant barriers to mattress repair or mattress recycling. Further, a reduced use of glue in mattress construction can be generally desirable and more environmentally friendly.

[0003] There is therefore a need for an improved mattress construction to facilitate mattress repair and mattress recycling and to reduce the use of glue.OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to overcome and / or alleviate one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art or provide the consumer with a useful or commercial choice.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] In one broad form, a mattress, the mattress including: a top layer including a user side and a bottom side; a comfort unit including a top side; and, a plurality of attachments that connect the top layer to the comfort unit, wherein the plurality of attachments attach: the bottom side of the top layer; and, the top side of the comfort unit via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors.

[0006] In one example, in use a user sleeps on the user side.

[0007] In one example, the top layer is at least one of: a quilted panel; and, a tufted panel.

[0008] In one example, a first side of each of the plurality of attachments are attached to the bottom side of the top layer by at least one of: sewing; stitching; bonding; quilting; and, binding.

[0009] In one example, each of the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors is attached to a second side of a respective attachment.

[0010] In one example, the comfort unit includes: a comfort layer; a sprint unit; an attachment layer; an insulation unit; and, a comfort unit border.

[0011] In one example, the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors are attached to at least one of: the comfort layer; the spring unit; the attachment layer; the insulation unit; and, the comfort unit border.

[0012] In one example, the plurality of attachments comprise at least one of: non-woven strips; pleated non-woven strips; perforated non-woven sheet; non-woven tabs; fine mesh material; fabric strips; textile strips; pleated textile strips; perforated sheet; and, perforated textile sheet.

[0013] In one example, the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors comprise at least one of: T-tags; string and retainer rings; string and retainer buttons; T-connectors; and, tufting ribbons.

[0014] In one example, the mattress includes a mattress border.

[0015] In one example, the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors can be detached from the plurality of attachments to allow the mattress to be deconstructed.

[0016] In one example, the mattress includes: a bottom layer including a second top side; a second comfort unit including a second bottom side; a second plurality of attachments that connect the bottom layer to the second comfort unit, wherein the second plurality of attachments attach: the second top side of the bottom layer; and, the second bottom side of the second comfort unit via a second plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors.

[0017] In one example, the top layer is positioned on a first side of the mattress; and, the bottom layer is positioned on a second side of the mattress.

[0018] In one example, the mattress includes a spring unit and the sprint unit is positioned between the comfort unit and the second comfort unit.

[0019] In one example, attaching a plurality of attachments to a bottom side of a top layer; and, attaching the plurality of attachments to a top side of a comfort unit via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors.

[0020] In one example, the plurality of attachments is attached to the bottom side of the top layer and attached to the top side of the comfort unit simultaneously.

[0021] In one example, the plurality of attachments is firstly attached to the bottom side of the top layer before the plurality of attachments are secondly attached to the top side of the comfort unit.

[0022] In one example, the plurality of attachments is attached to the bottom side of the top layer by at least one of: sewing; stitching; bonding; quilting; and, binding.

[0023] In one example, the attachments comprise at least one of: non-woven strips; pleated non-woven strips; perforated non-woven sheet; non-woven tabs; fine mesh material; fabric strips; textile strips; pleated textile strips; perforated sheet; and, perforated textile sheet.

[0024] In one example, at least: non-woven strips; pleated non-woven strips; perforated nonwoven sheet; fine mesh material; fabric strips; textile strips; pleated textile strips; perforated sheet; and, perforated textile sheet; are attached to the bottom side of the top layer via a quilting machine.

[0025] In one example, at least the non-woven tabs are sewn or bonded onto the bottom side of the top layer.

[0026] In one broad form, a method for constructing a mattress, the method comprising: attaching the plurality of attachments to the bottom side of the top layer; and, attaching the plurality of attachments to the top side of the comfort unit via the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] To assist in understanding the invention and to enable a person skilled in the art to put the invention into practical effect, preferred embodiments of the invention are described below by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0028] Figure 1 is an exploded view schematic drawing showing an example of a mattress construction;

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic drawing showing an example of a mattress construction and a plurality of attachments;

[0030] Figure 3 is a schematic drawing showing an example of a mattress construction and a plurality of attachments;

[0031] Figure 4 is a schematic drawing showing an example of a mattress construction and a plurality of attachments;

[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic drawing showing an example of a mattress construction and a plurality of attachments;

[0033] Figure 6 is a schematic drawing showing an example of a mattress construction and a plurality of attachments;

[0034] Figure 7 is a schematic drawing showing an example of a mattress construction;

[0035] Figure 8 is a schematic drawing showing an example of a mattress construction; and,

[0036] Figure 9 is a flow chart showing an example of a method for constructing a mattress.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0037] The present invention relates to a glue-free mattress construction. Elements of the invention are illustrated in concise outline form in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are necessary to understanding the embodiments of the present invention, but so as not to clutter the disclosure with excessive detail that will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art in light of the present description.

[0038] In this patent specification, adjectives such as first and second, left and right, above and below, top and bottom, upper and lower, rises and falls, upward and downward, etc., are used solely to define one element or method step from another element or method step without necessarily requiring a specific relative position or sequence that is described by the adjectives. Words such as “comprises” or “includes” are not used to define an exclusive set of elements or method steps. Rather, such words merely define a minimum set of elements or method steps included in a particular embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] A glue-free mattress construction will now be described with reference to Figure 1 .

[0040] A mattress 100 includes a top layer 1 10, a comfort unit 120 and a plurality of attachments 130.

[0041] The top layer 1 10 includes a bottom side 1 1 1 and a user side 1 12. The user side 112 allows a user to sleep on the mattress and the bottom side 1 1 1 allows for the top layer 110 to be connected to other components of the mattress 100. In one example, the top layer 1 10 may be aquilted or tufted panel, but a person skilled in the art will appreciate that different panel types could be used as the top layer 1 10 depending on the implementation of the invention.

[0042] The comfort unit 120 includes a top side 121 . The top side 121 allows the comfort unit 120 to be connected to other components of the mattress 100. The comfort unit 120 could include further elements, such as a spring unit or comfort layers, but a person skilled in the art will appreciate that these further elements can vary depending on the implementation of the invention.

[0043] The plurality of attachments 130 attach to the bottom side 1 1 1 of the top layer 110 and attach to the top side 121 of the comfort unit 120 via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors 131 . For example, the plurality of attachments 130 could be non-woven strips and the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors 131 could be T-tags, but a person skilled in the art will appreciate that these can vary depending on the implementation of the invention.

[0044] By attaching through the top layer 1 10 from the top side 121 to the bottom side 11 1 , the plurality of attachments 130 can connect the top layer 1 10 to the comfort unit 120. The use of the plurality of attachments 130 and the non-glue mechanical connectors 131 , allows the connection between the top layer 110 and comfort unit 120 to be facilitated without glue or similar adhesives.

[0045] A person skilled in the art will appreciate that in this specification reference to glue and similar adhesives refers broadly to glues, mucilages, pastes, cements or any other non- metallic substances that bind objects together by application of the substance solely to one or more surfaces of the objects. While glue and adhesives sometimes have a number of advantages in mattress construction, glue and other adhesives typically set once applied and cannot be removed without difficulty or damage to the components of the mattress once connected.

[0046] Typically, recycling mattresses is a time consuming and ineffective task as the glue present in conventional mattresses prevents disassembly of the mattresses without damage or contamination of elements or with significantly increased cost / difficulty.

[0047] The use of the plurality of attachments 130 and the non-glue mechanical connectors 131 allows the non-glue mechanical connectors to be detached from the attachments 130 without damage to the comfort unit 120 or plurality of attachments 130 and without prohibitive time / expense.

[0048] As such, the process of recycling or repairing the mattress 100 requires less time, less damage and less resources than conventional mattresses, and avoid undesirable environmental issues associated with the use of glues.

[0049] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that not all of the above advantages are necessarily included in all embodiments of the present invention.

[0050] A number of further features will now be described.

[0051] In one example, the user sleeps on the user side 1 12. Additionally, the top layer 1 10 may be a quilted panel or a tufted panel. The separation of the top layer 1 10 from the other components of the mattress 100 allows for more specialised design of the mattress 100 to suit a particular user’s preferences or conditions. The separation of the top layer 110 can also reduce the cost and waste required to repair or maintain the mattress 100.

[0052] For example, a user may spill a staining or smell inducing fluid onto the mattress 100 (e.g., red wine) that seeps into the top layer 1 10 in a manner than cannot reasonably be cleaned. A conventional mattress design may require the user to replace the entire mattress. In contrast, the mattress 100 could be repaired by disconnecting the top layer 1 10 from the comfort unit 120 via the non-glue mechanical connectors 131 and replacing with a new top layer 1 10, thereby requiring the user to only incur costs for a portion of the mattress replacement.

[0053] In one example, a first side of each of the plurality of attachments 130 is attached to the bottom side 1 11 of the top layer 110 by sewing, stitching, bonding, quilting or binding. Additionally, each of the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors 131 is attached to a second side of a respective attachment 130.

[0054] The plurality of attachments 130 can be attached to the bottom side 11 1 via a number of non-glue approaches, allowing the plurality of attachments 130 to be detached from the top layer 1 10. As discussed above, in instances where the top layer 1 10 may be damaged and require replacing, it can allow just the top layer 1 10 to be replaced without needlessly removing the attachments 130 when they would otherwise still be fit for purpose.

[0055] Attaching the top surface 1 10 to a first side while the non-glue mechanical connectors 131 are attached to the second side further facilitates removing attachments 130 only from the component of the mattress 100 that needs to be replaced. Alternatively, should the entire mattress 100 be recycled, this attachment approach allows the attachments 130 to be completely detached from all other components of the mattress 100 without risk of damage.

[0056] In one example, the comfort unit 120 includes a comfort layer, a spring unit, an attachment layer, an insulation unit and a comfort unit border. Additionally, the plurality of non- glue mechanical connectors 131 could attach to any component of the comfort unit 120.

[0057] The included components of the computer unit 120 can vary depending on the desired implementation of the invention. For example, the mattress 100 could be designed in a more budget conscious manner - reducing the depth and number of springs in the spring unit and the overall weight of the mattress 100. In another example, the mattress 100 could be designed in a more luxurious manner - increasing depth and number of springs or including multiple comfort layers etc. and increasing the overall weight of the mattress 100.

[0058] Depending on the implementation of the mattress 100, and the comfort unit 120, a person skilled in the art would appreciate that the manner of which non-glue mechanical connectors 131 and which component of the comfort unit 120 they could attach to will vary. For example, lighter versions of the mattress 100 may only require attachments between the nonglue mechanical connectors 131 and the comfort unit 120 to ensure sufficient rigidity while heavier versions of the mattress may require additional attachments between the non-glue mechanical connectors 131 and the comfort unit 120, comfort unit border and / or other components of the comfort unit 120.

[0059] In one example, the plurality of attachments 130 comprise non-woven strips, pleated non-woven strips, perforated non-woven strips, non-woven tabs, fine mesh material, fabric strips, textile strips, pleated textile strips, perforated sheet, or perforated textile sheet. A person skilled in the art would appreciate that the specific type of attachment 130 or combination of types of attachment 130 will vary depending on the specific implementation of the invention.

[0060] For example, a heavier implementation of the mattress 100 may require more structural rigidity and may require more attachments 130 to ensure that rigidity - where the use of a fine mesh material could allow for more distinct attachments 130 and more locations for the non-glue mechanical connectors 131 to connect the attachments 130 (and by extension the top layer 110) to the comfort unit 120. In another example, a lighter implementation of the mattress 100 may not require as much structural rigidity and may require fewer attachments 130 - where the use of fabric strips may be sufficient and reduce costs of construction of the mattress 100.

[0061] In one example, the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors 131 comprise T-tags, string and retainer rings, string and retainer buttons, T-connectors or tufting ribbons. A person skilled in the art would appreciate that the specific type of connector 131 or combination of types of connectors 131 will vary depending on the specific implementation of the invention.

[0062] For example, the mattress 100 may be constructed with adjustable components within the comfort unit 120 where the user may desire to adjust these components from time to time -where a non-glue connector 131 that can be undone and redone, such as string and retainer buttons, could be implemented.

[0063] In one example, the mattress 100 includes a bottom layer including a second top side, a second comfort unit including a second bottom side, a second plurality of attachments that connect the bottom layer to the second comfort unit, wherein the second plurality of attachments attach the second top side of the bottom layer and the second bottom side of the second comfort unit via a second plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors. Additionally, the top layer 1 10 is positioned on a first side of the mattress 100 and the bottom layer is positioned on a second side of the mattress 100. Further, the mattress 100 may include a spring unit and the spring unit is positioned between the comfort unit 120 and the second comfort unit.

[0064] The bottom layer and second comfort unit on the second side of the mattress 100 allow for more efficient deconstruction and recycling of the mattress 100. The use of the plurality of non-glue connectors and the second plurality of non-glue connectors allow for both the first side and the second side of the mattress 100 to be deconstructed.

[0065] The bottom layer and second comfort unit allow a user to rest on either the first or second side of the mattress 100. Firstly, this allows a user to use the mattress 100 for longer, particularly where a component of the mattress 100 has been damaged. For example, the top layer 110 could be damaged when moving, rendering the top layer 1 10 unsuitable for a user - but where the bottom layer could instead be used rather than expending resources to fix the top layer 110 or disposing of the mattress 100.

[0066] Secondly, this allows manufacturers to simplify their administrative logistics. For example, the mattress 100 no longer needs to be stored in a specific orientation as the mattress 100 could be placed on either the first or second side.

[0067] A glue-free mattress construction method will now be described with reference to Figure 9.

[0068] A method for constructing a mattress includes attaching the top layer, at step 941 , and attaching the comfort unit, at step 942, and subsequently completing the mattress construction at step 950.

[0069] Step 941 includes attaching a plurality of attachments to a bottom side of the top layer and step 942 includes attaching the plurality of attachments to a top side of a comfort unit via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors.

[0070] A person skilled in the art would appreciate that steps 941 and 942 could be completed simultaneously, with step 941 completed first or step 942 completed first.

[0071] At step 950, the mattress is completed, ensuring that the top layer is connected to the comfort unit via the plurality of attachments and the plurality of non-glue connectors.

[0072] A number of further features will now be described. Figs. 2-8 illustrate examples of the construction of various mattresses 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800 according to alternative embodiments of the present invention.

[0073] In one example, the plurality of attachments are attached to the bottom side of the top layer and attached to the top side of the comfort unit simultaneously. Alternatively, the plurality of attachments are firstly attached to the bottom side of the top layer before the plurality of attachments are secondly attached to the top side of the comfort unit.

[0074] In one example, the plurality of attachments are attached to the bottom side of the top layer by at least one of sewing, stitching, bonding, quilting or binding.

[0075] In one example, the attachments comprise at least one of non-woven strips, pleated non-woven strips, perforated non-woven sheet, non-woven tabs, fine mesh material, fabric strips, textile strips, pleated textile strips, perforated sheet or perforated textile sheet. Additionally, the attachments may be attached to the bottom side of the top layer via a quilting sheet.

[0076] In one example, at least the non-woven tabs are sewn or bonded onto the bottom side of the top layer.

[0077] In one example, the method comprises attaching the plurality of attachments to the bottom side of the top layer and attaching the plurality of attachments to the top side of the comfort unit via the plurality of non-glue connectors.

[0078] A plurality of attachments will now be described with reference to Figure 2.

[0079] Mattress 200 includes a top layer 210 and a plurality of attachments 230.

[0080] The top layer 210 includes a bottom side 211 , which faces towards a comfort unit (not shown).

[0081] The plurality of attachments 230 is attached to the bottom side 21 1 of the top layer 210. In this example, the plurality of attachments 230 includes non-woven strips, textile strips or fabric strips. The plurality of attachments 230 is also attached to the comfort unit via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors (not shown) to facilitate attaching the top layer 210 to the comfort unit.

[0082] A plurality of attachments will now be described with reference to Figure 3.

[0083] Mattress 300 includes a top layer 310 and a plurality of attachments 330.

[0084] The top layer 310 includes a bottom side 311 , which faces towards a comfort unit (not shown).

[0085] The plurality of attachments 330 is attached to the bottom side 31 1 of the top layer210. In this example, the plurality of attachments 330 includes pleated non-woven strips or pleated textile strips. The plurality of attachments 330 is also attached to the comfort unit via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors (not shown) to facilitate attaching the top layer 310 to the comfort unit.

[0086] A plurality of attachments will now be described with reference to Figure 4.

[0087] Mattress 400 includes a top layer 410 and a plurality of attachments 430.

[0088] The top layer 410 includes a bottom side 411 , which faces towards a comfort unit (not shown).

[0089] The plurality of attachments 430 is attached to the bottom side 41 1 of the top layer 410. In this example, the plurality of attachments 430 includes a perforated non-woven sheet, a perforated sheet or a perforated textile sheet. The plurality of attachments 430 is also attached to the comfort unit via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors (not shown) to facilitate attaching the top layer 410 to the comfort unit.

[0090] A plurality of attachments will now be described with reference to Figure 5.

[0091] Mattress 500 includes a top layer 510 and a plurality of attachments 530.

[0092] The top layer 510 includes a bottom side 511 , which faces towards a comfort unit (not shown).

[0093] The plurality of attachments 530 is attached to the bottom side 51 1 of the top layer 510. In this example, the plurality of attachments 530 includes non-woven tabs. The plurality of attachments 530 is also attached to the comfort unit via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors (not shown) to facilitate attaching the top layer 510 to the comfort unit.

[0094] A plurality of attachments will now be described with reference to Figure 6.

[0095] Mattress 600 includes a top layer 610 and a plurality of attachments 630.

[0096] The top layer 610 includes a bottom side 611 , which faces towards a comfort unit (not shown).

[0097] The plurality of attachments 630 is attached to the bottom side 61 1 of the top layer 610. In this example, the plurality of attachments 630 includes a fine mesh material. The plurality of attachments 630 is also attached to the comfort unit via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors (not shown) to facilitate attaching the top layer 610 to the comfort unit.

[0098] A mattress construction will now be described with reference to Figure 7.

[0099] The mattress 700 includes a top layer 710, a comfort unit 720 and a plurality of attachments 730.

[0100] The top layer 710 includes a bottom side 71 1 and a user side 712, allowing a user to sleep on the top layer 710.

[0101] The comfort unit 720 includes a top side 721 , comfort layers 722, a spring unit 723, an attachment layer 724 and a comfort unit border 725. The attachment layer 724 attaches the spring unit 723 to the comfort layers 722.

[0102] The plurality of attachments 730 is attached to the bottom side 71 1 of the top layer 710 and the top side 721 of the comfort unit 720 via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors 731 . Ultimately, this allows for the top layer 710 to be attached to the comfort unit 720 via non- glue mechanical connectors 731 .

[0103] A mattress construction will noe be described with reference to Figure 8.

[0104] The mattress 800 includes a top layer 810, a bottom layer 813, a comfort unit 820 and a plurality of attachments 830.

[0105] The top layer 810 includes a bottom side 81 1 and a user side 812, allowing a user to sleep on the top layer 810. The top layer 813 includes a second top side 814 and a second user side 815.

[0106] The comfort unit 820 includes a top side 821 , comfort layers 822, a spring unit 823, an attachment layer 824, a comfort unit border 825, a second comfort unit 826, a second attachment layer 827 and a second bottom side 828. The attachment layer 824 attaches the spring unit 823 to the comfort layers 822.

[0107] The plurality of attachments 830 is attached to the bottom side 811 of the top layer 810 and the top side 821 of the comfort unit 820 via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors 831 . Ultimately, this allows for the top layer 810 to be attached to the comfort unit 820 via non- glue mechanical connectors 831 .

[0108] A second plurality of attachments 832 is attached to a second top side 814 of bottom layer 813 and the second bottom side 828 of the second comfort unit 826 via a second plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors 833. Ultimately, this allows for the bottom layer 813 to be attached to the second comfort unit 826 via the second non-glue mechanical connectors 833.

[0109] The above description of various embodiments of the present invention is provided for purposes of description to one of ordinary skill in the related art. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to a single disclosed embodiment. Numerous alternatives and variations to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art of the above teaching. Accordingly, while some alternative embodiments have been discussed specifically, other embodiments will be apparent or relatively easily developed by those of ordinary skill in the art. Accordingly, this patent specification is intended to embrace all alternatives, modifications and variations of the present invention that have been discussed herein, and other embodiments that fall within the spirit and scope of the above described invention.

Claims

THE INVENTION AS CLAIMED IS AS FOLLOWS:1 ) A mattress, the mattress including: a) a top layer including a user side and a bottom side; b) a comfort unit including a top side; and, c) a plurality of attachments that connect the top layer to the comfort unit, wherein the plurality of attachments attach: i) the bottom side of the top layer; and, ii) the top side of the comfort unit via a plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors.2) The mattress according to claim 1 , wherein in use a user sleeps on the user side.3) The mattress according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the top layer is at least one of: a) a quilted panel; and, b) a tufted panel.4) The mattress according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a first side of each of the plurality of attachments are attached to the bottom side of the top layer by at least one of: a) sewing; b) stitching; c) bonding; d) quilting; and, e) binding.5) The mattress according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each of the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors is attached to a second side of a respective attachment.6) The mattress according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the comfort unit includes: a) a comfort layer; b) a sprint unit; c) an attachment layer; d) an insulation unit; and, e) a comfort unit border.7) The mattress according to claim 6, wherein the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors are attached to at least one of: a) the comfort layer; b) the spring unit; c) the attachment layer; d) the insulation unit; and, e) the comfort unit border.8) The mattress according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the plurality of attachments comprise at least one of: a) non-woven strips; b) pleated non-woven strips; c) perforated non-woven sheet; d) non-woven tabs; e) fine mesh material; f) fabric strips; g) textile strips; h) pleated textile strips; i) perforated sheet; and, j) perforated textile sheet.9) The mattress according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors comprise at least one of: a) T-tags; b) string and retainer rings; c) string and retainer buttons; d) T-connectors; and, e) tufting ribbons.10) The mattress according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the mattress includes a mattress border.11 ) The mattress according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors can be detached from the plurality of attachments to allow the mattress to be deconstructed.12) The mattress according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the mattress includes: a) a bottom layer including a second top side; b) a second comfort unit including a second bottom side; c) a second plurality of attachments that connect the bottom layer to the second comfort unit, wherein the second plurality of attachments attach: i) the second top side of the bottom layer; and, ii) the second bottom side of the second comfort unit via a second plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors.13) The mattress according to claim 12, wherein: a) the top layer is positioned on a first side of the mattress; and,b) the bottom layer is positioned on a second side of the mattress.14) The mattress according to claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the mattress includes a spring unit and the sprint unit is positioned between the comfort unit and the second comfort unit.15) A method for constructing a mattress, the method including: a) attaching a plurality of attachments to a bottom side of a top layer; and, b) attaching the plurality of attachments to a top side of a comfort unit via a plurality of nonglue mechanical connectors.16) The method according to claim 15, wherein the plurality of attachments is attached to the bottom side of the top layer and attached to the top side of the comfort unit simultaneously.17) The method according to claim 15, wherein the plurality of attachments is firstly attached to the bottom side of the top layer before the plurality of attachments are secondly attached to the top side of the comfort unit.18) The method according to any one of claims 15 to 17, wherein the plurality of attachments is attached to the bottom side of the top layer by at least one of: a) sewing; b) stitching; c) bonding; d) quilting; and, e) binding.19) The method according to any one of claims 15 to 18, wherein the attachments comprise at least one of: a) non-woven strips; b) pleated non-woven strips; c) perforated non-woven sheet; d) non-woven tabs; e) fine mesh material; f) fabric strips; g) textile strips; h) pleated textile strips; i) perforated sheet; and, j) perforated textile sheet.20) The method according to claim 19, wherein at least: a) non-woven strips; b) pleated non-woven strips;c) perforated non-woven sheet; d) fine mesh material; e) fabric strips; f) textile strips; g) pleated textile strips; h) perforated sheet; and, i) perforated textile sheet; are attached to the bottom side of the top layer via a quilting machine.21 ) The method according to claim 19 or claim 20, wherein at least the non-woven tabs are sewn or bonded onto the bottom side of the top layer.22) A method for constructing the mattress of any one of claims 1 to 14, the method comprising: a) attaching the plurality of attachments to the bottom side of the top layer; and, b) attaching the plurality of attachments to the top side of the comfort unit via the plurality of non-glue mechanical connectors.

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