Get to know Tempur-Pedic.

In the late 1960s, NASA scientists were tasked with developing a material to cushion pilots against the rigors of test flight. They successfully created a viscoelastic material—or a “slow spring-back foam”. In the 1980s, when NASA released its formula to the public, Swedish entrepreneurs took this space-age foam and perfected it for sleep. They called it TEMPUR-Material™, eventually introducing the world’s first viscoelastic mattress and pillow under the brand name TEMPUR®. Its unique comfort and support made TEMPUR-Material™ an instant success. Today, TEMPUR® is found in bedrooms around the world, transforming the sleep of millions of people.