One thing that is similar through most of their home-use, elevated models are the air chambers inside the PVC outer covering. The chambers are made of woven fibers that help the mattress retain its shape. Because there are chambers, your body weight is distributed more evenly, so you’re not pressing down in one spot and wearing out the model before you’re supposed to. An air mattress is a great way to provide extra sleeping accommodations, especially if you don't have a spare bedroom or plan to host several guests for a weekend. And don't worry if you're looking for something that won't leave your guests sore and tired the next day — at Good Housekeeping, our Textiles Lab tested several to find the best air mattresses available. This particular model is part of Intex's Dura-Beam line which comes in a variety of heights and sizes to fit any home. In Lab, we tested the 22-inch queen-sized mattress with a built-in electric pump for automatic inflation. Many of the mattresses in this line come with a pump built in, which makes it easy to inflate and deflate the mattress as long as you're patient enough to wait a few minutes for it to get done. The Dura-Beam Deluxe line is available in 13-inch, 18-inch, 20-inch and 22-inch heights as well as Twin, Full and Queen sizes. You can even opt for one with a headboard if you're feeling fancy. The air chamber takes up the rest of the space inside. The air chamber is actually several sections separated by fiber walls. That construction maintains an even sleep surface so you can use the entire mattress surface for sleep, 20-inch Queen Supreme Air-Flow Airbed Construction

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The inside support layer comes with the Fiber-Tech construction, the multiple air chambers that are sectioned off by the fiber tech walls to distribute weight and keep you up on the mattress, instead of sinking through it as with most air mattresses. A consumer tester lies on the air mattress to gauge initial comfort. Jill Sollazzo What to Consider Before Purchasing You’re concerned about durability because the fibers in this air mattress are reinforced for longer wearBuilt-in, high-powered internal AC electric pump (110-120V) for hassle-free inflation and deflation Built-in, high-powered internal AC electric pump (110 - 120V) for hassle-free inflation and deflation

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While the line of Intex Air Mattresses and the Comfort Plush Elevated Dura-Beam, specifically, can be great alternatives to having your guests sleep on the couch or floor, there are a few things to consider before you take it home with you. The Intex, indoor mattresses, come in queen and twin sizes (with a few models available in full), and all come with internal air pumps and duffel bags for storage. They also offer other types of pumps (battery-powered and hand-powered) for those times when you’re without electricity. Remember: Air mattresses are the same size as a standard mattress when inflated, so if you don't have enough room for a Queen mattress, you won't have enough room for a Queen airbed. Make sure to measure your space before you buy, and especially before you blow up the mattress. When fully inflated, our testers noted it felt fairly firm, so if you prefer a softer, squishier mattress, you'll have to experiment with the amount of air you let in to adjust to your ideal firmness. The Bottom Line: Is an Intex Air Mattress worth it? Intex sells everything inflatable—from pools to spas to pool toys and air mattresses. Intex applies their knowledge about how to keep things filled with air to all of their products.The support layer is the air chamber inside. It takes up most of the space inside the plastic outer layer. The interior is actually several chambers with partitions in between. It’s constructed with something called “Fiber-Tech Construction™” which makes it a stronger setup than just an air-filled chamber. 24in Queen Dura-Beam Dream Lux Pillow Top Airbed Construction I bought this mattress over a year ago and it started leaking air in 6 months to the point where it would not hold air overnight - even with no one on it. It took me about 3 months and several hours of interactions to deal with customer service to get them to honor the 1 year warranty. I was finally sent a replacement mattress and I'm not sure that's going to make it very long either. Already seems to have a difficult time hold air well for more than a couple of days. That being said I really like the way it works, but I'm not confident that the quality is very good." The top, comfort layer has this collection of interconnected, beignet-shaped air cells, built into the surface. They’re meant to allow air to flow between you and the mattress surface, meant to keep you cooler. You are sleeping on plastic and need whatever airflow you can get. High density PVC formulation provides more impact and tear resistance, more puncture resistance, and more tensile strength than standard PVC. The 600-pound weight limit allows for multiple sleepers at once without the danger of deflating or bursting. While using it in their own homes, our experts found that it stood up to multiple people jumping, moving and sitting on it all at the same time without losing air or having any other issues.