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Richard Prasad

Mattress Design Expert

Richard Prasad is a Mattress Industry Professional based in San Francisco, California. He is the Founder and CEO of SLEEP365®, a sleep retail and wholesale business specializing in mattress design and sales. Founded in 2018, SLEEP365® champions healthy sleep through its organic, non-toxic bedroom products designed to provide a luxury sleep experience. Richard has been in the mattress industry since 2004. He got his start operating within the traditional mattress legacy brand marketplace, where he began evaluating outdated practices in the mattress industry. Factors like the use of toxic chemicals, a lack of personalization to the sleeper’s unique body composition and sleep style, and other underutilized data points led Richard to start working on disrupting sleep technology and traditional approaches to mattress manufacturing. Richard and his team developed their signature "Sleep Consultation" process at SLEEP365® to ensure that they produce the optimal mattress and sleep experience for their customers. He received an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Foothill College.

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How do you choose a mattress?
The first thing to consider when choosing a mattress is the size. Consider if the mattress is for one or two sleepers and if there are any height requirements for the mattress itself—good mattresses are about 12 to 15 inches in height. Then, think about what you'll put the mattress on and what kind of platform or foundation it will have.

Next, you've got to figure out the right firmness and comfort level. Test out both spring and latex mattresses to see which type you prefer—spring mattresses have more flexibility and mobility, while latex mattresses lack malleability. The right mattress for you depends on your body type, height, and weight, any sensitivities you may have, and your sleeping position. Side sleepers usually prefer softer mattresses that are more forgiving. Back sleepers need something firmer.

Don't just shop based on price. A mattress is an investment and typically ranges from $2,000 to $4,000. One of our most popular options is the Sunset Hybrid mattress. It's not too firm or too soft and has a good price point. And, keep in mind that your pillow is just as important as your mattress, since it aligns your neck and shoulders!

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