Air mattresses have gained sustainable popularity over the years through its innovative designs such as the raised air mattress. The previous well-liked air mattresses were designed as mats. They were structured with vinyl over filled with 4-5 inches of air which provides the comfort for hunters and campers in their sleep.
Modified designs and better fabrics have attracted homeowners in choosing their bed alternatives for infrequent guests or overnight staying visitors. Easy accommodations could be well provided for by air mattresses with their easy inflation. Not to mention the space saving storage of these mattresses when they are rolled into small parcels.

The original lightweight vinyl channel was later substituted with heavier vinyl and fabric/vinyl blends enabling owners to create 12-15 inches high air mattresses. However, elderly guests were said to have problems of rising from this alternative bed as they were resting significantly at floor level.

The raised air mattress design gave better accessibility to visitors. This is due to the second air channel that is added to the standard air mattress. Therefore, the bed is now raised to 22-24 inches above the floor. The raised air bed now is considerably as high as a standard bed frame with box spring and mattress.

Not only the height of the beds that were raised but also with their prices. An excellent quality raised air mattress can cost you $200-300 but there are also those which you can purchase at $50. The improvement has caused an increase in popularity as homeowners find they can use these inexpensive beds to furnish guest rooms in their home.

The public has been very comfortable with this alternative bedding that several manufacturers are now creating their own adaptation of "air channels" and integrating them into more typical mattress designs.

Raised air mattress beds usually have heavy flocked fabric. This provides the bed firm structure against unwanted punctures or air leaks. The fabric also is the main component in the more comfortable and cooler sleeping surface.

The raised air mattress bed is sturdier than previous air mattress designs, provides easy access to the sleeping surface. Not only that, this space saving bed could be deflated and rolled up to be kept in relatively small storage compartments. It is no wonder this product is found in so many homes today.