Mattresses are a multimillion dollar industry. Just about virtually all households in the United States have mattresses at home. All inns, hotels, and motels no matter how big or small have mattresses. It is even required by law for hotels to change their mattresses every few years to ensure the comfort of the consumers.

One of the best innovations in the mattress industry is the development of air mattresses. More popularly known as air beds, these state of the art mattresses have gone a long way since it was introduced in the market. Air beds have a lot of practical applications and uses.

Earlier air beds were not exactly durable. However with more research and developments in the production of air beds, recent versions are now more durable and can withstand enormous weights without losing its shape. Air beds are usually made of plastic, textile reinforced plastic or rubber.

Before, these air beds have been very handy temporary sleeping beds for guests in cases of visits and sleepovers. When deflated, you can place airbeds in just about every extra closet space you have in the house. They are very light weight and portable enabling you to bring you air bed virtually everywhere. Air beds are perfect for camping trips. There are many available sizes and most are compact enough for you to fit them inside a tent.

Air beds have indeed taken its place in the mattresses industry. You can go to your local home improvement store or better yet shop online and be able to see the many options you have when planning to purchase your own air bed.