Feature |
Rubber/Cotton Waterbed |
Result |
Vinyl Waterbed |
Result |
1.Effects of water spilling on the bed |
Water gets soaked in the bed. Requires removal, drying etc, |
Patient is affected. Treatment is disrupted. |
Water spilling does not affect at all. Can be dried in seconds. |
Patient care is undisturbed. |
2.Surface are of the bed |
Cotton/Rubber have many tiny holes. |
Dust mites gather & breed. May cause allergy. |
Treated for anti-fungal properties. Can be wiped with antiseptic. |
Absolutely sare surface area. Ideal for germ free contidions |
3.Life of bed |
Very much less compared to Vinyl |
Requires frequent replacement |
With proper care, lasts for many years. |
Economical. Convenient. |
4.Repairs to leak & punctures |
Difficult to repair, since it is made of Cotton & Rubber. |
Patching up & repairs are difficult & in cases, bed has to be replaced. |
Uses modern & High Tech Polymers. Special Polymer adhesive provided. |
Easy Repair. Perfect & sure patch up. Good in any emergency. |
5.Effect of water in long storage |
Water soaks into cotton part. Rubber seperates from cotton. Bed becomes unservicable. |
Bed gets disfigured & "outshaped". |
Vinyl is a wonder material. Totally water-proof. |
No fear of water getting absorbed by the material. |
6.Effect of bacteria, insects etc |
Cotton is a natural material. Easily attacked by bacteria. |
The bed deteriorates very soon. |
Vinyl is bacteria & insect proof. |
Bed maintains a long life. |
7.Effects of microorganisms |
Due to tiny hole in Cotton, bacteria tend to breed. Cannot be treated with antiseptic. |
Likelihood of causing skin rash,itching,allergies etc |
Vinyl is well-protected against microorganisms |
Patient is assured of hygienic & safe surroundings. |
8.Cost |
In some cases costs are lower than Vinyl beds. |
Temporary Savings. |
Good Vinyl beds are only slightly more expensive. |
Assured long life. Price difference is only nominal. |
9.Quality of Service |
Only a handful of established manufacturers. Hence likelihood of getting sub-standard materials. |
Likely to encounter poor after sales service. |
Available from India's inventor-manufacturer. Well-experienced for over 15 years. |
Assured Quality.Good service back up. |