Carico is a Fort Lauderdale wellness house that has sold direct since 1967. It makes the Ultra Tech Collection Sleep System, an orthopedic foam mattress with four comfort settings. It adds grounding and EMF shielding, breathable Clima 3D layers and a non-toxic Swiss flame barrier. It's best if you're EMF-conscious and want to buy through a consultant. Prices, sizes, trial and full warranty terms aren't published, so you'll need to ask for them in writing before you pay.
Ultra Tech Collection Sleep SystemU
Ultra Tech Collection Sleep System, product photo
FirmnessFour comfort settingsNot yet researched
Mattress TypeAll-foamNot yet researched
Queen $Not publishedNot yet researched
Coil CountNot yet researchedNot yet researched
Key Strengths
EMF- and grounding-focused shoppers
Allergy-sensitive buyers who want fungistatic-treated hypoallergenic fabrics
Couples who want four adjustable comfort settings from one mattress
Shoppers who like buying wellness goods direct with consultant guidance
Good to Know
Price-first shoppers
Certification-driven buyers
Shoppers who need a written trial, return or exchange promise
Buyers who want published sizes, heights or firmness ratings
Good fit: EMF- and grounding-focused shoppers; allergy-sensitive buyers wanting fungistatic-treated hypoallergenic fabrics; couples wanting four adjustable comfort settings from one mattress; shoppers who prefer buying wellness goods direct with consultant guidance.
Poor fit: price-first shoppers (no prices published); certification-driven buyers (no CertiPUR, GOTS, OEKO-TEX or other certificates published as of Sept 2026); shoppers needing a written trial, return or exchange promise; buyers wanting published sizes, heights or firmness ratings.
Outside review scores
Review sites checked: Not yet researched. Their scores: Not verified. Model they tested: Not yet researched. Each site tests in its own way, so read each row on its own.
Carico, a Fort Lauderdale wellness house selling direct since 1967, makes the Ultra Tech Collection Sleep System, an orthopedic foam mattress with four comfort settings, grounding and EMF shielding, breathable Clima 3D layers and a non-toxic Swiss flame barrier. Best for EMF-conscious shoppers buying through consultants; prices, sizes, trial and full warranty terms are unpublished.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Based in
Patented 4-in-1, four comfort settings
Core
Swiss-made, non-toxic
Flame barrier
When Carico makes sense
EMF- and grounding-focused shoppers
Allergy-sensitive buyers who want fungistatic-treated hypoallergenic fabrics
Couples who want four adjustable comfort settings from one mattress
Shoppers who like buying wellness goods direct with consultant guidance
When Another Mattress May Suit You Better
Price-first shoppers
Certification-driven buyers
Shoppers who need a written trial, return or exchange promise
Buyers who want published sizes, heights or firmness ratings
Review site scores
How the big review sites score Carico
Each site's own score and the exact bed it tested, side by side.
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Publication
Reported Score
Configuration Tested
Testing Scope
Evaluation Focus
Main configuration: Not yet researched. Read each row's testing scope before comparing scores. Each outlet uses its own method, so we don't combine these scores into one rating.
Reading the scores
Why we don't average the scores
Use the dates and sources shown with each result. Prices, models and policies can change.
Chapter 02
Comfort and firmness: which mattress fits you
Why this matters to you: Feel names are the brand's words, not measurements. Use them to shortlist two or three beds, then let your body decide.
Side sleepers: the Memo-Temp pressure layer and contouring Elio-cell core read as pressure-first, but no sleeper-specific guidance is published. Back sleepers: the spinal-alignment and dual-density support story is the neutral-alignment pick by description. Stomach sleepers: try the firmest of the four comfort settings, though no firmness ratings are published.
Hot sleepers: the Clima 3D AirChamber and ventilated cover promise year-round balance, but no test data is published. EMF-conscious shoppers: the carbon fabric, electromagnetic shield and grounding option are the brand's differentiator. Higher-weight sleepers: no per-sleeper weight guidance published; confirm density and support limits with Carico before buying.
All guidance is inference from brand copy, not brand sleeper testing.
Firmness finder
Which Carico feel fits you?
Weight chart not yet researched
Weight and sleep position can change how a bed feels. We have not yet checked whether Carico publishes a fit chart by body weight, so use a trial, where one is offered, to test the bed the way you sleep at home.
Neck: on your side, your nose should line up with the middle of your chest, not tip up or down.
Shoulders: your bottom shoulder should sink in. Tingling or a numb arm means the bed is too firm for you.
Lower back: on your back, slide a flat hand under your waist. A big gap means too firm; no room at all can mean too soft.
Hips: ask someone to look from the side. Hips lower than shoulders means the bed is too soft for you.
Figure 2.1: Four checks to run in a store, lying still in the position you sleep in most. The store test in chapter 11 says how long to lie on each bed.
Chapter 03
Compare the mattresses
Why this matters to you: Models from one brand can differ in feel, height and layers. Match the feel label and height to how you sleep before you compare prices.
Carico lists 4 models. Feel names are the brand's labels.
Ultra Tech Collection Sleep System: the core luxury orthopedic sleep system with a patented 4-in-1 arrangement offering four comfort settings; dual-density Elio-cell foam core for contouring and spinal alignment; Clima 3D AirChamber fibers for year-round temperature balance; Open Cell Memo-Temp pressure layer; carbon fabric plus electromagnetic shield grounding story; fungistatic-treated luxury cover; Swiss-made non-toxic flame barrier.
Ultra Tech Platinum Collection 11-Layer Sleeping System: named by the brand as its most advanced 11-layer build; per-layer stack, heights, sizes and prices not published as of Sept 2026, so treat it as the flagship tier of the same platform until a spec sheet is published.
Ultra Tech Collection Mattress Topper: removable, washable, travel-ready topper sold separately for softening or firming an existing bed (page names Levitan Sleep System compatibility); Thermofresh memory foam with fungistatic fabric, non-toxic flame layer and EMF shield.
Ultra Tech Collection Pillows (accessory, not a mattress): Thermofresh laser-cut memory foam pillows with interlocking height-adjustable cores, thermo capsules and hypoallergenic fungistatic fabric.
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Visual
Model
Build
Profile
Firmness (brand words)
Fiberglass
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Ultra Tech Collection Sleep System
Patented 4-in-1 arrangement with a dual-density Elio-cell foam core, Clima 3D AirChamber fibers, an Open Cell Memo-Temp pressure layer, carbon fabric with an electromagnetic shield, a fungistatic-treated cover and a Swiss-made non-toxic flame barrier.
Not yet researched
Four comfort settings
Swiss-made non-toxic flame barrier
U
Ultra Tech Platinum Collection 11-Layer Sleeping System
Named as the most advanced 11-layer build. Layers, heights and sizes aren't published.
Not yet researched
Not yet researched
Not yet researched
U
Ultra Tech Collection Mattress Topper
Removable, washable, travel-ready topper with Thermofresh memory foam, fungistatic fabric, a non-toxic flame layer and an EMF shield. The page names Levitan Sleep System compatibility.
Not yet researched
Softens or firms an existing bed
Not yet researched
U
Ultra Tech Collection Pillows (accessory)
Thermofresh laser-cut memory foam pillows with interlocking height-adjustable cores, thermo capsules and hypoallergenic fungistatic fabric.
Not applicable
Height-adjustable
Not yet researched
Where the maker doesn't publish a number, we say so.
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Model
Coil gauge
Coil count
Foam density
Latex
ILD
Model 1 of 4
Ultra Tech Collection Sleep System: Luxury orthopedic sleep system
U
Ultra Tech Collection Sleep System
Ultra Tech Collection Sleep System, product photo
ConstructionNot yet researched
ProfileNot yet researched
FirmnessFour comfort settings
Queen $Not published
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
Patented 4-in-1 arrangement with a dual-density Elio-cell foam core, Clima 3D AirChamber fibers, an Open Cell Memo-Temp pressure layer, carbon fabric with an electromagnetic shield, a fungistatic-treated cover and a Swiss-made non-toxic flame barrier.
Removable, washable, travel-ready topper with Thermofresh memory foam, fungistatic fabric, a non-toxic flame layer and an EMF shield. The page names Levitan Sleep System compatibility.
Ultra Tech Platinum Collection 11-Layer Sleeping System
Not found
Sold now
Ultra Tech Collection Mattress Topper
Not found
Sold now
Ultra Tech Collection Pillows (accessory)
Not found
Sold now
Levitan Sleep System
Not found
No longer sold
Chapter 04
Prices checked Not yet researched · recheck before buying
Mattress prices and value
Why this matters to you: A starting price can rise with size, base and delivery. Get the full price for your size in writing before you choose.
Per-size mattress prices, size grid, thickness surcharges, topper and pillow prices, financing terms and promotional pricing: not published as of Sept 2026 (no prices appear on the brand's site).
Value read: the 4-in-1 adjustability, grounding/EMF package, fungistatic fabrics and Lifetime Hazard Warranty language suggest premium wellness positioning, but with no live prices or rival-comparable specs, value cannot be scored; request written per-size pricing from Carico or an authorized consultant before buying.
Not yet researched
White-glove delivery, setup, and old-mattress removal are covered in Delivery & Setup.
Prices and sales discounts come from current brand catalogs. Prices may change during holiday promotions.
Are the expensive ones worth it?
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Chapter 05
How well do the mattresses hold up?
Why this matters to you: A mattress is a long buy. Lean on the written warranty and real owner reports to judge how it will last.
Brand-direct durability terms beyond marketing: not published as of Sept 2026. Durability signals are brand-described only: artisan-built positioning, dual-density Elio-cell support core, Swiss-made flame barrier, fungistatic-treated fabrics, and Lifetime Hazard Warranty language. Independent durability testing (lab cycling, Cornell, RTINGS, Sleep Foundation data): none found as of Sept 2026.
Sag-depth thresholds, measurement methods, prorating schedule, foundation requirements and exclusions: not published as of Sept 2026. Read the full written warranty and keep proof of purchase plus foundation compliance before buying.
What to watch for, and when:
Ownership, deals, lawsuits & launches
Company History & Model Evolution
Show the full company history
Each milestone comes from the brand's own pages, government and court records, or named news reports, each with the date we checked it. Factory suppliers may update minor parts over time.
What we could confirm, and what the brand doesn't say
The left column is what we checked. Rows marked THE BRAND SAYS only report what the brand says. The right column is what the brand doesn't publish. Use the right column as your list of questions for a store or the brand's chat.
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What we checked
What the brand doesn't publish
THE BRAND SAYSLifetime Hazard Warranty language
NOT PUBLISHEDNo independent durability testing
THE BRAND SAYSDual-density support core
NOT PUBLISHEDNo foam densities or layer thicknesses
THE BRAND SAYSNot yet researched
NOT PUBLISHEDNo sag-depth threshold
THE BRAND SAYSNot yet researched
NOT PUBLISHEDNot yet researched
Where sources disagree
Chapter 06
Sleep trials, returns, exchanges and fees
Why this matters to you: Feel is hard to judge in a store or in a week. Know your exit plan and its cost before you pay.
Sleep trial length, return window, exchange policy, return shipping or pickup terms, refund timing, and restocking or other fees: not published as of Sept 2026 (no trial or returns terms appear on retrieved official pages). Confirm the live trial, return, exchange and fee terms in writing with Carico or the authorized consultant before buying, since wellness direct-sale terms vary.
Your trial, night by night
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
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What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to do
Return itNot publishedNot published
Swap itNot yet researchedNot yet researched
Not covered by the trial: Not yet researched
Figure 6.1: The trial in three dates and three prices. Put the last date in your calendar the day the bed arrives.
Check the terms for your seller and order date before buying from Carico.
Chapter 07
Delivery, setup and old-mattress removal
Why this matters to you: Delivery terms decide your first week with the bed. Confirm the date, setup and old-bed removal before you pay.
Delivery windows, shipping fees and speed, setup and white-glove service, old-mattress removal, and frame/base/foundation compatibility specs: not published as of Sept 2026. The topper is described as removable, washable and travel-ready; no equivalent boxed, compressed or white-glove delivery description is published for the mattress itself.
Confirm delivery method, total landed cost, setup options and foundation requirements in writing before ordering.
Typical wait: Not published
Figure 7.1: What happens between your order and your first night. Clear a path to the bedroom before the team arrives.
Confirm the delivery date, setup and removal terms for your address before ordering.
Chapter 08
Terms checked on the brand's site · recheck before you buy
What do the warranties cover?
Why this matters to you: A warranty is only as good as its terms. Read the written terms and use a supported base, because the wrong frame can end coverage.
The brand states Carico "offers the best warranty in the industry, including our Lifetime Hazard Warranty," and one brand-site testimonial mentions a 21-year warranty; the full warranty document with covered defects, sag-depth minimum, prorating, length, transferability, foundation requirements, stain or cover-removal exclusions, commercial-use terms, and claim process: not published as of Sept 2026.
Request and keep the complete written warranty before buying.
Covered when the dip is deeper than Not yet researched, measured with nobody on the bed.
Strip the bed down to the mattress and wait a few hours so the top layers can recover.
Lay a straight edge (a broom handle or long level) across the dip, resting on the flat parts.
Measure from the edge down to the deepest point, then photograph the ruler for your claim.
Figure 8.1: How to measure a sag before you file a warranty claim. Drawing not to scale.
Chapter 09
Review counts checked on each site · they change daily
Customer reviews and complaints
Why this matters to you: Star ratings depend on who posts and where. Read the low-star reviews for patterns, not just the average.
Brand-site signal: one client testimonial (Deborah C.) on the retrieved official content praising a queen mattress and pillow, quote: "I bought the queen size mattress and pillow and I LOVE them," also citing the grounding system, Italian craftsmanship and a 21-year warranty mention. Star ratings, review counts and review text depth: not published as of Sept 2026.
Third-party ratings (BBB, Google, Trustpilot, Sleep Foundation, Mattress Clarity, Sleepopolis, RTINGS): not verified/retrieved as of Sept 2026. Verified complaint themes from primary sources: none retrievable; no complaint database content was retrieved. Ask a consultant for verifiable reviews and read independent feedback before buying.
How we read the reviews
Read each platform on its own: who runs it, its rating scale, how many reviews it has, and the date we checked it.
Reported praise and concerns:
Review sites side by side
What each review site says
Not yet researched
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Rating
Sample
Chapter 10
What are the mattresses made of?
Why this matters to you: Layer names say little without numbers. Ask what is inside your exact model, layer by layer.
Construction (brand-described): dual-density Elio-cell foam orthopedic core in a patented 4-in-1 arrangement with four comfort settings; Clima 3D AirChamber layer of thousands of fibers forming air pockets for ventilation and temperature balance; Open Cell Memo-Temp (Thermofresh) memory foam pressure layer for pressure relief and circulation; luxury cover fabrics with fungistatic treatment against mold, fungus and mildew plus a hypoallergenic weave; carbon fabric casing plus electromagnetic shield with optional medical-grade grounding; Swiss-made lab-tested non-toxic flame barrier with no hazardous-chemical off-gassing by brand claim.
Topper adds the same Thermofresh foam, fungistatic fabric, flame layer and EMF shield in removable washable form. Certifications with evidence: none published as of Sept 2026 (no CertiPUR, GOTS, GOLS, OEKO-TEX or other certificate claims on retrieved pages). Not published: foam densities, ILD, layer thicknesses, total height, coil content (none described; all-foam by description), cover weights, or country-of-origin labeling.
The materials, in plain words
Elio-cell foam
Dual-density core for contouring and spinal alignment
Used in: Not yet researched
Clima 3D AirChamber
Fibers for year-round temperature balance
Used in: Not yet researched
Thermofresh memory foam
Memory foam used in the pressure layer, topper and pillows
Used in: Not yet researched
Safety labels, and what each one covers
Certifications
Not yet researched
We have not yet verified Carico's certification claims with the certifiers themselves.
What these labels do and don't prove
Read your law tag
How to read the law tag in three steps
Why this matters to you:
Law tag guide
How to read a mattress law tag
The three steps
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Dual-density Elio-cell foam core
2
Clima 3D AirChamber fibers
3
Open Cell Memo-Temp memory foam
Full law tag guide, factory code decoding, and the certificate glossary live on our shared safety page.
How to read this: the law tag, the brand's own statements, and certificates each cover different things. A spec the brand doesn't publish isn't proof it's missing; it just isn't shared.
Chapter 11
Where can you try and buy the mattresses?
Why this matters to you: Where you buy sets the price, the trial and who handles problems. Check the seller's terms, not just the brand's.
Buy direct from Carico International LLC (Fort Lauderdale, FL: 2851 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309; custsvc_fl@carico.com; 1-800-440-1434; support 1-866-952-5270; finance 1-866-926-2294) via carico.com and its consultant/ambassador network;. Retailer listings (Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, Costco, Target): none found as of Sept 2026.
Try-before-buy in brand stores: not published as of Sept 2026; no store locator or showroom program retrieved. Confirm the authorized seller and get all terms in writing before paying.
Showroom Network
Direct from Carico, carico.com
Not yet researched
Store Access
Consultant and ambassador network
Not yet researched
Sales Culture
No retailer listings
Not yet researched
Inventory & Delivery
No showrooms published
Not yet researched
How to test a bed in the store
Where Carico sells
A sample to show the mix of store types. Use the brand's store finder for the ones near you.
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Channel
Address
Type
1
Fort Lauderdale
2851 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Company office
Hours change by location, so call ahead before you visit.
Not yet researched. Checked Not yet researched.
Chapter 12
Carico vs. other mattress brands
Why this matters to you: A fair comparison needs the same facts for both beds. Line up price, trial and warranty for each one.
Versus grounding/wellness beds: Carico's carbon-fabric EMF shield plus grounding option and fungistatic fabrics are its differentiator, but rivals with published trials, specs and certifications win on verifiability. Versus adjustable-comfort air or flippable-firmness beds: Carico's 4-in-1 four-setting story matches on flexibility, but no firmness ratings or sleeper testing are published.
Versus mainstream memory-foam flagships: Carico matches on pressure-relief and cooling language (Memo-Temp, Clima 3D) yet loses on published densities, heights, prices and reviews. Versus budget bed-in-box: Carico positions premium and artisan-built, but value cannot be compared without live pricing.
Competitor details reflect published prices and specs on the date shown. Mattress brands may update prices and trial terms over time.
Chapter 13
How we research and report
This page is an early draft built from our research sheet for Carico. We read the brand's own pages and public listings, and we do not test mattresses ourselves. Fields marked "Not yet researched" are still being checked.
Researched Sept 2026 from official Carico pages first: https://www.carico.com/deep-restful-sleep/ (models, construction, warranty language, address, contacts) and the homepages https://carico.com/ and https://www.carico.com/ (since-1967 positioning, HQ, product categories, testimonial). so prices, sizes, trial, returns, shipping and full warranty terms are recorded as not published, not filled.
We could not confirm retailer or independent reviews as of Sept 2026; gaps are stated, not filled.
How we check this page
Stage 01Factory
Who built the bed
Stage 02Test results
Outside test results
Stage 03Safety
Fire safety papers and the law tag
Stage 04Pressure and motion
Outside pressure and motion tests
Stage 05Reviews
Review scores, side by side
Quick Answers
Quick Answers Before You Buy
Safety and materials
Buying and policies
What models does Carico sell?
The Ultra Tech Collection Sleep System, the Ultra Tech Platinum Collection 11-Layer Sleeping System flagship, a separate Mattress Topper, and Ultra Tech Collection Pillows.
What is the 4-in-1 feature?
A patented inner arrangement the brand says adjusts to four comfort settings; firmness ratings are unpublished.
Does the mattress block EMF?
The brand describes carbon fabric, an electromagnetic shield and optional grounding; no independent test data was published.
What sizes and prices?
Not published as of Sept 2026; request written per-size pricing.
Is there a sleep trial or returns policy?
Not published as of Sept 2026; confirm in writing before buying.
What does the warranty cover?
Only the "best warranty in the industry" plus "Lifetime Hazard Warranty" language was retrieved; get the full document before buying.
Prices and promos checked Not yet researched. Recheck before buying.
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