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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Warranty Terms (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Pillows | Non-prorated |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |
Warranty term (in years) | 3 years
Tempur North America | Mattresses | Minimum |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |
Warranty term (in years) | 10 years
Tempur North America | Mattresses | Minimum | Non-prorated |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |
Warranty term (in years) | 10 years
Tempur North America | Mattresses | Maximum |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |
Warranty term (in years) | 25 years
Tempur North America | Mattresses | Maximum | Non-prorated |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |
Warranty term (in years) | 15 years
Tempur International | Mattresses | Non-prorated |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |
Warranty term (in years) | 5 years
Tempur International | Mattresses | Prorated |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |
Warranty term (in years) | 10 years
Tempur International | Mattresses | Minimum |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |
Warranty term (in years) | 5 years
Tempur International | Mattresses | Maximum |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |
Warranty term (in years) | 15 years

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