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A box - spring ( or divan in some countries ) is a type of bed base typically consisting of a sturdy wooden frame covered in cloth and containing springs . Usually the box - spring is placed on top of a wooden or ___MASK99___ bedframe that sits on the floor and acts as a brace , except in the UK where the divan is more often fitted with small castors . The box - spring is usually the same size as the much softer mattress that is placed on it . Working together , the box - spring and mattress ( with optional bed frame ) make up a bed . It is common to find a box - spring and mattress being used together without the support of a frame underneath , the box spring being mounted directly on casters standing on the floor . A bed frame or bedstead is the part of a bed used to position the mattress and base ( foundation ), and may include means of supporting a canopy above . Bed frames are typically made of ___MASK31___ or ___MASK99___ . A bed frame includes head , foot , and side rails . It may also include slats to support the mattress , in which case a separate base is not necessary , as in a platform bed . Most double ( full ) sized beds , along with all queen and king size beds , require some type of center support rail , typically also with extra feet extending down to the floor . The term " bed frame " was first used in 1805 - 1815 . Bedding , also known as bedclothes or bed ___MASK18___ , is the materials laid above the mattress of a bed for hygiene , warmth , protection of the mattress , and decorative effect . Bedding is the removable and washable portion of a human sleeping environment . Multiple sets of bedding for each bed will often be washed in rotation and / or changed seasonally to improve sleep comfort at varying room temperatures . In American English , the word " bedding " generally does not include the mattress , bed frame , or bed base ( such as box - spring ), while in British English it does . In Australian and New Zealand English , bedding is often called manchester . ___MASK18___ is a ___MASK75___ made from the fibers of the flax plant . ___MASK18___ is laborious to manufacture , but the fiber is very absorbent and garments made of linen are valued for their exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather . A mattress is a large pad for supporting the reclining body , used as a bed or as part of a bed . Mattresses may consist of a quilted or similarly fastened case , usually of heavy cloth , that contains hair , ___MASK84___ , cotton , ___MASK58___ rubber , etc ., or a framework of metal springs . Mattresses may also be filled with air or water . Not to be confused with the fabric ___MASK18___ Linens are fabric household goods intended for daily use , such as bedding , tablecloths and towels . `` Linens '' may also refer to church linens , meaning the altar cloths used in church . ___MASK32___ or fibre ( from the Latin fibra ) is a natural or synthetic substance that is significantly longer than it is wide . Fibers are often used in the manufacture of other materials . The strongest engineering materials often incorporate fibers , for example carbon ___MASK32___ and ultra - high - molecular - weight polyethylene . A ___MASK75___ or cloth is a flexible material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres ( yarn or thread ). Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool , flax , cotton , or other material to produce long strands . Textiles are formed by weaving , knitting , crocheting , knotting , or felting .