Friday, July 28, 2017

What Are Memory Foam Mattresses?

WHAT ARE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESSES?

Everyone is too curious to know what memory foam actually is? Is this the mattress completely made out of memory foam and is able to sense the weight and temperature of the body? Does it conform to the curves and size of the body and aids in minimizing pressure points and help attain you a great night sleep? The answer to all these questions is YES.

As we all know memory foam mattress was a great invention of NASA back in 1970s. At first memory foam made was brittle and not so durable as today. It has the ability to adjust to a person’s weight, memory foam mattresses have allowed many people to finally sleep comfortably throughout the whole night. They are very sensitive to weight. This is quite handy and never disturbs you are while sleeping. The mattress will adjust and reposition itself as you adjust your sleeping position through the night. The viscous elastic foam of the mattress molds around the body whilst you sleep so each and every joint of the body is supported and helps in reducing aches.

Composition of memory foam

Memory foam primarily consists of polyurethane plus some additional chemicals increasing its viscosity and density. It is also advertised as viscoelastic memory foam or low resilience polyurethane foam. A memory foam mattress has three primary components; the memory foam layer, the support core and the cover. It prevents sleepers from sinking through to the bottom and promotes alignment. This foam is best for those especially who are suffering from back pains, joint pains or any other kind of pains. This helps to relief all pains and let you make sleep sound and safe.

Memory foam is pressure sensitive, which has the ability to compress, but it then gradually returns to its shape. Memory foam mattresses shape themselves according to pressure and temperature of the person’s body to provide support and softness. They comprise of both firm and soft mattresses. They are suitable for all people but still mostly memory foam mattresses are recommended for people having back problems, arthritis, bone and joint problems. They really help in relieving pain and comforting your pains and making you feel fresh the next working morning.

Density of memory foam

Memory foam mattress comes in different types and styles. But the most popular one is the 4lb density as they are of high quality and can last for a good amount of time. As the density lowers the foam becomes cheaper. Higher density mattress is heavier, more temperature sensitive and usually stiffer and bounces back more slowly in comparison to the lower density memory foam mattress. No matter which style memory foam mattress you choose for your bed room to sleep on, they all work in exactly the same way. The time you lay down on the surface of the mattress, the upper layers of foam instantly begin to react to the heat in your body and they start becoming flexible, molding around your own individual body shape. While this is happening the lower layers of the mattress stay completely solid. But the end result of this unique design foam mattress is the most perfect blend of comfort and support which is unimaginable.


Memory foam mattress are also available with a reflex foam base to it give it more durability. They are available in 6, 8 and 10 inches depth in all the sizes.

Advantages of memory foam

This kind of mattress offers all over body support which can really help people that are suffering with neck pain, back pain, arthritis or any other pains.

Another advantage of a memory foam mattress is its ability to adjust for temperature sensitivity. Even though the human body maintains a constant body temperature, but when you lie on this mattress the foam will absorb all the heat from your body. As the mattress contours around the body and absorbs heat released, which in result give warmth to the paining parts of the body and helps in relieving pain.
This mattress results in proper sleep and reduces stress that is incumbent with the concept of motion transfer when two lying on them. Memory foam mattress is neither too hard nor too soft for the sleepers and both the partners can easily adjust without disturbing the other. These mattresses are also hypoallergenic and cures any possible allergic reaction caused due to dust or bed mites.

Memory foam mattresses have an ability to deal with the fluctuating weather as they adapt themselves according to the weather. If weather is hot they turn cold and if weather is cold they turn hot, as they have the ability to transform
Memory foam mattresses are now considered the most comfortable mattress in the mattress market. They give you the best night sleep.


A good Memory Foam Mattress is something you can invest in and you will definitely not regret it. You have to use it to believe it. So, drive away those sleepless and uncomfortable nights, and get yourself one today! And you can accompany it with mulberry silk duvets to get a more sound and peaceful sleep throughout the night. 

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