May
03
Memory Foam Beds Help People Sleep Better
Way back in the 1970’s, NASA was trying to find a way to help make lift offs less stressful on the bodies of their astronaut crews. NASA’s scientists were trying to create a type of foam cushioning that would provide soft support to the body and would also preserve its shape. And so, visco elastic memory foam was born. The unique properties of this foam allowed for equal distribution of weight and the ability to easily adapt to body position changes. After many years of research and development, Tempurpedic brought the first memory foam beds to the public in the early 90’s.
A visco memory foam mattress is not what you would label as a “soft” mattress. It molds and contours to your body, and the contouring effect distributes that weight over more of the sleeping surface, thus reducing pressure points. On an average spring bed, pressure points can create soreness and make you toss and turn, so visco’s contouring nature will allow for a better night’s rest.
Visco foam mattresses are able to breathe due to their open cell structure. Since the foam doesn’t retain moisture or body heat, the mattress stays comfortable at all times.
Unlike inner spring mattresses, memory foam doesn’t have a problem with things like mold and bacteria build up. This is excellent news for allergy sufferers who sometimes find that they have problems with traditional mattresses over time.
If you move around or get up from bed you won’t bother your partner because of visco foam’s ability to isolate motion transfer. As you would imagine, this allows for an even more restful night’s sleep.
Box springs are not necessary for memory foam beds given that they do not need the support that a spring mattress does. While you might want one to raise the height of the mattress, a quality memory foam mattress will give you all the support you need on any flat surface.
Additionally, sure to take a close look at the warranties that different companies offer and beware of cheap imitations. You can’t be sure of the quality of memory foam from overseas, so be wary of foam mattresses not manufactured in the US.
Finding the best memory foam bed for your needs can seem like a real chore, but it does not have to be that way. If you’re having a hard time deciding what to buy, you really can’t do better than a memory foam mattress pad from Tempurpedic.