Memory Foam Beds


Benefits of Memory Foam Beds

Published August 11th, 2008 in advantages of memory foam beds | No Comments »

The memory foam beds provide extra comfort by conforming to the body’s contours as it lies on top of the foam. This is possible because of the chemicals added into the foam’s polyurethane base making memory foam denser than ordinary foam material. That’s just the beginning. The benefits just keep going.

Memory foam beds are also temperature sensitive. The foam reacts to human body heat. The heat from the body makes the memory foam beds softer, which allows the body to sink into the mattress, cushioning your entire body. The mattress molds into the actual contours of the body giving you support where it is needed.

When you lie on a memory foam bed, you will be able to feel that it adjusts to the contours of your body. This is especially beneficial to your neck and spinal area as it will support each body part and keep them in perfect alignment. And for this reason, memory foam beds are recommended for people suffering from back problems and needing extra lumbar support.

Another benefit of memory foam beds is the bed readjusts to your body each time you move or roll over during the night. The mattress only conforms to your body, leaving the rest of the mattress unchanged. This is especially beneficial for people sharing the same bed. With memory foam beds, you will no longer be disturbed if and when your partner has a sleepless night tossing and turning.

Because memory foam beds are temperature sensitive, it may provide some added comfort to injured body parts. The memory foam reacts to body heat, absorbs it and then becomes softer. The more heat applied, the softer it becomes. Many times injured body parts hold more heat than the rest of the body. This added heat will create an even softer and more supportive mattress around the injury.

Another benefit of memory foam beds is it is denser than your ordinary foam mattress. The denser material allows it to support your body better without getting worn out, making them more durable than ordinary foam mattresses. Memory foam beds can provide you with the comfort and support that you body needs for many more years than an ordinary inner spring mattress.

Memory foam beds are becoming quite a popular alternative to the ordinary inner spring mattresses for people who are looking for some extra comfort. And because memory foam beds are becoming more and more popular, the prices are coming down, allowing them to be more affordable for the average family.

Memory foam beds are something worth trying out, considering the many benefits that it can provide to the consumer.

Facts about Memory Foam Beds

Published August 3rd, 2008 in memory foam facts | No Comments »

Many experts say memory foam beds are the biggest innovation in sleep, since they no longer use the inner springs as most conventional mattresses do. Even though this technology is new, there are some facts you need to know about memory foam beds.

Memory foam beds were initially developed, by NASA,  in the 1970’s to assists the astronauts to manage the overwhelming G forces upon lift off and reentry. This project was not successful and in the 1980’s another use for memory foam material was found, and it was redesigned to be used for sleep.

Memory foam beds hit the market in the early ‘90’s. Initially, they were not very well received by the public. The mattresses were very expensive. They were also difficult to manufacture, making them out of reach for the general public. In following years progress in manufacturing allowed the price to come down and they began to be used initially as hospital beds.

Memory foam beds were just the beginning. Realizing the comfort of the product memory foam companies went on to produce other products. Some of these products were compliments to the mattress, and yet others had completely different uses. For examples they began producing mattress toppers, pillows, office furniture, automobile seat padding, infant cribs, car seats, wheelchair cushions, hip pads, sweat pads, computer cases, movie theater seating, pistol gloves, ear plugs and tennis racquets. As you can see, some of these products have nothing to do with sleep.

Memory foam beds are made of open cells that are billions of balloons with holes in them. This allows warm air to escape so it is not warm when you sleep on it. Not only that, but the heat allows the mattress to contour to your body while you are laying on it, and come back to its’ original state when you get off.

A regular foam mattress does not allow the heat to escape so it will get warm as you lay on it, and it does not conform to your body. The regular foam mattress forces you to adjust your body, the memory foam bed adjusts to your body so it relieves pressure points and at the same time supports your weight.

Memory foam beds are temperature sensitive which means it could be too soft during high temperatures. This does not mean that there is a defect in the product but this is how it really is. For those who live in such climates, getting a thicker foam mattress is enough to do the trick.

You now know some of the basic facts about memory foam beds. These facts should give you a start to knowing if a memory foam bed is the right choice for you and your family.