The online mattress market is filled with different types of memory foam. It is highly unlikely that a customer has not heard so them. Memory foam mattresses are extremely popular in the market and for all the right reasons. Developed for spaceships in the 1960s, memory foam has now become a household name. This pressure-relieving foam has multiple applications – domestic as well as professional usage. Apart from bedding, it is used in cushioning helmets, shoes, for medical uses — wheelchairs, hospital beds, and padding for posture correction and cervical pillow. Commonly, in homes, they are used in mattresses, pillows, and blankets. Memory foam has a high demand due to its unique features and advanced design.
In this article, let’s delve deeper to understand the function of memory foam and why is it so popular among customers worldwide.
What is a memory foam mattress?
A memory foam mattress is a combination of different layers of memory foam with firm materials like springs or HR foam. When a person sleeps on memory foam, it softens and conforms to the shape of the body using body heat. They offer outstanding comfort and support to the body. When the pressure has removed the foam, it bounces back to its original shape. However, over time a long period of time, memory foam takes the shape ideal for your body and provides optimal support. Hence, the name ‘memory foam’ was given to it.
Memory foam was originally developed by NASA around 50 years ago and is called visco elastic foam. This viscoelastic was supposed to be used to comfort the astronauts during the launch of the space shuttle. Scientists at NASA figured that this material will be able to counteract the pressure exerted on astronauts while exiting and entering the earth’s gravitational pull. The manufacturing of viscoelastic differs from process to process. Different manufacturers employ different methods for producing the foam and quality differs accordingly. The visco foam is dense and resilient, it takes the shape of the person who is lying on top of it. The foam is solid with elastic properties that help it go back to its initial shape. This viscoelastic foam is popularly known as memory foam.
Memory foam has developed quite a bit since it was first introduced. Over the years, various formula has been applied to enhance the foam, especially for the mattress industry. The foam is combined with material to regulate its temperature to make it more cooler and supportive when someone sleeps on it. It is crucial to get the density of the foam right in order for it to be supportive and responsive in nature.
What are the benefits of memory foam?
Memory foam mattresses offer an array of benefits to sleepers. Designed to provide contoured comfort and ultimate pressure relief as you sleep on it. This mattress is great for both back and side sleepers.
1. Perfect comfort and support
The best feature of memory foam is that it beautifully conforms to take the shape of your body. The ergonomic design targets the heaviest parts of the body and provides optimal support. Best for back sleepers as it promotes natural spine alignment.
2. Allows pressure relief
Memory foam is developed to support the body by providing ergonomic support. The foam evenly distributes the weight of the body lying on it and offers pressure relief to the heaviest parts. This feature supports better blood circulation all night long and relieves aches and pains.
3. Ensures motion isolation
Memory foam lets you have an uninterrupted sleep as it absorbs the motion exerted on the mattress. For instance, when you are sleeping with your partner, the mattress prevents motion transfer and hence, your sleep is unaffected by the movements of your partner.
4. Prevents dust mites
The memory foam has a solid structure with an elastic feature that prevents dust mites from penetrating inside the mattress. It makes sure that you have a healthier sleep experience by keeping allergens at bay.
Is memory foam warm?
During the inception of memory foam mattresses, there was no technology to regulate the heat trapped inside the mattress’s structure. However, with the passing years, new technologies have been embedded in the memory foam mattress to enhance its breathability and lower the temperature of the mattress.
Livpure’s memory foam mattress features Aerscape technology that allows better breathability of the foam and airflow within the structure. This helps in lowering the temperature of the mattress to ensure comfortable sleep for the customer.
However, the air temperature, the thickness of the duvet, age, and other factors also affect sleepers. You can feel warm due to external factors.
Does memory foam have a gas-off period?
Some memory foam mattresses, especially the cheaper mattresses can have a gas-off period. Therefore, reputed brands ensure the foam is properly treated to deliver safer and certified products to the customer. The EGAPA technology in Livpure mattresses eliminates toxic VOCs, harmful gases, and odours, and prevents the sleep environment. The EGAPA filtres are installed inside the mattress’s outer cover to purify the air in the sleeping area.
How long does a memory foam mattress last?
Depending on the memory foam quality utilised and how well you care for your mattress, the lifespan of a memory foam mattress might vary. A memory foam mattress can outlive its seven-year lifespan and endure up to 11 years in terms of support and durability. For hygienic reasons, it is advised to replace your mattress every 7 years.
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