subject: Tempurpedic Off Gassing - The Cold Hard Facts About Off Gassing [print this page] Tempurpedic Off Gassing - The Cold Hard Facts About Off Gassing
Before you purchase a brand new Tempurpedic, off gassing is a term you should familiarize your self with. The memory foam in the Tempurpedic, like a lot of mattresses, is made of a synthetic material comprised of many chemicals. Off gassing is the term used for when chemicals evaporate at normal atmospheric pressure and emit a gas into the air.
This may sound alarming at first, but the truth is, there are very few products manufactured today that don't contain some sort of chemical and have certain off gassing qualities. That wonderful "new car" smell that most new car owners enjoy is actually a form of off gassing from the materials used to manufacture the interior.
The only time that off gassing is of particular concern is if you know that you are particularly sensitive to chemicals and fear that you might have an abnormal reaction. Almost all new mattresses today have some sort of chemical used in their manufacturing and could potentially cause someone with breathing problems or other health related issues additional discomfort.
Being that the memory foam in the Tempurpedic is completely synthetic, there are those that have had a bad reaction to it. Memory foam is a very comfortable material that allows the mattress to mold to the body without creating pressure points. This lack of pressure points helps the user in achieving a much deeper and restful sleep. Quality sleep is a cornerstone of overall health and studies show that inadequate amounts of restful sleep can adversely affect not only health, but also a person's cognitive and motor skills.
If you love the feel of the memory foam, but find that you are reacting to it, there are alternatives now available so that you can still get the comfort you've come to enjoy without the worry of feeling bad later. There are other options including organic versions that should not create an adverse reaction. Do a little research on the ingredients before you buy and you might find that not only will you be getting good night's sleep, but you'll be getting a bed in a more affordable price range.
Before you decide that you just can't use a Tempurpedic, off gassing is not necessarily a problem with all memory foam mattresses. Research other manufacturers before you rule out memory foam as a viable option for you. It's a great way to get a good night's sleep and there are many models and manufacturer's to choose from.
