subject: All About Memory Foam Mattresses [print this page] All about memory foam mattresses All about memory foam mattresses
Memory foams are indeed an amazing addition in bed accessories. These mattresses were first created by NASA during 1970s. Aim of making these foams was provide extreme comfort to their astronauts in space shuttles. However, they were never used for the purpose they were made of.
Initially, memory foam made was not of good quality. It would get hard and uncomfortable and nor was durable. It would last for maximum year or two years. However, after various attempts, a Sweden based manufacturing company got it right. Their mattress laid the foundation of contemporary mattresses.
Memory foam became available for the common people during 1990s. In the beginning, prices were too high and memory mattresses were simply out of the reach. They were first used in hospitals for the patients suffering from neck, back and shoulder pain. After the excellent feedback by patients, health experts recommended that they should be available for common people also. Thus, this increase and demand lead to massive manufacturing and reduction in prices.
Memory foams have now penetrated deeply into our lives. They are not just used for mattresses but also for theatres, car seats and for myriad other usages.
One of the most popular brands for memory foam mattress is Tempu-pedic. In spite of being quite expensive, their sale is quite high due to their high quality standards and flawless manufacturing.
Things to remember before purchasing memory foam mattress:
Density of the mattress is the make or break point. Therefore, always check the density of the mattresses before buying it. Normally, mattresses with high density are considered good. Mattresses with low density are said to be neither durable nor comfortable.
Second important thing to remember is temperature rating of the mattress. Most important feature of memory mattress is its adaptation to temperature. Other regular mattresses are influenced by the temperature. They get cold when temperature is low and get warm when temperature is high. One thing that make memory mattress stand out from the rest is that it adapt itself according to temperature. It gets cold when temperature is high and warm when temperature is cold.
Memory foam mattress toppers:
These toppers are the great source of comfort and luxury at a very reasonable price. According to survey, more than 6 million people in America are suffering from neck and shoulder pain. Memory foam mattress topper is indeed the economical remedy for all those who are contemplating surgery for their neck and shoulder injuries.
Benefits:
Mattresses, in spite of being very comfortable, are quite expensive. Toppers are certainly an economical alternate of mattresses. If your bed does not have too many sagging point; just lay the topper on your mattress and enjoy the comfort of mattress.
It is also a great option for the people who are emotionally attached with their bed system. They can retain their favorite mattress and make it comfortable just putting this topper on it.
To be precise, several people just dont realize that their injuries are the off shoot of their wrong sleeping postures. It is essential to spend on bed accessories to enjoy the peaceful and comfortable sleep.
