Knowing the characteristics of the different types of mattresses is important to choose the right one. The mattress offering is vast and it can be overwhelming to make a decision from scratch. That is why today we invite you to discover the attributes of the memory foam mattress, a very popular mattress that we are sure you have heard about.
Memory foam mattresses are a great choice for anyone looking for the maximum quality in your rest and they are especially recommended for those with special needs. Why? Because they reduce pressure points and have great flexibility.
When you consider which mattress is better, there are many factors to take into account. Among these is, of course, the material and characteristics of the mattress itself. Springs, foam, memory foam or latex? Today we tell you the reasons to bet on a memory foam mattress.
Memory foam mattress
The memory foam was developed by NASA in order to relieve the pressure that the tissues could produce in the body of the astronauts during the takeoff and landing of the spacecraft. It was born as a direct result of the space program in the 60s and it was not until the early 90s that it was incorporated into domestic use.
The mattresses made with this material mold to the body offering a optimal body weight distribution and regaining its shape when we get up. Thanks to this, they reduce pressure points in the heaviest areas, relieving muscle tension, improving circulation and contributing to rest.
But, what other characteristics does a memory foam mattress offer us?
Attributes of memory foam mattresses
The attributes of memory foam mattresses are tempered by the quality of the memory foam and the thickness of the memory layer. Manufacturing treatments and the location of the memory foam layer, more or less close to the mattress upholstery, also play a role. So always generally speaking, these are the salient features of these types of mattresses:
- Reduce pressure points. The footprint effect of these mattresses, which allows the surface to adapt to the body shape of any person, reduces pressure points in the areas of more weight while maintaining its medium firmness. That is why these mattresses are very appropriate for those who spend a lot of time in bed, people with lumbar or cervical ailments or people who are overweight.
- Great flexibility. They are made with soft and flexible materials that enhance the adaptability of all types of people regardless of their complexion.
- Possibility of articulation. Most memory foam mattresses are capable of adapting without problems to an articulated bed base. Its profiling ensures that it adapts to the articulation of the bed base, respecting the 5 articulation planes of conventional electric bed bases.
- Thermo-adaptable. This characteristic makes them adapt to the temperature of our body. That is, they react to our temperature, keeping the heat and becoming a great alternative for the most cold.
- Thermosensitive. Memory foam reacts to temperature. Thanks to this, mattresses remain hard in the cold and tend to soften in the heat, sinking slightly.
- Independence. The composition of a viscoelastic mattress avoids feeling the movements of the couple during rest, preventing these from interfering with the rest of the other person and favoring the quality of sleep.
Recommended for ...
Taking into account the most important attributes of a viscoelastic mattress, we can deduce that these are especially suitable for people with special needs, sleep problems or with muscular, bone or blood circulation problems or discomfort, since it manages to distribute the pressure of the weight of our body perfectly.
Tips when buying a mattress
A good mattress should be firm enough to support the body well. Respect the natural curvature of the spine vertebral face up and aligned while sleeping on your side. If the mattress is too hard, it will not adapt to your body, which could translate into not a very good rest despite improving its aeration in very hot environments.
The choice of the mattress taking into account what has been explained will thus depend on two factors: one objective, related to our weight, and another subjective, which will depend on what is more or less comfortable for us. This being the case, we never advise buying a mattress without first trying it carefully and without haste.
When buying a memory foam mattress it will also be important read its characteristics, since its maintenance will also depend on these. There are memory foam mattresses on "one side" or "both sides". Sui is only on one side, the recommendation that will appear will be “just turn”, while if it is present in the same way on both sides, the recommendation will be “turn and flip”.
If you also want to place the mattress on an articulated bed base that allows you to raise the bed in height and recline it at different degrees both on the torso and on the legs, you will have to make sure that the mattress has the necessary characteristics for this. As for the bed base, in addition to the articulated ones, the laminated bed bases seem to be the most appropriate for this type of mattress. With these, a better breathability is obtained for the mattress, thus avoiding dampness and prolonging its life.