Memory foam has revolutionized the way some people sleep. NASA
first developed memory foam for astronauts in outer space, and
since then, it has become a popular material for more than just bed
mattresses. It is used for pillows, shoe and seat cushions,
mattress pads, furniture, padding, seats in theaters, and as
mattresses for hospital beds. It is even used in pet furniture.
Memory foam is a comfortable surface that many enjoy. It lasts
forever, and the prices are now reasonable so that it is within the
reach of most consumers.
Memory foam is made from dense foam and as weight is placed on
it, the air in the foam bubbles is redistributed to the areas in
the mattress that have no weight on them. Memory foam has a unique
characteristic in that when subjected to cold, it becomes firm.
Anyone who has taken a memory foam pillow on a camping trip has
probably experienced waking up to rock hard pillow when the
temperatures outdoors dip below 40.
That said, people who are looking for a durable and comfortable
bed consider memory foam. People who share a bed like the fact that
motion is not transferred when a partner moves. The beds provide
full support for each sleeper and weight is not a factor. Even
people who like hard mattresses can get a good night’s sleep with a
memory foam mattress. These mattresses do not develop worn spots,
which is a real benefit for heavier people.
Memory foam mattresses come in every size that a conventional
mattress does and conventional bedding fits these mattresses. Many
people opt to put a mattress pad over the memory foam mattress to
keep it clean which adds to its longevity. In the winter, some
people put a heated mattress pad on the mattress to keep it softer
and warmer. Since the memory foam mattress will soften further as
they lay in it, they often turn off the mattress pad and enjoy a
comfortable, toasty sleep all night long.
