Memory Foam F.A.Q.
Q. What Is Memory Foam?
Memory foam is a polyurethane based foam with open cells, meaning that air can pass into and out of tiny holes in the material. It is valued for its unique pressure reducing properties, and is currently used in countless applications, from memory foam overlays to car seats.
Q. Why do I want Memory Foam technology in my bed?
Memory Foam technology, identical to NASA-developed foam technology, cradles your body's every curve. Memory Foam mattresses respond to temperature and soften in warmer areas, as this is where your body is making the most contact with the bed. The foam also reacts to the weight of your body, yielding at your hips, shoulders and head, while supporting your arms and legs. The result is a mattress that conforms to your body, and the most comfortable bed you've ever slept in.
Q. Where did memory foam come from?
Before the development of memory foam overlays and mattresses, memory foam was the brainchild of the space program. Memory foam was originally developed as a material for the astronaut's flight chairs, in order to protect them from the powerful G-forces experienced at lift off. It was never actually used though, and entered the consumer market in the early 80's.
Q. What can memory foam do for my health?
Memory foam is one of the most healthy sleep surfaces ever created, mainly because of it's incredible ability to reduce pressure points. A high quality memory foam mattress overlay has the ability to improve one's quality of sleep, alleviate back pain, improve circulation and may even help with some types of sleeping disorders like sleep apnea.
Q. How Do yoursleepstore Beds Compare With Tempur-Pedic® Beds?
Tempur-Pedic® makes some great products, but we think that our beds stack up very favorably.
Q. Doesn't memory foam fall apart quickly?
Like many of the misconceptions surrounding memory foam, this one stems from early problems with the formula, which have since been perfected. Memory foam used to be notorious for flaking apart and collapsing after only a short period of time. In fact, when NASA first developed memory foam in the 1970's, the lack of durability was one of the reasons why it was initially rejected for the space program.
Much has changed since the 70's, (think platform shoes), and memory foam is no exception. Today's high-end memory foam mattress overlays, for example, routinely last ten years with consistent daily use.
Q. Do I Need to Rotate My Memory Foam Mattress or Pad?
Memory foam will spring back into shape during the day, however as with all things it does slowly "tire". For this reason it is advisable to rotate your memory foam bedding every so often as you would with a conventional mattress.
Q. Are they good for a bad back?
A. Yes, because the memory foam moulds itself to the shape of it relieves any pressure.
Q. What if I can’t sleep on my new mattress?
A. All new mattresses seem strange to sleep on and take a while to get used to. Changes in sleeping surface can affect your sleep however your body will soon adjust. Even the smell or height of a new mattress can affect your sleep pattern. These changes will be the same with any new mattress, they will improve with time!
Q. I usually get very warm. How can a Memory Foam mattress help this?
A. Memory foam mattresses have a unique open cell structure which allows air to circulate freely, they do though, have the ability to retain body heat more efficiently than an ordinary mattress and you may need to reduce the thickness of covers accordingly.
Q. Are Visco Elastic Mattresses suitable for pine and metal bedsteads?
A. Memory foam mattresses can be used with all types of bed bases – divans, electric adjustable, sprung edge, and platform top.
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