Features of memory foam mattresses

A good mattress ensures back health, relieves fatigue, gives comfort and relaxation. The diversity of the mattress market is replete with offers of products with the latest technologies and developments. One of the innovative fillers used in modern mattresses is memory foam or memorix.

Innovative development of materials and production technologies originate in the military, space industry, medicine, and in the future can be integrated into consumer goods. Memory foam was created for space needs in the 1970s by NASA developers in order to reduce the load on the body of astronauts.

The Swedish company Tempur-Pedic became interested in this material and production technology, which improved the production technology and introduced memory foam as a filler for mattresses and pillows with an orthopedic effect for medical institutions. Now this material has many names (memory foam, smart foam, ortho-foam, tempur, memorix, etc.) and is used in the assortment range of many factories for the production of mattresses and sleep products.

Do not compare foam with foam rubber, padding polyester or other common mattress fillers. Memory foam is a fully synthetic material. Consists of polyurethane foam with hydrocarbon additives. Due to its porous-cellular structure, harmful microorganisms and parasites do not start in it. Under the weight of the body, the product takes on the shape of the body, and then restores its original appearance.

Ortho-foam types:

• thermoelastic - takes the shape of the body after exposure to heat, is used in cheap products;
• viscoelastic - repeats the contours of the body at any temperature in seconds, is used in imported products or mattresses of high quality, and, therefore, of a high price category.

On the mattress market, there are products both fully filled with memory foam and products with combined fillers (spring blocks, memorix, coconut coir, etc.). Mattresses have different degrees of firmness, which depends on the density of the smart foam: from 30 to 90 kg per cubic meter. The higher the density of the foam, the greater the firmness of the mattress, the durability of use and the price.

Types of memory foam mattresses:

• products with independent spring blocks in the middle and foam on both sides;
• springless monoblocks with tempur filling - the highest quality memory foam;
• double-sided mattress with different types of firmness: on one side there is a spring, on the other - foam;
• double-sided with various types of fillers: coconut coir, spring block, MemoryFoam.

Whatever the layers in the mattress, it is possible to feel the effect of memory foam only when its thickness is from 6-16 cm. The thicker the thickness, the more noticeable the effect, and the price is higher.

Advantages of ortho-foam mattresses:

• high orthopedic effect;
• antiallergenic composition;
• ideal for double beds, as vibrations from a partner are minimized;
• protection against colonization by harmful microorganisms and parasites;
• long service life;
• manufacturer's warranty from 8 years and above.

Cons of products with memory effect:

• high price range for products with high-quality fillers;
• has a warming effect, therefore it is not suitable for use at high temperatures;
• unusualness from the enveloping effect;
• individual components in the impregnation can cause an allergic reaction;
• unpleasant smell of artificial components in the first days of use.

The first factory to launch a memory mattress is the Swedish brand Tempur-Pedic. Today they are the benchmark for the quality of this product. Other brands produce no less high-quality products with a memory effect: Ascona, Ormatek, Dormeo, Serta, Toris, Magniflex, etc.

A mattress is a very expensive purchase, and therefore it is necessary to approach its choice thoroughly.

There are two ways to buy a mattress:

• online store;
• direct selling stores.

In the case of buying a mattress through an online store, it remains to rely only on the conscientiousness of consultant managers and your own intuition. It is also necessary to discuss the terms of return or exchange, if, nevertheless, the product does not fit in some parameters. The advantages of buying from an online store are time savings and the ability to compare several models from different manufacturers at the same time, albeit virtually.

The ideal option is to buy a mattress from stores that offer a trial period or test mode. There are not many such shops and they are located in metropolitan areas. After testing the product at home for 1-3 days, it is much easier and safer to make the choice.

When choosing a mattress yourself in stores and specialized sales offices, you must:

• determine the degree of rigidity;
• test the mattress directly in the store: lie down for a while and listen to your feelings. It is imperative to lie on your side, on your back, and as it is comfortable to sleep. So that the sensations do not let you down, it is necessary to wear soft cotton or knitted clothing, which will make it possible to feel the pressure of the product;
• consider several options with the selected stiffness from different manufacturers. Even the stated stiffness is different for each factory;

• take into account the temperature regime, in which the mattress will be used, the possibility of cooling the air in the bedroom during the hot season;
• carefully examine the composition on the label. In addition to polyurethane foam, there may be various impurities and interlayers of impregnated organic materials. In some models, formaldehyde may be present, which are very harmful to the body;
• study the recommendations for use. There are no official medical reports for the use of memorifoam in everyday life for healthy people and people with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. But there are no contraindications for the use of such products for healthy people. On the label and in the annotation to high quality products, there should be recommendations from orthopedists;
• pay attention to the cover. The filling of the mattress consists of artificial materials, therefore, it is better that the cover is made of natural materials, does not slip, and can be easily removed for washing. Some manufacturers offer reversible winter / summer covers;
• negotiate the warranty period of the product with the seller, the possibility of exchange and return, methods and cost of delivery.

It is user reviews that can give the most reliable information about the quality of memory mattresses.

Consumer opinions are mixed. In what buyers of mattresses are unanimous, it is that you cannot save on such a purchase, but you have to choose products from a trusted factory.A factory with a high reputation will provide more opportunities for exchange / return of the product, as well as provide transportation services, which is important for large and heavy goods.

As for the enveloping effect of the mattress, many buyers were not used to it, the promised feeling of comfort and weightlessness was never there. The enveloping effect is compared to the touch of plasticine. Double-sided mattresses are in great demand, in which one side has a memory effect, and the other is a monolithic spring block. Thus, it is possible to find the right side.

Many buyers note that the stated firmness of the mattress is felt only at normal room temperatures. If the room is cool, the mattress is stone until it warms up from body temperature. And in case of heat, the product is too soft.

A large percentage of absolutely satisfied customers from the purchase of a mattress filled with memorix and tempur. The funds spent are fully justified. The back relaxes, the unpleasant sensations accumulated over the whole day disappear. The manufacturer provides a long warranty period (over 8 years). There are no manifestations of allergic reactions, especially in people prone to allergies. A comfortable jersey cover fixes the sheet well, a zipper around the entire perimeter makes it easy to put it on and off.

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