Memory Foam Mattress: Features, Strengths and Weaknesses

Memory Foam mattresses seem to be the new frontier of night comfort. In this article, we will talk about Memory Foam soft mattresses analyzing their strengths and weaknesses.  We will report the opinions of experts, advice on choice, market prices and all the advantages and disadvantages of this type of mattress.

Memory Foam, What is it?

Memory foam is nothing more than polyurethane, a polymeric material found in mattresses in two different compositions.

Explaining how memory foam mattresses are made is not at all simple, in fact, when we talk about this product, we refer to different types of polyurethane. Mainly, the models on the market are made of high resilience polyurethane foam (HR) and viscoelastic polyurethane (Memory Foam proper).

The meaning of the term memory foam refers both to the characteristics of the material (foam means foam), and to the characteristics of the finished product, summarized in the next paragraph.

Memory Foam Mattress, Characteristics

The best models on the market are also anti-mite, anti-fungal and hypoallergenic. These models are strongly recommended for those suffering from asthma, allergies or other diseases related to dust, mites and fungi.

To ensure the best characteristics, the core of the Memory Foam must be at least 18 - 20 cm thick with a structure density of 35-40 kg/m3. These characteristics can be verified on the label. Avoid choosing memory foam mattresses with a thickness of 18 cm or less.

Polyurethane or Memory Foam Mattress

Memory foam mattresses are more evolved. In practice, memory foam is the last frontier of foam mattresses. What makes memory foam different from other foam mattresses is also the fact that it is thermosensitive. In practice, the Memory Foam is able to change its rigidity based on the heat emanating from the body in contact with the surface.

For this feature, the Memory Foam can adapt to the position assumed by the person, during the same night hours. It is the heat and weight of a subject that allow the mattress to adapt and assume the shape of the body.

For the same reason, the Memory foam mattress is not strongly recommended for those who have the habit of turning in bed and frequently change positions.

Memory Foam Mattresses: Where To Buy Them

To find the perfect mattress you can even perform an online test: 15 questions to identify your profile (age, weight, preferred position in sleep, etc..) and find the product that best suits your needs.

Also interesting is the section dedicated to the certifications that each mattress has and that dedicated to tax deductions: for example, the deduction of 19% for mattresses with Medical Presidium, VAT at 4% for disabled people and the deduction of 50% on a spending limit of 10,000 relating to the Furniture Bonuses 2017.

Memory Foam Mattress, Defects And Qualities

Let's start with the defects, it is well known that memory foam mattresses can retain heat. They have strong insulating power and these characteristics are strongly recommended for those who live in mountain areas or in northern Italy.

To cushion the effect of heat retention Sleepingmola recommends the use of a suitable mattress protector.

Higher density models can cause movement difficulties. If you have serious motor difficulties, you should avoid memory foam because it makes it more difficult to get on and off the bed, also considering the height of the mattress.

If you want a perfectly rigid mattress, you should look to the spring mattresses or bagged springs.

The memory foam mattress is also not recommended for those suffering from night sweats because it tends to retain fluids.

We continue to analyze the pros and cons of memory foam. Once you see the defects, let's focus on what are the merits.

Memory foam mattresses are suitable for those who usually tend to find difficulty in finding its ideal location. It relieves muscle tension and between the opinions of experts, is recommended for those suffering from back pain, chronic fatigue and muscle aches dictated by an incorrect posture.