October 21st, 2007
Memory foam toppers
Statistics show that 60% of all Europe is using memory foam mattresses. Still there are many people that don’t know what exactly memory foam mattresses are and how exactly memory foam works. We should start by saying that there are many types if different memory foam, some better than the others, some worse. Lately the most popular type and let’s say probably the most used one is the Visco elastic memory foam. It may sound a little weird (or not), but the Visco elastic memory foam is actually a NASA creation. And is not a new one as it dates from the early 70s. Of course NASA’s usage of the Visco elastic foam has nothing to do with mattresses, but was used for the astronauts’ space suits to protect them from the enormous pressures of G Force during take off and missions. The memory foam has very moulding characteristics and the ability to absorb heat. Moulding characteristics means that it will mould to your body shape whatever size and spread your body weight evenly over the surface of your mattress enabling a peaceful and restful sleep – the one everybody needs before facing the next day. If you wake up with stiff back and pain in the neck it is probably because you mattress is either too soft or hard. Memory foam mattress can change that. Usually the problem is that there is quite a pressure applied to the various joints when you sleep. And the only solution is to reduce that pressure. The memory foam mattress is the best one for the job, because it will contour the joints without pushing against them. But what happens if you just can’t afford getting a memory foam mattress. And trust me with the prices they hold that’s not something unheard of. But there is a solution for that problem, too - the so called memory foam toppings. Basically the memory foam toppings are just one of the many layers if the memory foam mattress – usually the top one. They are also made by Visco elastic memory foam and possess all of its abilities, but cost much cheaper than a new mattress. Their thickness differs, but usually is not more than 5 inches. There is also a difference in the density of the Visco elastic foam. Usually the big department stores sell toppers with density of the foam 3lb or less. This density is near the one of the ordinary polyurethane foam which is cheaper, but doesn’t really have good memory properties. If you want a good memory foam topper you should look for one with density of either 4lb or 5lb. Once you’ve chosen you memory foam topper the rest is easy you just lay it on top of your old mattress and enjoy a good night sleep.






