Memory Foam Mattresses

Memory Foam Mattresses are usually less expensive than other mattresses. These mattresses mold into your body shape to provide comfort using Visco-Elastic Foam. It's an open-celled, body-heat and body-weight sensitive material originally designed to relieve the pressure of G-forces experienced by astronauts in flight. Its visco-elastic properties allow it to automatically sense your weight and temperature and respond by molding to your body's exact shape and position.

Traditional spring mattresses use foam, springs and padding. When depressions form in these mattresses, the dips can be very uncomfortable to sleep "around." Bad springs and/or cheap foam cause these dips. The heavier the foam, the more it will hold up over time. Make sure the padding in your next mattress is at least a 2.5 pound foam or heavier. Pillow-top mattresses frequently dip where your body rests. The foam, polyester, or cotton in mattress "pillow tops" and futons will compress over time. Most feel great at the start, but do not last. This is due to the density of the materials used. Like all mattresses, a memory foam mattress is great for some, but can be uncomfortable for others. It depends on your personal preference.

Also, don't get a memory mattress confused with a latex mattress. Click on the link to learn the difference.