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So, What Is Memory Foam? Just to add to the confusion, memory foam is called by many different names. You may have heard it called visco elastic foam, temperature sensitive foam, t-foam and many others. You will find suppliers will use a combination of these names in their marketing campaigns but memory foam and visco-elastic and the two most commonly used. Memory foam is consists of round, small open cells that are sensitive to temperature. These memory cells are high density visco elastic cells and due to their reaction to temperature they will adopt the shape of the person using the topper as it warms. As the whole mattress or topper surface is not been used by the sleeper there will be cooler areas also. In contrast to the reaction of the warmer areas becoming softer and pliable the cells in these cooler areas will remain firm. This combination of softer cells providing comfort and the firm cells which provide the support is what makes a memory foam topper or mattress such a comfortable sleeping surface. What Are The Main Benefits Of Memory Foam? Two of the main benefits of using memory foam toppers or mattresses are the relief of pressure points and spinal alignment. When you lay in your bed there will be certain parts of your body that rest heavily on the mattress surface, these are what are referred to as pressure points. This will often cause a restless night's sleep as the discomfort they cause is what leads to constant tossing and turning that many of us have to deal with. The pliable softer cells in the memory foam alleviate this problem. These cells combined with the firmer support cells also allow for your body to have proper alignment and keeps the spine in a natural position. It can be common for many people to suffer from back and neck pain after a night's sleep and memory foam helps you avoid this. There are many medical conditions that memory foam can help. These include arthritis due to the reduction of stress on the joints, allergies as many toppers and mattresses are anti-microbial, a restful night's sleep can help reduce stress and headaches can be reduced thanks to the neck muscles relaxing during sleep due to the proper support.
The primary considerations you should take when looking to purchase your topper are the thickness and the density. You have a choice of the thickness of your topper with popular ones being the 1", 2" and 3 ". Generally, the thicker the topper the greater the benefit you will receive. The 1" and 2" toppers are obviously cheaper than a 3" but the defence in benefit probably will outweigh the extra cost. You will be spending a great deal of time on your topper so you should purchase the best your budget allows. It is important to note that for a memory foam topper to be effective your existing mattress should be in reasonable condition. Manufactures measure the density of the memory foam in 1bs per cubic foot, usually between 3lbs and 5lbs. The lower the density the softer the foam will be. Too soft and the foam can too easily be flattened without having the chance to adapt with body heat to an individual's body. At the other end of the density scale, too hard and many find it to be too firm for comfort. Taking that into consideration a density of around 4lbs per cubic foot will probably suit most. With this information you can now shop for your memory foam toppers in
confidence. Shop around for the best deals and see if any extras are included
such as a topper fitted cover.
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