When it comes to buying a new bed, it’s pretty easy – we know whether we prefer wood or metal or a divan style bed, but what about the mattress? Picking a mattress is a little bit trickier than picking the type of frame it’s going to sit on and there are a lot of different types to choose from too.
Traditional sprung mattresses remain popular but for ultimate comfort and support, you simply can’t beat a memory foam mattress. But, if you’ve never slept on one, you may be wondering what the fuss is all about. So, what exactly is so great about a memory foam mattress?
Surprisingly, memory foam mattresses were actually invented by NASA, as a mouldable, cushioning material that was designed to help astronauts deal with the high G-forces upon re-entering the atmosphere. But the uses of memory foam soon became known and it wasn’t long before bed manufacturers began developing them for commercial use.
So, what makes memory foam mattresses so good? Let’s ask our memory foam experts. First of all, they are very pliable. This means that the mattress will sink, moulding to your exact shape. Rather than having the traditional mattress pushing against you, creating nasty pressure points and aches and pains, the memory foam mattress will ‘give’ and cushions your joints instead.
The memory foam is heat reactive, so it only reacts to where you are lying. This means that you and your partner don’t have to suffer from ‘rolling together’ in the middle of the mattress, where sprung mattresses tend to dip. If you have a partner that shuffles around in the night, you won’t feel that either as there are no springs to carry the movement.
Memory foam mattresses are also hypoallergenic, so they are great for people who suffer from dust or pet allergies as dust mites find it extremely difficult to survive in the memory foam material.
So, if you’re in the market for a new mattress then try out a memory foam mattress today; check out Memory Foam Mattress Direct for more information.
