Rest Better With A Memory Foam Mattress Pad


Memory foam was originally developed by NASA to lessen the pressure of astronauts being forced back into their seats during launches. Their research yielded a new substance they dubbed visco elastic memory foam, now commonly referred to as simply memory foam. The benefits of the foam were that it could adjust quickly to body movements and sustain an equal weight distribution across the foam surface. In '92, the first consumer memory foam beds were manufactured by Tempur-Pedic.

It is not entirely accurate to say that a memory foam mattress pad is soft. Stress on your pressure points is reduced by distributing the weight evenly on the sleeping surface and forming itself to the contours of the body. The trouble with the majority inner spring mattresses is that they tend to create painful pressure points, which a memory foam mattress is able to alleviate.

The foam is also comprised of an open cell structure making it possible for the bed to breathe. This feature leaves the surface of the mattress comfortable by repelling dampness and dissipating body heat.

Unlike inner spring beds, memory foam doesn't have a problem with things like mold and bacteria build up. This is great news for allergy sufferers who sometimes find that they have issues with traditional beds over time.

Another nice advantage of memory foam beds is that motion transfer is reduced so that your movement won't wake up your partner. It is of course much easier to get good sleep if you are not bothered by unwelcome disturbances.

Box springs aren't required for memory foam beds because they do not need the support that a spring mattress does. While you may well want one to raise the height of the mattress, a quality memory foam bed will provide you with all the support you need on any even surface.

Be on the lookout for lesser quality imitations that do not carry a good warranty. Be cautious when buying foam mattresses made outside the United States as quality can vary. This advice applies even if you are just looking for a memory foam mattress pad.