The Breakthrough Called Memory Foam Mattress

Since its introduction in 1990, memory foam mattress has been making all the rage. Some call it their dream bed; others call it a breakthrough. To some extent, it is both.

It was in 1966 when NASA developed the memory foam to improve the astronautÆs aircraft cushion. They needed something that would reduce the pressure points generated by the G-force. The memory foam was never used in the actual space flight, though. Later, however, it found a purposeful order in the medical field as a material for hospital beds, X-ray table pads, and other medical equipment. It remarkably reduced bedsores and pressure sores among patients and showed promise as a daily fixture in bedrooms. Before long, it reached the consumers as a mattress topper, and later, as a mattress.

Being temperature-sensitive, the memory foam mattress responds to the body heat and literally molds to the shape of the body, eliminating pressure points. These pressure points are the regions of the body that are pressed hard into the mattress. Depending on the sleeping posture, it can be the back, neck, shoulder, or some other parts. But since the memory foam mattress molds to the body shape, it provides support and allows the body to lay comfortably deep onto the mattress. Among many other things, this property makes memory foam mattress a standout.

The memory foam mattress also doesnÆt provide a nourishing environment for dust mites. This, therefore, ensures you of a good night sleep without having to worry about the creepy picture of you sharing your bed with millions of microscopic creatures. Because its dust mite-free, you are safe from the threats of asthma attacks and allergic reactions.

Its promise of longevity invites a lot of people to buying memory foam mattress. Of course, how long it will last still depends on how you use it. But generally, memory foam mattress does not wear as fast as the traditional mattresses. It is partly because the materials used are well engineered and highly durable. Meaning, there are no springs to poke out and no sagging and shrinking foam after a few years of use.

The memory mattress foam, however, is more expensive than the traditional mattresses. Those with the finest quality are even more so. But think of it this way: a memory foam mattress is not just like any of your other purchases. It can improve your mood, performance, and general attitude all throughout the day.