Benefits of a Memory Foam Mattress
Do you remember the last time you got a good night’s sleep? Your memory foam mattress remembers. Ok, so maybe that’s not what memory foam means, but a memory foam mattress can help you get a good night’s sleep. If you’ve shopped for a mattress recently, you’ve most likely heard the term memory foam. So, what does it mean, and what are the benefits of a memory foam mattress? We’re here to fill you in on everything you need to know about memory foam.
Memory foam was initially created for NASA. The materials in the mattress respond differently depending on how much pressure or “force” is applied. If pressure is applied quickly, the foam will change shape slowly and will absorb the force of an impact. That’s why it was used in space shuttle construction as it helped support astronauts as they traveled into space with the huge amount of G-force they had to endure. Since memory foam is great at absorbing pressure and cushioning the body evenly, it makes for the perfect mattress material. Now, let’s dive into the benefits of memory foam.
One of the biggest benefits of this type of mattress is the comfort factor. It conforms to your body, evenly distributes your weight across the surface of the mattress, and reduces pressure on your spine. This means you are getting a good night of supportive sleep and could even wake up with less back pain! Memory foam is quiet, meaning no creaks or squeaks as you shift your sleeping position throughout the night. Speaking of changing sleep position, if you or someone you sleep with tosses and turns, you won’t even know it. Your memory foam mattress will absorb the movement and won’t disturb the other person, or pet that’s in bed with you. Do you have allergies? Great news, memory foam is hypoallergenic and dust-mite-resistant.
Everything has pros and cons. These mattresses aren’t any different. While they give you a cushioned supportive sleep, because they absorb your body heat to mold to your shape, they can get hot at night. It’s also difficult to move since you are cushioned so much. However, with the cooling technology used in mattresses nowadays, more and more companies are producing mattresses with memory foam that’s coupled with a cooling top, or like Purple, a flex grid that helps air move throughout the mattress. If you sit on the edge of the bed to put on shoes or socks, you might not feel as supported as you do with a traditional spring mattress also due to the absorption in the memory foam. When you first buy your mattress it will be heavy, but a bonus pro, is you don’t have to worry about flipping or turning your memory foam mattress like a traditional mattress.
If you’ve been dreaming of a supportive restful night of sleep and your current mattress is giving you nightmares, a memory foam mattress might be what you’re looking for. At The Mattress Hub, we have a variety of mattresses including memory foam, hybrid, and inner-spring. Our friendly and knowledgeable sleep experts are ready to help you find the mattress you’ve been dreaming of so you can get the sleep you deserve and fast-track your journey to sleeping well and living well. We have 13 locations across the state of Kansas and offer free delivery statewide as well as our famous one-year comfort guarantee making it easier than ever to invest in your sleep.
