Memory foam mattress toppers |
What is memory foam?
Few people know that memory foam was actually created in the 1960s for use in NASA aircraft. Memory foam is composed of viscoelastic foam and is a soft, temperature-sensitive material. Its temperature sensitivity is what makes memory foam perfect for mattress toppers. Memory foam contours to your body's warmest pressure points, providing relief as you sleep. Memory foam mattress toppers offer an optimal sleeping position and excellent comfort. You will notice you need to turn less during the night compared to sleeping on a more traditional mattress topper or foam mattress. When you rise from the memory foam mattress topper, it gradually expands and returns to its original shape.In short, memory foam mattress toppers provide an ergonomically correct sleeping position with extra support for your back, shoulders, and lower back. A memory foam mattress topper will relieve and support your body throughout the night.
Which to choose: Latex or memory foam?
A latex mattress topper possesses many excellent qualities, largely due to being an elastic natural product.Compared to a memory foam mattress topper, a latex mattress topper is firmer. Latex is a natural material that comes from the rubber tree. The latex extract is derived from the rubber tree, then heat-treated and compressed. This treatment gives the material incredible elasticity, making it ideal for mattress toppers. The construction of a latex mattress topper includes small holes that adjust the firmness of the mattress while ensuring it is extremely breathable and ventilated. If you tend to get hot when you sleep, latex mattress toppers are an excellent choice.
In contrast, a mattress topper with memory foam is a more flexible material. Memory foam has the unique property of moulding to the body's warmest and most natural pressure points. When the mattress topper adapts to your body's pressure points, it promotes a more ergonomic sleeping position. This can be an excellent solution for those experiencing discomfort in the neck, back, and hips.
Split mattress topper - U or H
If you have an adjustable bed or are considering purchasing one, you might need a suitable mattress topper that complements your bed's functions. Here, the solution is either a mattress topper with U-split or a mattress topper with H-split.These split mattress toppers allow each side of the bed to operate independently. This means you can raise or lower the bed's ends without disturbing your partner's side.
Remember the mattress protector
To protect and extend the lifespan of your mattress topper, it's essential to use a mattress protector on top. A mattress protector shields the bed from bacteria, sweat, and dirt, and it can be washed regularly, which is a major advantage. Using a mattress protector results in a cleaner and healthier sleeping environment. We recommend 100% cotton mattress protectors.
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