Visco Elastic Memory Foam
Frequently Asked Questions about Visco Elastic Memory Foam.
Does visco elastic memory foam really offer any benefits?
In short, Yes! visco elastic memory foam permits mattresses to adjust to your personal body shape to help alleviate pressure points. Instead of sleeping on your side and experiencing pressure on your shoulders, hips and knees, envisage sleeping on a flawless mould that supports all your body parts. The visco elastic memory foam allows the pressure to be distributed evenly along the side of your body instead of just on your shoulders, hips and knees.
What density of visco elastic memory foam is right for me?
To be honest, there isn’t a density of visco elastic memory foam which is perfect for everyone. You will need to take into account a couple of factors such as the size of your body and the way you like to sleep. If you’re lighter in weight then you may feel that a 4lb visco elastic memory foam mattress feels right. Having said that, you may prefer a firmer feel and decide that a 5lb visco elastic memory foam pad is better. Heavier individuals will obviously need to choose toppers which are a bit denser. Denser (heavier, thicker) visco elastic memory foam toppers tend to result in a better sleep.
What type of thickness should a mattress topper be?
The thickness of topper you decide to choose should be based ultimately on your size, sleeping preference and your desired density. The denser the visco elastic memory foam topper will result in a thinner pad. Another rule of thumb to consider is your sleeping position. People who sleep on their back or side should look at purchasing a 3″ pad. If however you more often than not sleep on your front then it is recommended that you choose a 2″ visco memory foam pad.
How is visco memory foam elastic?
You are probably aware that visco elastic memory foam is more resistant to changing formation than your normal traditional foam. Basically this means that when you apply pressure to the foam it will start to feel firmer. The visco foam will slowly squeeze together under your weight and due to the heat provided by your body. When a good visco elastic memory foam is compressed it will keep its compressed shape temporarily before then slowly reverting to normal. One tip to remember is the slower the visco memory foam takes to return to its original shape the better the quality of that foam.
Do visco elastic memory foam toppers make your body too hot at night?
If the visco elastic memory foam you purchase if of lower quality then you may experience discomfort due to heat while trying to sleep as the foam does not breath properly. Many higher quality visco memory foams have sufficient air channels which allow the foam to breath. This does not take away from the support or durability provided by the foam.
Is the quality of visco memory foam the same?
No! It is important that you take time to research the memory foam product you are buying as many cheap low cost manufacturers tend to use chemicals such as formaldehyde to produce their foams. Would you want to sleep on formaldehyde every single night? No, neither would we! Many manufacturers use old techniques and systems to produce their products, this may have an effect on how slowly the foam takes to return to its original shape (remember the slower the better!).
Who created visco elastic memory foam?
Visco elastic memory foam was created by NASA in the early 1970s as an attempt to help the astronauts relieve some of the pressures that they felt during take off and re-entry. A Swedish manufacturer then helped NASA perfect the foam and it was then used in hospitals to help with comfort for patients that were hospitalized long term. It then hit the world wide market in the early 90′s when a company created a mattress from it and started producing it for the general public.