Visco Elastic Foam Mattress - Visco Elastic Foam Mattress

A visco elastic foam mattress is a great treat for yourself. This site exists to provide information for people researching a visco elastic foam mattress prior to buying.

We hope to provide authoritative content on the visco elastic foam mattress (also known as memory foam mattresses) range that is available and why you should consider using one of these mattresses.

Sleep is a crucial component of our lives that often the in Western world we take for granted or neglect to get enough of. The quality of our waking hours are dictated to a large degree by the quality of the sleep we get in bed. Visco elastic foam mattresses can have a hugely beneficial impact on the quality of your sleep and therefore make for more enjoyable and productive hours when you are awake.

You have likely heard the term "memory foam mattress". Visco elastic foam is the technical term for a memory foam mattress. These mattresses are produced using advanced vacuum injection technology. Instead of using gravity like the cheaper mattresses, a vacuum chamber is used to keep the foam at a consistent density, elimination variation.

Developed by NASA in the 1970s for use in the Space Shuttle's chairs, memory foam was meant specifically to reduce the stress of high G-forces on the pressure points of the astronauts. The special properties of this foam allow the bed to mold to the contours of your body and hugely reduce the stress on your pressure points that you would get with an old fashioned sprung mattress. It also has huge benefits for your spinal health by allowing the vertebrae to become naturally aligned while you sleep.

The other significant benefit of a visco elastic foam mattress is that they do not provide a suitable environment for dust mites. A spring mattress is a haven for dust mites which can cause allergic reations and respiratory problems such as asthma.

Having looked at some of the key benefits of owning a memory foam mattress, there are several factors you need to bear in mind when choosing one.

Memory Foam Density:

The key to the foam having a "memory" comes down to its density. As a general rule, the higher the density of the foam, the better. When looking at a mattress, do not consider any that have less than three pounds per cubic foot density, they will just not provide sufficient support. Higher density foams are usually warmer as they retain the heat more efficiently. The top quality matresses are made up of foam layers of differing densities which supports your body perfectly

Memory Foam Temperature Sensitivity:

Sensitivity to temperature is a major reason why a visco elastic foam mattress makes a great bed. While you are lying in bed, different parts of your body's pressure points will rest more heavily on the foam. Where your body is resting more heavily, there will be greater heat transfer to the foam which makes it softer, which in turn makes the bed more comfortable in the areas where you require it the most. You should look for the "resting consistency" of a mattress you are looking to buy. This will tell you whether your mattress will retain the same feel when your bedroom is at different temperatures. You do not want the foam to alter its consistency based on the changing seasons! For "hot sleepers" you can look at adding a memory foam ventilation system to the mattress.

Memory Foam Price Guides:

The most recognized name in the visco elastic foam mattress market is Sleep Aid, however there are other brands that are emerging that are worth considering. Just be sure to check the density as described above. For a king size mattress the most you should be paying is around $2,500

Feel free to browse the rest of the site where we there is infomration on the different dimensions and styles of memory foam mattress that are available. We will be updating the site often with information and tips on owning one of these mattresses so do check back often.