The material used to make memory foam was originally designed by NASA. That’s why the memory foam mattress is sometimes referred to as the ‘NASA mattress’. The mattress is made from a non-toxic substance known as visco-elastic, originally used to relieve astronauts from the forces of limited gravity. But, it was not long before the bedding industry found new uses for it. Memory foam is used in top-end mattress construction – offering excellent support, comfort and warmth to those sleeping on it. It is also used for pillows and mattress pads and overlays. Memory foam corrects poor sleeping posture, which results from sleeping on mattresses that are unable to conform to your body’s shape. The benefits of using memory foam Memory foam conforms to the individual’s shape and reduces any pressure on the spine. The mattress responds to heat and pressure, and evenly distributes body weight. After long-term use of the mattress, chronic back and neck discomfort is reduced.
Memory foam also reduces pressure point problems, realigning the spine, neck and hips and lessening chronic respiratory problems by correcting breathing during sleep. Another great benefit of sleeping on a memory foam mattress is that the person is not bothered by a partner who moves around a lot during the night. Because there is no transfer of movement, you can enjoy uninterrupted sleep - it is almost like you are sleeping alone or on a separate mattress even if your partner is tossing and turning beside you. Memory foam mattresses are also hypo-allergenic, and dust mite-resistant – making them ideal for allergy sufferers. The disadvantages of using memory foam There are some cons to using the memory foam mattresses. Because the mattress is temperature sensitive it tends to go too soft when it warms up. Memory foam mattresses can be a little too warm during the summer months. Since they soften due to heat transfer, they tend to become firm during the cooler winter months.
Memory foam mattresses are also substantially more expensive than other kinds of mattresses and unfortunately they are not as durable. While giving you many benefits and offering you a wonderful night’s sleep, they will need to be replaced every five to eight years. However, the investment is worthwhile, because you will be saving a lot of money on medical expenses for back and breathing problems associated with bad posture while sleeping. If you decide that the memory foam mattress is the way to go, you need to make sure you do not fall into the trap of buying a low quality mattress. Like everything else, memory foam mattresses vary in price and quality due to differing cover materials and the thickness of the mattress itself. Remember, the quality of the foam lies purely and simply in its density - the firmer the mattress, the denser it is, the better the quality. The denser the mattress, the better it will contour to the body and distribute your body weight evenly to relieve pressure points.
Another simple way of judging the quality of a memory foam mattress is to look at its rebound rate. Once you get up, the lower quality memory foam will return to its original shape a lot faster than the denser higher quality foam. Quality memory foam mattresses, due to their high density, boast a much longer lifespan than their cheaper, low quality counterparts. Be careful not to buy cheap imitations as they can be uncomfortable and end up actually damaging your neck and spine. Serta Perfect Sleeper Capetown Queen Mattress Set Pay only $10.00 a month! Queen Low Profile Set Mattress Protector Pad - Queen Size Combining firm, restorative support with innovative foam technology, the Capetown mattress delivers a replenishing sleep surface that conforms to your body to provide targeted pressure point relief. Topping the deeply supportive Custom Support Flex 704 coil system is a combination of PillowSoft foam, Support foam and Cool Twist gel memory foam.
While each type of foam provides firm, body-contouring comfort, the advanced Cool Twist gel memory foam also works to dissipate excess body heat to maintain a cool, refreshing sleep environment that promotes deep, uninterrupted sleep. Meanwhile, the Total Edge foam encasement expands the usable sleep space so that you can enjoy the firm support of this restorative mattress all the way to the mattress edge. Serta Perfect Sleeper Capetown Queen Mattress Set Dimensions 11"H Height: 11 inches high Email to a Friend Add to Wish List Pin It For Later Your session will expire inBENEFITS OF CLOUD NINE Great for your health SOUTH AFRICA'S FAVOURITE BED!This is the way you're meant to sleep!You don't have permission to access /Not Logged In | Welcome to Sleep Active®, the home of Memory Foam® products in South Africa. Sleep Active® products are made with pure Memory Foam® and you can be assured of quality when you buy from us. Sleep Active® owns the registered trademark "Memory Foam®" in South Africa.
From mattresses, overlays and pillows to other Memory Foam® products such as pet beds and camping mattresses, we are a one-stop-shop for all your sleeping-comfort needs. For more information, contact us by phone, email or complete our Contact Us form and we'll contact you, or alternatively please visit your nearest Comfort Clinic™ Read Joy Strydom's story to see how you can also put the spring back in your step NO MORE ACHES | The ProblemIn recent months I’ve suffered from pain in my right hip and mid to lower back. I attribute this to age, having a sedentary job (writing), having put on some pounds and lack of exercise to lubricate my joints. I sit on a high density cell foam donut as I write this. The donut relieves pressure from the coccyx, something I learned when I was pregnant many moons ago. I’ve learned to contort my body to the left when I rise from a sitting position in order for the pain in my hip to not bring me to my knees. Having this condition checked out by a doctor is out of the question.
When I retired from the corporate world I also relinquished my rights to company paid health insurance. So I make do. However, sitting is not my only uncomfortable position. Although I bought a new mattress recently, I awaken with a sore back and my right hip screams with every movement. Do I need to tell you I’ve not been sleeping well? Oh, I guess I just did. The fact is I sleep in 3-hour shifts because my body wakes me up. Oh, what I would give for just one night of uninterrupted sleep! Something had to be done. I can’t afford medical diagnosis or treatment. Going through Advil like candy is not good for my innards and doesn’t fix the problem anyway. Buying one of those high end mattresses that “have your number” is also out of the question. So, what does a not-so-young-but-not-so-old struggling writer do to alleviate the pain? Ingenuity is the answer, my friends; that and watching the paper for sales on mattress toppers. The SolutionSometimes commercialism comes in handy.
It seems everything under the sun goes on sale just before holidays. Memorial day is one of those holidays. My local Big Lots had a flyer in Sunday’s paper. They advertised a ‘famous maker’ 3” gel memory foam mattress topper for queen beds at a doable $99.99. The next day I went to Big Lots in hopes I wasn’t too late. Sure enough, they had plenty in stock and the ‘famous maker’ turned out to be Serta. Well, shoot, if the sheep on TV fear Serta because the public no longer has need to count them (the sheep) in order to go to sleep, that’s enough reason for this little girl to give the brand a shot. Not only did I make the purchase, but I treated myself to a new set of sheets (in my favorite color, although it doesn’t match my bedding!). I came home excited that, perhaps, I can now get a good night’s sleep. I rolled out the Serta Rest 3” gel memory foam topper and encapsulated it in the accompanying fitted cover (thank you Serta!). I spent the rest of the day washing bedding, including my comforter.
I was really looking forward to bedtime! Although, by the looks of my freshly-made bed, I’d need a step stool to get my 5’2” body up on the bed and under the covers! FeaturesUpon reading the instructions (yes, I read the instructions. My name is Shauna, not Shaun!) I was a little disconcerted to discover it may take up to 72 hours for the mattress topper to conform to my bed. I was absolutely delighted when it rolled out flat and fit my bed perfectly! The comfort gods were definitely on my side. In addition to that, I was elated when I read that the gel in the foam is formulated to be cool and regulates itself to your body temperature. As a post-menopausal woman, I still suffer from night sweats. Well, not really night sweats so much anymore as night heat. That’s another reason I don’t sleep comfortably. I need to have my bedding cold in order to sleep well. It’s a good damn thing I sleep alone; my queen size bed allows me to switch sides when I become too hot – which is another reason I don’t sleep well.
By the way, when does that shit end?? Oh, I almost forgot to mention that this product is made in the USA. Way to go, Serta! My rating of this product Do you suffer from back pain? What do you do to alleviate back pain? I take drugs, man! I suffer with it. I exercise and never sit for too long. Nothing yet, but I'm going to try a gel memory foam mattress topper. I prefer to bitch about it. The ResultI’ve only spent two nights on my new set up, but I am tickled to death with the results. I have awakened just once each night - which is a blessing - and I’ve been able to go right back to sleep. Unfortunately, my body puts out some heat when I’m trying to sleep. Nevertheless, the gel memory foam topper is living up to its promise. The verbiage on the box reads “adds support and comfort – eliminates pressure points”. I can attest to that. In a mere two nights, my pain is at a much lower level. I no longer have to contort my body when I get up from the couch in order to avoid pain in my right hip.