Custom options available for memory foam and air mattresses eliminate the need for separate beds. A mattress is a major investment -- not just in terms of money, but in your mental and physical health, since poor sleep takes a toll on your mind and body. Memory foam and air mattresses share some similarities, and both are purported to provide good support while cradling your body, but there are some important differences to consider before choosing one over the other. Memory Foam Memory foam is a special type of foam that is viscoelastic. This means that it is both elastic, meaning stretchy and movable, and viscous, meaning resistant to pressure. This unique combination allows it to give enough to conform to the shape of your body while still remaining firm enough to offer support. Despite this property, a memory foam mattress must have a strong supportive core or you will sink too deep to sleep comfortably. Air Chambers An adjustable air mattress looks like a regular bed mattress, but instead of foam or inner springs it has one or more air chambers, depending on the design, that can be filled and emptied as desired.
The more air in the chamber, the firmer the mattress, while the less air, the softer the mattress. Some models offer dual controls so that each side of the bed can be filled or emptied separately by different users. Firmness and Pliability Memory foam mattresses are available in different levels of firmness, from very soft to very firm. Some can be ordered with different firmness levels on each half, so that sleep partners can each have their preference, but once you select a particular type it cannot be adjusted. Memory foam is pliable, and will conform to your body and position throughout the night. In the morning, it returns to its original shape. The firmness of an air mattress can be adjusted by the touch of a button at any time. This means that you can make nightly and even hourly adjustments, depending on your body's needs, to take the mattress from extremely firm to extremely soft, or any point in between. An air mattress does not have the viscoelastic properties of an air mattress, and there is some "push back" or pressure in the places where it supports your body, even at softer settings.
Typical Benefits Memory foam mattresses provide support without creating painful pressure points. This pressure relief is important for certain injuries or if you are sensitive to pressure, especially on your hips and shoulders. It is also motionless, which means that you can move around or even get out of bed without jostling your sleep partner. Air mattresses conform perfectly to your body, according to your personal preference. Dual chambers mean that you can adjust your side of the bed to any desired firmness without affecting your sleep partner's comfort. Air mattresses are light and easy to move, and some models can be deflated and stored in a box if needed. An air mattress can also be combined with a memory foam or pillow top cover for added comfort. Common Complaints Some memory foam mattresses have a strong chemical odor that can take a long time to go away. Memory foam mattresses are also very heavy and tend to capture your body heat, causing some people to feel too hot. It can also be difficult to roll over or move around on memory foam once it has contoured to your body.
Air mattresses can be noisy when adjustments are being made. Although made to be durable, they can leak, and air pumps and controls can fail, resulting in expensive repair bills. Trapped moisture can result in mold growing inside the air chamber. Some air mattresses have sides that are too soft to sit on, and center dividers that are hard or uncomfortable. //Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionDescription Featuring the latest in technology, performance and fashion, the American Sleep Collection Premium Dual Digital Sleep 4 EuroStyle Air Bed allows you to choose your personal comfort level from medically recognized mm/Hg (millimeters of Mercury) adjustable sleep support settings. High fashion fabrics and premium quality support materials are combined with impeccable tailoring assembled with pride in the USA to produce a sleep environment that offers sophisticated styling with unparalleled comfort. Old fashioned beds often resist natural body contours, producing pressure points in some areas and no support in others.
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