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Memory Foam Pillow When it comes time to replace that old, worn-out and back-ache making mattress, you’re most likely going to be tempted by the memory foam mattresses you’ve seen advertised on the internet and on television. Many people are interested in trying out a memory foam pillow and mattress, an air bed or even combinations of these products depending on the configuration of the combo. Some are unsure in spite of glowing testimonials on items like the Tempur Pedic Sleep System or the NASA memory foam beds. If you are thinking of investing in a memory foam bed in particular, you may wish to try out a memory foam pillow first as a way to get acquainted with memory foam and the comfort it can provide.
The memory foam pillow is an alternative to the traditional down pillows most people are familiar with using. It’s the same technology used in memory foam beds, but on a smaller scale. NASA scientists invented memory foam in the 1970s to help astronauts withstand the rigors of space travel gravitational forces or G-forces. Later, it was made available to private companies, and a group of Swedish scientists perfected the technology now used in NASA memory foam mattresses and memory foam pillows.
Memory foam Pillows works by conforming to the shape of the head and neck, giving spinal support and absorbing body heat for a comfortable night’s rest. Memory foam springs back to its original shape after each use, much unlike a feather pillow which must eventually be fluffed back into position. Use a ‘traditional’ pillow long enough and most people notice leaking feathers or stuffing. There’s also a big indentation where your head used to be; quite a difference from the memory foam pillow.
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The advantages of a memory foam pillow are similar to memory foam beds. You can spot clean memory foam, and many memory foam pillows are advertised as machine washable. This is good for cleaning off any allergens that may be in the air depending on the season, and memory foam itself is hypoallergenic. If you still experience allergy symptoms after getting your memory foam pillow, check to make sure no allergy-causing agents are nearby. Animal dander, pollen, dust and other airborne allergens have a way of finding themselves onto memory foam pillows of any kind; you may need to spot clean your bed during high allergy season.
Some memory foam pillow products may come with a thirty day trial period offer much like the memory foam bed products offered on some of the same website, others may not feature such a trial period. It’s best to read the literature carefully before deciding on your memory foam pillow purchase. Once you’ve found the product right for you, you can look forward to an excellent night of rest for years to come, and without leaks, head indentations and allergies sometimes associated with traditional pillows. Once you’ve tried out the memory foam pillow, you may be so impressed you want to ditch the old coils-n-springs mattress and make your whole bed a memory foam experience! Taking a memory foam pillow for a test drive is a great way to experience the comfort without making a large investment in that new bed set. |
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Memory foam pillows come in a variety of brands; Tempur-Pedic®, BackSaver, Obus Forme, Jobri Betterneck, just to name a few. Many memory foam pillow brands are contoured for better head and neck support, and some memory foam pillows are designed specifically for pregnant women to use as a maternity body pillow. This innovation lets women have a much more comfortable nursing experience thanks to the flexibility of the memory foam pillow.
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