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Memory Foam Topper Now widely available, memory foam or visco elastic foam was originally designed for NASA. It was created specifically for astronauts as something that could conform to different body weights and body temperatures. It was so successful that hospitals began using it. For bedridden patients and burn victims the memory foam proved ideal, as it reduces the total skin pressure by as much as 50%. A Swedish bedding company sensed how great the material would be on mattresses at home and began developing and marketing the Swedish memory foam called Tempur Pedic®. Now many companies carry similar products.
A memory foam topper, which lays on top of the mattress, has the remarkable capacity of responding to the body’s temperature and cradling the body. Body weight on the memory foam topper is then evenly distributed. This is important, because the more square inches of the body that have contact with the sleep surface, the less overall pressure there is on any one spot of the body. Overall circulation is then improved and the reduction in pressure points and spinal pressure is significant. We tend to cut off our circulation when sleeping on pressure points, such as the shoulders. Many will wake and find their hands are numb. With all the body weight distributed on the main pressure points, like shoulder and hips, body circulation suffers. Memory foam toppers are not strictly for those who have circulation concerns. Anyone, regardless of health and age, can get in on the benefits of these body contouring mattress toppers.
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What thickness do memory foam toppers come in? Like overall size, there are many thickness options. Foam mattress pads or memory foam toppers are available in 2 inch, 3 inch and 4 inch thickness. Prices are reflected in your choice of thickness, with the 2-inch option as the least expensive and the most common. Many people find the 2-inch thickness more than adequate for their needs. The 4-inch thickness is considered the most luxurious in memory foam topper standards.
We’ve looked at some of the features available in a memory foam toppers. Thickness is one thing to look at. Another feature of the foam to consider is the density. Tempur-Pedic® foam is known for it’s 5.34 lb density. The density of the foam is an indicator of how it will conform to your body temperature and weight. The higher the body temperature, the more the denser foam reacts. In other words, the denser foam gets softer as body temperature rises. Cool Max® offers memory foam toppers in your choice of 3 lb, 4 lb and 5 lb density. Something to keep in mind in choosing the density and thickness of a memory foam mattress topper is that they are designed to add comfort to your existing mattress. If the mattress you are sleeping on has large dips and other problems, even the thickest and most dense foam topper available will probably not help with the problem. Still, memory foam toppers will enhance most mattresses. In plain English, that means a better nights sleep |
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What companies can provide you with a memory foam topper? Almost any company that sells mattresses and mattress products will offer memory foam toppers. Aside from the original, Tempur Pedic®, some brand names include: Perfect Comfort ™, MemorRest™ and Cool Max®. Each memory foam topper will have it’s own unique features for you to decide on. Furthermore, memory foam toppers are not restricted to use on any one type of mattress. Airbed mattresses, spring mattresses and even sofa beds can be enhanced with a memory foam topper. There are complete memory foam or visco elastic foam mattresses. The memory foam topper is a great alternative to having to buy a whole new mattress.
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