Memory Foam Toppers

The Basics

Viscoelastic foam’s unique physical characteristics have led to its popularity in the bedding and medical industries. Due to its conforming aspect, viscoelastic material makes for a comfortable yet supportive mattress or mattress pad, and its low resilience works well in bed pillows.

Everyone can benefit from the foam’s capacity to redis- tribute weight and surface pressure caused by aggravated pressure between the skin and bony areas of the body such as beneath heels, hips, elbows and the back of the head.

If pressure is not relieved through body movement or technology, such as a viscoelastic foam surface, blood vessels may compress, inhibiting circulation and possibly irritating the skin tissue.

Performance Testing Pressure Reduction and Pressure Relief

Because viscoelastic foam can closely conform to the shape of the human body, it can efficiently distribute pressure over the whole surface. Pressure-mapping equipment is often used to calculate the degree of weight distribution.

During the mapping procedure, computer programs monitor pressure. The body’s impression is graphed to show which areas endure the most pressure (namely the shoulder blades, posterior region, head, heels, calves, and elbows).

Some viscoelastic foam producers perform these tests as an indication of how well the foam might act to minimize pressure. In the healthcare area, to be labeled as providing “pressure relief,” readings must be at 32mmHg or lower, whereas “pressure reduction” performance is agreed to occur between 32mmHg and 50mmHg.

When readings made on viscoelastic products are compared to those of conventional foam and other common cushioning surfaces, the pressure differences are notable.

2. No pressure points. Memory foam toppers reduce and eliminate pressure points because they conform to the shape of your body. Innerspring mattresses push against you, creating additional pressure. Memory foam conforms to your shape and cradles you in comfort.

3. Fewer problems with morning soreness. Are you tired of waking up with a stiff neck or sore back? A memory foam topper can help reduce the aches and pains of sleeping on a traditional mattress.

4. Less tossing and turning while you sleep. Tossing and turning is caused by restriction of blood flow to your extremeties. Memory foam increases blood flow because it provides even support for your whole body, right where you need, thus eliminating the need to toss and turn. Many of our customers wake up in the exact same position they fell asleep in.

Also, memory foam doesn't transfer motion, so if your partner moves or gets out of bed, you are less likely to feel it.

5. Better quality of sleep. Because pain is reduced, and tossing and turning is virtually eliminated, you will make the most of your sleeping hours. Wake up refreshed and ready for the day after a night of rejuvenating, relaxing, restorative sleep.