What Memory Foam Mattress is Exactly Made Up Of?

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Memory foam mattresses are NOT totally made up of memory foam. Memory foam is situated as a layer of foam (typically several inches thick) on top of a thicker layer of polyurethane core foam. These layers are laminated together with varying types of adhesives to keep them from coming apart.

Look for a memory foam mattress using at least 3.2 lbs. density memory foam in its memory foam layers. You need this minimum density to assure that the memory foam will long lasting and reduce pressure points.

Memory foam is derived from petroleum. The petroleum is converted into a polyurethane foam. Additional chemicals are added to the polyurethane, which increases its viscosity level, which increases its density. Memory foam is typically referred to as visco-elastic polyurethane foam. Depending on the chemicals used and its overall density, Memory foam is typically firmer in cooler temperatures and softer when warm. Higher density Memory foam reacts to body heat which allows it to soften and contour to a person’s body within a few minutes. Lower density foams typically mold more quickly to the shape of the body as it heats up.

If you have trouble in sleeping and it’s not a medical condition, then you should consider a memory foam mattress and memory foam topper as it can greatly enhance your night’s sleep.