You've heard the benefits of memory foam mattresses from advertisements:
"Sleep cradled in the comfort of weightlessness. Just imaging waking up feeling like you are floating on a cloud. Forget sleeping like a baby. How about sleeping like an astronaut?"
Simmons Baby Furniture
Indeed, thanks to new space age visco-elastic foam and the tempur foam mattress, everyone can sleep cradled in the comfort of weightlessness.
But how do you go about choosing a good foam mattress?
Whatever style of memory foam mattress that you choose, do a little comparison shopping. The density of the foam, the quality of the support layers and the depth of the memory foam layer will determine the support level and comfort no matter which of the brands you choose...
Tempurpedic Mattress
The Tempurpedic Mattress was the first to appear on the scene. They are still considered the gold standard of memory foam. Tempurpedic now has several comfort levels to choose from. The supportive core layer thickness ranges from three to six inches. The thicker the core layer, the more firm the support. In addition, the layers of memory foam vary in thickness. The thicker the memory foam layer, the more plush and cushiony the mattress feels.
Dormia
Dormia is another brand of memory foam mattress. They pride themselves in offering a high quality mattress with added features. Their mattresses have all natural fibers in the coverings and thick latex mattress as the core. The latex core is divided into three zones, with softer support at the head and feet and firmer support for the back and hips.
Dormia also features New Zealand wool as the padding layer over the memory foam layer. The wool is said to allow for warmer sleeping in the winter and cooler sleeping in the summer. A final distinctive feature of the Dormia mattress is its box spring construction. They use wider boards and harder woods. And they are assembled by the Pennsylvania Amish who are noted for their outstanding quality workmanship.
Foam Mattresses Become Popular
The popularity of the memory foam mattress has led to a boom in manufacturers that choose to include one or more models in their line-up. All of the major mattress manufacturers including Sealy, Serta, and Simmons have included memory foam in one or more of their models.
The tempur material has proven very popular with consumers and more and more independent manufacturers are popping up in show rooms and on the Internet. A search will turn up names like Bragada, Angel Beds, Absolute Comfort and Memory Foam Factory. Most of these companies claim that their bed is just as good as the Tempurpedic but at a lower cost.
Lower Cost Foam Mattress
Some lower cost mattresses use material that is comparable to Tempurpedic. However, some use a lower density tempur material in their mattress. The lower the density, the less support is offered. As in most things, beware of anything that has a price that seems to be too good to be true. It probably is.
Conclusion
When shopping for a memory foam mattress, try to compare foam density, latex core support, and memory foam comfort layer depth. Determine the minimum standard for your needs and do not fall for the lowest price available. Remember that you get what you pay for.