A visco memory foam mattress derives it’s name from the visco-elastic material invented for NASA in the early 70’s for their space program.
The astronauts in the space program had to face strong g-forces, at take-off and re-entry, and the materials available then were inadequate to protect their bodies.
Of course, they didn’t want a memory foam mattress but seating resembling a big, overstuffed recliner.
Visco memory foam was produced from foam having some special characteristics, like being open celled and could restore their original shape and resiliency after being compressed.
Here we show you the slow recovery of visco memory foam.
Since billions of cells, in a visco memory foam mattress are open, air can gradually pass through them and enter into adjacent cells.
When you sleep on a visco memory foam mattress, it “melts away” from you till your body is entirely and evenly supported below its whole surface.
Some people feel like they are floating in space.
A visco memory foam mattress is sensitive to temperature, so it counters your body temperature by softening in the area where your body touches the mattress.
If you suffer from an injury, have a fever, the mattress is softer below that area on your body.
Initially this material was very costly and was used for residential consumer mattresses and pillows.
Over time, the production costs have lowered to a point that a good memory foam mattress is priced similar to a good innerspring mattress without compromising on the comfort.
Memory foam today is being blended with other materials to fulfill the requirements of masses of consumers who want:
- a good night’s sleep
- elimination of back, neck or leg pain
- no more partner’s restless movement
- improved circulation
- a compromise between softer feel for one while providing support to the other person is used to make a firm mattress
Spend some time to carry out a comparison of memory foam mattress prices and you’ll get a mattress giving you a good sleep at an affordable price
Tags: Mattress Guide, Visco Memory