Where To Buy A Good Memory Foam Mattress by Robin Obrien

The word is spreading; memory foam mattresses provide unparalleled support and comfort. Traditional inner-spring mattresses just can't offer the same degree of restful sleep as this new type of mattress. But, not every memory foam mattress is created equal so you need to be careful about what you buy. Here's what's on offer from some of the big name players in the industry.

There are many manufacturers making memory foam mattresses. This is a good thing but also a bad thing for the consumer. The Tempurpedic mattress was the first on the market and remains the most popular today, but other brands now offer the consumer a greater choice, and at a price that is usually a good deal lower than buying a Tempur mattress. But, not all memory foam is the same. Each company has its own, secret recipe and some are definitely better than others.
First off, let's take a look at the original memory foam mattress; the Tempurpedic. This mattress still sets the standard that other brands try to match. The foam used has a 5.3 lb/cubic foot density. This is important as this plays the most important part in how the mattress feels (comfort) and how much support it gives. Basically, this measurement tells you how heavy the material is for every cubic foot. Many other manufacturers tout that their foam is much cheaper than that of Tempur, but you'll usually find that their mattresses have a lb/cubic foot density somewhere between 2.5 and 4.0. This makes the foam softer and fails to provide good support. Of course, they produce a mattress with a lower density because manufacturing costs are reduced: less material; more air.

In the early days, there was only one type of mattress available from Tempur but now the company makes several types. The ClassicBed is the original. The Tempurpedic AdjustableBed along with its specially designed base, allows you to change the position of the mattress. It has a patented 'Wallhugger' design so that you stay nearer to your nightstand. The idea behind the adjustable mattress is that it can help alleviate the symptoms of acid reflux, lower back pain, hiatal hernia, minor arthritic pain and much more.

The best selling mattress from Tempurpedic is called the CelebrityBed. It comes with an even thicker top layer of memory foam. This gives it a softer feel than that of the ClassicBed; an old complaint was that a Tempurpedic mattress was too firm, so the introduction of this model was a smart move by the company.

Sealy are the world's largest manufacturer of mattresses so it isn't surprising that it has started to make its own version of memory foam mattresses. Currently, there are 3 models to choose from; the Sealy TrueForm 8 series, 9 series and 11 series. The numbers indicate the overall thickness of the mattress. Also, each mattress uses memory foam of a 5.25 lb/cubic foot density, which tells you it is of good quality. The 8 series comes with a top layer of 3" 5.25 lb memory foam and 5" of high density foam. The 9 series comes with a top layer of 3" 5.25 lb memory foam and 5" of high density foam giving the mattress a slightly more firm and supportive feel. Finally, the 11 series comes with 1.5" Convoluted Visco Top Layer of 5.25lb density, followed by a 3.5" Visco Middle Layer of 5.25lb density with a 6" Polyurethane Core of 2.15lb density. The idea behind the middle layer of convoluted foam is to help reduce heat that some sleepers complain of when sleeping on any kind of foam mattress.

Sealy mattresses are of good quality and cost a little less than a comparable Tempur-Pedic mattress.

Not to be left behind, Serta has released its version called the True Response mattress. It too uses a high density core - it's 10" thick. The top layer is of lighter, memory foam. The company doesn't specify what the density of the foam is, why they don't give out this information is a mystery; a high density is usually a major selling point for a manufacturer.

The Serta True Response mattress does come with Smart Fabric Technology by Outlast. This fiber layer is designed to wick away moisture and regulate body temperature for a cooler, more restful sleep - as stated before, heat is often an issue for some when sleeping on a memory foam mattresses.

The Serta retails for around the same price as a comparable Sealy.

All of the above 3 are major players in this sector. They aren't the only ones, but each is a well-known company with a good reputation. All offer excellent warranties with its memory foam mattress. Choosing which is better is very much down to personal choice. Some may find the Tempur a little too firm while others prefer the look and feel of the Sealy. The best advice is to actually go along to a store and try each one of them out before you buy.


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