The foam and nothing but the foam – The type of foam mattresses 

We know. We heard you. There’s just too many types of foam mattress out there, right? Well, let us break it down for you, so you don’t feel so lost and confused in this mattress maze anymore. 

Memory Foam 

Probably the most popular type of foam out there, memory foam is a viscoelastic polyfoam that contours to your posture when you sit or lay on it and retains its shape after you get up. It helps in distributing your weight equally while relieving pressure so you sleep soundly. 

Memory foam itself is of quite a few types, so let’s take a look at that-

• Traditional Memory Foam 

A closed-cell design that cradles your joints to reduce any pressure on them, this type of foam is densely packed and hence retains heat. Not the best choice for warm climates. 

• Gel Memory Foam 

Gel memory foam packs in gel-infused beads that not only keep you, the sleeper, cool but also provide excellent posture retention, reducing pressure on your joints. 

• Open-cell Memory Foam 

Open cell memory is designed with several pin-holes that allow air to escape, making the mattress feel fresh and cool without sacrificing support. Many good brands use open-cell gel memory foam in their mattresses to provide sleepers with adequate cooling comfort and support. 

Latex Foam 

The other type of foam, latex is made of the sap produced from rubber trees. It’s an all-natural, eco-friendly material that stays cool and supports all your joints and pressure points from head to toe. However, unlike memory foam, it has a slight bounce, which can result in motion transfer. 

Foam is where the comfort is – Advantages of foam mattresses 

You know it to an extent. You’ve heard from friends and family about how great their new foam mattress is. But we bet you don’t know all the benefits of a memory foam mattress. Or a latex one for that matter. So let us enlighten you. 

Memory Foam 

• Memory foam mattresses are your best bet for pressure relief and targeted support. Its ability to cradle you ensures the right spinal alignment and circulation every time you lay down. 
• Taking the top draw in comfort, memory foam mattresses are excellent in conforming to the curves of your body, offering you a rare combination of softness and support. ● Motion isolation is a major benefit of memory foam mattresses. Its deep cushioning quality prevents motion transfer. Which means that even if your partner tosses and turns heavily through the night, you won’t feel a thing. 

Latex Foam 

• An eco-friendly option, latex mattresses are naturally hypoallergenic and cooling – a great choice for the environmentally conscious.
• Since latex mattresses provide head to toe support in most cases, it makes them very versatile. This means they are better at accommodating you, irrespective of your body type and sleeping position. 
• Another thing that works in favor of latex mattresses is their durability. If you take proper care of your mattress, it can last you a really, really long time to come. 

Now both of these types of foam mattresses also have certain limitations. For example, they can get expensive, though they’ll be well worth the investment. 

Moreover, memory foam mattresses can get hot, while latex ones can get too firm. However, if you pick the right brand, you can get rid of most of these issues.