Memory foam mattresses are now taking the world of slumber by storm, with countless individuals worldwide choosing memory foam as an alternative to more traditional mattress constructions. For those that make the switch it often feels like they are sleeping on the clouds, such is the luxury and comfort afforded by our memory foam mattresses. With sleep this good, it’s no wonder our mattresses are now more popular than ever, and the growing legion of loyal memory foam sleepers nationwide say on average that they would never consider switching back.

With all this hype around memory foam, it’s essential that you try it out for yourself to feel the difference. But before making your purchasing decision, it’s worth getting down to the basics of why memory foam is the superior mattress type, and the specific differences it can make to your sleep and your life.

What Is Memory Foam?

Memory foam is a type of foam that has unique properties which enable it to retain its shape and quickly absorb weight placed upon it. Originally designed in the 1960s for use in spaceships, this cutting edge technology is perfectly positioned to provide a much more supported, much more comfortable sleep in mattress form. As a result, memory foam has quickly become a prominent feature of the mattress market, with people across the world turning to memory foam as a more favourable alternative to the more common sprung mattress type.

The key difference between sprung mattresses and memory foam mattresses is resistant. With a sprung mattress, your weight is distributed across a number of springs, which push up against your body at singular points. With a memory foam mattress on the other hand, weight is distributed much more evenly right across the foam, rather than just the spaced out springs, and as such memory foam feels more comfortable from the off. Add to that the comfort of the mattress fully absorbing your weight and moulding to your body shape, and you’re getting a little closer to why memory foam is so much more comfortable than the regular mattresses to which we have become accustomed.

Memory foam compares favourably to sprung mattresses because they are both more comfortable and more supportive of your body weight. This translates into a more supported sleep that will protect your joints and bones from strain as you lie down. In this, and many other respects, memory foam mattresses are quite simply better than alternatives, as being composed of a far more suitable material for the job than fabric and metal.

Not all memory foam is created equal, and some providers are actively pushing low quality imports that can ruin the reputation of this fantastic material. If you’re looking to find the best memory foam, look no further than our range of mattress products, which ensures you get not only the best quality mattress but also the most comfortable possible sleep you can.