Few mattresses require as much adjustment from consumers as a memory foam mattress does (be it Tempurpedic or another brand). So why would you change how you sleep, even if just for the length of the free home trial, for the sake of a memory mattress? And if you are willing to compromise, just what …
Is Memory Foam Good For Sex? Deciding which type of mattress is best is a difficult task. Allergy potential, lifespan, maintenance, back support, and comfort are all very important when making a decision. But there’s another factor to consider, equally important but less discussed openly among consumers: is a visco memory foam mattress good for …
If you’re set on memory foam beds you’ve got two options — buying a mattress and foundation set or buying them separately. Both could qualify for a free home trial. But is a foundation really necessary for a visco memory bed? With regular beds, foundations do more than simply provide support. The shock-absorber effect you …
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It’s hard to resist an attractively priced Visco mattress but before you give in to the temptation, let me explain how expensive Tempurpedic knockoffs really are in the long run (read what makes the best memory foam first). You Sink In Cheaper memory foam mattresses are made of low-density viscoelastic foam which has bigger but …
We have read countless opinions from people who own memory foam mattresses and on the topic of returns, a vast proportion of all returns seem to be in some way related to heat complaints. Most reported returns occurred within the first two weeks of their home trial (if they have gone for a home trial). …
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If you’ve tried a visco memory mattress in-store and liked them, you may be considering buying one. But at a thousand dollars — a Tempur mattress costs even more — this mattress is no bargain. You want to be absolutely sure that it is really suited for you. Trying it at home may be the …
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A Tempur mattress may be one of the most important purchases you’ll ever make. So would any other brand. It’s difficult parting with all that money without trying it first. So what options have you got? Home-trials and in-store trials. The most obvious way to try a Tempur foam mattress — apart from paying a …
How long does a Tempurpedic mattress last A memory foam mattress or bed is a sizeable investment. A Tempurpedic mattress costs $2,000 and more. Toppers or pillows are not cheap either, so how long can you expect them to last? Do the mattresses last at least as long as traditional innerspring beds? How Density Affects …
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Memory foam has an open-cell structure that makes it slow in retaking the original shape once you stand up. When you press your hand into the foam, the imprint stays visible for a few seconds (some companies send out foam samples large enough to see the behavior for yourself). Many companies use a picture of …
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Foam ILD Ratings Most people think that density is what makes mattress toppers and beds soft or firm. This is not exactly true. You can have very soft or very firm high-density visco foam. The firmness or softness of a memory topper is determined by the ILD/IFD rating (Indentation Load Deflection, Indentation Force Deflection). The …
Some people who try a memory foam bed in a showroom may find it too soft and base their decision to buy or not buy solely on that. There are quite a few factors that can make a visco elastic foam bed appear soft and some of them raise serious questions about its quality. Read …
One of the big selling points of Tempurpedic mattresses is that they’re dust mite and allergen resistant. But are Tempur the only memory foam bed maker to make such claims? And more importantly, are these claims true? Are there any other health claims manufacturers make? According to the University of Chicago Asthma Center, “Dust mites …
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Memory mattresses are, without a doubt, the most sought-after sleeping technology today. TV ads for a Tempur-Pedic mattress showing a disappearing hand imprint are partly responsible for their wide appeal. We could all see the memoryfoam slowly regaining its original shape but few of us can say how that really helps us sleep better. So …
Memoryfoam is without a doubt the most popular sleeping surface today. We’ve all seen the adverts. Memory foams soften at body temperature, say manufacturers, and cradle your body in order to relieve pressure and ensure deep, restful sleep. But is this really true for all foams or just for Tempurpedic? The Most Common Viscofoam Myth …
Viscoelastic mattresses can have a truly unique feel but only you can determine whether they are too soft or too firm. But what do most people think of them in general and of brands like Tempur-Pedic? Are they too firm or too soft? What else apart from our personal comfort affects how we perceive the …
High-density Memory Foam Mattress We’ve all seen the ads for memory foam mattresses. We’ve also seen the price tag. What makes them so comfortable that some people will go as far as collecting viscoelastic foam samples in order to build their very own bed? And is the premium mattress price justified? Density, firmness and heat …
Official Visco Memory Foam Lab Results Visco foam mattresses and beds like Tempurpedic and others have become incredibly popular over the last few years. So why aren’t there any reliable tests to back up performance and durability claims from manufacturers? The answer lies with the foam itself. How Memory Foam Works Viscoelastic foam is made …
A memory foam mattress can cost several thousand dollars, making it one of the most important buys you’ll ever make — if you decide that visco memory foam mattresses are indeed for you. A sample of memory foam is no substitute for in-depth research of your own into beds or mattresses but they may give …
Your home-made Tempur-Pedic mattress will have: Memory foam layer Core Base (optional) Cover (optional) Now let’s take each one and see what you’d actually need to make your mattress. Your Mattress’s Memory Foam Layer This layer is by far the most important part in your mattress. It basically makes or breaks comfort so choose wisely. …
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Astronaut Bed? You may have heard of a space mattress created by NASA from a revolutionary material called memory foam and are eager to buy one. Before you do, let me tell you that there is no NASA memory foam and no space bed technology and companies like Tempur-Pedic only use the NASA connection to …
