Memory foam mattresses - the new miracle in sleep comfort?

Visco elastic foam - what is it?

Visco elastic foam is a fairly new kind of mattress made from polyurethane with additional material that increase its viscosity level, thereby increasing its density. It is often referred to as visco-elastic polyurethane foam but the key term is memory foam.

A Zleeps visco elastic mattress is nothing like your regular spring based mattress that you're used to and the way to go about selecting one differs too.

Shopping for a sprung based mattress used to involved traipsing to and from different bed showrooms, talking to sales people and laying on bed after bed after bed. The secret to finding the most suitable sprung based mattress is to find the mattress which works well with your body. It could be the first mattress you lie on... or it could be the 97th on your third day of mattress hunting.

Visco elastic foam changes the way we shop for a mattress. Rather than having to find a mattress which fits your body, your body will simply fit the visco mattress. The memory foam will mould to your bodies specific shape offering a highly personalized level of comfort.

Simply find out which density is suitable for your weight and softness preference. Higher density memory foam is suitable for people who are heavier or prefer a firmer mattress. A lower density memory foam is suitable for lighter people or those who prefer a softer mattress.

Where did Visco elastic foam come from?

Visco elastic foam was originally developed by NASA to decrease the very high pressure caused by the extreme G-force occurring during the take-off of the space shuttle. Later, Scandinavian scientists saw its potential and busied themselves perfecting it for use in beds.

It was subsequently used in the medical field. The high cost of memory foam at this time meant that it could only be offered to patients who were bed bound or had mobility problems. With firmer mattresses these patients often found that the pressure over some of their joints cause the blood flow to decrease and can cause pressure sores. Visco elastic foam mattresses significantly helped in decreasing these problems.

This is the reason why memory foam mattresses are becoming so popular today and why they are quickly over taking the standard kinds of mattresses as the bed of choice for the general public. The manufacturing of the memory foam material has become easier and cheaper over the years and so costs have come down to a point where everyone can afford the comfort it can offer.
Zleeps simply love sleep and we love memory foam. Why not take a look at our range of memory foam mattresses and see if we can help you get the sleep you deserve.