For many consumers, the process of purchasing a new mattress is
difficult, frustrating and downright confusing. But it doesn't have to
be that way. If you know what you're looking for before you enter the
show room floor, you are more likely to find that perfect (or close to
perfect) mattress for you. In this article, the differences between
latex and memory foam mattresses will be reviewed.
Memory Foam
Memory Foam
If
you're like most people, you probably think of the TempurPedic
commercials; a bowling ball being tossed onto a mattress while glasses
full of wine remain undisturbed when you think of memory foam. But
TempurPedic isn't the only brand of memory foam on the market today.
Dozens of other foam mattress models now exist - Dynasty, Sarah Peyton,
Novaform and Purebliss - just to name a few. Still, TempurPedic often
tops the market with their long-standing reputation for excellence.
So what is memory foam? Well, to be honest, it's a bunch of chemicals that are engineered and fused in such a way that the material responds to heat, sinking in and conforming to the heat element. In the world of foam mattresses, that heat element is your body. The density of the memory foam determines how resistant to heat the material is. Denser memory foam will sink in less while a memory foam that is less dense will sink in more.
Benefits to memory foam include undisturbed sleep, body conformity, and, in most cases, a high level of support. Disadvantages can include a heated sleeping surface, chemical odors (especially in the first several weeks), extended waiting periods before being able to move or turn over, premature sagging and poor support when sagging sets in or when low quality materials are used.
Latex
Pure latex is derived from tree sap. Two basic types exist: talalay and dunlop. Dunlop is a firmer latex and has less give. This is great for back sleepers or for individuals that suffer from back pain often. However, for most people, Dunlop is not the optimal sleeping surface.
Talalay has less density than the dunlop and it offers more give to the sleeper. Unfortunately, it is not as resilient as Dunlop and may be more likely to sag or cause aches and pains. Additionally, some sleepers still feel that the talalay material is too firm.
The best latex mattress would provide a Dunlop core with a talalay surface. If the sleeping surface is still too firm, then a mattress topper can be used to reduce the amount of pressure placed on the body and key pressure points.
There are many advantages to latex over memory foam, including a more sustainable manufacturing process, lower risk of chemical reactions, a sleeping surface that does not react to or transmit heat, lower risk of premature sagging and more support. Unfortunately, not everyone prefers added support and even with additional padding, the consumer may find that the latex mattress is just too firm. Additionally, latex may be more expensive than some discount memory foam mattress models.
In the end, only you can decide for certain which option is best for you, but by knowing the differences between memory foam and latex, you can start to narrow down your decision, helping you further your quest for the perfect mattress.
So what is memory foam? Well, to be honest, it's a bunch of chemicals that are engineered and fused in such a way that the material responds to heat, sinking in and conforming to the heat element. In the world of foam mattresses, that heat element is your body. The density of the memory foam determines how resistant to heat the material is. Denser memory foam will sink in less while a memory foam that is less dense will sink in more.
Benefits to memory foam include undisturbed sleep, body conformity, and, in most cases, a high level of support. Disadvantages can include a heated sleeping surface, chemical odors (especially in the first several weeks), extended waiting periods before being able to move or turn over, premature sagging and poor support when sagging sets in or when low quality materials are used.
Latex
Pure latex is derived from tree sap. Two basic types exist: talalay and dunlop. Dunlop is a firmer latex and has less give. This is great for back sleepers or for individuals that suffer from back pain often. However, for most people, Dunlop is not the optimal sleeping surface.
Talalay has less density than the dunlop and it offers more give to the sleeper. Unfortunately, it is not as resilient as Dunlop and may be more likely to sag or cause aches and pains. Additionally, some sleepers still feel that the talalay material is too firm.
The best latex mattress would provide a Dunlop core with a talalay surface. If the sleeping surface is still too firm, then a mattress topper can be used to reduce the amount of pressure placed on the body and key pressure points.
There are many advantages to latex over memory foam, including a more sustainable manufacturing process, lower risk of chemical reactions, a sleeping surface that does not react to or transmit heat, lower risk of premature sagging and more support. Unfortunately, not everyone prefers added support and even with additional padding, the consumer may find that the latex mattress is just too firm. Additionally, latex may be more expensive than some discount memory foam mattress models.
In the end, only you can decide for certain which option is best for you, but by knowing the differences between memory foam and latex, you can start to narrow down your decision, helping you further your quest for the perfect mattress.
Cathy Givans is a professional freelance copywriter. She
specializes in writing about parenting, vegan and vegetarian diets,
health, nutrition, green living, eco-friendly living, gardening,
non-toxic lifestyles, medical topics and news articles. She is not
limited to these topics or types of writing, however.
She also offers a wide range of services to suit the needs of almost any client. Through her writing ventures, she has had the opportunity to work with clients like qMattresses.com, which offers consumers unbiased, in-depth mattress reviews on more than 50 top name-brand mattresses.
She also offers a wide range of services to suit the needs of almost any client. Through her writing ventures, she has had the opportunity to work with clients like qMattresses.com, which offers consumers unbiased, in-depth mattress reviews on more than 50 top name-brand mattresses.
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