What is memory foam and why it makes you sleep well

Goodbye aches and tingles! Here's what memory foam is and what is the best mattress for you

It is so famous and we hear so much about it that, by now, we take it for granted that we know what memory foam is and what it means: but do you really know what it is specifically, what material it actually is, and why it is recommended for mattresses? 

Let's find out all about this amazing invention, which has changed the way so many people sleep and, maybe soon, also yours!

What is memory foam?

Memory foam is a high-tech polyurethane foam developed by NASA researchers in the 1960s to give maximum comfort to its astronauts and thus improve aircraft safety.

Later, this technology was applied to the production of mattresses (but also pillows), with the addition of substances that alter its density.

Technically, memory foam is a viscoelastic material, that is, it is able to deform and react to weights in a completely new way, but also to heat.

But why is it called that? Because it is as if it has a "memory," in that it can, that is, remember the deformations it has undergone for a few seconds.

To understand what it means just do a very simple experiment on any memory foam layer: rest your hand on it, put some pressure on it, and lift it up. You will notice that its imprint remains for a few seconds. The layer will then slowly return to its initial state.

Memory foam: here's why it allows you to sleep so well!

We have seen what memory foam is, but what happens when you try to sleep on a mattress made of this material?

As with the hand, memory foam reacts to the weight of the body, accommodating it in a completely natural way, without putting pressure on it: this creates a niche in which it will be possible to maintain a perfectly relaxed position, which reduces all discomfort and muscle pain.

Viscoelastic foam, in fact, changes in relation to body heat, molding itself perfectly to the curvature of the spine in a short time, supporting and evenly distributing the pressures exerted, and returns to its original shape the moment the pressures are removed.

For example, if among your sleeping positions, you choose belly up, the memory foam will maintain the normal curvature of the spine, ensuring excellent support for the lower back; when you sleep on your side, on the other hand, it will accommodate the shoulders and hips more, so that the spine is kept as straight as possible, avoiding harmful curvature and pain.

The 5 benefits of a memory foam mattress

Now let's see what benefits sleeping on a memory foam mattress brings:

1. Supports every part of the body evenly, distributing weight over the entire surface of the bed

2. Minimizes pain in sensitive areas.

3. Relieves pain and prevents it. This material is also a favorite of people with painful conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.

4. It is anti-allergenic. It minimizes the presence of dust mites, preventing the occurrence of dirt and peculiar odors.

5. It is durable. Memory mattresses are recognized for their quality and longevity; high-quality ones are estimated to provide restorative sleep for more than 10 years.

Which memory foam mattress to choose?

The best memory mattresses are multilayer. They are composed by a memory foam layer in direct contact with the body to ensure proper weight distribution, coolness and comfort, found in all Veradea models.

Now that you know what memory foam is and why it is so important, check out our online catalog and contact us to learn more about the features of our mattresses and to figure out which Veradea model to choose.

Also, discover our pillows, made of elastic and flexible memory foam or foam flakes. They provide neck support as well as breathability and perfect thermoregulation.