Tempurpedic or Memory foam is a spin off from the space race. Memory foam was designed by NASA to protect astronauts from G-forces. Although it never made it into space its potential was recognized by the Tempurpedic company and developed, initially for use in a medical setting to prevent pressure sores.
The Tempurpedic® company began to hear from customers that memory foam, or Tempur, as they called it, relieved pain and provided a better night’s sleep. Tempur was then marketed to the general public as an aid to comfort and restful sleep. Eventually other manufacturers picked up the idea and developed their own versions of memory foam which reduced the price and allowed it to become more accessible to everyone.
“It (memory foam) supports the entire body at all the pressure points as though you’re floating. It really is a remarkable discovery.” says Jeffrey K. Bergin, DC, dean at the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Ill. “If you have a bad back a memory foam mattress topper may be very helpful.”
If you have any trouble sleeping for whatever reason a memory foam mattress topper or fom pillow could be the answer. No more tossing and turning, memory foam moulds itself to your body so that you feel totally warm and comfortable.
Memory Foam Products
If you are thinking of buying a memory foam mattress pad it is important to be aware that not all memory foam products are the same. Although many are excellent, the cheaper products are not always of the same high quality as the original tempurpedic® mattresses. But that does not mean that Tempur Pedic are the only company making high quality memory foam. Here are some pointers to consider when you buy a memory foam mattress or topper pad:
- memory foam density is measured in pounds. Tempur pedic® memory foam has a density of 5.3 lbs. The general consensus seems to be that 4lbs is the optimum density for a quality product. Tempur Pedic memory foam itself is considered to be too hard by some users and so a slightly lower density might be preferable.
- when buying online make sure that the merchant offers a no questions asked money back guarantee. The vendors listed below do offer such a guarantee;
- if the price is too good to be true find out why. There may be a good reason. On the one hand it could be end of line, bankrupt stock or a manufacturer’s canceled order which is fine. On the other hand it may be a lower quality- ask what the density is. Don’t go for the cheapest without finding out why it is so cheap.
Where to Buy memory Foam Pillows and Mattress Pads
From Cuddledown
Down Filled Memory Foam Pillows
Scunchable Memory Foam Pillows
Deluxe Covered Extra Deep memory Foam Topper Pad
Air Weave Memory Foam Topper
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Memory Foam (also known as Tempurpedic Pillows)
