Memory Foam FAQ’s
Q: What is memory foam?
A: Memory foam is a temperature sensitive visco-elastic
foam polymer that softens with an increase in temperature.
After being compressed, it returns slowly to its original
position, which is why it known as memory foam. This means
that a memory foam mattress will soften from the sleepers
body heat, moulding to the contours of the body. The slow
response characteristic means it offers less counter pressure
and therefore is pressure relieving.
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Q: Does Memory Foam make you feel warmer
A: All the Foam products used in our products (including
memory foam) use open celled polymers that are breathable.
The open celled structure allows air to move freely through
the mattress. A number of our mattress ranges have additional
castellated sections to create greater airflow. Some people
moving from a traditional mattress to a Memory Foam Mattress
may find them slightly warmer initially. Simply reduce
the thickness of your covers accordingly.
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Q: What is the difference between Memory foam and ordinary
foam?
A: Memory Foam is temperature sensitive and retains its
shape momentarily after being compressed. Standard, HR
or Polyurethane Foam does not respond to a change in temperature,
and returns to its original shape immediately after being
compressed. Both contour to the shape of your body but
many find that Memory Foam offers more pressure relief.
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Q: I love my electric blanket; can I still use it with
Memory Foam?
A: It is perfectly safe to continue using you electric
blanket, if you wish. Memory Foam is temperature sensitive
and softens from your body’s temperature, the heat
from an electric blanket will soften it further. You may
find that too much excess heat will not allow your mattress
or topper to support you correctly. Use only for short
periods of time prior to bedtime and never use one whilst
in bed.
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