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Memory foam was initially developed by NASA to ease the pressure of astronauts being forced back into their seats during lift-offs. Their research yielded a new substance they called visco elastic memory foam, now generally referred to as just memory foam. The benefits of the foam were that it could adapt rapidly to body movements and maintain an even weight distribution across the foam surface. In ’92, the very first consumer memory foam beds were manufactured by Tempurpedic.

A visco memory foam mattress isn’t what you would label as a “soft” mattress. It molds and contours to your body, and the contouring effect spreads that weight over more of the sleeping surface, thereby eliminating pressure points. On a common inner-spring mattress, pressure points can create discomfort and make you toss and turn, so visco’s contouring nature will allow for a better night’s sleep.

Visco foam mattresses are able to breathe because of their open cell composition. Given that the foam does not retain moisture or body heat, the mattress stays comfortable at all times.

Due to the extremely resistant characteristics of memory foam, mildew and mold are not a problem. This can actually assist people with allergies by removing a major source of allergens from their bedrooms and providing a better sleep environment.

If you move around or get up from bed you will not wake up your spouse because of visco foam’s ability to limit motion transfer. As you would imagine, this leads to an even more peaceful night’s sleep.

It’s important to know that good memory foam beds will not need a box-spring below them for added support. While you can certainly order a platform base to increase the height of the mattress, it’s important to note that the mattress should feel just as good resting on an even, concrete surface.

Be on the lookout for inferior quality imitations that do not come with a first-class warranty. Be careful when ordering foam mattresses manufactured outside the US since quality tends to vary widely.

Searching for the best memory foam bed for your home can seem like a tough job, but it does not have to be that way. If you’re unsure of what to get, you really can’t do better than a Tempurpedic mattress.