Memory Foam Mattress | Mister Sandman

What is a memory foam mattress?

Properties of a memory foam mattress

A memory foam mattress, also known as memory foam mattress, is a mattress that brings along very special advantages and properties. For beds, mattresses with memory foam are excellently suited, as these mattress items provide the whole body with particularly beneficial comfort that has orthopedic advantages. This orthopedic comfort is especially well-suited for people who desire a very well defined sleeping comfort in their beds. The viscoelastic effect of the material makes the foam (memory foam / memory foam) particularly point-elastic, so that the spine in the human body is optimally supported. Thus, the memory foam mattress adapts to every sleeping position , allowing one to enjoy the optimal best sleeping comfort while sleeping. Important when purchasing these products is to first test whether the mattress really possesses all orthopedic properties and advantages. Comparing different offers is important to find the mattress in the shop that is best suited. Therefore, a high breathability is a important purchasing criterion and, of course, the price.

Memory foam mattress made of visco foam

A visco foam mattress is another name for the memory foam mattress. Visco foam convinces as a mattress model, topper item, and pillow products through its special body adaptation. But what exactly is the deal with visco foam when talking about viscoelastic advantages in the mattress world? Visco translates to "viscous," which fits the viscoelastic material very well. The visco memory foam (memory foam), which remembers movements, was originally developed for space research and astronauts. The viscoelastic visco foam with memory foam provides no counterpressure to the body, so it needs to be reinforced by another material.

Memory Foam Matratze aus Visco-Material plus Kaltschaum-Material

Articles of memory foam mattresses made of visco require a counterpressure from the underside, so that the human body is optimally supported in sleep by the beds and does not sink through. For a soft yet supportive comfort, it has been found after many test phases that a cold foam mattress with zoned structure (7 zones, 5 zones) is best suited for the article. Cold foam cold foam mattress provides an ideal counterpressure for the body during sleep, which makes the comfort on a visco-cold foam mattress with memory foam very good. In addition to a cold foam mattress with zoned structure in 5 zones or 7 zones, a pocket spring core is sometimes used as an alternative to a cold foam mattress. This means that a memory foam mattress made of visco with visco foam must always have a base of a pocket spring core or a cold foam mattress. This base, for example, a cold foam mattress made of cold foam, has an increased viscoelastic point elasticity in combination with visco foam, always returns to its original shape, and ensures the best orthopedic positioning of the spine in the human body. If you decide in a mattress shop (online shop or offline shop), pay attention to the number and distribution of zones, which provide the body with an ideal sleeping position due to their properties.

Memory Foam Mattress and Size

Every size, whether as a narrow mattress or for wider beds - the memory foam mattress is available in a large selection. Manufacturers have, due to high customer demand, actually every standard size in stock in their shop. For example, you can find this selection of sizes at Mister Sandman:

80x200
90x200
100x200
140x200
160x200
180x200
200 x 200

The most popular sizes for memory foam mattresses with memory effect are: size 90x200 (90 cm length, 200 cm width), size 100x200 (100 cm length, 200 cm width), size 120x200 (120 cm length, 200 cm width), size 140x200 (140 cm length, 200 cm width), size 160x200 (160 cm length, 200 cm width), size 180x200, as well as the mattress size in 200x200 (200 cm length, 200 cm width).

Memory foam mattress and memory effect: What is the memory effect?

The memory effect can be found in all visco foam bed products, such as in a memory foam mattress, visco topper (memory foam mattress topper products), as well as memory foam pillows. Memory foam has both thermoelastic and viscoelastic properties, which offer many benefits to the body during sleep. Therefore, memory foam or memory foam in a memory foam mattress is also called shape memory polymer. Visco foam reacts to body heat and pressure. When changing sleep positions, the imprint from the body remains visible on the beds of the mattress surface for a few seconds before it returns to its original shape. Many people enjoy this adaptive memory effect very much, as it is especially suitable for those who desire an orthopedically correct alignment in the body (and the spine). The pressure-free positioning is particularly suitable for people with circulation disorders and back problems, as well as side sleepers.

Memory Foam: Advantages of the memory effect

A memory foam mattress as well as pillows and toppers made of visco foam have many advantages due to the memory effect. On one hand, it provides the body with 100% soft-perfect relaxation while sleeping. With many products made of visco, the comfort quality can be significantly increased. The visco foam adapts individually to the body as a foam and optimally adjusts to every sleep position while sleeping. The density is particularly high in a memory foam mattress plus cold foam mattress layer with zone division, so a high density indicates a long lifespan. Complete pressure relief is one of the other advantages that this mattress item also offers in products like toppers and pillows.

Advantages of memory foam with memory effect:

Individual body adaptation in every sleeping position
Pressure-absorbing effect (suitable for side sleepers, pressure-sensitive people)
High density for the durability of the mattress
Warm sleeping climate (ideal for people who feel cold)

Memory Foam: Disadvantages of the memory effect

The biggest disadvantage of the memory effect is that the visco foam of the mattress, topper, or pillow takes some time to respond to temperature. The shape does not immediately adapt to the body shape, but with a slight delay. Conversely, during pressure relief (e.g., after sleeping when getting out of bed), the mattress takes a few seconds to return to its original shape. For people who move around a lot in their sleep, this visco mattress may be less suitable, as it does not react immediately. It is best to do a self-test to see if the mattress plus cover fits. Meanwhile, many manufacturers, like us at Mister Sandman in the shop, offer 30 days of free trial sleep. This way, you can take enough time to give the mattress a test phase over a period of 30 days. Does the cover fit, does the visco feel pleasantly soft? During the test phase, ask yourself questions about whether the memory foam mattress is suitable for you.

Memory Foam mattress price comparison: Find offers with the best quality

When searching for the right mattress, whether it is a cold foam mattress with a 7-zone cut or a memory foam mattress with visco foam: Price is always one of the most important purchasing criteria when choosing an item. The high demand for memory foam mattresses prompts manufacturers to include visco mattresses with memory effect in almost every size (standard size as well as some oversized) in their shop assortment. From a price perspective, there are many things to consider in order to find a memory foam mattress that is affordable and not too expensive , while also having very good quality and lasting a long time. The problem - how to find the perfect mattress for oneself? These 3 most important questions to ask before buying a mattress will help in selecting the item:

Size of the Memory Foam mattress (e.g. 90x200, 140x200 or 200 x 200)
breathability
Firmness (soft or rather firm)
Price

Many take the test and have products delivered to their home via free delivery. Delivery is free with many manufacturers, so it is worth checking beforehand whether you can get a mattress with a cover, topper with a cover, or pillow plus cover without shipping costs (free delivery). Based on these criteria of price, mattress size, as well as sufficient breathability and firmness, it is easy to select a mattress. Are you still unsure which mattress is best for you? Take the test with the mattress finder from Mister Sandman.

Memory foam mattress: care and cleaning

Is a memory foam mattress washable? The cover is, so you can easily wash the cover (usually polyester or microfiber) in the washing machine at a maximum of 60 degrees. This also applies to topper covers and pillow covers, e.g. from a visco neck support pillow in the beds. To additionally protect the mattress from mold and mildew in the bedroom, you should shake out the duvet in the morning after sleeping or before going to sleep and ventilate for 10-15 minutes. People spend about 8 hours on average in their beds, so good care is important. A cover is washable, by the way, if the cover has a zipper, which is definitely the case with a good quality memory foam mattress.