When choosing a mattress for a bed, you can often hear the word "memorial" from sales assistants. The manufacturer of such products assures the potential buyer of the uniqueness of their product, guarantees a reduction in the risks of diseases of the spine and musculoskeletal system.
So what is a "memorial" in mattresses, and what are the magical properties of the material? What is the reason for popularity and what should I look for before buying?
What is a memorial? Features of mattresses
Materials with a memory effect include Memory foam, Memoflex, Memoform, etc. The public began to learn about what “memorials” were at the end of the 20th century. The development of the material began in 1970. Initially, memory mattresses were used in medical facilities. And only after years of products with this effect became available to a wide range of consumers.
With increasing temperature, orthopedic foam becomes softer. This allows the material to perfectly count the contours of the human body and repeat them. The process proceeds smoothly, so any effect on the muscles of the spine is excluded. A similar property was obtained by treating polyurethane foam with an atypical method. Materials with a memory effect perfectly pass air.
Advantages and disadvantages
Memory mattresses have both advantages and disadvantages. The indisputable advantages of the material "memorial" are:
- good orthopedic effect;
- high level of comfort;
- the quality of the material prevents the risk of insects in the mattress;
- hypoallergenicity;
- light warming effect;
- beneficial effect on the circulatory system;
- long term of operation.
In addition, there is no transmission of vibrations due to the “memorial” layer in the mattress. What is it, it becomes clear when one person gets out of bed, and the second feels the deformation of the mattress. This situation is possible with ordinary mattresses that do not have a memory effect.
The samples we are considering are very often used as bed bases in medical facilities.
Disadvantages of memory effect mattresses are also there. These include the high cost of products, as well as the inability to rest on such mattresses in the hot season. In addition, it takes some time to get used to sleep on such a product.
It is very important to choose a quality, albeit expensive, mattress with the described material. Unscrupulous manufacturers can add substances that cause an allergic reaction to cheap analogues.
Who are memory foam mattresses for?
Experts do not recommend the use of such mattresses for people with absolute health. Such models are ideal for those who have diseases of the circulatory system, spine, joints. In addition, mattresses with a memory effect are suitable for overweight people, because they can withstand more than two hundred kilograms of weight without loss of basic functions.
How to choose?
It is not enough to know what “memorials” are in mattresses. It is very important to understand how not to make a mistake in choosing a product and what you should pay attention to. First of all, you should take into account your weight, height and health problems. It is necessary to study the characteristics of the mattress you like: get information about the number of springs or about the composition of the filler, if the product has no springs.
It is necessary to pay attention to the density indicator, which should be indicated on the label. The higher the score, the better the quality. With caution, it is worth approaching the choice of filler, giving preference to hypoallergenic materials.
Mattress covers may be different. The most practical option is a model of natural and non-slip fabric. The service life directly depends on the density indicator. The higher it is, the longer the period of use. A mattress should serve seven to eight years.
Reviews
Reviews about the mattresses are mostly positive. Many consumers have noted that sleeping on memory products becomes less sensitive. After a few months, back pain disappears. Most consumers did not know anything about the memorial fabric. What is it, they realized only after acquiring a mattress with the described effect. And not a bit sorry.
The only negative is that people who prefer mattresses with a memory effect call unusual sensations that arise at the very beginning of using the product. However, after some time, discomfort disappears. In addition, many consumers are not satisfied with the high cost of memorial mattresses.