A memory foam topper is a pad that is generally one to four inches thick and is made from visco elastic memory foam. It is placed on top of your bed’s mattress to provide an additional layer of cushion and is designed to help you get a more comfortable and better night’s sleep. The extra cushioning can help make an overly firm mattress more comfortable.
A visco elastic memory foam mattress topper has special properties that provide many people with a superior night’s sleep. This type of open foam conforms to your body’s shape when you lie down on it, helping in a reduction to your body’s pressure points while at the same same time providing support. A memory foam bed topper is also temperature sensitive. When you lie down on the pad, your body heat causes the foam to become more elastic. This is what causes the memory foam to conform to the unique shape of your body.
Because memory foam toppers contour your body, it relieves pressure points in the body and allows for a comfortable night sleep. Many individuals who have back pain and other types of chronic pain, as well as individuals suffering from fibromyalgia and osteoporosis have found a mattress topper cover to be very beneficial in the relief to pain and discomfort. As well as being hypoallergenic, memory foam is also resistant to dust mites, which is particularly important for those who suffer from allergies.
When shopping for a memory foam mattress topper there are several important considerations to keep in mind. One is the thickness of the pad. As a rule toppers range in thickness from one to four inches, sometimes thicker. The thicker the pad the more cushioning there is, although a two to four inch thickness is considered by many to be the most comfortable. Anything thicker and you could start to lose some back support.
The density of your memory foam bed topper is another important factor. Density is measured in pounds per cubic feet. The most common density range for memory foam is somewhere between 2-6 lbs per square cubic feet. Higher density foams over 6 lbs will be more expensive but also may actually turn out to be less comfortable. The mattress pads density is important as it directly relates to how much cushion the foam provides you with. If it is too soft there won’t be as much cushion or “memory.” The most comfortable foam will generally have a density somewhere between 3-5.5 lbs per cubic foot.
Another important thing to watch for when shopping for the perfect topper is to make sure you buy from a reputable manufacturer. Unfortunately some that are manufactured overseas may have fill or be made from inferior materials. The best thing to do is conduct some research upfront and locate consumer reviews to find the best quality memory foam toppers. You know the old adage you get what you pay for. A cheap memory foam mattress topper may not end up saving you money if it doesn’t last or doesn’t provide you with the comfortable sleep that you are looking for in the first place.
