How memory foam works - an introductory guide
The agency’s ingenious researchers created Memory Foam - then known as temper foam - as a way of absorbing shock. Fitted into the seats of NASA spacecraft, the foam ironed out jolts and vibrations to give astronauts a much more comfortable journey.
Like many NASA technologies, it later found a whole new range of uses back on terra firma. Let’s take a look at how it works, why it’s beneficial and how.
What is memory foam made of?
Like many great inventions, Memory foam was inspired by the natural world around us. NASA’s team looked at natural ‘viscoelastic’ materials like dough, body tissue and starch - materials that spring back to their original shape after you touch them - and sought to create a man-made version.
Otherwise known as polyurethane or viscoelastic foam, memory foam’s primary ingredient is polyurethane (plastic). This base material is then showered with various chemical compounds (namely monols and polyols) which, together, increase its density and viscosity.
What are the benefits?
What sets memory foam apart from regular foam is its elasticity. This gives it an inherent ‘springiness,’ allowing it to mould to the user’s exact body shape. It’s this attribute that has made the material so popular amongst mattress and pillow manufacturers.
By fully supporting your whole body, memory foam can alleviate pressure on your joints and muscles, keeping aches and pains at bay.
Our favourite memory foam products
Memory foam can transform your sleep, allowing you to get more comfortable than ever before - and mitigating any existing aches you experience on a daily basis.
We can’t emphasise the benefits of the material enough - here at Back Care Online, we hear memory foam success stories on a regular basis. Many of our customers have been blown away by the impact it’s had on their back pain.
Our product line-up includes a wide range of memory foam mattress toppers, pillows and bed wedges, all from renowned brands like Duvalay, Putnam and Panda. Discover the full collection online and transform your sleep today.
