Memory Foam

Before we begin this article we should probably answer the question: just what is memory foam? Well, memory foam was developed by NASA in the 1970’s for use on space missions. While it was never actually used in space, the technology was quickly picked up by the medical industry as a method of relieving pressure sores.

Hospitals used memory foam both in bed mattresses and as a seat cover for wheelchairs. They found that using memory foam instead of traditional materials allowed patients to sit or lie in the same position for a long time before they began to experience discomfort.

We having yet answered the question: what is memory foam? Well, memory foam is simply a type of material that is firmer and more supportive than traditional mattresses. It allows for improved support, and alleviates back and neck problems due to the additional support. Because of this, memory foam has become extremely popular in the consumer market since it first broke onto the scene in the early 1990’s. Since then the industry has gone from strength to strength, and we are now at a point at which memory foam mattresses are far and away the fastest growing sector of the mattress industry. It could be the case that, 10 years from now, we will all be sleeping on memory foam mattresses.

You can find more information on memory foam elsewhere on the Internet. Where to buy it, what type of density will suit you, and where to get the best prices can all be found using a search engine search for “memory foam.”