If you are looking for a mattress that adapts perfectly to your body and ensures a healthy and undisturbed sleep, focus your choice on a mattress made of lazy or memory foam. This material will not only provide you with maximum comfort, but above all, it will relieve your joints and promote the regeneration of your body.
You may know memory foam as lazy foam or viscoelastic foam. Don’t be fooled, all names refer to the same material. The reason why lazy foam has become so popular is simple – this technologically advanced material is best able to adapt to every body, so you can enjoy maximum comfort.
Memory foam was originally developed by NASA scientists as a tool to help astronauts cope with varying and unusual pressures on the body. Later, the material found use in the manufacture of mattresses for long-term patients. However, the exceptional orthopaedic properties of the foam soon brought it to the attention of the general public, and today millions of people around the world sleep on these mattresses.
If you’re expecting such a high-quality mattress to be appropriately expensive, don’t worry. Lazy foam mattresses are in the average price range and thanks to their really long life, you can even save money compared to cheaper models. So it is a financially sensible choice.
How is it possible that one material can combine so many benefits?
The secret to memory foam mattresses is the technology that responds to pressure and heat. Simply put, body heat softens the memory foam. Where the load is higher, the memory foam mattress optimises its firmness and distributes body weight evenly. Thus, there is no excessive pressure on your body anywhere.
Thanks to this, this clever material follows the exact contours of your body, creating the perfect amount of pressure in every spot and literally hugging you. When you get out of bed and relieve the load, the memory foam mattress slowly cools down and returns to its original shape, so you don’t have to worry about bedsores.
The second important feature of memory foam is the fact that it is made of open cells and is therefore very breathable. As a result, it effectively absorbs and dissipates excess body temperature and evaporates moisture that can be caused by excessive sweating. As a result, the mattress has a high standard of hygiene and is resistant to dust mites and bacteria, which do not thrive in such a clean and airy environment.
Moreover, memory foam mattresses have a long lifespan, even if different people sleep on them – for example, in accommodation facilities. The foam is very resilient, durable and breathable, so you don’t have to worry about the mattress sagging or mould forming. Memory foam mattresses will last a long time without losing their properties.
Memory foam technology provides the right support for everyone – whether you’re an athlete, a senior or have a higher body weight, memory foam mattresses won’t push you anywhere. The weight distribution delivers maximum muscle relaxation, which has been proven to increase deep sleep time.
In addition, the memory foam does not transmit movements, so your partner’s restless sleep will not wake you up. The result is perfect regeneration of your body and mind.
The fact that the lazy foam mattress adapts perfectly to your body also makes it a great benefit for your health. This is because it does not put unwanted pressure on exposed areas such as the spine and hips. These are the ones that can suffer from excessive pressure on an unsuitable mattress, which results in chronic pain and reduced mobility in these areas.
Memory foam mattresses also promote good blood circulation. Thanks to this, this material prevents the development of pressure sores and ensures blood circulation in all areas. It is therefore not surprising that special medical and orthopaedic mattresses are made from this material.
Lazy foam mattresses are the most versatile solution for a comfortable and healthy sleep and are therefore suitable for everyone. But they are especially beneficial for:
Lazy foam mattresses are so-called sandwich mattresses, which means that they consist of several layers, not all of which need to be made of this material. Combinations of lazy foam and a spring core are no exception. Therefore, the choice of the right mattress is influenced not only by the choice of the right lazy foam, but especially by the choice of the additional layers that affect the mattress properties.
When choosing, also look at the firmness of the memory foam mattress. Lazy foam is generally a softer material, so you should choose a mattress that is one degree firmer. A common scale differentiates between T1-T4 firmness, with T1 mattresses being used exclusively by adults weighing up to 60kg and T4 being for people over 100kg. Some mattresses have a special grade T5 for loads over 140 kg.
Of course, it is also zoned to provide optimal stiffness for every part of your body. In general – the more zones, the more ideal the conditions for your sleep.
If you’re looking for a lazy foam mattress for your little ones, we have to disappoint you. These mattresses are not suitable for babies, as their spine is still developing and needs much firmer support that doesn’t hinder natural and healthy growth. A pliable material like lazy foam could cause them orthopedic problems. Suitable mattresses for children.
People most often seek out lazy foam mattresses for their orthopedic properties. If you suffer from spinal or joint pain, we recommend, for example, Viscogreen foam mattresses. These natural thermoelastic foams, based on castor oil, adapt perfectly to the body and different sleeping positions. These foams are also environmentally friendly and have antibacterial properties.
Many lazy foam mattresses use natural materials for even better antibacterial properties. Physical and mental tension can be relieved by a mattress that also contains an aromatherapy layer, such as NEROLI foam, which is enriched with bitter orange oil. It is known for its soothing effects and, when used in a mattress, promotes proper blood circulation. Thanks to this, you can enjoy perfect relaxation and regeneration after a hard day and undisturbed sleep, even if you suffer from insomnia.
All lazy foams are suitable for allergy and asthma sufferers as they are naturally highly breathable, which prevents the trapping and multiplication of allergens. If you want to enhance this property in your mattress, choose one that has a special anti-allergy layer, such as the COMFORT Antibacterial mattress. The core of this mattress is reinforced with SANITIZED antibacterial foam. You can also choose from two cover options for this mattress. The OLIVA cover slows down the skin ageing process and the SILKTOUCH cover will surprise you with its silky softness.
Lazy foam will also please people who suffer from increased sweating during sleep or struggle with higher humidity in their bedroom. For these people, the Magnifico Polargel mattress, for example, is made from Polargel foam.
The structure of this material is made up of small spheres, between which is a space filled with air. This allows the foam to let the air through and ensure heat circulation.
It adapts perfectly to the body, keeps the spine in the right position and does not prevent the skin from breathing. Thanks to the light air flow, the body sweats less on it and the moisture evaporates quickly. Perfect thermoregulation ensures you get a refreshing sleep in any weather conditions.
If durability and longevity are your priorities, we recommend mattresses containing EvoPoreHRC foam. This highly elastic material is extremely stable and resilient. Mattresses made from this material retain their original properties for a long time and can be used by different people. Combined with a high quality pocket core, this mattress is exceptional in terms of durability, which we guarantee with an extended 8-year warranty.
But don’t forget that choosing the right mattress is not the end of your quest for a perfect night’s sleep. You need a lazy foam mattress on a flexible slatted grid. Rigid slabs and slatted mattresses are completely inappropriate, as they deprive memory foam of its properties and also prevent air circulation. They are also suitable on an adjustable mattress, the exception being lazy foam mattresses in combination with a pocket core.
If you’ve chosen a mattress made of lazy foam for its orthopaedic properties, don’t forget to choose a suitable anatomical pillow to support your cervical spine. For seniors and people with reduced mobility, we also recommend a bed with a higher sleeping surface for easier getting up. If you are particularly interested in the breathability of the lazy foam, focus on choosing a suitable cover.
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