The memory foam mattress is very common these days. Search online for “mattresses “and a good proportion of the results will be memory foam. You may also notice that some memory foam mattresses are more expensive than others, why is this and what are the differences?
Memory foam sells. Since “visco-elastic” foam was developed by NASA (not for sleeping on originally) memory foam mattresses UK have been growing in popularity and within the last couple of decades they have taken up a large part of the mattress market.
Put simply, memory foam is so popular because it delivers an unbeatable quality of sleep. Now for the science bit: as memory foam responds to the heat of a sleepers body, it is able to mould to your contours and alleviate pressure points (i.e. points were your body is pressed uncomfortably against your bed.)
As memory foam is so adaptive to a sleeper’s position it can provide comfort to people who suffer from certain health problems. Back ache and arthritis can cause great discomfort when sleeping, and memory foam can really help.
As a consumer, you should beware of lower quality memory foam products. Not all memory foam is created equal, and only the best quality mattresses will deliver the real memory foam advantage: better quality, more comfortable sleep for everyone.
At Snug Mattresses we love memory foam, and stock a range of high quality mattresses and other related products.

I suppose the most obvious thing to look for in a good quality bed is the comfort factor. Who wants a stylish bed with luxurious linen, and soft pillows only to find out that when you want to retire for the night you cannot drop off to sleep because your bed is so uncomfortable?