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In case you're wondering, a Visco elastic foam mattress is basically just a memory foam mattresses with a fancier name. Where does this strange name come from? Well, it's not all that complicated, and it might just come up in a conversation someday that allows you to impress your friends. Basically, memory foam is just polyurethane with a couple of chemical additives that boost its Viscosity and density... hence the funny name: Visco elastic. So, what are the benefits and drawbacks of a Visco mattress, as they're often referred, and could this be the right kind of bed for you? These are the questions that we'll attempt to answer in this post.

Before we go on though, let's add just a bit more history to get an idea of what we're talking about when we discuss the Visco memory foam mattress. Believe it or not, this stuff was developed by NASA to improve the comfort in airplane seat cushions. Because these got a lot of wear, a material had to be made that was both comfortable and extremely durable. Memory foam wasn't actually available to the public sector until the early 1980s, and even then, it was prohibitively expensive - almost no company could afford to market this technology. But, as with most technologies, the prices gradually came down, and this material made it's way into the hands of consumers.

The mattress industry, having been exposed to very little innovation in prior decades, was a natural fit. As a material that was firmer than standard foam, yet gave more than a standard spring mattress, shoppers were soon clamoring for this revolution in sleeping comfort. Ok, ok, enough about the development of the Visco foam mattress, we'll get back to the pros and cons mentioned earlier. I always like to know a little bit about what I'm buying though, so hopefully you're not too bored.

For a number of reasons, a Visco elastic mattress can be a great thing for you, and for your husband of wife. To begin with, they're extremely durable. Because they are quite a bit heavier and denser than a typical mattress, they are able to withstand years of use. More importantly, and this is the main selling point, these mattresses have no pressure points. It is one solid piece of foam, with no springs, or slats, or whatever else you can think of, that might jab you in the middle of the night. Your body will experience consistent pressure throughout the night.

Beyond the fact that there are no parts within the mattress to poke you, there is also the fact that this mattress will conform to your body as you sleep. That is, the mattress will give more where more weight is put upon it, and less where less weight is distributed. In this way, a Visco elastic memory foam mattress can properly conform to exactly the shape that your body desires as you sleep - pretty cool! And think about this: if your body is in its ideal sleeping position, you will be less prone to tossing and turning in the night. By all accounts, this leads to a better night's sleep for you and whoever is sharing your bed with you - an added bonus for sure.

In the end, it is widely accepted that these mattresses will help improve the quality of your sleep. Whether you prefer a soft or a firm surface, there is almost certainly a mattress that will suit your needs.

Now, it would be an incomplete overview if the drawbacks of a Visco elastic foam mattress weren't mentioned. First off, the durability mentioned earlier, comes at a price. This foam is durable because it is extremely dense, and because it is dense, it is quite heavy - not very fun when it comes time to move. Another potential pitfall only affects a few, but it is often enough to return the mattress to the store. Because this foam is made from a chemical process, it can often retain some of the odor that comes along with that process. Some owners complain of their new mattress smelling like paint, which is understandably unpleasant. Though this smell dissipates over time, it can linger, especially if you have an extra good sense of smell. This is something to be aware of before spending a substantial amount of money on a new mattress... which leads us to our final point of caution: cost. Memory foam mattresses are not cheap mattresses, which as you learned earlier is a result of the price of the material. At prices that stretch into the many thousands of dollars, it may not be worth the cost of admission to some.

There are certainly pros and cons to the Visco mattress, and I'm sure you'll agree that good points can be made on both sides. While many swear that it is the best night's sleep that they have ever gotten, there are also many who say that it is simply not worth all of the hype. Hopefully, this article will help you make a sound choice as you consider your next mattress.