If you’ve been mattress shopping lately you may have some questions about the latest foam matress options that are on the market. Latex foam beds and Memory foam, or visco-elastic foam are becoming very popular due to their many sleep benefits. We spend 1/3 of our lives in bed and so our sleeping surface can determine the quality of our whole day.

Memory, or visco foam has been used in the medical industry for decades. Latex foam has been around since 1929 but has recently become quite popular. There seems to be a definite preference for either latex or memory foam among the general population. It seems that some people prefer to sleep “in” their bed (memory foam) and others prefer to sleep “on” their bed (latex foam).

Latex foam mattresses are more resilient and have a higher elasticity than memory foam. They are more bouncy while memory foam has a more solid feel.

Both latex and memory foam reduce pressure points while you sleep and neither of them need coils to offer support since the foams provide all of the support necessary. Foam mattresses adjust to the contours of your body so that you are held in perfect alignment during sleep. The reduction in pressure points is achieved by the even distribution of your body weight and thus provides for better circulation as well.

Sealy’s newest line, Embody Latex and Memory foam mattresses feature Polartec fabrics which wick away moisture from your body and allow air to circulate throughout the bed. Both memory and Latex foam is produced with 5 times more breathability than some of the other foam mattresses.

If you are thinking about buying a new mattress, be sure to check out the latest in foam mattresses. Come by and see one of our sleep experts to help you choose the best mattress for your unique sleep needs.