Has anyone laid down on a mattress and felt so comfortable that they knew they’d sleep well? You may have a new mattress, one you’ve had for years, or one you slept in on vacation, but knowing what mattresses are made of will help you understand why they’re so comfortable and make sure your next mattress is perfect for you.
Ideal coffee and sleep comfort are personal preferences. Do you prefer a café latte, cappuccino, or macchiato, or a strong version with 3/4 decaf, half soy, half skinny, 1 sugar, 1 caramel pump, and 2 vanilla pumps?
As varied as coffee flavors and ingredients, mattresses are too. Some mattresses are made of latex, traditional foam, memory foam, innerspring, and even water. Mattress components are like coffee—you prefer some over others.
You should know the science behind beds to find your ideal bed, but the ingredients are too. Beds wouldn’t exist without chemists, engineers, and biomechanics, from back support to foam and springs.
Mattresses have three parts: the support core, which is the bed’s foundation, and the softer comfort layer, which is made of more reactive materials and cushions the surface. For support cores, foams, metal coils, or latex are used, while comfort systems may use cotton, wool, polyfoam, memory foam, latex, or other materials. Touch-sensitive sense layer is top and third. Sense Layer uses wool, silk, cashmere, TENCEL, and stretch knits.
The Materials of Foam and Latex Mattresses
First, what are foam mattresses made of? In simple terms, foam mattresses have one or more layers of foam. Many foams can be used in mattresses.
Traditional Foams
Mattress foam is usually called “polyurethane foam”. Polyurethane makes most bedding foams, including memory foam.
Memory Foams
Visco elastic foam, also known as memory foam, is chemically modified polyurethane foam that is more elastic and responsive than bedding foam. Costly because it is dense, comfortable, and lasts longer than cheaper foams. With its premium performance and reputation, memory foam is a valuable addition to your mattress.
Infused Foams
Many scientific steps went into creating our Copper:Gel, Fusion:Gel, and Fusion:Graphene infused foams. Infusion foams contain an element. Traditional or memory foam can be used, depending on the purpose. Infused foams can contain copper (antibacterial, antifungal, and surface viral-reducing) or graphene (temperature-balancing). Foams with gel particles are visible. While manufacturing, gel particles are evenly infused into our superior memory foam. It takes longer to heat up gel-infused memory foam because the gel particles absorb energy. During early sleep, this is crucial.
Latex
The latex comes from sustainable Sri Lankan farms. Body support is excellent with natural latex. Natural hypoallergenicity and dust mite resistance make latex ideal for allergy sufferers. Although only 6% of people have latex allergies, it is recommended to avoid latex in mattresses if you are one of them.
Since latex is resistant to mildew, mold, bacteria, and fungi, it is ideal for a healthier sleep.
Liquid latex is made from rubber tree sap, but two processes turn it into soft, comfortable foam.
A good night’s sleep depends on the right mattress. The quality of your mattress can affect your sleep and morning energy. So choose a mattress from a reputable Better Bed Company.
Innerspring mattresses’ materials
Metal coils/springs make innerspring mattress support cores strong. Innerspring mattresses are preferred for over a century. A popular style, it began in the 1870s.
Mattress Materials to Avoid
So given all the science, research, and development that goes into mattresses, which materials should you avoid?
Use sustainable mattress materials whenever possible.
Several new, cheaper mattress brands are available. Budget mattresses made overseas with unsafe materials are subpar.
Selecting Mattress Materials
Since your mattress choice is as personal as your morning coffee order, choosing the best mattress materials is a matter of personal preference. Make sure to ask about mattress technology’s functionality when choosing a back support, breathability, durability, stain resistance, comfort, etc.
Though you may know your morning coffee order, we bet you didn’t always know what kind you liked. You probably had to drink a few bad coffees before finding the one you loved, but you can try mattresses in store instead!
