When it comes to purchasing a new memory foam mattress, the brand name truly does mean a lot. As a consumer, you may be able to get away with buying generic off brand breakfast cereals, but when it comes to your sleep surface – you do not want to take the same risk. There are many players in the visco-elastic game, but some are clearly heads and shoulders above the rest. In this article we are going to examine the top names in memory foam mattresses which will help you to determine your best match.

Tempur-Pedic Memory Foam Mattress: Tempur-pedic is often given credit for bringing this material to the mainstream consumer. They are by far the leading brand and as such, their prices are higher than most others. They have had years to perfect their product and in reading customer reviews, it is well worth it’s price. As you already know, the material itself has a foam density range to two and a half pounds to nearly six pounds. The Tempur-pedic company uses a density that is just a little over five pounds, the higher the density – the more body and the longer the memory of the mattress. What this means for you is better support, more cushion and a mattress that will conform to your body with ease. The higher density also means that your mattress will have a longer life as well. This is very important, if you’re going to make an investment in a product – it should last a “life time”

Simmons Beautyrest Foam Mattress: Although the Simmons company is a popular brand in mattresses in general, they aren’t as popular in the memory foam mattress industry. According to consumer reviews, there appears to be a problem with sagging and sinking. This is typically found in mattresses with a lower density, however – Simmons BeautyRest does claim to use a high density material. It can only be assumed that the actual construction of the mattress is less than adequate. Although BeautyRest is considered a top of the line product, consumers are by and large unsatisfied with their purchases.

NovaForm Elite Memory Foam Mattress Topper: If spending several thousands dollars for a new bed is not in your budget, but you desire a memory foam system – then the bed toppers may be the best thing for you. The Novaform Elite mattress topper can be found at retail locations like Costco. These toppers are designed to be placed right on top of your existing mattress. In order to get the most benefit, please make sure your current bed is in good condition with no sink holes or sagging. The NovaForm topper receives mostly mixed reviews, and ends up with an average rating. It received great comfortability ratings and the price point is affordable. However the durability and life-span is a con for many people. Please note that a topper is not meant to last a lifetime.

If you are going to spend upwards of three to four thousand dollars on a memory foam bed, you would likely be better off going with the Tempur-pedic brand. If you are still uncertain about making that type of investment, try a mattress topper – specifically the NovaForm Elite. It will give you the immediate comfort results that you’re looking for, but once again – it is important to keep in mind that the durability will be significantly less than a full mattress set.

You are probably mulling over the inclination of buying Simmons Beautyrest foam mattress or Sealy Posturepedic foam mattress but can’t decide which one you like most. They are two of the trendsetters in the mattress world. Opting for any of these mattresses is a wise choice but you can only choose one.

Why don’t we take a closer look at the individual attributes of Beautyrest Foam mattress and Sealy Foam mattress? There are bound to be one or two features up their sleeves to impress you.

Primary Traits

Innerspring technology is the core mattress technology of Sealy posturepedic mattresses. But it can also be categorized as a foam mattress because Sealy integrated an ample layer of memory foam.

Beautyrest foam can also be categorized as a hybrid mattress because of the two different technologies included in it.Simmons has provided their customers the option of using memory foam mattress, latex mattress or both-whicever suits well to your sleeping needs.

If you think tempered steel can faultlessly give you a blissful sleep, try Sealy posturepedic. Innerspring mattresses are great because they do not simply sag. In other words, it is far more flexible than just a memory foam mattress alone. Since this Sealy mattress is merged with a layer of memory foam mattress, anticipate that you will get ample support to hinder pressure points from developing.

In the Beautyrest corner, the merging of latex and memory foam looks promising. The unique characteristics of Latex and memory foam are all ideal. It lessens the likelihood of experiencing sore muscles because your body is well-supported. Because this type of mattress uses latex technology, it can withstand wears and tears for up to 25 years without the need of turning the mattress over.

One of the reasons why latex mattresses have been catapulted to fame is because of its durability. This is because of its durable and resilient ingredient-rubber tree sap. In addition to that, latex mattresses are also hypoallergenic and antimicrobial. Mold and mildew are also discouraged to grow in a latex environment.

When latex and visco elastic memory foam merge, you can only expect a mattress that has the traits mentioned earlier and more. Other than its support, it also speaks of a ideal temperature system that keeps you cool during summer and warm during winter.

Comparison In Terms of Price.

The difference in price is not that big. The price are closely the same depending on what store you purchased your mattress.The only way you can get a greater bargain out of it is to know more about its warranty.

Make sure you check the warranty prior to buying. Sealy and Simmons are not exempted from raving and ranting reviews. Be more cautious by knowing more about the pertinent details that make up their warranty service.

Sealy offers a warranty claim. If you want this claim to be of use in the feature, keep your sales receipt and bedding law labels. For those who purchase mattresses from Simmons Company, they suggest customers to contact their retailers first. If your retailer is not in business anymore, you can immediately escalate your complaints to Simmons Company. Just take your copy of your satin trade label, law tag and receipt.

Whatever you decide on between Beautyrest foam mattress and Sealy foam mattress, your choice will always be a good one. However, the decision is still up to you. Having read this, you should now be able to come to a decision as to which mattress is more to your preferences.

In just a few short years, this new company has become as well known as some companies who’ve been making mattresses for over a hundred years. They are seen by many consumers as making the best mattress on the market. But is Tempur-Pedic’s reputation deserved?

First, let’s find out what was so different about a Tempur-Pedic mattress. Quite simply, it was a revolution in the mattress world. The Tempur-Pedic mattress was made like no other mattress, being made from one piece of visco-elastic material called TEMPUR. Originally, NASA had created visco-elastic for use in astronauts’ seats to help absorb G-forces. The material would yield to the exact shape of the astronaut thus helping to alleviate pressure points on the body. A small Danish company was quick to realize that, if visco-elastic could help protect astronaut’s bodies from extreme G-forces, it could also help people with back problems get the support they required for a comfortable night’s sleep: the world’s first memory foam mattress was born.

The therapeutic benefits of a Tempur-Pedic mattress have been attested by healthcare professionals. Testing by the Institution for Clinical & Physiological Research at the Lillhagen Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden of 23,000 patients for a period corresponding to approximately 8 years of clinical and in-home use concluded that the patients suffered from less pain and experienced greatly enhanced and deeper sleep. Over 30,000 medical doctors, chiropractors, physiotherapists and osteopaths world-wide recommend the TEMPUR Mattress and Neck Pillow. Many experts agree that a memory foam mattress delivers the best, orthopedically correct alignment of your neck and spine. When you sleep, your spine should be in the same position as when you’re standing up: this is what a memory foam mattress does.

The Tempur-Pedic responds to both temperature and weight. When you first lie down on a Tempur-Pedic mattress, the first thing you feel is the lack of springiness that you will be used to from spring mattresses. Instead the Tempur-Pedic mattress feels firm. However, almost immediately, your weight and body heat cause the mattress to yield and form to the exact contours of your body.

So, what are the advantages of a Tempur-Pedic mattress? Unlike conventional spring mattresses, the Tempur-Pedic is suitable for all weights; you don’t need to buy a firmer mattress for someone heavy and a softer mattress for someone who is lighter. This also means that partners can do away with buying twin mattresses. As you’ve read above, memory foam mattresses are thought, by many healthcare professionals, to be the best type of mattress for providing optimum support. Many sufferers of back-pain have experienced the enormous improvement in their sleep when sleeping on a Tempur-Pedic mattress. Because a memory foam mattress doesn’t have springs, they are an excellent choice for people who suffer from being woken up from their partner’s movements; with memory foam there is no ‘wave’ motion that is experienced with innerspring or air mattresses.

Are they any drawbacks? Well, memory foam mattresses aren’t to everyone’s liking. Many consumers don’t like the lack of springiness, or fluffiness, compared to traditional innerspring mattresses. In colder conditions, some have reported that the Tempur-Pedic mattress stays quite firm. There have been reports that there is an unpleasant smell from the Tempur-Pedic mattress. Tempur-Pedic says that the smell comes from their manufacturing process and fades away after a few days; some disagree with this. Finally, Tempur-Pedic mattresses are more expensive that their competitors.

But, does Tempur-Pedic make the best memory foam mattress? Are Tempur-Pedic mattresses overpriced? When buying a memory foam mattress you should buy one made from visco-elastic. You can buy memory foam mattresses made from latex – a good choice for allergy sufferers as latex is hypo-allergenic. However, latex doesn’t conform to your body shape as well as visco-elastic. You can also buy polyurethane, which is less expensive, however it doesn’t last as long and will soon ‘compress’, thereby losing its support. Not all visco-elastic is made the same. Each company uses a different manufacturing process to make their own version of e memory foam mattress. Many companies make cheaper memory foam mattresses than Tempur-Pedic, but remember this: who do all companies compare their version of memory foam mattresses to? Does Serta compare their memory foam mattress to Bergad, Does Simmons compare their memory foam mattress to Sealy. No. They all compare their mattress to that of the Tempur-Pedic. Why? Because the Tempur-Pedic mattress is the bench-mark that all other manufacturers aspire to.

In life, you get what you pay for. The Tempur-Pedic is the most expensive memory foam mattress, but many consumer reviews have rated it as the best. The Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress was the original and remains the best memory foam mattress on the market today.

It is understandable that many consumers may be tempted to buy the most inexpensive memory foam mattress that they can possibly find. However there are a few things that you may want to consider before choosing a cheap alternative. When it comes to mattresses, making the investment into better quality can add years and years of use. The return on investment for a quality mattress more than makes up the difference in what you would spend.

However if you insist on purchasing a discount memory foam mattress, here are a few tips to remember.

1. You get what you pay for: If the price that you have been quoted for the mattress seems to good to be true, that is because it is. While some may argue that the notion of price being linked to quality is not always true when it comes to purchasing your memory foam mattress, it is absolutely the truth. what you gain (or save)  in cost, you will lose in quality.

2. The density of your mattress will be considerably less: Some manufacturers are able to keep their prices low by decreasing the density in their products. The real “magic” of mattresses made with this material is found in the density. The less dense the material the less effective it is.

3. You will replace your mattress sooner than you expected: Once again, the density of the memory foam mattress is what keeps it effective. It’s density also helps it maintain the life of the mattress. Over time, your mattress will become less resilient to the weight of the various bodies that sleep upon it. What this means is that your mattress will begin to cave in, in the same manner as a cheap spring coil mattress.

4. You will lose the benefits of the mattress: Let’s face it, if you’re interested in a visco elastic mattress it’s probably because you suffer from stiff joints, a bad back, comfort related insomnia or some other sleep related issues. You have probably been told that this type of sleep surface is the answer to your night-time prayers. By opting for the cheapest option that you can find, you will most surely lose the long term health benefits of this purchase.

Now don’t mistake this for the suggestion that you should go and spend your entire life’s savings on a new mattress, but at the same time – you must be a wise consumer for this purchase. You can find sales and deals on some of the top brands by simply searching the Internet and employing some wise bargaining tactics. Larger retailers are unlikely to budge on their prices, but visit your local mom & pop brick and mortar store fronts. Their small size allows them more flexibility in pricing options.