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The Quest For The Perfect Mattress: What You Should Ask Before You Buy

Episode Summary

Organic latex mattresses are getting noticed in markets where memory foam often reigns supreme. Is one superior? Mattress experts weigh in.For more, visit https://en.memoryfoamcomfort.ca/

Episode Notes

For years, memory foam has been everywhere you look. Mattresses. Pillows. Even shoes.

Now, you've started to see latex products work their way onto the market. Is this a passing trend, or a viable product with staying power? The experts at MFC Latex Mattresses Canada, which sells latex, high density foam, and memory foam products, explain the differences.

Latex mattresses have actually been around since the 1930s. Made from the sap of rubber trees, this natural product has a limited supply, so it's more expensive than foam. Processing and distribution complexities made latex mattresses somewhat impractical in the past.

Technological advances and online shopping have made eco-friendly organic latex mattresses more accessible as of late. And their popularity is growing, thanks to their sustainability. It's understandable, given their ability to provide fantastic body support and spine alignment. What's more, they have a relatively long life span, hypoallergenic properties, and natural resistance to mold and dust mites.

Latex mattresses provide the springy, responsive feel of an inner spring mattress combined with the body-hugging properties of memory foam. What's more, they're cooling. In short, it's hard to go wrong.

Memory foam isn't going away anytime soon. This synthetic material is popular for providing personalized support. It molds and conforms to your body heat and pressure, providing excellent spinal alignment and support for side sleepers. It's also prized for its ability to absorb motion, so those sharing a bed don't disturb each other when they move.

While it has many advantages, sustainability is not one of them. Memory foam is made from petroleum products using energy-intensive methods. Some newer memory foam items are made with plant-based materials, but it's the exception, not the rule. The majority of memory foam products are not biodegradable.

Though they are both foam, high density foam is very different from memory foam. The foam cells are packed tightly and provide a firmer, less flexible support, making it better for heavier individuals, or those who are stomach or back sleepers.

Like memory foam, high-density foam is also made from petroleum products. This means it's not particularly eco-friendly and is not biodegradable. Some companies have started recycling high-density foam, and a few have found ways to make it from plant-based sources. Still, no one would mistake it for a sustainable product.

Sleep supports your health, so it's important to find what works to support your sleep, according to the experts at MFC Latex Mattress Canada. There are no wrong answers, only priorities as unique as the individuals doing the shopping.

For more, visit the link in the description. MFC Latex Mattress Canada City: Delta Address: 1538 Cliveden Ave Website: https://en.memoryfoamcomfort.ca/ Phone: +1 877 362 6336 Email: memoryfoamcomfort@gmail.com