The Problem With Memory Foam Mattresses Video

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Hey Ross here from Glencraft and today we’re back with a another video to look at the problems with memory foam mattresses.

Memory foam is everywhere in the mattress world. It’s a cheap material that feels comfortable at first. It has some clever properties but it might not be the right choice for you. So how does memory foam work?

When you lie in bed the heat of your body causes a chemical reaction within the memory foam. This makes the foam shape into an imprint of your body. It’s a novel feeling at first and you will feel supported, however for most this feeling won’t last.

The problem is that the memory foam is very slow to respond and return to it’s original shape and it can’t deal with heat well.

Because the memory foam reacts to heat it can feel too hard when it’s cold and not supportive enough when it’s warm. It’s also very bad at dealing with heat. The heat and moisture just builds up, resulting in you having a bad night sleep. It’s a little like being stuck in damp sand.

So what’s the solution? Natural fibres and natural latex layers deal with heat much better. Materials like horsehair and natural latex are breathable and actually move moisture away while you are sleeping.

[benzflynn]

You're leaving out the main problem with memory foam topped mattresses.
After 40-60 mins your body presses out a channel into the foam rather than have the spring system redistribute the deformation of the mattress caused by your weight. What's more, the foam at the sides of this channel in turn press in against the sides of your shoulders/rear end. This is uncomfortable, impedes circulation at the pressed areas, restricts the normal small movements we tend to make when sleeping and provokes a greater number of turns/repositions during the night.
I realise that some soft covering has to be lain over the spring system. But I think a traditional moveable hollow fibre/natural fibre padding would be easier and provide deeper and more comfortable sleep.

[Boss-zolw]

The memory foam means you end sleeping in a channel and its fucks your hips and back

[jaysolo]

the layout of this vid was good
but a bit too short however a lot of good points ima like this vid

[dr.k]

I can't, they make me sweat... I wanna sleep on The damn floor

[djchino]

This is like blockbuster saying Netflix sucks 😂

[kaybhee]

you sink.... cannot mover ever, , , , permanent imprint, , ,

[albertobenelli]

Glencraft there is a new solution it’s Japanese technology, it’s made in Germany and Japan and its called BREATHAIR ! It’s booming in Spain and Italy !

[wfirstaid]

I'm on my 4th memory foam mattress in the last 3 months all of the mattresses conform to my body shape but the shape never leaves the mattress do you know or have any suggestions about what could be the problem here

[TheTwsa]

I have problems with a whold madress new being unpacked, cannot be returned now as too late, but whole madress flat like totally flat. Could I use blowdryer and waterpurifier?

[dubhdraiocht]

Like pot hole in my bed. NO support. "Memory Foam" does NOT cushion your body or distribute your weight, like actual foam rubber. It instead goes FLAT under you, THEN back to the original appearance of a cushion once youre out of bed. Expensive gimmick.

[CarlosChavez-crgd]

My back hurts. Feel like somebody press my back I don’t know May be my weight. I am 230 pounds dude

Man, you may know a lot about mattresses, but flipping heck you prices are EXTORTIONATE!

[freddythefrog]

Too bloody warm, just bought a eve mattress.... Silly me

[biba]

U probably never had severe arthritis pains. I love memory foam, hugs me!

[GlencraftLuxuryMattresses]

There has now been a foam mattress scare in the U.K - take a look at this article

[ArcanePath]

My memory foam mattress is the best investment I ever made. Never had such a good night's sleep. As for heat... I live in Britain so it's not a problem. In fact I have an electric over blanket on top of it as it gets cold at night where I live, and I like getting into a warm bed. Only problem is sag over time, but that's true of all mattresses.

[rollopolloboymarch]

No video ever mentions if you remove the cover you fill your entire room with tiny fiberglass shards that can never disappear. People have to sell their house.

[joypadee]

If you’re fat don’t get memory foam it’s too soft

[chewsir]

Here is what you do: Buy a memory foam mattress and use a down or synthetic "down" comforter or topper on the mattress. You'll get the benefits of the foam with the breathability of the topper. It makes a HUGE difference and is very comfortable.

[esteemedenergy]

Memory foam is dead, fad that could not last-literally.