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Memory Foam Mattresses vs Organic

In a world suddenly craving all things green how do the choices for organic mattresses line up with the viscoelastic foam mattress or memory foam mattress. For some consumers the choice of organic is based upon the need to eliminate allergens, toxins and improve the health benefits of the mattress they choose. Since memory foam (visco elastic) offers health benefits for many sleepers it is a natural choice for comparison.

Organic mattresses can be organic cotton or organic latex; there are other organic options for some mattress styles including coco mats or hemp which are often offered for organic crib options.

Organic latex is the environmentally friendly version of the latex rubber or foam rubber mattress option. Latex is a product of the rubber tree plant that in recent years have been manufactured in the US. The liquid from the rubber tree is blended with additives such as ammonia, soap, zinc oxide and sulphur to create the latex mattress. All the additives but the sulphur are then removed. The sulphur is used to create the spring and bounce back for the latex mattress. Organic latex mattresses make health benefit claims including hypo-allergenic, dust mite resistant. Since the organic latex mattress is made without springs or coils it also offers sleep without pressure point contact. Just like memory foam mattresses the lack of pressure point contact means that sleepers will toss and turn less; sleep will be supported without skin contact injury that can lead to bed sores for sleepers that can’t move easily.

Organic cotton mattresses can be made in a similar fashion to the traditional spring mattress, many mattresses include cotton in the construction process, and organic cotton mattresses are made without the chemical processes and uses cotton that has been grown without chemical sprays in the field.

Memory foam mattresses also offer all the health benefits of sleeping without the pressure points of spring or coil mattresses. Like latex mattresses, memory foam mattresses a re hypo allergenic, allergen and dust mite free. Memory foam mattresses are often made with eco-friendly materials. For many manufacturers of memory foam, the petroleum processes have been replaced with soy based processes. The new processes have also eliminated the smell from new mattresses that can be irritating to sensitive sleepers.

Both the organic mattresses and the memory foam mattress can offer relief from allergens and dust mites that can aggravate other conditions. Memory foam and organic latex can offer support without springs and coils. All three options can be used in traditional furniture and come in a variety of styles and sizes. There is a wide range of styles and price ranges for organic cotton, organic latex and memory foam mattresses.

Memory foam mattresses are also available in more luxurious styles including 12-15 inch construction designs with cashmere covers and plush sink in layers of comfort. The structural support layers often include other materials and in some cases will also include latex mattress layers. Memory foam manufactures like Select Foam can offer the contoured comfort of viscoelastic foam at a fraction of the price of tempurpedic style mattresses with the same health benefits.

If you are seeking a mattress option to reduce sensitivity, increase health benefits and eliminate allergens and dust mites the choice between organic and viscoelastic can be down to what type of sleep and support you are seeking. The visco elastic memory foam offers support for chronic pain relief, freedom from tossing and turning to prevent pressure point irritation and comfortable support for sleepers with joint or muscle discomfort. The visco elastic memory foam can also offer wide range of designs, constructions styles and price options. The visco elastic foam will also come with a 20 year warranty.