Specialty

Are you tired of your old, lumpy mattress or just plain tired? You need a mattress that matches your lifestyle, or more specifically, your sleep style. And if that style is a back or side sleeper who requires pressure point relief and pain reduction, it’s time to consider the benefits of a foam mattress. Let’s go through what you need to know when you shop for a foam mattress for sale, so you can improve how you snooze.

Before deciding on a type of foam, it’s important to know the main benefit of a foam mattress, which is its viscoelasticity. This means that a foam mattress provides better motion isolation and body-conformity than other mattress types. Most foam mattresses consist of at least one layer of polyfoam and/or memory foam, plus a support core of high-density polyfoam, which feels a bit like sleeping on a cloud. Be sure to look up the foam density of your mattress to discover the mattress that better supports your body weight. Please note when looking for a foam mattress for sale, that low density foam degrades faster over time than medium- or high-density foam.

How do you decide between traditional memory foam and gel memory foam? First, we’ve broken down the benefits of each type of mattress:

• A memory foam mattress provides cradling support, enhanced circulation, stress and joint relief, pain relief, motion isolation, spinal alignment, and body-weight distribution. However, memory foam does retain heat.
• A gel memory foam mattress offers the same benefits of memory foam but with the addition of enhanced air circulation and hypoallergenic properties. The cooling properties are ideal for sleepers who live in hot places. Keep in mind — there is a strong chemical smell on brand-new gel memory foam mattresses, but it goes away fairly quickly.

The choice of foam really depends on what you need for your sleep. If you’re looking for the top mattresses for side sleepers, a memory foam mattress for sale offers hip- and shoulder-pressure relief. But if you sleep too hot, or dislike that cradling feel, a gel memory foam mattress might be the one for you. Additionally, if you’re a back sleeper who suffers from morning aches and pains, the spinal support and weight distribution of either type of foam mattress is an ideal choice.

Once you’ve narrowed down the type of specialty mattress you’re looking for, don’t forget to explore our selection of top mattress brands. We carry the brands you know and trust like Sealy and Tempur-Pedic, as well as luxury mattresses like Stearns & Foster and Beautyrest Black. And if you need a supportive mattress that arrives in a convenient box, a Nectar mattress is a smart (and comfortable!) choice.

No matter what style of mattress you need, we have the foam mattress for sale that’ll fit your sleep style. Speaking of fit, to take the guesswork out of your mattress shopping experience, don’t forget to try out BedFIT™ — our computerized test bed. We’ll scientifically match you to the mattress type and brand you need for better, more restful sleep. Have any questions? Give us a call or stop by your nearest Mattress Land for your sleep fit experience!