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Adjustable firmness and luxury materials put this mattress on top.
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Pressure-relieving comfort and contouring support from industry pros.
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Specialised foam gives this highly-rated mattress a balanced feel.
Noa Mattress Review 2022
Natural latex and pocket spring support make this mattress a solid choice.
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Spring and foam layers make this hybrid design strong yet snug.
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Selective sleepers love this customisable foam/spring hybrid design.
Simba Mattress
A hybrid mattress that’s designed to support every sleeper.
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Sleep cool and comfortable with this breathable all-foam mattress.
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All-foam design offering body-shaping contour and cheeky bounce.
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An affordable hybrid with firm support and questionable service.
Understanding the Memory Foam Mattress
One of the more popular designs, a memory foam mattress is best for pressure relief and body-shaping contour. This dense foam responds slowly to weight, making it ideal for compression support. Since memory foam is notoriously firm, these mattresses often combine different foams for comfort and support.
A memory foam mattress is any design constructed primarily of viscoelastic polyurethane foam and a dense poly foam support layer. These mattresses may also include latex, gel-infused foam, or padding for added comfort. Memory foam is great for support and body-shaping contour, as it slowly responds to body heat and lets sleepers relax into the mattress.
The majority of concerns around Australia’s memory foam mattresses relate to “VOCs” or “off-gassing.” These terms both refer to chemicals in the foam breaking down and releasing into the air. Many memory foam mattresses have a “new smell” from this process, which disappears after several days or weeks. To combat possible health and chemical-related issues with this process, mattress companies are creating low-VOC foams and using plant-based foams. As with any mattress, this foam is safe if it meets proper production regulations.
There is no better or worse mattress when it comes to memory foam and latex. The two materials have different feels, firmness levels, and chemical properties. Choosing a material that is better for you depends on your unique sleeping preferences. If you like a firmer mattress that hugs you in all the right places, memory foam may be the best choice. Prefer a mattress with more bounce? Latex gives a soft, yet springy feel.
Gel memory foam is exactly what it sounds like: a blend of gel and memory foam. There are two common ways to create this foam – one uses gel-infused beads and the other blends the materials together. Both are designed to combine the cooling benefits of gel with the shaping abilities of memory foam. Since memory foam retains heat, gel helps disperse heat away from sleepers and makes the foam more responsive.
