Today, two of the most popular materials to make mattress toppers out of are memory foam and egg crate foam. But what’s the difference between them? In this post, we’ll compare these two kinds of foam mattress toppers, so you can decide which one will work best for you .
What Is Memory Foam?
Also known as viscoelastic foam, this type of foam is made from polyurethane. It’s known for its responsiveness to pressure and heat. This foam will mold to your body while you’re lying on it, and return to its original form once you get up. Because of the immense comfort and pressure relief it can provide, it’s a popular material used for mattress toppers.
Benefits of Memory Foam Toppers
These mattress toppers are some of the most popular memory foam products on the market for a few different reasons. First, they’re fantastic at providing pressure relief for anyone dealing with joint pain. The foam is designed to hug the pressure points of the body, letting you get a great night of sleep without worrying about your aching body. The conforming material also promotes proper spine alignment, which can help eliminate back and joint pain. Memory foam mattress toppers limit motion transfer, so if you sleep with someone else in the bed, you won’t be constantly woken up by their movements shifting the mattress. Finally, if you’re looking for a hypoallergenic topper, there are plenty of eco-friendly, non-toxic options made from memory foam.
What Is Egg Crate Foam?
Also known as convoluted foam, egg crate foam gets its name due to the ridges in the material that resemble egg crates or cartons. This design lets you sink your body into it, which can alleviate some aches and pains. This foam is made with either viscoelastic foam or poly foam and is most commonly used to make mattress toppers.
Benefits of Egg Crate Mattress Toppers
There are many benefits to using egg crate mattress toppers . If you suffer from minor aches and pains, the egg carton design can provide extra pressure relief to those who need it. This kind of foam is also great for promoting airflow, which keeps the topper feeling (and smelling) fresh while also regulating the temperature of whoever is using it. Plus, you can find a pretty high-quality egg crate mattress topper for a decent price. These toppers tend to be one of the more cost-effective options when choosing mattress toppers.
Which Is Better?
As you can see, both types of mattress toppers have their benefits. The one you choose ultimately depends on how you tend to sleep and what results you’re looking for. If you need long-term relief from an achy back or painful joints, then the memory toppers would be the best fit. You’ll enjoy the way the material expertly contours around your body to provide you with a comfortable night’s sleep. These are also great for people who sleep with someone else in bed since they limit motion transfer. If you get overheated easily while you sleep, and staying cool is your biggest goal, then the breathability of egg crate toppers would be the best fit. These are also usually the more affordable option, so they’re a great fit for anyone wanting to upgrade their sleeping situation on a budget.
Do you deliver to Alberta Canada?
Hello,
Yes, we do ship to Canada below is the link to our Canadian website.
https://canada.foambymail.com
Shipping is free for any order over $100.00, if the order is under that amount then shipping would be $19.99 for zones 1-5. Zone 6 will be an extra shipment cost.
Canadian prices are higher than on our USA websites because we add customs, duties and broker fees across the border to the cost of foam, this way you don’t need to pay for anything when you receive the foam.
All shipments originate from the US, with pickups from the US to Canada made once a week. After we receive your order, processing typically takes about 3 to 15 business days. Shipping typically takes 5 to 6 business days via FedEx Ground. Made to order items and custom orders take about 5 to 15 business days for processing.
Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Thank you for all that information. I want to buy 8 to 10 cm memory foam to make the toppers that go over my custom made cushions that I lay on because I have extensive damage to my spine and hips which prevent me from sitting or laying. It must be very very soft.
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Thank you for reaching out to The Foam Factory via our blog.
Per your question, if you are looking for a soft topper than the memory foam will provide this!
FAQ About Memory Foam; https://www.foambymail.com/memory-foam-toppers
Which density should I get?
3LB ViscoSaver White: Suggested for people who want the benefits of memory foam at an economical price.
4LB ViscoPLUSH Blue: Suggested for people who want high quality memory foam at a great price.
5LB ViscoMAX Pink: Suggested for people who want the highest quality memory foam at a competitive price. (Similar in quality to Tempur-Pedic’s Memory Foam.)
Which thickness should I get?
2 Inch: Suggested for people who sleep on their stomach or are looking for the most inexpensive, yet effective memory foam pad. Because more weight is located on the front of the body than the back, stomach sleepers tend to have lower back issues due to mattresses supporting and cradling to their torso. This can flex the back out of position due to the difference in body weight distribution and shape. Any pad thicker than 2 inches will most likely not help their condition.
3 Inch: Suggested for side, back or combination sleepers, excluding stomach sleepers. This is the thickness TempurPedic uses for their mattresses, and is the standard for most memory foam mattresses. A 3 inch memory pad will provide the perfect balance of contour molding and support capabilities.
4 Inch: Also suggested for side, back or combination sleepers, excluding stomach sleepers. This thickness will feel softer, as there is more material to settle into, providing more pressure relief than the 2 or 3 inch pad.
3lb White – the firmest memory foam option, but is not hard in any way. This is considered firm or a medium overall feel because it has the nice, slow, comfortable give that a memory foam should have and is known for but lacks the contouring ability so it does not form around you as you lay in it. This is good for those who do not like a “hugging” topper while they sleep.
4lb Blue – the middle ground topper; this foam is softer than the 3lb and has some contouring abilities – it will curve around your shape but not fully hug like a perfect fit. You still have the slow sink but with an added softness to the feel of the material and it will cradle you as you sink into it.
5lb Pink – the ultra-soft topper; This topper is best described as a giant marshmallow! It is so plush that it full hugs you as you lay in it and gloves to your body. This topper is meant for you to fully sink into and nest in the middle. At 4” thick this material does get a little difficult to roll out of on the account it contours so well.
Foam samples are available! Check out our website for some 8” x 8” foam sample kits that are available for purchase, see here:
https://www.foambymail.com/foam-samples-r.html