When we want to buy a mattress we may have some doubts about what we are really looking for our rest, latex, springs, viscoelastic …
Today we are going to talk about the latter, the viscoelastic, is a composite polyurethane foam material that was invented by NASA in the 60s, although until the 90s was not incorporated into domestic use.
In the beginning, the objective was to alleviate the pressure that the tissues could provoke on the body of the astronauts at the moment of the takeoff. Nowadays, it is used in different sectors such as automobiles, sports and furniture, but mainly in hospitals with sanitary products such as prostheses and adaptable mattresses, as it is a viscous, elastic and non-deformable foam.
Why buy a viscoelastic mattress?
- It is a mattress that has a high firmness, ideal for relieving tensions.
- It eliminates the pressure of the resting surface on the body. The back is completely aligned, because the mattress adapts perfectly to the body and there is no area that is not supported.
- The viscoelastic material has no vibrations, decreases the movement of the body during the night, achieving greater relaxation and comfort.
- This type of mattress benefits our health, as it promotes blood circulation.
- It offers independence of beds, that is to say, it differentiates the zones of the people who sleep in it.
- Viscoelastic mattresses are the most recommended by health professionals, as they are a solution for those with joint problems, lumbar, etc..
- It provides great resistance. The duration of a viscoelastic mattress is usually estimated at approximately 10 years, as recommended by the Spanish Association of the Bed (ASOCAMA).
These are some benefits offered by viscoelastic mattresses, however, for tastes the colors and mattresses 😊.