Discover your perfect mattress: what is better, cold foam or memory foam?
How do you choose between cold foam or memory foam for your mattress? First of all, it is nice to know what the exact differences are between these two foam materials for mattresses. Only then can you properly assess which material suits you best. Also take a look at our page with different mattresses.
Mattresses made of foam can be found everywhere these days. It makes sense, because the material is very durable and not too expensive. But what exactly are the differences between cold foam and memory foam? To do this, we first look at the way in which the different foam materials are made.
How is a cold foam or memory foam mattress made?
Cold foam mattresses are made of polyurethane. These mattresses do not feel cold, as the name might suggest. They get their name from the production method: the foam is poured into cold molds. These mattresses are also called High Resilience (HR) foam (high resistance/resilience).
Memory foam is made of visco-elastic polyurethane. This type of foam has many different names. Memory foam, slow motion foam or lazy foam: all different terms for memory foam. The best name is perhaps NASA foam. Did you know that this material was originally developed for space travel? The foam has a pressure-relieving effect: ideal during a rocket launch! Memory foam is called this because the material – when you press it – very slowly returns to its original shape. This means that a memory foam mattress encloses your body when you lie down on it. Great if you suffer from joint pain or just want a bit more support!
Differences between cold foam and memory foam
Cold foam and memory foam are made of different materials, but there are even more differences. For example, cold foam feels a bit harder than memory foam. Because memory foam forms to your body through a combination of body heat and body weight, this is a nice soft mattress to lie on. The pressure of your body is also evenly distributed by this mattress. Cold foam is a somewhat firmer material and therefore more resilient than memory foam, even if the mattress gets warmer when someone is sleeping on it. Memory foam mattresses then become a bit softer, because the foam makes a mold of the sleeper, as it were. The advantage? The sleeper then does not suffer from pressure points.
Warm or cold mattress?
There are also differences in ventilation and moisture regulation. If you want to choose between cold foam or memory foam, you should take into account that cold foam ventilates better. This is because the foam does not deform under the influence of body weight. The foam has an irregular, open cell structure, which means that the material breathes very well and drains moisture well. The cold foam mattress is therefore cooler and feels less clammy. Memory foam has a high thermal insulation and therefore feels warmer.
Support and pit formation
Memory foam supports the body well while lying down. With a cold foam mattress, on the other hand, you lie less in a hollow. The material is very resilient, and therefore very comfortable. In addition, a cold foam mattress has a long lifespan.
Density
An important feature to look for with cold foam mattresses is the density. This determines the quality of the material. A density higher than 35 kg/m³ ensures high quality. You can say: the higher the density, the better the quality. This is indicated for mattresses as the HR value, where the number corresponds to the density in kilograms per cubic meter. Our mattresses have an HR value of 45 or 50. This is very high . HR foam is also flame retardant and sometimes also flame extinguishing.
Who are the mattresses suitable for?
Cold foam or memory foam : both types of mattresses have their advantages. Do you suffer from joint pain? Then it is best to choose a mattress with memory foam. Your body pressure is distributed well. Are you someone who sweats a lot at night? Then a cold foam mattress is perfect for you. The most important advantage of this type of material is that it ventilates very well. That keeps your bed nice and cool at night! Cold foam mattresses are also very suitable if you are a bit heavier. Due to the stiffness of the material, this mattress offers you a lot of support and there is little chance of a dip forming.
So: do you choose cold foam H3 , cold foam H4, cold foam HR50 or memory foam ? Solo Home offers a wide range of mattresses of both types. Discover our collection of cold foam and memory foam mattresses and order your perfect mattress at Solo Home! Quickly see if there is a nice mattress for you!
Do you still need a pillow?
Then consider a memory foam pillow. This is ideal for those looking for a pillow that conforms to the contours of their head and neck, giving them the perfect support while they sleep. Memory foam pillows are especially beneficial for those who often wake up with neck pain or other related ailments, as the pillow helps to relieve pressure on sensitive areas.
In addition to memory foam pillows, there are also cold foam pillows available. These pillows offer firm and resilient support, ideal for people who prefer a firmer pillow. Cold foam pillows also have excellent ventilation properties, which keeps them cooler during warm nights.
Unfortunately, we do not sell pillows at Solo Home. Fortunately, you can find various memory foam pillows or cold foam pillows on bol.com !