What is orthopedic foam?

Orthopedic foam or memory foam is a material that was developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States in the 1970s. NASA originally used aircraft to cushion and released public sphere technology in the 80's. Since then, the technology has been adapted for use in a mattress, as inserted into shoes and as a material for pet beds.

Orthopedic foam is made of polyurethane-silicone plastic with open cells. This form of plastic excels evenly by distribution of weight and pressure, making it an excellent shock absorber. For years, the material has been used exclusively by NASA because its ability to absorb a pressure aircraft during a high impact landing. The foam has the ability to return to its original shape even after pressing to 10% of its normal size. In the first days, the memory foam did not hold well after many uses, but the development in technology significantly increased its longevity.

hospitals were oneFrom the first industries that used memory foam after being released to the public. The ability to absorb pressure and weight distribution evenly gave relief to patients with bed. The traditional mattress develops pressure points where the body contacts the mattress, which can lead to the ulcers of the bed. An uniform distribution of weight into an orthopedic foam mattress alleviates these pressure points and increases comfort for patients. After becoming popularity in hospitals, the company mattresses for commercial use of marketing memory foam pads and mattresses began.

The materials in the orthopedic foam mattress are relatively sensitive to the temperature, remain stronger at colder temperatures and become softer when heated. That is why one experiences a feeling of sinking when it lies for the first time on the mattress, because the foam still matches the shape and weight of the body.E made exclusively from memory foam does not provide sufficient support for rear or joints. The best quality memory foam mattresses are made of a stronger material that ends with 2 to 3 inches (about 5 to 8 cm) of memory foam.

The extensive use of memory foam has reduced production costs. This opened the industry with another use of orthopedic foam, including shoes and pet inserts. With the expansion of the memory foam, there is a wide range of materials in the composition of the material. Buyers should carefully examine available products before investing in orthopedic foam products.