LATEX VS MEMORY FOAM EGYPT
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Edge Support
If you like to sit or sleep on the edge of your bed, you want a mattress that supports you when you apply pressure to the edge. A memory foam mattress offers more edge support than a latex foam mattress does. Latex foam may give you that feeling of rolling off when you lay too close to the edge.
Winner: Memory foam.
Responsivity:
The responsiveness of each mattress can be tested by bouncing a golf ball (or another type of ball) on the mattress foam. When bouncing a golf ball on a latex mattress, the ball will bounce right back up to you. When bouncing a golf ball on memory foam, the mattress will barely bounce back at all. Latex is more firm and rubbery. It has a faster bounce back time when pressure is applied. When pressure is applied to a memory foam mattress, there is much less resistance and the bounce back time is much slower.
This tells us that latex will work with your body when you try to move, while memory foam works against you. Latex foam is better for those who are active sleepers as it allows you to move more easily. On the other hand, memory foam will make it a lot harder for you to move over in your sleep.
Winner: Latex foam.
Breathability
One of the many things people like to look for in a mattress is breathability, especially if you tend to sleep hot. During sleep, body heat gets absorbed by the mattress. Memory foam has a tendency to retain heat, making it more likely for you to sleep hot. Latex foam does not hold heat in, so it’s going to feel a lot cooler when you sleep.
Winner: Latex foam.
Motion Isolation
Do you remember those commercials where someone would jump on a mattress next to an unspilled glass of juice? That’s motion isolation in action and it’s something that memory foam mattresses are known for. Memory foam is great at absorbing body pressure and movement so that you won’t be able to tell if your partner is tossing or turning all night. Because of the latex mattress’ springy nature, it’s not great at isolating motion and you will likely hear and feel the movement of someone next to you.
Winner: Memory foam.
WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? | LATEX | MEMORY FOAM |
Faster bounce back rate | win | |
Ease of movement | win | |
Good for allergy sufferers | win | |
Breathability | win | |
Movement isolation | win | |
Natural temperature regulation | win | |
Softness | win | |
Eco-friendly | win | |
Price | win | |
Durability | 12-20 Years | 8-10 Years |