Memory Foam

- Developed by: NASA
- Common uses: mattresses, pillows and shoes
- Made from: polyurethane
- Available to consumers since the early 1990s
- Recently became popular in pet furniture

Memory foam is a material made of polyurethane with additional chemicals to create a variety of products including mattresses, pillows and shoes.
History

Although first designed to be used in space by NASA, the technology was first used in hospitals to provide better blood circulation to bed-ridden patients. Memory foam is typically more dense than an average mattress, and uses body heat to mold to the shape of the body or object touching it.
Memory Foam Products

Memory foam is used for a variety of products, most commonly bedding. There are a variety of shapes and sizes of memory foam pillows as well as full mattresses and thinner mattress toppers. The material is also used in slippers and even in car seats and strollers for children.

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Memory Foam on Amazon
- Sleep Better 3-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Queen - $199.99
  
  Representing the next generation in mattress toppers, Sleep Better visco-elastic memory foam reduces nighttime tossing and turning to provide a better night sleep. The innovative, ...
  
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- Sleep Studio ViscO2 Ventilated 2-Inch Thick Memory Foam Mattress Enhancer, Queen - $299.99
  
  Sleep Studio's exclusive new ViscO2 memory foam combined with ventilation provides the perfect balance of support, comfort and temperature. ViscO2 is a breakthrough in memory foam ...
  
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- Memory Foam Shoe Insoles -- As seen on TV - $14.99
  
  You may have read that the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. As we age, our feet tend to lose the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of our feet. The extra pounds w...
  
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- Sleep Better 2-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Queen - $149.99
  
  Representing the next generation in mattress toppers, Sleep Better visco-elastic memory foam reduces nighttime tossing and turning to provide a better night sleep. The innovative, ...
  
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- Obus Forme Memory Foam Travel Pillow - $25.95
  
  Unique elevated and contoured side panels are designed to provide luxurious support for your head and neck. Ideal for air travel, for use on the road, or in the comfort of your ho...
  
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Memory Foam Questions

I need to buy a new pillow.If memory foam is the way to go which one should I purchase? 3 Answers

I am not adding any sources as I am going mostly from opinion. I believe that "memory foam" is a good way to go (I have a couple), but the choices quite simila... read more

Does a container of Gel shaving cream, last longer, than a container of Foam shaving cream? 2 Answers

Yes, I believe the Gel lasts longer than the foam. I used gel shaving cream for about two years and I would only have to get new ones about twice a year. About ... read more

What is your very first memory? 5 Answers

It's a snapshot of a memory: It's the day we moved into our new house, and I was sitting just inside the doorway of my new bedroom while a bunch of people were ... read more

Where can i get a cheap memory foam bed? 1 Answer

I found this Aerus Natural 8” King Size Memory Foam Mattress at Sam's Club for only $247. http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=401229 ... read more

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