In the past, mattresses were often constructed from hourglass-shaped springs padded with batting for padding. While this type of mattress might offer some pressure relief or temperature regulation benefits, its bouncier nature and limited temperature regulation capabilities didn’t lend themselves well to providing pressure relief or temperature regulation.
Many new mattress-in-a-box brands are taking advantage of technology to enhance the sleep experience for all types of people. Here are some key technologies you should keep an eye out for in 2020.
Hybrid Materials
Hybrid materials have become the cutting-edge of mattress construction. By combining different kinds of foam and springs in one mattress, this innovative new method creates a more balanced sleep experience while offering additional features such as responsive movement control and cooling properties.
These mattresses feature thicker layers of the soft and cushiony memory foam than traditional spring core models, creating a softer feel and providing greater body contouring and pressure relief. They’re best for people who like the spring mattress experience while avoiding sinking feelings associated with all-foam models.
Helix offers a selection of hybrid mattresses designed to meet different sleeping preferences and body weight requirements. Their most cost-effective model, Eco Organic, features coil-and-foam hybrid construction with certified organic materials to reduce harmful chemicals used during production. Their king size Eco Organic mattress comes equipped with seven inches of dense base foam support as well as three inches of proprietary Adaptive Foam made with copper and graphite that helps promote cooling while preventing heat retention.
Environmentally conscious consumers also appreciate this type of hybrid construction, which offers support and comfort without using polyurethane foams, synthetic chemicals or chemical flame retardants. Avocado offers one such hybrid option with their Green model: made of foam-coil hybrid construction with organic materials including natural latex latex latex certified by GOTS as well as nontoxic wool for ultimate comfort.
Hybrid construction mattresses can provide additional support for heavier individuals who do not find sufficient comfort in all-foam options. A spring core beneath the foam layer adds strength and stability, accommodating larger body sizes more effectively than an all-foam option.
The flippable Layla mattress has become a favorite with online shoppers due to its unique flippable design, which allows users to switch which side they sleep on to adjust firmness levels; making this mattress ideal for couples that cannot agree on an ideal firmness level for themselves.
Nanotechnology
Technology plays an integral part in creating a comfortable mattress experience. Modern mattresses often incorporate cooling technologies, motion isolation features, adjustable firmness options, and eco-friendly practices that contribute to providing restful nights for sleepers who require restful nights.
Nanotechnology mattresses are one of the latest developments in mattress technology. Made of ultralight yet resilient material, nanotech provides mattresses that offer exceptional support while remaining lightweight – as well as reduced odors and increased breathability. Plus, unlike memory foam models, nanotechnology does not retain heat or retain flexibility over time!
Latex mattresses are another popular mattress choice, made from a natural and renewable resource that’s hypoallergenic and available in various thicknesses and densities to match individual sleeper preferences and support needs. Though latex can be costly compared to other materials and requires additional care since it’s not machine washable; also many latex mattresses contain synthetic rubber (styrene-butadiene rubber, or SBR), which has been linked with health concerns that many consumers find off-putting.
Many brands claim their mattresses use cooling mattress technology, yet are often vague on exactly how it works. Many mattresses claiming cooling technologies are simply standard mattresses fitted with gel mattress toppers or cooling sheets – these solutions may help, but will never meet all of the needs of hot sleepers.
An effective cooling mattress technology involves layers of breathable materials infused with copper that have been scientifically shown to decrease body temperature while evenly dispersing weight distribution across the mattress surface. Furthermore, this approach is more cost-effective than buying cooling mattress toppers or sheets.
While The Strategist hasn’t personally tested any smart mattress technologies, it is easy to imagine a future bed as helping track sleep patterns and providing real-time recommendations for improved rest. Furthermore, such beds would allow users to customize the firmness level according to personal preference while supporting optimal spinal alignment throughout the night.
Cooling Phase Change Materials
Cooling phase change materials (PCMs) are micro encapsulated substances made into fibre, fabric or foam which act as thermal insulation and store body heat before releasing it when needed. First developed to keep astronauts’ gloved hands warm during space missions, they have since found application in protecting people against changing weather conditions as well as improving surgical gowns’ thermo-physical comfort and surgical gown caps’ thermo-physical comfort. PCMs commonly used include salt hydrates, fatty acids and esters as well as paraffins which all boast exceptional environmental credentials; only having an embodied energy of few kilocalories per kg when produced from raw materials used.
Smart Mattresses
Smart mattresses provide those looking to gain control of their sleep with various technologies that enable you to customize your mattress according to your personal settings, such as temperature regulation (excess heat or cold can disrupt restful slumber), silent mattresses to prevent nighttime awakenings and various tracking and coaching capabilities.
Smart mattresses are beds equipped with sensors that collect biometric information from sleepers, connecting with apps on phones or other devices to collect biometric data that will then provide feedback and sleep coaching services. Furthermore, this type of mattress may also control additional devices like lights, heating or cooling systems or alarm clocks.
There are various smart mattresses on the market today, some designed specifically to work as integrated bed systems with bases. Some feature alarms, speakers, large monitors and drawers for an all-in-one bed experience.
These beds may be more costly than traditional mattresses, but can more than make up for this expense with features that help improve sleep quality. Furthermore, these mattresses make setup simpler than third-party devices like sleep trackers since all features are integrated directly into them.
If you’re in the market for a smart mattress, be sure to select one with multiple sleep features and easy setup. Read reviews so that you can be confident that its technology works reliably and that the mattress feels comfy on top of everything else.
ReST Pump-in-Bed offers various sleep tracking and customized comfort technologies, including dual zone cooling or heating to tailor your experience and customize comfort levels to suit you. Its sensor technology can evaluate environmental factors to detect when sleeping temperatures become too warm or too cool, before adjusting its mattress to meet individual preferences and establish a routine that may ultimately lead to improved restful slumber over time.
Ghost SmartBed mattresses feature five air chambers on either side, which can inflate or deflate to adjust firmness levels and feature cooling gel memory foam and biometric sensors to detect snoring and warm your feet.
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