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Memory foam has been with us for years now, however it still remains a thoroughly modern material, uniquely suited to fulfil a wide range of applications that some of you are probably aware of and others that maybe aren’t so familiar!

At Technical Foam Services we have a unique approach to visco memory foam, and whereas other companies focus squarely on its applications for mattresses, at Technical Foam Services we understand that the potential for visco memory foam is much more than just as a material for bedding!

With this in mind, what are the uses for memory foam?

As already mentioned, visco memory foam is now most famous for its application in mattresses, due to its unique ability to mould itself to a sleeper’s shape.

This inherent quality, however, also has several other uses – and beyond comfort, memory foam has also becoming fundamental to developments in safety technology. To be a little more specific, the slow recovery nature of memory foam gives it a shock absorption capability, which means that it is perfect for helmet linings.

Also, memory foam keyboard supports are also a more subtle application where visco memory foam can have positive health implications, i.e. by providing a level of wrist support.

As memory foam is a foam product, this means that it is extremely malleable and can be cut to any shape, size or thickness, which means that its potential usage is only as limited as your imagination.

Memory foam was originally developed by NASA, but the agency found it too expensive. There are voices saying that NASA abandoned the material because of chemical volatility issues. Now imagine people spending $ 1,000-6,000 with the hope of a better health, and instead ruining it.

The term refers to any polymer made of organic units joined by urethane connections. By organic units you should understand hydrocarbons from the petroleum or derived chemicals. Theoretically, a fully reacted polyurethane polymer should be chemically inert. But any chemist will tell you that even fully reacted polyurethane can produce dust inducing mechanical irritation to the eyes and lungs. And, as there are no industrial processes 100 % complete, you should expect the polyurethane to expel its chemical load.

Only the resin blends can expel Iso-cyanates, which were proven to be skin and respiratory sensitizers, causing asthma. This is just a short list of toxins found in an analyzed type of memory foam: TDI (Toluene Di-Isocyanate), Polyol (Poly Ether Gycol), Silicone Surfactant, Tertiary Amine, Stannous Octoate, Flame Retardant, Pigments/Dyes. TDI is an aromatic hydrocarbon (it is really smelly) causing asthma. Tertiary amines have strong odors and are allergenic.

The term refers to any polymer made of organic units joined by urethane connections. By organic units you should understand hydrocarbons from the petroleum or derived chemicals. Theoretically, a fully reacted polyurethane polymer should be chemically inert. But any chemist will tell you that even fully reacted polyurethane can produce dust inducing mechanical irritation to the eyes and lungs. And, as there are no industrial processes 100 % complete, you should expect the polyurethane to expel its chemical load.

Only the resin blends can expel Iso-cyanates, which were proven to be skin and respiratory sensitizers, causing asthma. This is just a short list of toxins found in an analyzed type of memory foam: TDI (Toluene Di-Isocyanate), Polyol (Poly Ether Gycol), Silicone Surfactant, Tertiary Amine, Stannous Octoate, Flame Retardant, Pigments/Dyes. TDI is an aromatic hydrocarbon (it is really smelly) causing asthma. Tertiary amines have strong odors and are allergenic.