The pocket sprung mattresses moulds the human body through the action of body weight and height. The foams used in pocket sprung mattresses are made of 100% natural materials. Some types of pocket sprung mattresses are also bio-degradable. This particular type of forms particularly brings comforts to people with back pains.

Though spring mattresses are being used for many decades, recently foam mattresses are becoming very popular. This is because foam mattresses offer maximum comfort and full body support. Another reason is, foams can shrink over time but in case of a spring mattress, the springs can bend and lose shape. Pocket sprung mattresses however are better those ordinary foams and that of spring mattress. Pocket sprung mattresses are of life time use; it will never let you down. One of the main benefits of using a pocket sprung mattresses is that, it resists dust mites.

Additionally, the pocket sprung mattresses enables natural movement during sleep and provides excellent support to the human body. The foam is also hypo allergenic, which means that it is safe for people with allergies to sleep on such mattresses. Another extra ordinary feature of pocket sprung mattresses is, it reduces vibration and movement; hence, in case one toss around in the bed, the partner would not wake up from the movement.

The pocket sprung mattresses is available in all sizes - regular, queen, king and twin. The mattress is priced economically and is endorsed by chiropractors. During buying pocket sprung mattresses, most important thing to watch for is the density of the mattresses. The actual density should be between 2.5 - 3 lb. anything lower than 3.0 lb. will not be good for bedding because it will not be able to provide enough support to the human body in that case. Also, one should not go for a pocket sprung mattresses unless seller does not give at least 25 years warranty.

There is also Tempur-Pedic memory foam available in the market. The main difference between Tempur-Pedic memory foam and other memory foam mattresses is that the tempur-pedic mattress is eight inches thick and has two layers. 3 inches of 5.3lb visco-elastic foam covers the top layer. The bottom portion of the mattress is composed of 5 inches 3.5 lg., non-visco elastic, high density polyurethane. It is covered with a soft cotton material, laid over a plastic material. This plastic material of the pocket sprung mattresses offers water proofing facility.

People often compare latex mattress with pocket sprung mattresses. Latex mattress has actually has higher elasticity than the pocket sprung mattresses. Another difference is, the latex gives more spring effects but memory foam feels solid. Also, memory foam remains firmer in cool temperatures and gradually becomes softer in furnace environments. At present, many companies are blending both latex and pocket sprung mattresses to make a perfect mattresses.

Memory foam was first developed by NASA for its astronauts, to offer the maximum comfort during takeoff of the space shuttles. Therefore, memory forms were rather expensive in the initial time. Market competition and high demand pulled down the price. Now days, memory foam has become a common domestic application. It is used in mattresses, pillows and mattress pads.