Foam or Innerspring?

The two major styles of crib mattresses are foam and innerspring. Which is better? Today, the answer to this question is not a definitive one. Scientific advances in the making of foam have caused the quality of foam mattresses to improve dramatically. A better quality foam mattress today is about the same quality as a better quality innerspring mattress. The costs are also very comparable. One thing is definitive in the choice of a crib mattress: a better quality foam mattress is better than a poorer quality innerspring mattress, and a better quality innerspring mattress is better than a poorer quality foam mattress. On the top 5 list from a leading consumer magazine, the number one mattress was made from foam, and 2 through 5 were innerspring. How can you tell a better quality foam mattress from a poorer one? The three things to look for when looking for a better quality foam mattress are: • Total weight of the mattress (also referred to as density) - generally, the heavier the ...

What are the major differences between foam and innerspring type mattresses? Whether you choose a mattress with an advanced innerspring core or one with a foam core, our sleep systems all provide proper support for healthier, more restful sleep. Each type of mattress however, has a slightly different feel. To determine which type of sleep system is the most comfortable for you and your partner, we recommend that you lie down on different models during the shopping process. What type of foam mattresses does Direct Home Furnishings offer? Our Sleep Products offers three different foam sleep sets featuring eco-friendly, soy-based visco and/or pure, natural rubber latex: The Nature’s Finest Latex Collection; The Viscopedic Memory Foam Collection; and our groundbreaking latex/visco combination product, the Synergy Fusion Foam Collection. How does Direct Home Furniture's Visco Memory Foam compare to Tempur-Pedic? Our ViscoPedic Collection features denser, more conforming memory foam that ...  more

What are the major differences between foam and innerspring type mattresses? Whether you choose an Englander mattress with an advanced innerspring core or one with a foam core, Englander’s sleep systems all provide proper support for healthier, more restful sleep. Each type of mattress however, has a slightly different feel. To determine which type of sleep system is the most comfortable for you and your partner, we recommend that you lie down on different models during the shopping process. What type of foam mattresses does Englander offer? Englander Sleep Products offers three different foam sleep sets featuring eco-friendly, soy-based visco and/or pure, natural rubber latex: The Nature’s Finest Latex Collection; The Viscopedic Memory Foam Collection; and our groundbreaking latex/visco combination product, the Synergy Fusion Foam Collection. How does Englander’s Visco Memory Foam compare to Tempur-Pedic? Englander’s ViscoPedic Collection features denser, more conforming memory foam ...  more