memory_foam_applications


	Applications: Memory foam was initially too difficult to manufacture and too expensive to the general public, but in recent years, with advance manufacturing technologies, it has become cheaper to produce. Its most common household uses are mattresses, pillows and mattress toppers. In offices back supports and seat cushions made out of memory foam is being used to provide more comfort for office workers sitting for long hours. In sports, football helmets as well as other cushions use memory foam as protections. In medical applications,memory foam is being used as wheelchair seat cushions, hospital bed pillows and padding for persons suffering long-term pain or postural problems. Its heat-retaining properties may help some pain sufferers who find the added warmth help to decrease the pain, for example, a memory foam cervical pillow may alleviate chronic neck pain.