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bradyk
Sep 22, 2013Explorer
Just to confirm comment above that thicker memory foam is firmer if you buy. This statement is not true. A little education for all. Foam is generally classified by density and firmness. Density (weight) of foam is measured in how much a 1 cubic foot block weighs. Good regular foam is usually 2 lb and up while memory foam like some of the Tempur we sell in retail are 3lb and high end 7lb cube foot. The heavier the density the better quality the foam. Saying that beware some mfg cheat and add fillers to make the density higher but good quality is without and accurate. ILD is the firmness of the foam. They use a 1lb hockey puck looking measuring device and measure how far it protrudes into the foam. You can potentially have a 7 lb foam very soft or very hard and vice versa like a cheap foam that is hard or soft depending on the recipe when they make it. Hopefully that clears that up so no one gets confused on foams as the story can sometimes be spun backwards and sideways to how the story works. Get a good density and the softness based on your personal level of comfort and you will be a happier sleeper.
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