Latex appears scientifically superior - Study reference

[dlbzone]

Latex vs Polyurethane Study

Effects of Mattress Material on Body Pressure Profiles in Different Sleeping...

I found this interesting and wanted to share.

Thanks!

[Sensei]

Hey dlbzone,

Thanks for sending in this link/study. We moved into the General Mattress thread, as TMU sometimes has consumer members that like to look at these studies. One of the things that is always difficult to gauge in these studies is that this is only a comparison between two different mattresses, and the generalization of the conclusion is a little misleading. Me, personally, I sleep on latex, and I am of the belief that the direction of the data is correct regarding pressure relief. As I clicked through the report this was the first thing I was looking for:

The participants were required to lie down on 2 different mattresses (latex foam, Sofzsleep, model Delight, and high-density polyurethane foam, Masterfoam, model Masterfoam 1000), where the sequence of mattress conditions was randomized. A standard pillow was provided throughout the trials. The purpose of the pillow was to allow the participants to lie comfortably on the beds, and a similar pillow was used throughout the trials.

Just to be clear, I am not commenting on one’s scientific methodology, just when we are talking about mattresses, and as we all know at TMU all of the parts of the mattress work together and affect the pressure relief. This study shows the “Sofzsleep” had better pressure relief over the “Masterfoam 1000”.

Many manufacturers can make a good memory foam bed relieve pressure better than a mediocre latex mattress. But either way thanks for sending in the study, it is much appreciated on The Mattress Underground.

Thanks,
Sensei