Memory Cushions

In a dream, a person spends 30% of his life. The choice of quality bedding provides not only a comfortable rest, but also health. Modern manufacturers of products for sleeping offer a variety of fillers for pillows. Nowadays, pillows with an innovative filling with memory effect, which provide orthopedic effects, are becoming increasingly popular.

What?

The memory effect or memorix is ​​the property of the filler to take the form of the human body, and in the absence of pressure to return the original form. The development of material with such properties was engaged in the space industry in the 70s of the last century in order to reduce the pressure on the muscles and the human skeleton. Innovative technologies have come into mass production of orthopedic products for sleeping and rest, first medical products, and subsequently consumer goods.

Manufacturers offer all-new fillers with a wrapping effect. protruding parts of the human body, the so-called effect of clay for orthopedic pillows, which serve to unload the cervical spine. Innovative materials pillows retain their shape, maintaining all the muscles of the cervical spine, and in the absence of pressure, restore the original shape in 4-10 seconds.

Properties of pillows with synthetic or natural fillers with a memory effect allow you to maintain a deep sleep phase for a long time, reduce the number of turns from side to side, and ensure good blood circulation.

Benefit and harm

Memory pillows have undoubted benefits:

  • improve the quality of sleep;
  • allow the body to recover and rest in a shorter period of time;
  • reduce the number of headaches, ensuring proper blood circulation;
  • unload the muscles of the neck and back;
  • help reduce pain from osteochondrosis.

Despite the useful properties of pillows with a memory effect, negative nuances from their use are possible. The harm from the use of such pillows is allergic material filler.Synthetic materials, environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic, high-quality products have a European certificate confirming the safety of the composition of the filler (CertiPUR). But to reduce the cost of filler material, some Manufacturers may use additional components:

  • formaldehyde;
  • chlorofluorocarbons;
  • methylene chloride.

These substances are carcinogenic.

The composition of the natural filler used in memory pillows can cause allergic reactions, especially in people prone to allergies.

Indications and contraindications

Memory pillows do not have a medical prescription for use. But factories producing such products actively cooperate with medical and orthopedic centers.

They give recommendations on the use of this product for sleep in such cases:

  • spinal problems (scoliosis, osteochondrosis, intervertebral hernia, lordosis, etc.);
  • injuries of the cervical and upper spine;
  • muscle spasticity and increased muscle tone;
  • violation of the blood supply to the brain;
  • recovery after operations and injuries, as well as long-term bed rest if necessary (after a stroke,severe surgery, with concussion);
  • rehabilitation period after any types of injuries and medical manipulations;
  • migraines, headaches, dizziness;
  • hypodynamia (limited movement or sedentary work most of the day).

The use of a pillow with a memory effect is not prohibited for absolutely healthy people.

The indications for using pillows with a memory effect are very extensive.

However, there are contraindications to the use of this product:

  • allergic reaction to filler components;
  • high air temperature in the room, as it is possible the presence of the greenhouse effect;
  • uncomfortable sensations from the enveloping effect of the memory filler.

Kinds

There is no generally accepted classification of pillows. Each manufacturer lists its range of pillows, differentiating them in shape, purpose, and decorative properties.

The following types of pillows can be identified:

  • Classic - with habitual fillers from feathers, down of birds, foam rubber, holofiber, synthetic winterizer;
  • Orthopedic - products with a special innovative filler, which contributes to the prevention and treatment of diseases of the back, as well as associated diseases,related to the lack of blood supply to the vessels of the brain;
  • Anatomical (ergonomic) - products that attach and fix the anatomically correct position of the neck and shoulder section and the neck area;
  • Rollers - devices for a short afternoon rest on a sofa, sofa, hammock;
  • Medicinal - the filler of such pillows consists of natural herbs that provide aromatherapy treatment. To enhance the aromatherapy of herbs and increase the service life of the product, the filler is impregnated with essential oils. Therapeutic pillows are used in the homeopathic treatment of insomnia, migraines, maintaining immunity, and so on;
  • Decorative - an element of decor in the design of the room.

Orthopedic head pillows for sleeping with memory foam are classified:

  • flat;
  • with roller;
  • with uneven rollers of different or identical stiffness.

Fillers

Fillers in the cushions with a memory effect can be:

  • memory foam;
  • ormafoam;
  • latex.

Memory foam and ormafoam are artificially derived materials that differ in the method of production. Memorix is ​​a foamed polyurethane foam with carbon additives. Due to its porous-cellular structure, harmful microorganisms and parasites do not start there.Under the influence of gravity, the product takes the shape of the head, and then restores the original appearance.

Memory Foam there are two types:

  • thermoplastic;
  • viscoelastic.

Thermoplastic appearance is cheaper in production, and viscoelastic memory foam does not lose its characteristics in any temperature mode, it is used in high-quality products.

Ormafoam is a modified polyurethane foam. Latex is a natural filler derived from the sap of the Hevea tree, which grows in Brazil and Asia. The resulting material has a natural origin, high elasticity due to the structure resembling a honeycomb. The material self-vents, it is hypoallergenic, durable to use.

All fillers are similar in their properties.

Manufacturers of goods for sleep use in the assortment of pillows with a memory effect various fillers.

How to choose?

Orthopedic pillows with a memory effect are quite expensive (from 1,700 rubles), so the choice of such a product should be approached thoroughly, guided by the following criteria:

  • Decide on the type of filler. All types of fillers do not cause allergies, but nevertheless a new product may have a certain smell. If the production used additional additives and fragrances, they can cause an allergic reaction, especially in people with allergies.
  • Choose the right shape and stiffness of the pillow.based on the habit of sleeping on your side, back, or stomach. If you have the habit of sleeping on your side, you should choose a hard pillow with uneven rollers, a soft rectangular pillow is suitable for sleeping on your stomach, sleeping on your back will provide a pillow with one or two rollers of medium hardness or a hard one.
  • Decide on the size of the product - the width of the pillow varies from 30 to 50 cm. The wide pillow is suitable for people with restless sleep and for those who like to change position frequently in their sleep. In any case, the width of the orthopedic product should not be wider than the shoulders. The height of the orthopedic pillow (from 10 to 15 cm) should be selected in a practical way: try lying in the store and choose a comfortable option.
  • The presence of a removable cover or pillowcase - the form of an orthopedic pillow is peculiar, and therefore standard pillowcases from bedding sets may not be suitable.Removable cushion cover makes it much easier to care for.

Manufacturers Rating

Pillows with memorizing the shape of the body are presented in the assortment of leading manufacturers of products for sleep, including orthopedic products. Leading manufacturers of such products:

  • Tempur-pedic - Swedish manufacturer of orthopedic products, a pioneer in the development of material with a memory effect (tempur). In terms of quality, tempur has no analogues in other manufacturing firms.
  • "Ascona" - Russian manufacturer of orthopedic products for sleep, repeatedly the quality of the goods of this company is marked by excellent quality marks and certificates. Ascona is a manufacturer with a high reputation and customer confidence. As a filler for pillows with a memory effect, natural latex is often used.
  • Luomma - Russian-Swedish manufacturer who works closely with medical institutions in the development and improvement of their products. As a filler, mainly synthetic materials are used.
  • "Trelaks" - manufacturer of medical orthopedic products.Products are developed by leading medical professionals, undergoing medical certification and are recommended for use in everyday life.
  • Memory pillow - Chinese manufacturer of anatomical products for sleep (pillows, mattresses). The goods are actively imported to Russia and are in demand by domestic buyers.
  • "Ormatek" - Russian manufacturer of products for the bedroom, on the market since 2002.

Care rules

A pillow with a memory effect is quite an expensive acquisition. Both synthetic and natural fillers have self-ventilating properties, do not accumulate dust, excessive moisture, and are not susceptible to reproduction of harmful microorganisms. The filler of these products does not need special frequent cleaning.

Conditions of washing and storage, special recommendations for the care of accessories with memory effect should be indicated on the label and label. Following the manufacturer's recommendations, the durability of the use of the pillow is ensured.

Usually the manufacturer recommends:

  • wash the removable cover, if necessary, in a delicate wash mode;
  • air the product 2 times a year;
  • Store in a vacuum or special bag.

You will learn more about memory pillows in the following video.

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