memory foam
Body-molding bedding
Memory foam is a dense, viscoelastic material that softens with body heat and molds to pressure, then slowly returns to its original shape.
Developed by NASA in the 1960s for aircraft cushions, it became widely used in mattresses and pillows: I finally invested in a memory foam mattress.
The name refers to how the material "remembers" its shape after compression.
Versatile synthetic resin compound
- viscoelasticBoth liquid and solid-like
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- densityMass-to-volume ratio
- cellularComposed of small units
synthetic · breathable · durable · fabrication · laminated · composite · thermal · insulation
Bedding for heads
- mattressPadded sleeping surface
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
cozy · snug · warmth · soothing · relaxation · luxury · gentle · cradling
Padded sleeping surface
- pillowBedding for heads
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
- restCessation of activity
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
dreams · nap · insomnia · REM · nighttime · circadian · nocturnal · doze
Of the backbone
posture · alignment · orthopedic · ergonomic · foundation · stability · firmness · reinforcement
External outline of something
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
- conformingMeeting accepted standards
- body-huggingClosely following the figure
- impressionEffect on the mind
adaptation · form-fitting · personalized · ergonomic · curves · alignment · silhouette · customized
polyurethane
Versatile synthetic resin compound
- viscoelasticBoth liquid and solid-like
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- densityMass-to-volume ratio
cellular · synthetic · breathable · durable · fabrication · laminated · composite · thermal · insulation · NASA
pillow
Bedding for heads
plush · cozy · snug · warmth · soothing · relaxation · luxury · gentle · cradling · supportive
mattress
Padded sleeping surface
slumber · dreams · nap · insomnia · REM · nighttime · circadian · nocturnal · doze · snooze
spinal
Of the backbone
back · posture · alignment · orthopedic · ergonomic · foundation · stability · firmness · reinforcement · therapeutic
shape
External outline of something
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
- conformingMeeting accepted standards
- body-huggingClosely following the figure
impression · adaptation · form-fitting · personalized · ergonomic · curves · alignment · silhouette · customized · responsive
- foamshaving cream, Styrofoam, meringue, whipped cream, mousse
- pillow typesthrow pillows, cushion covers, bolster, bolsters, lumbar support
- mattress toppersfeatherbed, pillow top, egg crate
- Space Spinoffsspace blanket, thermal blankets, freeze-dried food, satellite navigation, communication satellites
- bedroombed, mattress, pillow, pillows, headboard
- beddingsheets, pillow, blanket, blankets, mattress
memory foaminnerspring
Mattress containing wire coils
coil mattress · spring mattress · latex foam · natural latex · air mattress
memory, foam, remember, memories, remembering, remembered, memento, remembrance, memorize