PU foam or memory foam bed wedge- which is better?

 Bed wedges are available in different materials and shapes and they have different purposes. You have to understand the purpose and the requirements your body has in order to choose the best product. Every type of bed wedge is not suitable for all and hence this is an important factor that must be considered in order to make sure that you are making the right choice. When you compare the advantages and disadvantages associated with materials like Pu foam and memory foam, you can easily determine which will be the best choice for your condition and shop accordingly. Moreover, any professional at a reputable bedding store will be able to suggest what the best choice is for you after judging your conditions.

PU Foam

Polyurethane foam is very affordable and made from compounds that are derivatives of various petrochemicals. It is used for making mattresses as well as various other bedding materials like bed wedges. The following are pros and cons of the material-

• They come in different varieties and densities depending on the grade of the product. Though lower density products get very easily compressed, if you have back pain issues and choose a moderately stiffer PU-foam bed wedge it will retain the shape and provide enough support for a long time.
• Pu-foam is known to be somewhat soft even though it has a rigid shape. However, bed wedges made from PU-foam will have the right amount of softness you need and if you want a stiffer variant, you can choose a different grade of the foam altogether.
• The only major drawback is that PU-foam rarely comes with an emission certificate and since it is made from petrochemical compounds, it often emits strong odors right after you open the packaging for a few days. This can be difficult to handle for someone with allergies or aversion to a strong smell.

Pu-foam bed wedges are among the most affordable options and if budget is a major concern, then this is a good choice for you.

Memory foam

Memory foam is made from polyurethane compounds which have a tendency to contour according to the shape of the body and hence expected to give better support in the form of mattresses and bedding. Here’s a few things that should be noted when you are choosing memory foam-

• Memory foam is denser and yet soft enough which makes it a very cost-effective choice as it retains its shape for a longer time period even if you are using it regularly.
• Memory foam is more supportive than PU-foam and hence suitable for bed wedges.
• Though they are comparatively more expensive than PU-foam but still very affordable making it an overall cost-effective choice for your bedding accessories.

Make your bed more comfortable by choosing the right material for the bed wedges. This is an important decision if you have trouble with your sleep pattern or acid reflux as the right bed wedges can minimize all such problems quickly.

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