Memory foam is a space age development evolving from the necessity of such a material in the “seats†or “couches†used by astronauts in rockets to absorb the g forces exerted at take off. Absorbing the force was a good thing. The shape of the body remaining in the couch was not. Memory foam was invented to absorb the force exerted against the body, but, would then return to its original state after the body and the force were removed. Memory foam, with time and body heat, molds to your individual shape. After taking the bra off, with no heat and nothing to shape it, the foam returns to its original molded shape. “Dents†found in garments from shipping should eventually “hang out.†To expedite the process, put the bra on and hold your hands over the outer cups. The body heat and shape of the bust should eliminate the dents and the bra will return to its original seamless shape.
pressure and temperature sensitive foam that is used in the pillowtops of high end softside waterbeds.
Man-made foam than changes its shape in reaction to body temperature, thereby “remembering” the shape of the person using it and providing more comfortable/body-contouring support.
A type of elastic, viscous synthetic foam with exceptional contouring abilities.
Memory foam is being used more an more in bras. The same foam you see in the mattress commercial where the girl is jumping but the water glass is not moving, when used in a bra cup this foam will shape more to your body, then return to its original shape once taken off. This advantage means that your bra cups will not develop creases that are hard or impossible to remove. Storage of memory foam bras is not as important because the shape will pop back if crushed.
A high density foam which maintains the shape of whatever it comes in contact with. It provides custom fit capabilities to collar and tongue linings.
Synonymous with visco-elastic foam. This foam is an open cell foam that responds to the weight and heat of your body and relieves pressure. It comes in many thicknesses, densities, and different levels of softness and firmness.
Heat sensitive, polyurethane foam. Also referred to as viscoelastic or visco foam. Find a memory foam mattress.
Memory foam is made from polyurethane with additional chemicals that add to its viscosity level, thereby increasing its density. It is often referred to as visco-elastic polyurethane foam. Depending on the chemicals used and its overall density, it is firmer in cooler temperatures and softer in warmer environments.