Developed by N.A.S.A in the 1970’s, visco-elastic memory foam was quickly sourced for use as a bedding material by the medical community as a cushioning foam which could instantly reduce pressure on the joints and improve circulation.
Originally, memory foam was intended for easing the enormous ‘G-Force’ astronauts experienced during lift-off and landing.
Hospital trials in Gothenburg, Sweden confirmed the three major reasons as to why memory foam should be used as a bedding material.