There are multiple types of pillow tops though the most popular recently is a memory foam pillow top.
Pillow top vs memory foam.
Chronic pain relief.
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By knowing the pros and cons of each you can determine the best mattress for you.
Memory foam conforms to the body s shape.
Pillow top durability.
Memory foam beds typically contain layers of polyurethane and memory foam while innerspring beds with a pillow top have coil support systems and cotton polyester memory foam or latex comfort layers.
The thicker the topper the more firm the resting experience.
Though memory foam is a popular material for pillow tops you can also find them with latex cotton cashmere wool or goose down feathers.
While high density poly foam forms the support layer of a memory foam mattress pillow top mattresses usually have innerspring coils as their support structure.
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The top layer of both pillow top and memory foam mattresses feels quite similar but the support systems underneath really set these beds apart from each other.
Memory foam typically rests on top of rigid foam while a pillow top mattress is an innerspring mattress with a layer of extra cushioning.
Since memory foam yields just enough to conform to an individual s body shape it tends to offer more support for people with back pain neck pain or other chronic pain points.
A quality memory foam mattress is usually more durable than a pillow top mattress.
Latex is resistant to dust.
A memory foam pillow top has a thin layer of soft memory foam that is stitched into the cover.
A memory foam pillow top has a thin layer of soft memory foam that is stitched into the cover.
By that metric a memory foam mattress is far ahead of a pillow top offering since it has an entire comfort layer comprised of a material that has been designed to shape itself according to your body.
Both memory foam and pillow top beds are plush and have just the right amount of give so you can experience pressure relief without sinking.
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Pros of the memory foam mattress vs.
There are multiple types of pillow tops though the most popular recently is a memory foam pillow top.
Latex foam is similar to memory foam but may feel a bit firmer.