Bamboo Infused vs. Foam

Bamboo Infused

A bamboo infused mattress has one of two of the following properties: its cover is made of bamboo or it has a layer of foam that is infused with bamboo (generally bamboo charcoal) which provides added cooling similar to gel.

As there is a lot of hype around bamboo as a natural ingredient, there have been multiple brands that have included this ingredient for added product awareness.

However, it is important to know that bamboo infused memory foam and bamboo covered foam mattresses are still made of polyurethane, a synthetic blend of organic compounds that has a tendency to off-gas. If you are susceptible to lung issues, please do additional research on the quality of foams before purchasing.

Pros: Bamboo covers provide a cooler sleeping surface and bamboo infused memory foam similarly breathes better.

Cons: Off-gassing and durability problems with lower quality foams still exist despite being infused with bamboo.

Foam

Mattress foam comes in multiple different types: memory foam, polyurethane, and latex. Memory foam is a type of polyurethane foam that has lower resistance so it reacts and slowly reforms when pressure is released. It generally makes up the surface layers of a mattress.

Polyurethane comes in multiple different forms - making it useful in the middle and base layers of many foam and memory foam mattresses.

Latex is the natural alternative to memory foam and polyurethane foams. It is created from sap from a rubber tree and is treated to create different densities to cover both soft and firm requirements. Like rubber, it is highly responsive and has a bounce that some sleepers love and some others hate.

Pros: Depending on the foam type, it can be quite comfortable, safe, and responsive.

Cons: Lower quality foams can break down quickly, causing sagging issues within only a few months or years.

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Material Scores

Overall Score:
Bamboo Infused: 8.9/10
Foam: 9.3/10

Comfort:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
Foam: 9.4/10

Softness:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
Foam: 9.5/10

Cooling:
Bamboo Infused: 9.1/10
Foam: 8/10

Hypoallergenic:
Bamboo Infused: 8.8/10
Foam: 8.1/10

No Odor:
Bamboo Infused: 8.7/10
Foam: 8.4/10

General Support:
Bamboo Infused: 8.7/10
Foam: 8.7/10

Eco-Conscious:
Bamboo Infused: 8.9/10
Foam: 8.5/10

Price Value:
Bamboo Infused: 9.2/10
Foam: 9.4/10