Bamboo Infused vs. High Density 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.

High Density Foam

High density foam is a very firm foam that generally makes up the bottom layer of popular memory foam mattresses. Other types of mattresses such as innerspring or hybrid may also use high density foam to support the spring systems.

High density foams generally are not used to create the entire mattress because they are just too firm. So, generally they are used as a foundation for the bed or to provide edge support.

High density foam is made of a blend of polyurethane and 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: Structural firm foam used by many mattresses to provide foundation and shape.

Cons: Off-gassing problems with lower quality foams and it is too firm to make a mattress in its entirety.

Learn More About Bamboo Infused

Learn More About High Density Foam

See Our Top Mattress Choices

Material Scores

Overall Score:
Bamboo Infused: 8.9/10
High Density Foam: 8.9/10

Comfort:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
High Density Foam: 8/10

Softness:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
High Density Foam: 7.5/10

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

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

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

General Support:
Bamboo Infused: 8.7/10
High Density Foam: 9.3/10

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

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