Orthopedic vs. Tempur
Orthopedic
Orthopedic is a term that in the context of mattresses means supporting joints, bones, and the overall body. It is commonly used for mattresses that help with spinal alignment and recovery from joint or back issues.
In this way, there is no one material that is certified orthopedic, and the term can be used my manufacturers and marketers to help sell their mattresses.
For this reason, it is important to do additional research on any bed that claims to be orthopedic to make sure that it will actually help straighten the spine and alleviate pain.
Pros: For mattresses that stand true to the name, pain alleviation and better posture are some of the benefits.
Cons: It is difficult to decipher the truth from marketing on orthopedic mattresses.
Tempur
Tempur material is memory foam manufactured by Tempur-pedic. Tempur-pedic owns the original formula of memory foam developed by a NASA contract.
Tempur-pedic offers a variety of mattresses from firm to plush that use varying degrees of Tempur material along with higher density foams.
The main difference between Tempur and other types of memory foams that have been developed by competing foam manufacturers and mattress makers is the blend of substances in the memory foam.
Pros: Tempur material is the 'original' memory foam and has been refined by Tempur-pedic's scientists over the years specifically for mattresses whereas other types of memory foam may not have been as well developed.
Cons: Like other memory foams, Tempur material is a polyurethane foam blend and prone to claims of off-gassing.
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Material Scores
Overall Score:
Orthopedic: 9/10
Tempur: 9.4/10
Comfort:
Orthopedic: 9.1/10
Tempur: 9.4/10
Softness:
Orthopedic: 9.1/10
Tempur: 9.3/10
Cooling:
Orthopedic: 9/10
Tempur: 8.8/10
Hypoallergenic:
Orthopedic: 9/10
Tempur: 8.1/10
No Odor:
Orthopedic: 9/10
Tempur: 8.4/10
General Support:
Orthopedic: 9.3/10
Tempur: 9.1/10
Eco-Conscious:
Orthopedic: 8.9/10
Tempur: 8.5/10
Price Value:
Orthopedic: 8.8/10
Tempur: 8.5/10