Memory foam or microbead pillow – which is best?
When evaluating which is better: memory foam or microbead pillow? It’s important to consider a number of key points including – the support needed, adaptability and versatility, and individual preference as memory foam pillows and microbead pillows each offer different benefits and features.
Memory foam or microbead pillow?
Support & moldability: unlike microbead pillows, memory foam will not move to provide moulded, personalised postural support and will compress to a dense material. This can have a higher focused interface pressure especially over a longer period of time and, as such, microbead pillows are considered to be much more supportive and suited to pressure sore prevention and relief than memory foam pillows, especially over time.
Temperature control & breathability: microbead pillows tend to be much more breathable than memory foam pillows and are therefore a great option for individuals who have sensitive immune systems or suffer from allergies. For example, the PosiPerle PneumaPure filtration allows airflow and, together with a bamboo cover, will help provide a cool, hypoallergenic environment; bamboo is a natural wicking material and promotes an ambient environment.
Pressure sore management: Some people will find memory foam ‘softer’ than microbeads which can be considered firm. However, the ‘firm’ support comes from the microbeads moulding to your body, or limb support shape, which in turn provides a greater offload of pressure over a greater surface area than memory foam. What’s more, the microbead material is also ‘high air content’ which is a pressure relieving material.
PosiPerle cushions and pressure sore management
Containing microbeads, PosiPerle cushions are hypoallergenic pillows with nano-porous filters, designed to prevent allergens.
Supportive and breathable, PosiPerle cushions can adapt to all body shapes to relieve pressure while providing postural support.
PosiPerle cushions provide their users with targeted or full body support, comfort and prevention of or relief from pressure sores and ulcers; exceptional quality microbead pillows suitable for a variety of patient needs.
Find out more about PosiPerle cushions and browse the range or contact us today to discuss your needs.
