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It is the design that makes Royal Rest unique and a better alternative
No matter what pillow model you choose all Royal Rest pillows are cut, instead of molded, which gives the opportunity to combine both soft and firm materials to achieve both relief and support at the same time. We understand, and have raised the question with patients, that the most important requirement is that a pillow should be perceived as soft and comfortable. Obviously, it should also give support. Royal Rest is therefore in a super soft and resilient material, and firmer cores to support the shoulder and neck. Again, like having two pillows in one.
Apart from the combination of firm and soft materials it is also important to understand how the support core itself works. If the support core had been set upright or been round, then the pressure would have been vertically straight up, which would result in a hard and uncomfortable feeling. In Royal Rest the cores are placed diagonally, a little aslant, to give the support core resilience and flexion. As a result, it then flexes and gives support, but still feels very soft.
Additionally, Royal Rest has two different heights to be able to fit different body sizes and preferences. Just turn the pillow 180 degrees to change height. This is also an advantage from a storage point of view and it will save administrative costs.
By far, the most popular option is flexible polyurethane foam (PUR) which is divided into high resilient “classic” foam and viscoelastic “memory” foam. High resilient foam (HR) is what we are used to and by far the most common in sleep ergonomic products, even though memory foam has also a widely used material in mattresses, and it is now one of the leaders in the pillow world as well.
The difference between “classic foam” aka. “high resilient foam” and memory foam aka. “viscoelastic foam” is that they have different density characteristics and reaction to temperature. Classic foam will regain original shape instantly once pressure is removed and support with a constant amount of pressure relief over time. Temperature does not have a significant effect on this function using high resilient foam. Memory foam however, will in comparison give way when pressurized.
Consequently not be as affective providing support which is why Royal Rest has cores made of classic high resilient foam in all pillows, no matter model. As memory foam will cover larger area of the body, due to the body sinking down into the material, it is scientifically established that it preserves body heat in a larger degree than other foam materials. Then it becomes even more important that the material is ventilated to provide for a healthy and sound sleep and that the cores are firm to provide support. Another aspect is that memory foam material reacts easily to temperature and will become firmer the colder it gets and softer the warmer it gets.
To conclude, when it comes to sleep ergonomics, we know that it is not the material that makes a significant difference regarding positioning and aches or pains, choice of material is a matter of preference, it is within the design of the pillow the solution is provided.
Royal Rest Memory consists of the viscoelastic material called memory foam.
All memory foams softens in reaction to body heat, allowing it to mold to a warm body in a few minutes, providing sensation of weightlessness and comfort.