Memory foam and PU foam are both polyurethane-based mattress materials, but they perform very differently in use. Memory foam is denser, slower to respond, and moulds to your body shape under heat and pressure. PU foam is lighter, springs back quickly, and stays cooler — making it the more affordable and breathable option.
- Memory foam: Contours to your body, relieves pressure on joints and muscles, excellent motion isolation, better for back pain and side sleepers; starts from Rs. 6,699 (Queen, 6-inch); retains more body heat
- PU foam: Firmer and quicker to recover its shape, cooler to sleep on, lighter weight, more affordable; basic options from Rs. 3,500; less contouring and motion isolation than memory foam
- Choose memory foam if: You have joint pain, back pain, or are a side sleeper who needs pressure relief at the hips and shoulders; you share a bed and need motion isolation
- Choose PU foam if: You prefer a firmer sleep surface, sleep hot, or want a more affordable mattress for occasional use, guest rooms, or lighter body weights
- Hybrid mattresses combine both: PU foam base layer for support and durability, memory foam comfort layer on top for body contouring — a popular middle-ground option
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