Mattress shops throw around foam names — PU, HR, memory, latex — assuming you already know what each one does. Here’s the plain breakdown, without the sales pitch, so you know what you’re actually buying.<\/p>\n\n
PU foam (ordinary polyurethane foam)<\/h2>\n
The most basic, most common, and cheapest foam type. It’s what fills most budget mattresses and sofa cushions. It can be made in a range of firmness levels but has the lowest resilience of the group — it compresses and softens fastest under repeated use. Fine for occasional-use beds or tight budgets; not ideal as the main support layer of a mattress you’ll sleep on nightly for years. For the critical number to check on any foam, see our foam density guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
HR foam (High Resilience foam)<\/h2>\n
A more advanced polyurethane foam engineered to bounce back to shape quickly and resist permanent sagging far longer than ordinary PU foam. It’s the most common support-core material in mid-to-premium Indian mattresses. Read our full HR foam guide<\/a> for more detail on how it works and what to look for.<\/p>\n\n
Memory foam (viscoelastic foam)<\/h2>\n
Designed to soften under body heat and pressure, slowly contouring around the shoulders and hips before releasing. Gives the \”sinking in\” feel popular with side sleepers and people managing pressure-point discomfort. See our full memory foam guide<\/a> for who it suits and why density matters just as much here.<\/p>\n\n
Natural latex<\/h2>\n
Made from rubber tree sap (natural) or synthesised (synthetic latex). Naturally bouncy, breathable, and resistant to dust mites, with a springier feel than memory foam and generally very good durability. Costs more than PU or standard HR foam, and is used more in premium tiers. See our latex mattress guide<\/a> for whether the price premium is justified for your needs.<\/p>\n\n
Coir (coconut fibre)<\/h2>\n
Not technically a foam — coir is a natural fibre pad, often combined with a foam layer. It’s firm, breathable, and traditional in Indian households, especially in warmer climates. See our honest look at coir mattress advantages and disadvantages<\/a> to understand when it’s the right choice.<\/p>\n\n
How these are usually combined<\/h2>\n
Very few mattresses use a single foam type throughout. A typical construction is a dense HR or coir support base, topped with a thinner memory foam or latex comfort layer, wrapped in a fabric cover. The combination — and the density of each layer — matters far more than any single foam name. For the complete picture of how to evaluate a mattress, see our comprehensive mattress buying guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
Confused about which combination suits you?<\/h3>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What foam is best for a mattress?<\/h3>\n
There’s no single best foam — it depends on your sleep position, weight, and budget. A dense HR foam support core is a strong universal base; memory foam or latex on top suits side sleepers and pressure relief; coir suits budget and breathability-focused buyers.<\/p>\n
Is memory foam or HR foam better?<\/h3>\n
They serve different purposes — HR foam is typically the durable support layer, memory foam the contouring comfort layer. Many good mattresses use both together rather than choosing one over the other.<\/p>\n
Which foam lasts longest in a mattress?<\/h3>\n
Within any foam type, higher density lasts longer. Between types, high-density HR foam and natural latex generally hold their support longest under daily use; low-density PU foam softens fastest.<\/p>\n\n
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