Bamboo Infused vs. Orthopedic

Bamboo Infused

A bamboo infused mattress has one of two of the following properties: its cover is made of bamboo or it has a layer of foam that is infused with bamboo (generally bamboo charcoal) which provides added cooling similar to gel.

As there is a lot of hype around bamboo as a natural ingredient, there have been multiple brands that have included this ingredient for added product awareness.

However, it is important to know that bamboo infused memory foam and bamboo covered foam mattresses are still made of polyurethane, a synthetic blend of organic compounds that has a tendency to off-gas. If you are susceptible to lung issues, please do additional research on the quality of foams before purchasing.

Pros: Bamboo covers provide a cooler sleeping surface and bamboo infused memory foam similarly breathes better.

Cons: Off-gassing and durability problems with lower quality foams still exist despite being infused with bamboo.

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.

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Material Scores

Overall Score:
Bamboo Infused: 8.9/10
Orthopedic: 9/10

Comfort:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
Orthopedic: 9.1/10

Softness:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
Orthopedic: 9.1/10

Cooling:
Bamboo Infused: 9.1/10
Orthopedic: 9/10

Hypoallergenic:
Bamboo Infused: 8.8/10
Orthopedic: 9/10

No Odor:
Bamboo Infused: 8.7/10
Orthopedic: 9/10

General Support:
Bamboo Infused: 8.7/10
Orthopedic: 9.3/10

Eco-Conscious:
Bamboo Infused: 8.9/10
Orthopedic: 8.9/10

Price Value:
Bamboo Infused: 9.2/10
Orthopedic: 8.8/10