TY  - JOUR
T1  - Novel Natural Rubber Latex Memory Foam
AU - Roslim, R. AU - Fatimah Rubaizah, M.R. AU - Shamsul, K. AU - Mok, K.L. AU - Amir Hashim, M.Y. 
JO  - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 12
IS  - 21
SP  - 5560
EP  - 5565
PY  - 2017
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-949x
DO  - jeasci.2017.5560.5565
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2017.5560.5565
KW  - Natural rubber latex memory foam
KW  -mattress
KW  -delayed-recovery
KW  -low-bounce
KW  -pressure-relief
KW  -posture
AB  - A novel firm and dense yet soft natural rubber latex foam memory foam with delayed-recovery and
low-bounce properties has been successfully developed. The developed natural rubber latex memory foam
exhibits comparable physical properties as the standard natural rubber latex foam. The foam was observed able
to retain an imprint for approximately 5-6 sec when pressed. The degree of bounce from a silica ball after it was
dropped onto the foam surface was found to be visibly lower than that from the standard natural rubber latex
foam. This shows the developed foam has a low upward pressure as well as able to absorb downward forces.
The foam was also able to support a 250 mL filled bottle firmly, indicating its high strength property. The static
and dynamic damping test confirms that the foam could absorb and distribute the weight force energy better
than standard natural rubber latex foam. A combination of firm, dense yet soft, delayed-recovery, low-bounce
and supportive properties is important to provide an all-inclusive bedding system that can contour the body
to help relieve pressure from stress points at our body towards a comfortable overnight sleep, aligned posture
and improved health.
ER  -