A memory foam mattress contains layers of foam that form around the body. Memory foam responds to individual body shapes. Spring mattresses have metal coils with a cushioning layer on top, which gives ...

How Is Memory Foam Different From Spring Mattress? The main difference between memory foam and spring mattresses is the materials they use and their construction, according to the Sleep Foundation.

Foam Mattress Made entirely of foam Tends too hug the body and aid in pressure relief and reducing motion transfer. Spring Mattress Uses metal coils and has one or two additional cushoning/foam layers ...