Pillowtop vs Memory Foam Mattress

“Pillowtop” and “memory foam” are not opposite categories. One describes mattress construction; the other describes a material.

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Pillowtop is a design

A pillowtop adds an extra cushioned section above the mattress body.

Memory foam is a material

Memory foam can appear inside a pillowtop, inside a flat-top foam mattress or above coils.

Latex pillowtops exist too

Signature Bliss is a useful example: its pillowtop uses latex rather than memory foam.

Choose by feel

If you want slow contour, look for memory foam. If you want faster response, latex may suit you better.

Sources & notes

• PlushBeds Signature Bliss product page — current manufacturer specifications and policy language.