John Lewis Vispring mattress
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Dear Sirs My wife and I are finally about to move in to a new house after spending 3 years in rented accomadation sleeping on beds ranging from double to king size and on very dubious quality mattresses. We want to buy a very good bed as I think it is very important as you spend a third of your life in it!
We would like a super king size and have been told that a zip and link mattress is a good option as it is easier to turn and you are less able to 'feel' your partner move if they are having a restless night. I am 12.5 stone and my wife is 11 stone. I am very concious of back ache and see an osteopath quarterly. We would like a divan base including drawers and headboard which would be of similar design,quality and appearance to the vi-spring and JL brands. We have looked at Vi-spring, Tempur and John Lewis but would be grateful for your advice. I know it is a question that probably cannot be answered, especially without trying the mattress, but could you recommend a bed or brand?
Thank you and we hope you can help.
.
Hi Gregor.
Thank you for your question. Of course we can help you. Firstly, for you and the benefit of all other readers, you mention that it is a question hard to answer "without actually trying the mattress" ... Ryan and I between us have tried hundreds of mattresses, all different builds, all different qualities and all from a myriad of maufacturers. We know what components work well with different spring types, with different overlaying and underlyng upholstery and with different finishing techniques. Plus, we also know what upholstery components and structure would be entirely suitable for your individual bodyweights for comfort, support and most importantly, longevity.
| Bodyweight | Spring tension |
|---|---|
| Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kg | Medium (1.4mm) |
| 16 Stone / 101kg Upwards | Firm (1.6mm) |
| Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call) | Soft (1.2mm) |
When you, or indeed anyone is trying out a mattress, you will fail to identify any inherant shortcomings as you will be only looking at one particular aspect - The comfort. And by way of emphasising this point, if bouncing around on a mattress for a few minutes in the shop was all it takes to find your perfect mattress (for your budget) then why are there literally hundreds of different questions about the 'right mattress for individual needs' on this site, or indeed throughout the internet.
This is what Ryan and I do for a living day in and day out and our feedback is a testament to our passion. The first step you should take is to read as much of this site as possible. Only when you yourself understand the basics of mattress manufacture to a degree, will you be able to see whether the advice proffered by a salesman is in your interests - or theirs!
For the second part, give our friendly team a call on 0161 437 4419. They will be able to talk you through many options for your own personal requirements and give you plenty to consider before purchase. Good question Gregor. This will help many people in a similar position.
Kind Regards
John.
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