Hi Sarah,

 

Thanks for your question.

 

The Vi-Spring Herald Supreme / Superb compares with our own Artisan Bespoke mattress; This is very much a firm feeling mattress in the top layers, I.e, the fillings that you are in direct contact with.

 

	John Ryan By Design Artisan Bespoke	Vi-Spring Herald Superb
1	500gsm British Wool	1200gsm Blended British Fleece Wool & Cotton
2	1200gsm Blended British Fleece Wool and Cotton	NA
3	Hairproof Cambric Cover	Hairproof Cambric Cover
4	1200gsm Pure Horsetail	NA
5	1200gsm Horsehair	1200gsm Horsehair
6	1000gsm White Cashmere Insulator	1000gsm British Fleece Wool
7	1600 Calico encased Pocket Springs [49mm] [1.28mm]	1476 Calico encased Pocket Springs [51mm] [Gauge: 1.42mm]
Total GSM	5100gsm	3400gsm

 

The base that the mattress goes on does have an effect on the feel of the mattress. A Pocket Sprung base will give the mattress a slightly softer feel as the spring tension is slightly softened. A Pocket Sprung base also adds extra support to the mattress.

 

A solid platform top base; Our Contemporary Platform Divan for instance, will firm up the spring tension and give the mattress a slightly firmer feel. A slatted base, whether sprung or solid, will give the mattress a slightly firmer feel; Sprung slats are a bit more forgiving and have a bit more movement. A way to get a good indication of the difference between a sprung base and a slatted base would be test the same model in the showroom but ask the staff to place the mattress on to the floor. That will emulate the sensation of a platform top / slatted base.

 

 

I will say that spring tension guidelines will differ between retailers. With ourselves you are more matched with a Medium spring tension for you both.

 

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)

 

I hope this has answered your questions fully but if you do have any further queries please don't hesitate to contact our office on 0161 437 4419. Our office is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm.

 

Kind Regards, Lee.