Hi Sarah,

Thank you for your enquiry.  It is not possible to provide a recommendation or opinion as to the suitability of the Harrisons' product you refer to as they do not publish specific details of the construction and more particularly the upholstery layers used in terms of GSM (grams per square metre). This also prevents making any form of comparison to any of our products or other product on the market. What I have been able to establish is that it is a one sided mattress, which in itself is ok, although this would tend to impact on the longevity of the product because you are unable to use the reverse side to spread the wear of the mattress.

Although it was once advised that you should have a firm mattress for a bad back, that is no longer true.  What is important is that you have the correct support from the springs.  This is based solely on an individuals body weight.  You require a medium spring tension to give you the correct support and the comfort layers are personal preference.  Are you a side sleeper? I only ask as you say you often wake with a numb arm which indicates that your current mattress is too firm in the comfort layers. You have provided you weight details and your budget, however, you have not advised what size mattress you are looking for or how you would like it to feel.  If you want something that you can sink into whilst still having a medium support have a look at our Origins Comfort 1000 or if you would prefer something with the slight sink but not too much of a medium upholstery have a look at our Origins Pocket 1500.

If you would like to discuss this or anything else please call our friendly team on 0161 437 4419.  Our office hours are 8 am - 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Kind Regards

Michaela