Hi Shaun,

 

Thanks for your question.

 

The Artisan Luxury is the softest feel mattress we have in the Artisan range.

 

 

You will require a split tension mattress. For your weight, at 18 stone you would require a Firm spring tension. Spring tensions are designed with weight tolerances in mind and are not mean to be an indication of how 'firm' the mattress feels. Confusing eh! The upholstery layers are what gives a mattress the majority of its firmness, not just the spring unit. At your wife's weight she will require a Medium spring tension.

 

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)

 

The Artisan Luxury contains 2 layers of horsetail and horse hair, both 1200GSM. Which gives it a very soft but rebound feel in the top layer. If you're looking for a soft feel mattress in the top layer then this would be ideal. However, if you're looking for something with a more medium feel have a look at the Artisan Bespoke 004 which would give a slightly firmer feel in the top layer.

 

	John Ryan By Design Artisan Luxury	Vi-Spring Devonshire
1	1200 GSM British Fleece Wool and Cotton	600gsm British Fleece Wool
2	Hairproof Cambric Cover	1700gsm Devonshire Fleece Wool
3	1200gsm Pure Horsehair	NA
4	500gsm Pure Wool	NA
5	1200gsm Pure Horsetail	NA
6	500gsm Pure Wool	300gsm Bonded British Fleece Wool and Cotton
7	1476 Calico encased Pocket Springs [51mm] [1.42mm]	1326 Calico encased Pocket Springs [54mm] [1.52mm]
Total GSM	4600gsm	2600gsm

 

	John Ryan By Design Artisan Bespoke 004	Vi Spring Regal Superb
1	1200gsm Blended British Fleece Wool and Cotton	900gsm Blended real Shetland Isle Fleece Wool and Cotton
2	Hairproof Cambric Cover	Hairproof Cambric Cover
3	200gsm Soft Bamboo	NA
4	1200gsm Pure Horsetail	1200gsm long stranded Horsetail blended with British Fleece Wool
5	1000gsm Bonded British Fleece Wool and Cotton	1000gsm Bonded British Fleece Wool and Cotton
6	1600 Calico encased Pocket Springs [ 49mm ] [1.28mm]	1720 Calico encased Pocket Springs [48mm ] [1.28mm]
Total GSM	3600 gsm	3100 gsm

 

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

 

Kind Regards, Lee.