Looking for mattress with no chemicals
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I am looking for a new kingsize mattress to replace our 15 year old Sealy Posturepedic which has been very comfortable until quite recently and hope that you can advise me. My husband is 94 kg and has a partially prolapsed disc in his lower spine. I am 47 kg and suffer from problems with my right hip and shoulder and neck which is most definitely exacerbated by our current mattress. I am also sensitive to chemicals so do not want anything which will outgas too much, the more natural it is the better. I am looking at a latex mattress because of the power relieving properties but am not sure if this is the best option for my husband’s back problem or the weight differences, perhaps one of your traditional ones would be better?
We are both mostly side sleeper but do also sleep on our back and fronts, my husband does not like anything too soft and I don’t like anything too firm. The mattress will sit on a pine slatted bedstead. Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated and I look forwards to hearing from you.
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your question.
Our entire Artisan Mattress range now features a Chemical-Free FR application along with our Latex range. By using Biobased ingredients for the treatment compound. Resulting in a plant-based fire retardancy finish which is completely compliant with the regulations.
I note you are looking for a mattress that is as natural as possible and latex, but given your body weights in will be difficult to get you a latex mattress to suit you both.
The differing body weights is the main issue, and because you are also light in weight our latex would be very firm for you.
This now leaves our Artisan range, they are all pocket sprung mattresses with natural fibres.
I would recommend you take a look at our Artisan Bespoke 004 mattress, this mattress is 100% natural fibre and also comes with a calico spring unit.
| 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 |
This mattress has a nice medium feel ie not too soft and not to firm.
With this mattress I would recommend a Soft/Med split, this can be done in the one piece mattress.
Also with your slatted base you will need to board over the slats, you can use some MDF around 3-5mm thick. This is to protect the mattress and stop any indents being caused.
If you have any further questions please give the office a call on 0161 437 4419
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