Hi Linda,

Thanks for getting in touch about comparison mattresses to the Loaf bed range.

Sorry to hear you're aching due to your memory foam mattress. Memory foam and boxed foam mattresses that come rolled up are notorious for causing some sleepers backaches given they're held usually in one position by the slow to react foam all night. A lot of people also complain about the excess heat retention in these memory foam beds that causes disrupted sleep.

The Loaf mattress range are a good solid quality set of mattresses. What we like about Load beds is that they are more transparent than most retailers in giving the details of what's inside. They sadly don't list the specifications on their website but when we contacted them they sent us the breakdown of their mattresses.

Armed with this detail it means you can help compare them to other mattresses to make a more informed choice.

Upholstery Layers	Loaf Top Dog Mattress	Artisan Tailored Pocket 2000	Loaf Perfect Mattress	Origins 1500
1	1200gsm Superloft white fibres (Synthetic)	1200gsm Blended British Fleece Wool & Cotton	200gsm super loft white fibres (which they describe as being microfibre)	300gsm Wool
2	1000gsm Cotton	Hairproof Cambric Cover	500gsm Silk	750gsm Soft Polyester
3	1000gsm Cashmere & Silk (No blend percentage given)	1250gsm Polycotton	200gsm Cotton	500gsm Polyester Pad
4	NA	1500gsm Pure 100% Mohair	1100gsm Polyester	One Inch Foam Spring Insulator
Total GSM	3200gsm	3950gsm	2000gsm	1550gsm
Springs/ Support	2200 Synthetic Pocket Springs (No gauge given probably 1.4 Medium)	2000 Dual layer spun bond Pocket Springs (Soft, Med or Firm tension)	1400 Synthetic Pocket Springs (No gauge given probably 1.4 Medium)	1500 1.4 gauge Spun bond Pocket Springs
Sides	2 Sided	2 Sided	1 Sided (can't turn)	2 Sided

If you're looking for a mattress with a similar feel to the Loaf Top Dog then our Artisan Tailored Pocket 2000 is the closest comparison for a true medium feel with a progressive twin up spring (ie dual layer of pocket springs).

The Loaf mattress has 3200gsm of fillings again a mix of synthetic and natural fibres. From the look of this, it will have a medium feel based on the fillings. It’s hard to know what spring tension they are using as they don’t provide the gauge. Have a look below at the spring tension table to assist. They use a polyester insulator on this model whereas we use Mohair a Premium Natural fibre. The Loaf mattress is a 2-sided mattress which is great, another hooray!

Our Artisan Tailored Pocket 2000 is our nearest comparison which features significantly more GSM with 3950gsm reflected in the increased price. It also uses Mohair which is a Luxury Natural fibre with Wool & Cotton for a forgiving feel in the top layer. We use a polycotton blend above the mohair to help provide some loft ie bounce to the top layer.
It’s more breathable than synthetic super loft or polyester as it’s blended with a natural fibre. It’s blended so we can keep the price competitive.

If you want entirely Natural fillings in a dual spring Calico encased pocket spring mattress then have a look at our Artisan Bespoke 002. This will also show you the price point you would be looking at to go completely natural with a Vanadium coated top end spring unit. It's more food for thought to help you see the differences side by side.

Artisan Tailored Pocket 2000

1: 1200GSM BLENDED BRITISH FLEECE WOOL AND COTTON

2: HAIRPROOF CAMBRIC COVER

3: 1250GSM POLY COTTON

4: 1500GSM PURE 100% MOHAIR

5: 2000 DOUBLE TIER SPUN BOND POCKET SPRINGS (SOFT/MED OR FIRM)

TOTAL: 3950GSM

CHEMICAL FREE COVER

In terms of spring tension, you are on the cusp between a soft and a medium gauge spring. Spring tensions do not dictate the feel of the mattress but are based on your bodyweight to provide enough flex and push back. We would recommend a medium spring (1.4 gauge) given it's a dual spring mattress this will be forgiving enough but also offer enough support.

My thoughts are that a soft spring may feel too relaxed. We usually save these for people with really specific requirements ie they are used to a very soft bed.

Have a look at our mattress buying infographic below to get some other helpful hints and tips when considering a new mattress purchase.

If you have any more questions please get back in touch with us on 0161 437 4419.

All the best John & Ryan