Hi

Jane and Andrew

Thanks for your question,

The reason the Simba may have been a little too hot is due to the memory foam layer. This uses heat retention to enable the foam to soften and allow you to sink into the upper layer. For this reason, they tend to be much warmer than a traditional pocket sprung mattress.

The same methods are used in the ikea HÖVÅG. The reason this may have felt different is due to the number of times the show model may have been 'tested' and on the shop floor.

From the information, you have provided you would both need a medium spring tension to support your body weight.

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As you suffer from back and hip problems you wouldn't want anything too firm in the upper layers, but as your partner is a front sleeper you do not want anything too firm in the upper layers. The best compromise would be to go for a medium support level. This would be either the Origins Pocket 1500 or the Artisan Naturals in medium spring tension.

This will be the best compromise for you as it will allow you to sink into the upper layer, but that sink isn't drastic enough to affect your partners comfort levels still being comfortable and supportive for a front sleeper too.

I hope this helps if you have any further questions please don't hesitate to call on 0161 437 4419