Hi Rob,

Thanks for getting in touch. The reason why you're advised against electric blankets and memory foam is that the heat can make the foam feel incredibly soft. People then struggle with this, especially if the memory foam is meant to be a firmer feel. It makes it feel like quicksand when heated you see. There's also some debate on whether or not it damages the foam over time. The jury is still out on that one I'm afraid!

With 100% Natural Latex, you can use an electric blanket as the foam is much more resilient. It will make the latex feel slightly softer as well but not as much as memory foam. However, I would urge a bit of caution as it can make the bed far warmer than you expect as foams do retain more heat than a natural fibre mattress. I'd try it without first and if you are going to use it turn it off about half an hour before you get into bed.

We advise that The Origins Pocket Latex 1500 will feel firmer for individuals with body weights below 11 stone. The Origins Pocket 1500 would be more suitable if you prefer a medium feel.

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I hope this information is useful but should you require further assistance please call the office on 0161 437 4419.

Kind regards,
Amy.