Harrison Emerald mattress replacement
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Hi I've just seen your excellent website.
Less than 8 years ago I purchased a new medium Harrison Emerald 4'6" divan bed with built-in storage in the base.
Unfortunately I have been disappointed with it since day one.
The problem is I sink into the surface (I am 5'10" and 12st).
I find this uncomfortable and it imakes me too warm.
Although there is meant to be a Summer and Winter side to the mattress I have never found much difference.
In order to try and alleviate the now pronounced dip in the middle of the bed where I lie I have to continually turn and move the mattress around (every week).
It has also got to the stage where I am regularly waking up with a numb arm(s) as I sleep on my side.
My intentionis to either purchase a new medium Vi-Spring Traditional Bedstead mattress to go with my base or buy a complete new Dunlopillow bed (Cocoon 3).
Having tried them both in a shop yesterday I would go for the Dunlopillow from an immediate comfort point of view but I am worried about heat retention as it is a constant problem I have always had with beds.
I tried several Vi-Spring mattresses and found the Tradional was the only one I did not sink into - it felt more like lying on the surface however it was slightly firmer overall than I expected but hopefully I could adjust to this.
I wonder if you could give me any advice or other suggestions for a replacement mattress/bed.
Many Thanks Peter .
Hi Peter,
Thank you for your question.
It sounds as though your current mattress is too firm in the comfort layers as it is causing pressure point pain in your shoulders causing your arms to go numb. As you are a side sleeper, you should not sleep on a firm mattress because of the problems they cause with pressure point pain.
The Vi Spring Traditional Bedstead mattress has a similar feel to our Artisan Luxury as it has soft comfort layers allowing you to sink into those top layers before reaching the support of the springs. At your body weight, I would recommend a medium spring tension for that support.
| 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 |
| 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) |
I attach a link which explains which of our mattresses have a similar feel to the Vi Spring mattresses and explains how each of our mattresses feel in the comfort layers.
The Dunlopillo mattresses do have a similar feel to our Fusion mattresses which are made of 100% natural latex, but we are unable to produce these mattresses at this moment in time but we are hoping to have these back on our site in about 16 weeks times.
I hope the above is of assistance to you, but please do not hesitate to telephone our office on 0161 437 4419 for further advice / guidance.
Kind regards Julie
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