Hi Rita,

Thank you for your question.

The main reason for people to opt for a zip and link set of mattresses is to do with access where a one piece super king size will not get up the stairs. Both a one piece pocket sprung and zip and link will provide you with minimal disturbance if one party moves during the night.

This is a bed that can be either one big bed or two single beds by means of linking bars on the base and zippers on the mattresses to enable it to be separated when and if you need them to be. They can also be crafted with a different spring tension on each side; great for differently weighted sleepers.

On a well-built mattress, the side panels will no doubt have additional upholstery that would not be on a cheaper mattress. So, four sides (2 on each mattress) has to be accommodated inside the bed frame along with the slight join where the zippers are. Otherwise, it would have to be crammed in and therefore, buckle or be centrally raised. When buying a bed frame and a good quality mattress always ensure that the enclosure on the frame is slightly bigger than the Mattress size.

If you would like to discuss your requirements in detail and obtain specific advice regarding one of our products, please call our office on 0161 437 4419.

Kind regards Julie