Hi Simon,

Thank you for your question on our website. Spring tension is dictated solely by an individuals body weight to give them the correct support and you are quite right a medium tension is appropriate for your body weight.

The Vi-Spring Devonshire (comparable with our Artisan Luxury) is soft in the comfort layers.  A mattress topper will produce a softer feel to any mattress although we would recommend you try your new mattress for a few weeks first.  This gives you time for your body to adjust to the new mattress and for you to get a true feel of the upholstery layers.  It may not be necessary for you to purchase any mattress topper.  Having said that, if you do find that you want the additional softness of a mattress topper we would recommend like for like in the materials used.  For a natural fibre mattress, you would be best with a natural fibre topper such as wool, that way you do not lose the advantages of the natural fibres in the mattress.

If you would like to discuss this or anything else please do not hesitate to contact our friendly advisers on 0161 437 4419 who would be happy to answer any questions you may have.  Our office hours are 8 am - 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Kind Regards

Michaela