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20th February 2014

Replacing Tempur mattress

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Good morning, Just over 3 years ago we made a huge expensive decision to purchase adjustable Tempur beds and mattresses. Initially we found the sleeping experience wonderful but quite soon after the "wonder" wore off. I realised the mattress was making me feel hot and as I have entered into that "woman's age" period of my life it has become increasingly worse. Height and weights?

1. 5ft 9 (hope you still work in old money!) 12 stone and 2. 5ft 8 11 stone I also suffer with muscle problems in my back and find the turning and getting off the mattress increasingly difficult and I'm only 55!

I've actually strained my back just turning over in the night. Now every morning I wake with lower back ache and as it wears off during the day I can only assume it's the mattress. I just get pain free and it's almost time to go to bed again and so the circle continues. My husband does not have the pain problems I have but does not wake feeling rested. There are no signs of indentation on the mattresses so it would seem that Tempur are just not for us. I've spent a fortune on coolmax bedding, toppers and finally a duet bespoke made duvet which is 10.5 tog on my husbands side and 6 tog on mine (this has helped considerably) We love the adjustable capabilities of the frame so don't really want to change that and as the mattresses are like 2 singles on a linked base we would have to have bespoke sizes. I wouldn't expect you to recommend a particular mattress for us, as like buying a pair of shoes, it's a very individual choice. But having looked at your website, you seem to have lots of impartial knowledge. Well done, it's the best informative site I have ever come across. So, we are looking to change our mattresses, comfort and support are paramount together with finding something that will fit our current adjustable beds of medium firmness. I've been thinking of an organic Natural Latex to combat the heat problem but don't know if I'd still have the turning getting out of bed problems and would appreciate your comments. Kerry.

Lee Answered 6 months ago

Hi Kerry,

Thanks for getting in touch.

You're not the only one who has raised issue with Tempur and memory foam getting too hot in the night, its one of the features of such foams that they retain heat. In fact its quite a common complaint for those that get too hot in the night. This is due to the fact memory foam is visco elastic and so requires heat to mould, this means in turn it is heat retentive. That is why you get the dip or hollow that you struggle to turn out of in the night because it has moulded. Typically memory or Tempur style beds are slow to respond once you've moulded into them unlike Latex and Hybrid foams.

I think that based on your issues a Natural Latex mattress would be more suitable. Latex is incredibly breathable and far more responsive than memory foam. That means it returns almost instantly to its original shape when you turn or move.

Please have a look at our Fusion Range of natural latex mattresses, We craft them in either a medium or a firm tension Latex. There are four models in this range however, only the Fusion 5 or 6 is suitable to be used with an adjustable bed base as the other two models have an unattached mattress topper.

The Fusion 5 is a medium feel 100% natural latex mattress from our best selling latex range. Accommodating in its comfort and medium in its support. Handcrafted out of 100% natural latex here in the UK.

 

Your Bodyweight This will feel
Under 10 Stone / 63kg Medium
10-12 Stone / 63-76kg Medium
12-14 Stone / 76-88kg Medium
14-16 Stone / 88-101kg Medium
16-18 Stone / 101-114kg Medium to Soft
18 Stone / 114kg Plus Please call for advice

The Fusion 6 is a firmer feel 100% natural latex mattress from our best selling latex range. Accommodating in its comfort and firmer in its support. Handcrafted out of 100% natural latex here in the UK.

Your Bodyweight This will feel
Under 10 Stone / 63kg Firm
10-12 Stone / 63-76kg Firm
12-14 Stone / 76-88kg Firm
14-16 Stone / 88-101kg Firm
16-18 Stone / 101-114kg Firm to Medium
18 Stone / 114kg Plus Please call for advice

I think the medium would be ideal given the heights and weights you have provided.

As for the Coolmax bedding its very hard to use a sheet to completely reduce the heat, we find that changing the tog of your duvet is far more effective than spending a small fortune on heat removing covers!

I hope this helps but please feel free to call the office on 0161 437 4419 to discuss the suitability of our products.

Kind regards,
Amy.

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