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Hi guys, Interesting site. I'm looking at a Sealy Katerina 2200 mattress online, assuming it's the same as the 'Enchantment 2200' seen in Paul Simon stores. How do you guys rate this mattress?
It's 2200 pocket springs with a thick layer of latex on top, apparently very well spec'd. I've seen some fairly negative reviews on Sealy mattresses but all from American customers, and none on this particular mattress. The marketing I see and hear on Sealy though is fantastic!
I've tried it out in store several times and it feels lovely to lay on. Apparently a £2000 RRP, down to £800 instore and about £665 cheapest online. How does it compare with your pocket sprung/latex combo mattresses?
Thanks. .
Hi Jon.
Thank you for your enquiry on our website. The Enchantment (I believe) is memory foam and The Katerina is latex. So in answer to your question they are certainly not the same. Assuming you are looking at The Katerina, I would question how 'thick' the thick layer of Innergetic latex foam actually is. Our Origins Pocket Latex has two 3cm White Talalay 60/40 Latex: Having two layers of latex is fundamentally better than using one layer of 6cm depth.
As for the springs? The detail states 'It has a standard layer of 1200 weight responsive zoned springs, along with a mini layer of 1000 pocketed springs on the top. Are the 1200 weight responsive springs Pocket Springs or another name for continuous coil springs? All springs are weight responsive, which is why the spring tension is based solely on your body weight. Different gauges of wire are used to give the correct support.
| Spring Tension | Wire diameter (Gauge) | Weight Range |
|---|---|---|
| Soft | 1.2mm | Bespoke Tension (Please Call) |
| Medium | 1.4mm | Upto 16 stone |
| Firm | 1.6mm | 16 stone plus |
| Extra Firm / Orthopaedic | 1.9mm | 20 stone plus |
From what I see, a one-sided mattress with a depth of 36cm consisting of springs and latex of dubious quantity would prompt me to ask a few more pertinent questions. Before making a substantial purchase based on 'fantastic marketing' you should be questioning the retailers and the manufactures to within an inch of their life, although good luck, as not all companies are as transparent when it comes to disclosing the composition of their products. I would ask them for a full detailed description of the pros and cons in order to make an informed comparison to see whether they are substantially better than any other form of spring support but without an adequate explanation, you are in a very poor bargaining position.
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Kind Regards
Michaela
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