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Memory foam mattress is too hot for us

Hi Darren and Ana,   Thank you for your enquiry.  We would not recommend anything too firm in the comfort layers for side sleepers as this can cause pressure pains in the shoulders, hips and knees.   Memory foam requires body heat to be… Read More

What mattress for holistic retreat?

Hi Dawn I would recommend taking a look at the Artisan Naturals mattress in our ranges. This is our best selling mattress offering a good medium feel in the top upholstery layers i.e not too soft or too firm and for yourselves and your business i would recommend a… Read More

Which mattress and frame for allergies

Hi Lee,    Thanks for your question.    At your body weight we would match you with a Medium spring tension to get the correct level of support;   BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone /… Read More

Can I keep my existing base?

Hi Rebecca, Thank you for getting in touch with us. We are sorry that you are having problems with both the mattress and replacing your base.  Both can be quite expensive to replace as you have found out. When placing the MDF over your existing… Read More

Using an Origins Pocket Reflex 1500 with a Vi Spring Base

Hi Nigel,    Thanks for your question.    We have an Origins Pocket 1500 or our Origins Pocket Reflex 1000.    The Origins Pocket 1500 has a medium spring tension as standard and also a true medium upholstery giving… Read More

Mattress exclusive to Bensons for Beds

Hi Paul,    Thanks for your question.    Our current mattresses are pocket sprung; Our Origins and Artisan ranges.    The main difference is that the Artisan range is constructed with natural fillings. Those fillings tend to last… Read More

Bd7177 mattress compliance

Hi Julie,   Thank you for your enquiry via our website.  We use the same fabric for our mattress toppers as we use for our mattresses. All our mattresses have been tested and approved as compliant under BS 5852: 1982 Part II and BS7177  … Read More

Best mattress for lightweight person

Hi Rebecca,    Thanks for your question.    At your body weight you will need a Soft spring tension to get the correct level of support whereas your partner will need a Medium. Your partner could also choose a Soft tension but… Read More

Bensons Staple Pure Opulence Mattress

Hi Tim,    Thanks for your question.    You are right regarding pillow top mattresses; We would always advise to steer clear of these as once the fabric compresses, which it does quickly there is nothing you can do to salvage it.   … Read More

Which mattress for sore hips?

Hi Gillian,    Thanks for your question.    At your body weights you would both be matched with a Medium spring tension to get the right level of support;   BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone… Read More