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Origins Pocket Reflex vs Origins Pocket 1500

Good Morning Philip, The Origins Pocket Reflex 1000 Origins Reflex 1750gsm Very soft Polyester 2One inch reflex foam layer 3270gsm Polyester 4One inch reflex foam layer 51000 Spun Bond Pocket Springs and the Origins Pocket 1500 John Ryan By Design Origins 1500 1300gsm Wool 2750gsm Very Soft Polyester… Read More

Can you use electric blanket with latex mattress?

Hi Rob, Thanks for getting in touch. The reason why you’re advised against electric blankets and memory foam is that the heat can make the foam feel incredibly soft. People then struggle with this, especially if the memory foam is meant to be a firmer feel. It makes it feel… Read More

laytex mattress

Hi Val,    If you’ve taken advice from Guy then you would’ve received the correct advice.   The Artisan Naturals is our true medium feeling model in it’s upholstery giving a slight sink in sensation but not too much.    If you have… Read More

Does physique/body proportions matter when choosing a mattress

Good Morning Kane, Thanks for your question. If you slept better on a medium-firm mattress then I wouldn’t really recommend our Artisan Luxury mattress as this is our softest feeling mattress giving a luxurious soft sink in sensation. We don’t construct anything like memory foam – Our closest is… Read More

Height, weight and recommended tension calculation

Hi Robert, Thank you for your question. It would be very difficult for us to make a chart based on height weight and tension purely because it really is just a guide.  The overall choice is personal preference.  One persons medium is another persons soft. At your body weight we… Read More

The Emma Mattress

Hi lyndonp, Thanks for your question. With the Emma mattress, it has springs inside with foam in the construction. It’s marketed as cold foam, which seems to be in line with our own Hybrid range. The Hybrid range gives a similar sink in sensation to Memory Foam but as… Read More

Natural Fibre Mattress for Sore Shoulders & Back

Hello Ian, Thank you for your question. If you are a side sleeper you need to be avoiding anything too firm as this will cause pressure point pains in places such as your hips, shoulders and knees, which you are currently experiencing. We always also advise avoiding pillowtop mattresses… Read More

Pocket sprung mattress maintenance.

Hello Alistair,   Thank you for your question.  Yes, you should turn a pocket sprung mattress once a month for the first twelve months and then every three months thereafter to maintain the life of your mattress.   [recommended-product post=”627285″]   If you have… Read More

VAT exempt

Hi Carol, This isn’t something we can offer unfortunately. You would need to find a retailer or manufacturer who manufacture health mattresses or beds for those specifically with illnesses. As our products are all made for general domestic use, and not specifically adjusted or designed for disabilities, they are not… Read More

suitable mattress for ottoman bed

Hello bwilliams40, Our Ottoman bed base is our sturdiest base due to the construction using 800 newton gas struts and Canadian Spruce. As such, it can hold a mattress weight up to 85kg. The Artisan 1500 Small Double comes in weighing roughly 43kg so will suit and… Read More