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Vi-Sping mattress comparison

Hi there, Thank you for your enquiry. Without knowledge of the particular Vi-Spring model you are looking at, it is impossible for us to provide a comparison. Having said that, some of our Artisan models are similar in feel only to some Vi-Spring models and the details are given… Read More

Bad back on waterbed

Hi Rica,   Thank you for your enquiry. We are sorry to hear of your mattress woes.   When advising upon anew mattress we take into account body weight, preferred feel and budget. In your particular case, your body weight dictates that… Read More

Mattress for 64 year old 20 stone 6′-1; back sufferer

Hi Eric, Thank you for your enquiry. The first thing to say is that with your particular weight differential, a one tension mattress such as Tempur would be wholly inappropriate. We do not make or recommend memory foam mattresses as they are renowned for heat retention, which is not… Read More

Edge support

Hi Pauline, Thank you for your enquiry. Some of the mattresses in our Artisan range are similar in feel only, to some of the models made by Vi-Spring and there is a link here advising those models. The Artisan range has natural upholstery and all models have… Read More

Which bed to purchase

Hi Rhona, Thank you for your enquiry. What you are looking for is a zip and link set of mattresses, which are only available in king size and above. A standard double mattress is 6ft 3in long and if you wish to replicate the length in a zip and… Read More

Help! Sciatica

Hi Laura,   Thank you for your enquiry.   The first thing to say is that with your particular body weights, you need to look for a split spring tension, medium for your husband and soft for you, although at a pinch you could opt for… Read More

Mattress topper choice

Hi Vivien, Thank you for your enquiry. We do make a mattress which is similar in feel to the Tempur Cloud and this is in our Hybrid foam range and is the Hybrid 4. You will note that this mattress comes with a separate 7.5cm Laygel topper,… Read More

Do you use glue with your latex toppers?

Hi Jenny, The latex products we make all have a 1cm layer of graphite latex glued to either side of the main latex core. This graphite latex is fire retardant and complies with current legislation.     The glue used is non-toxic and complies with industry regulations. We… Read More

Recommended mattress for lower back pain

Hi Richard, Thank you for your enquiry. Your current back problems are probably being caused because your existing mattress is no longer providing the support your body weight requires. With your particular body weight we would suggest that you opt for a firm spring tension and… Read More

Which replacement mattress for us?

Hi Helen,   Thank you for your enquiry.   With your particular body weights, we would suggest a split spring tension, medium for your husband and soft for you;   BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in… Read More