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Mattress advice for two different weight sleepers

Hi Geoff, Thank you for your enquiry. The Sealy Brisbane you refer to is what is known as a pillow top, which would not advise buying for the reasons outlined in this link. With your particular body weights, we would suggest a split spring tension,… Read More

Big weight diff/sleeping partners (9st). Heavy one 22 st

Hi there, Thank you for your enquiry. With your particular weight differential, we would advise a split spring tension, firm for you and soft for your partner. Such mattresses are only available in our Artisan range and in a zip and link set. The mattresses in this range… Read More

Choice of three mattresses to use on solid base

Hi Sarah, Thank you for your enquiry. The Vi-Spring Wembury is made exclusively for John Lewis and the published details of construction and upholstery in terms of GSM (grams per square metre) are limited, making any direct comparison impossible. The same applies to the Hypnos product, although we do… Read More

Mattress suitability for us

Hi David, Thank you for your enquiry. The Origins Pocket Reflex 1000 is the mattress that we regularly sell to B&Bs and Guesthouse, because it is suitable for a wide range of body weights when used on an occasional basis, but may not suit for use by people of… Read More

Mattress for 4yr old with eczema, asthma and a dust mite allergy

Hi Shehla, Thank you for your enquiry. Our cot mattresses are exactly what they say they are cot mattresses and we do not make larger size constructed in the same way. We would suggest that if your son does have allergies and asthma, that whatever mattress you do buy, you… Read More

Re: your Artisan Naturals

Hello Elisabeth, The Artisan Naturals also contains a layer of polycotton comprising the other 15% of the upholstery. If using this mattress on a slatted base, we would always advocate placing some form of barrier, usually thin (3-5mm) MDF boarding over the base to provide the mattress with… Read More

Confusing information in your 'Toppers' section

Hi Andy,   Many thanks for your enquiry. We are sorry for any confusion that you may have in respect of toppers. The statement that we match the mattress toppers to our range, should actually specify our Latex or Hybrid Foam ranges. We do not make natural or… Read More

Expected mattress life

Hi Nicole, Thank you for your enquiry. The first thing we need to say is that we are unable to provide any opinion as to longevity in respect of products not made by ourselves. From what you have said, it may be that the problem is with your base… Read More

Suitable matrress

Hi there, Thank you for your enquiry. The sag in the centre could be as a result of the base that your mattress is on. If it is a slatted base (sprung or flat), those tend to have a central support bar, which can cause… Read More

Pocket spring count – Artisan v Somnus

Hi Tony, Thank you for your enquiry. Spring count is not a good way to compare mattresses. Normally, for people of average body weights, which you both are, 1000 spring in a king size mattress are sufficient to provide adequate support. Whilst the… Read More