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Latex additives

Hi Isobel,   Thanks for your query its a very interesting question.   Latex manufacture is a very secretive process, the fact we have over the years managed to explain and show the behind the scenes of its manufacture with blends and construction methods has taken… Read More

More about flame retardants

Hi Isobel, We will need to speak to our supplier of some of our materials and get back to you on this one. The Fire retardants used on our mattresses are Phosphorous and Nitrogen All the best

Best tension for me latex

Hi Fiona,   Thanks for your question.   From all the details you give in your question, we would recommend a solid latex mattress.   At your height and body weight, I would recommend the Fusion 3.   This core mattress and topper combination,… Read More

Recommended spring tension for 6ft 5, 17,1/2 stone person.

Hi Mike, Thank you for your enquiry. We are sorry that you are confused by the advice you have been given. With your body weight and height, the spring tension you ought to be looking at is medium  because your weight is spread over a larger… Read More

UK flame retardants

Hi Tika, Many thanks for your enquiry. We cannot comment upon what flame retardants are used in other manufacturer’s mattresses, but what we can say is that wool as a constituent component has natural flame retardance qualities and for that reason our naturally filled mattresses do not have any… Read More

Which mattress for sports recovery

Hi James,   Thank you for your enquiry.   The first thing to say is that there is no mattress made specifically to aid recovery from sports.   Our mattresses are made to suit different requirements and we use body weight, preferred feel, budget and any specific way of sleeping… Read More

What mattress would you recommend for us?

Hi Vivien, Many thanks for your enquiry. From what you say we will avoid recommending any of our latex or hybrid foam mattresses and concentrate on the pocket sprung products. With your particular body weights we would suggest that a medium spring tension/feel is most appropriate. Read More

Artisan Luxury suitability

Hi Chris Thanks for your question. We say all our mattresses can be used on any type of base. The Artisan Luxury will be fine to use on a slatted base, it will just make the mattress tension feel slightly firmer. I am afraid split tension one piece mattresses,… Read More

Choosing a mattress

Hi Deirdre, Many thanks for your enquiry. When advising on the most appropriate mattress we take into account body weight(s), preferred feel and budget, the former of which you have provided. Based on your body weights alone, we would advise a split spring tension in the mattress,… Read More

Similar mattress to Vi-Spring Regal and Vi-Spring Herald

Hi Yvette, Thank you for your enquiry. We would recommend that for your body weights, you opt for a medium spring tension and we do have some mattresses in our Artisan range which have a similar feel to the Herald and Regal made by Vi-Spring. The… Read More