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Are all John Ryan By Design outlet mattresses sold out?

Hi Natalie, Thanks for getting in touch. Our clearance mattress range does tend to get bought quickly once these sale price mattresses are listed!   This is because we offer up to 50% off our clearance outlet mattresses. You can view the stock list of these reduced mattresses here… Read More

Does a higher number of pocket springs mean higher quality?

Hi LalulintasWilliam Grahame Campbell, This is a very good question and we have written about this numerous times on our site. The basics of pocket springs in a mattress can be read here and which discounts spring counts higher than about 2000 as pointless and also a really… Read More

New base or slats for Vispring Bedstead Realm Mattress?

Hi Robert, Gosh, that must be so frustrating to have bought such a high-quality mattress, such as a vispring and are still finding it uncomfortable. It could be the slatted based which would give the mattress a firmer feel than a sprung edge divan. I say could, because there is… Read More

Best mattress for 320lb sleeper

Hi Stuart, Thanks for getting in touch sorry to hear you’re both suffering with your sleep. Ideally, we would need to know your partner’s weight as well but I can make some recommendations. Most mattresses only accommodate up to 18 stone but we have a range of mattresses suitable for 18… Read More

Latex topper for back pain?

Hi Steve, Latex is an ideal material for a mattress topper given it’s so progressive and responsive. It doesn’t settle or compress as quickly as memory foam or synthetic fibres such as polyester. Adding a natural latex topper will soften the top layer of your mattress and… Read More

Replacing Relyon Fronsac Mattress

Hi Steve & Jo,   Thanks for your question.   19 years is excellent.   As you may have read on our site without the GSM’s the blurb on the Relyon mattress is not going to be of much use I’m afraid. It’s all very woolly and non-descript! Given… Read More

Simulated side stitching explained

Hi Sally, That’s a really good question. Side stitching on a mattress, when done properly, ensures that the pocket spring unit is attached to the side panel via stitching. This means that if you compress the edge the side of the mattress doesn’t bulge out or distort. It helps keep… Read More

Vi Spring Baronet Superb

Hi John,   Thanks for your question.   Our Artisan range of mattresses is the range that compares with Vi-Spring. Most retailers won’t disclose how they construct but Vi-Spring are one of the few, like ourselves, that are very transparent.   The Vi-Spring Baronet is close in comparison to our… Read More

Best firm mattress a couple that get hot

Hi Hyunyoung, Thank you for your question. If you’re partner gets hot in bed we would always advise that foams and even natural latex will retain more heat than natural materials. So I wouldn’t recommend the Origins Latex as it would be warmer than some of our other models. Have… Read More

Mattress toppers essential ?

Hi Marilyn, Thank you for your question. Whilst it is true that topper will help extend the longevity of your mattress it is not essential you have one. A protector, however, is essential and can be picked up relatively cheaply. It’s entirely a subjective choice. A… Read More