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Artisan naturals mattress

Hi Sally, The depth of the Artisan Naturals is 12 inches (30cm) and extra deep fitted sheets are required to accommodate this. All of our Artisan mattresses will require deep fitted sheets. John Ryan By Design Artisan NaturalsVi Spring Regal Superb 11200gsm Blended British Fleece Wool and Cotton.900gsm Blended… Read More

Mattress comparison

Hi Sharon, It is not possible to compare the two mattresses you refer to because neither manufacturer provides full details of the construction and more particularly, the upholstery in terms of GSM (grams per square metre). Likewise, I am unable to provide an opinion as to whether the Signatory… Read More

Question regarding Latex

Hi Michael, Thank you for your question. The reference to 40mm will relate to the thickness of the latex being used, whereas the 80kg relates to the density of the latex. So you could have a 40mm thick piece of latex which may be 80kg in density, meaning that the… Read More

Unequal weights

Hi Brian, Thank you for your question. Whilst I appreciate the information provided in respect of your weight, which would mean that a split tension product is the only way to go, Medium support for your wife and Firm support for you , without details of both your preferred feel… Read More

Which is best mattress, memory foam or pocket spring?

Hi Stuart, From your description it appears that you have what is known as a “pillow top” mattress with that topper being made of memory foam. This type of mattress has one inherent flaw and that is that the they cannot be turned and so with use dips and… Read More

Which bed?

Hi Nichola, Thank you for your enquiry.  The first thing I would say is that with your body weight, I would never have suggested or sold to you a firm spring tension mattress. You fall right in the middle of the body weight range which dictates a medium feel. Read More

soft bed

Hi Anne, Before being able to confirm whether you are best suited to a soft tension mattress, I would need to know your body weight(s). The usual maxim is that the more springs you have the firmer a mattress is likely to feel, although the firmness may be reduced by… Read More

Would pegboard offer good support for a foam single mattress?

Hi Philip, The pegboard or MDF that we recommend to be placed over slatted bases is not for the support it is to prevent the mattress dipping into the gaps and ridging as a result. It is likely to make the foam mattress you refer to feel slightly firmer… Read More

Im 15 stone, partners 10 stone, please help!

Hi Nick, Thank you for the compliment. With your body weight I would recommend a medium spring tension and for your wife a soft, however, I note that your wife prefers a firmer feel so medium is likely to suit both.   BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium… Read More

How to choose a mattress with a bit of softness for my SKS bed

Hi Krishna, There are three main considerations to take into account when buying a mattress and they are, body weight(s) to determine the spring tension you will require to give you the correct level of support, preferred feel and budget.   BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16… Read More