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Dunlopillo latex mattress sagging: what’s the fix?

Hi Geraint, Thanks for your comment about your sagging Dunlopillo mattress. The issue with one sided mattresses like you have discovered is they can sag and dip rather quickly. As you can’t turn them there is no way to even out this settlement once it happens. All the wear happens… Read More

Emma Mattress on top of a foam mattress?

Hi Donna, Thanks for getting in touch about Emma mattresses and what bases they are suitable for. The Emma mattress is a 100% synthetic foam and memory foam style one-sided mattress. Sold as a boxed mattress the Emma mattress arrives rolled, crushed and vacuum packed. We’ve… Read More

Mattress Inspection Advice on faulty mattresses & beds

Hi Rebecca, Thanks for your question on faulty mattress inspections. We’re sorry to hear you feel you’ve been left in the lurch by Hypnos with the mattress inspection service you’ve had. It certainly sounds very frustrating for you once you’ve reported a potential fault you quite rightly… Read More

The Legacy mattress vs Legacy 2?

Hi Carolyn, Many thanks for your question about our Legacy mattress one of the UK’s finest traceable natural fibre mattresses. The Legacy has been a work in progress for years in sampling the UK’s finest natural fibres to create the most luxurious and carbon-conscious mattress. Given that… Read More

Spring count differences between mattress sizes: how are spring counts worked out?

Hi Jonathan,   Thanks for your question about mattress spring counts. We can see how this area at first glance may look rather confusing when buying a new mattress. The spring counts on all mattresses are always quoted for a kingsize across the bed and… Read More

Turnable mattresses? Advice for mattress care

Hi Helen, Many thanks for your enquiry about mattress care and maintenance. Yes all of our mattresses, with the exception of the Origins Pocket Latex 1500 which is our only one-sided mattress model, due to the latex being on the top upholstery layer. With all of our mattresses,… Read More

Does a bed warmer go over or under a polyester topper?

Hi Judy, Great to hear from you and what a good question. Bed warmers, whether in the form of electric blankets should go on top of your mattress protector but under any toppers you have. You never want to be lying directly on top of the heat source as this… Read More

Sprung bases spring gauge & bed base advice

Hi Gerry,   Thanks for your question about sprung edge mattress bases. It can be a confusing additional area when it comes to choosing a new mattress! What spring gauge is in a mattress base? With our… Read More

Sprung bases spring gauge & bed base advice

Hi Gerry, Thanks for your question about sprung edge mattress bases. It can be a confusing additional area when it comes to choosing a new mattress! What spring gauge is in a mattress base? With our sprung edge divan bases we use 1.6 Firm gauge… Read More

Allergic to wool mattresses: alternatives discussed

Hi Pam, Many thanks for your questions about wool allergies with mattresses. You’re right that wool is used a lot in high-end mattresses, mainly because it’s highly breathable, soft and has a high loft (bounce) making it perfect for mattress upholstery. However, if you are allergic to… Read More