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Choosing a mattress for a child

Hi Laura, As you are know, mattresses which utilise natural fibres in the upholstery are more expensive than those with synthetic upholstery. Our Artisan range comprises mattresses with natural fibres, but unfortunately, the lowest priced one, the Artisan 1500 is roughly a 50/50 split of natural and… Read More

Vi-spring not offering us enough support

Hi Lorna,   Although you have provided some details regarding your husband, the most crucial element, his body weight, is not advised. Certainly, for someone of your body weight, I would not recommend anything other than a medium tension mattress.   BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone… Read More

Should we reuse a platform base?

Hi Mal,   Thanks for your question.   First of all, can I say how well you have done to get 30 years out of your current mattress. If the base is in good condition, there is no need to replace… Read More

Replacing a miracoil mattress

Hi Irene,   Thanks for your question.   The mattresses in our Origins range are made specifically with a platform base in mind.   I note that you have not indicated a size required, but I would suggest that you look at… Read More

Vispring and a nights in iron base

Hi Pippa, Certainly the solid base will have an effect on any mattress placed on it by making it slightly firmer, having said that the application of a topper may alleviate this. The mattress in the Vi- Spring range which has all wool upholstery is the Shetland and although… Read More

Purchasing a mattress from Groupon

Hi Lynn, Having viewed the offer on Groupon and because the specific details of the upholstery and spring units are not provided, it is impossible for me to provide an opinion as to the quality, performance or value of this product. Having said that, if this falls within your budget,… Read More

Selay orthopaedic mattress feels to hard

Hi Kirstee, Our Artisan range has models, some of which are comparable to some of the Vi-Spring range, but unfortunately, we do not have a comparable to the Shetland. Having said that, the Artisan Luxury is the softest of the range and is a fraction of the cost of the… Read More

Want to buy Harrison kingsize mattress

Hi Chris, Without knowledge of your body weight(s) and preferred feel it is impossible to make a recommendation. In addition, as Harrisons do not disclose specific details of the upholstery in terms of GSM(grams per square metre), this too makes a recommendation extremely difficult. I would say read… Read More

Mattresses for bad backs that are not hot

Hi Hari,   Thanks for your question.   At your body weights we would say that you are borderline between a Soft and Medium spring tension and your husband is matched with a Medium. If you prefer a softer feel then choose… Read More

What size topper would be best for a small double mattress?

Hi Sofi, Thank you for your question. There are some 4ft toppers on the market, but they are unfortunately few and far between so hopefully we can assist you with regard to our range. We have three types of toppers, two are made of foam being our Laygel topper… Read More