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Hi Tamara, As you are no doubt aware, the description of each of the mattresses you have looked at is quite vague in terms of the amount of upholstery in each layer by way of GSM (grams per square metre). This makes any comparison impossible, however, given your body… Read More
Hi Tina, Thanks for your question. Moths are attracted more to fillings such as wool predominantly found in naturally filled mattresses. As such you are usually best in these situations going for a mattress with synthetic fillings (Our Origins range). However, this… Read More
Hi Jeff, With your particular body weight, we would not normally recommend a firm mattress, in fact you fall within the medium tension weight range. I note that you have not indicated what type of base the mattress is on at present. The zip and link versions are not… Read More
Hi Len, We do not make mattresses specifically for adjustable beds as these are a specialist type, however, the Fusion 5 & Fusion 6 in our Contemporary range, which are latex mattresses can be used with adjustable beds. Fusion 5Dunlopillo Diamond CoverMicro-quilt John Ryan Cover with tape… Read More
Hi Frank, Thanks for your question. At your body weights you would be matched with a split tension of Medium and Firm to get the right level of support; BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in Bespoke Products… Read More
Hi Pippa, Firstly, we do not make bed frames of any kind and only supply divan bases with our mattresses. Our Artisan range has a number of mattresses, which are similar in feel to some of the models made by Vi-Spring. I note that you have tried the Devonshire,… Read More
Hi Chelsey, Thanks for getting in touch. The main objection to pillow tops come into what you are expected to pay for them and the lifespan you will get out of them. Just like a one sided mattress, you will be unable to turn it so when the… Read More
Hi Polly, Our advice to anyone with a slatted base where the slats are more that 6cm apart would be for them to place a barrier between the base and the mattress. Usually, this would be 2-3mm of MDF sheeting providing the mattress with a uniform surface upon which to… Read More
Hi Carrie, You will no doubt be aware that, even though they are prepared to confirm that the JL Ultimate is made by Harrison Spinks exclusively for John Lewis, the published information regarding the construction and upholstery used is very limited particularly in terms of GSM (grams per square… Read More
Hi Karen, Thanks for your question. I am so pleased that you have decided to place some form of barrier between the slats and your mattress and would suggest 3mm MDF or similar thickness peg board. The latter of these has holes enabling the… Read More