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Is the Hypnos wool better than Harrisons Breeze 3000?

Hi Michelle, Because neither of these manufacturers publish full details of the construction and upholstery, it is impossible to do any form of comparison either to each other or any other product on the market. You could try approaching each to see if they will provide a product specification and… Read More

Single mattress advice for a medium to firm feel

Hi Leonard, Thank you for your question. The Origins Pocket 1500 would provide a medium feel for someone of your body weight allowing you to sink into the top layers slightly before reaching the support of the pocket springs. The more expensive Artisan 1500, does come with… Read More

Mattress help for very tall people with bad backs!

Hi Alice, Thank you for your question. Whilst I appreciate you have advised your weights and details of your neck and back issues, you have not specified the overall feel required by you both. Notwithstanding that, because of the weight differential, you ought to be looking at a split… Read More

The softest double mattress available

Hi Karen, Thank you for your question. As you have a restricted budget, I would recommend that you take a look at our Origins Comfort 1000 which is the softest mattress that we make in that range and retails for a double at £485.00 which is really good value for… Read More

Is the Igel pegasus gold a good mattress?

Hi Paul,   Thanks for getting in touch asking about the breakdown of a Bensons Igel Mattress. It’s important whenever you’re looking to buy a mattress that you know exactly whats inside it, specifically the… Read More

I have problems with synthetic mattress fibres

Hi Mary, Our Artisan range is comprised of natural fibres and given your specific comfort requirements, I would suggest a zip and link set, however, these are only available in king size and above. I am not sure from what you have said with regard to available space if… Read More

Will the Artisan 1500 be ok on a wooden slat bed frame?

Hi Suzanne, The Artisan 1500 will be fine on your slatted base provided that you place a barrier, preferably 3-5mm MDF or pegboard, over the slats to give the mattress a uniform surface upon which to sit and to avoid the mattress becoming ridged. Also, I would suggest that… Read More

Need a mattress to suit the arthritis in my spine

Hi Anita, Thank you for getting in touch. It is not possible to recommend a mattress from our ranges without knowledge of your body weight and budget. In addition, we do not make memory foam mattresses, however, we have two different ranges of… Read More

Mattress company refuses to give me the GSM?

Hi Julian, This is not the first time we have been advised that the Chairman at Harrisons has refused to provide specific details in respect of the GSM in the upholstery layers. Without specific details it is impossible to compare the John Lewis mattress to any other product. The mattress-guide/”… Read More

Is the Artisan Bespoke Mattress available in the USA?

Hi Joe, Our mattresses are only sold on-line in the UK I’m afraid and are we don’t offer distribution at this moment to the USA. Regards Mike. Read More