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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

Osteoarthritis and can not find a comfortable sleeping position

Hi Kath, Thank you for your question. It is possible to buy a zip and link set of mattresses in king size and above with each side having a different spring tension suitable to the user’s weights. We can supply such mattresses in our Artisan range. However if… Read More

Best mattress for £800

Hi Stephen, Thank you for your questions. Firstly, I must confirm that I cannot provide any opinion as to quality or performance in respect of the John Lewis models mentioned as there are no published details of the upholstery layers by way of GSM (grams per square metre). This… Read More

How should I turn my Origins Pocket 1500 mattress?

Hi Asif, For the first 12 months you should turn and rotate your mattress at least once a month. We have sent you a care leaflet detailing the best way to look after your mattress, which includes instructions regarding turning and rotating. As far as a topper is… Read More

Great to know what to look for in a mattress

Hi Jane, I am pleased that you found the site informative and that it will help in you deciding upon a purchase. Regards Mike. Read More