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Hi Kayley, Thanks for your question. Having had a quick browse of the mattresses I would advise as follows; The Silentnight Chantilly mattress has memory foam in the construction as well as being a pillowtop mattress. With respect to this we would always advise against… Read More
Hi Aggie, Memory foam is notorious for heat retention and this is the reason most people who purchase mattresses with this as a component, opt for a change in the short term. You are quite right to steer clear of pillow topped mattresses. Because there is a substantial weight differential… Read More
Dear Mr Sims, Thank you for your enquiry on our website. The direct answer to your question is No! Not all bed bases are made the same, however, the bulk of them are. These cardboard topped things are a basic construction of a soft timber frame – cardboard platform top and… Read More
Hi Anna, Thanks for your question I am unable to provide any comment regarding the quality or performance of the Hypnos Lancaster as they do not publish full details of the upholstery layers by way of GSM (grams per square metre), this also makes any form of comparison… Read More
Hi Rhoda, We are not opposed to futon beds, but would advise that any mattress placed on such a bed will feel firmer than it would on a standard base. I would also advocate placing some form of barrier between the mattress and the base to protect the mattress… Read More
Hi Angela, It is unlikely that you will find a standard mattress with sufficient support for your body weights. BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call)Soft (1.2mm) Please view the Resilience mattresses. These mattresses are specifically… Read More
Hi Hugh, Thank you for your question. I am aware of Feather & Black, however, I do not have any knowledge of their manufacturing processes or the quality of the materials used, so am unable to provide you with an opinion in that regard. For the same reasons I am… Read More
Hi Rhonda, We recommend MDF or plywood on slatted bases if the space between the slats is more than 3″. This is because the springs in a mattress will settle between the slats. This means you would not get the correct support from your mattress and over time your… Read More
Hi Katie, I note that your current mattress is a ten year old Tempur, which will be the original specification of 85kg making this a particularly firm mattress, especially for someone of your body weight. This may also not be helping when it comes to issues with your… Read More
Hi Andy, Thank you for your question. Please note that it is impossible to provide any form of comparison to the John Lewis mattress because they do not publish the specific details of the upholstery layers by way of GSM (grams per square metre), instead you are provided with… Read More
