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Are Futon beds any good?

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

Microcoil mattress has collapsed on both sides

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

Do all mattresses need to be turned?

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

Can I use pegboard to fix my bed base?

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

Need a replacement for a 10 year old tempur mattress

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

John Lewis Egyptian cotton alternative mattress

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 Please note that it is impossible to provide any form of comparison to the John Lewis mattress because they do not publish the specific details of the upholstery layers by way of GSM (grams per square metre), instead you are provided with… Read More

Help with the fusion mattress range

Hi Katie, Please have a look at the Fusion natural latex range in which we have a medium or firm tension. Latex is great as it is far more progressive than synthetic materials when accommodating bodyweights. These are all 100% Natural and will far exceed the qualities of any… Read More

Stop me bouncing around when partner moves in bed

Hi Emma, Thanks for your question. The Origins Pocket 1500 with 2000 springs would be fine for your husband, but for you this would be extremely firm. Your bodyweightThis will feel Under 10 Stone / 63kgMedium 10-12 Stone / 63-76kgMedium 12-14 Stone / 76-88kgMedium 14-16 Stone / 88-101kgMedium 16-18 Stone… Read More

My memory foam beds dipping in the centre and gets hot

Hi Jenny, Sorry to hear your memory foam mattress is failing and dipping in the centre. More often than not this is due to two issues with memory foam. Why memory foam dips Memory foam settles far quicker than natural fibres You can’t turn over… Read More

Do you sell 12cm high mattresses?

Hi,   Thanks for your question.   Unfortunately, we are not able to supply a mattress with the depth you require and would hazard a guess that you will find it impossible to find such a mattress in today’s market.   Our Pocket Sprung mattress ranges (Origins and… Read More