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Hypnos mattress dipping

Hi Gill, Thank you for your questions. You should only turn mattresses that are sold as turnable. Non-turn mattresses are usually ones which o have the upholstery on one side only. That is why non-turn mattresses have a shorter life span. We would not recommend changing your… Read More

Does ziplinks have zips on both sides of mattress?

Hi Debbie, Zip and Link mattresses usually come with a zip on the top of the inside edge and one on the bottom. If you have a single tension across both mattresses, you can flip them and turn them through 180 degrees. If you have different tensions, you are… Read More

Replacing Hypnos mattress

Hi Glenis,   Thanks for your question.   Before making any recommendations regarding our products, we would need to know your body weights, preferred feel and budget.   BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call)Soft (1.2mm)… Read More

Who makes Feather and Black mattresses?

Hi Jon,   Thank you for your enquiry on our website, We only supply mattresses and bases made by ourselves.  Feather and Black use Harrison’s as a supplier and therefore comparisons can be made to other retailers such as John Lewis etc.  The key to… Read More

Are sprung slats better than rigid slats?

Hi John,   Thank you for your question.   The lumps and bumps created in your mattress could have been caused by the gaps in the base being too wide apart.   We would normally advise that the gaps should not be any… Read More

Are sprung slats better than rigid slats?

Hi Eva, Thanks for your question, we often get asked about sprung vs solid slats. The reason for your discomfort is that the solid slats are not as forgiving as sprung slats making the feel of your mattress firmer. We have a full article on slats here and the… Read More

What is a firm edge base?

Hi Chris, I can see where the confusion is occurring. On our site it confirms that in the case of sprung edge bases, the springs extend over the whole surface of the base.   It also refers to them extending up to 3 inches from the… Read More

Vi Spring Shetland Superb mattress questions

Hi Helena, I wouldn’t recommend the Hybrid 6 for your weight, it will feel more of a medium given your proportions. The only mattress I would recommend is either the Origins Comfort or the Artisan Luxury, both of which are our softest mattresses. The origins is our starter spun bond… Read More

Will memory foam be too hot in the Summer?

Hi Tammy, Thanks for your question. unfortunately in your case one of the features of memory foam is that it retains heat. This means once you’re in bed it will reserve your body heat to help it mould. Some people who get cold in bed love… Read More

Help required on Hybrid mattresses

Hi Michael, It sounds like you may have fallen into the old firm mattress for a bad back trick! Over the years this advice has been given out to any one with a bad back, the truth recently backed up by the British Chiropractic Society is that a firm mattress… Read More