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Animal cruelty and mattresses

Hi Mark, Thank you for your question. We often get asked for Vegetarian and Vegan mattresses at John Ryan By Design for people that don’t want any animal products or fibres in their mattresses. We have a range of mattresses that are suitable for Vegan and vegetarians such as our … Read More

Mattress for arthritis

Dear Mr Biddulph,   Thanks for your question.   I note that you have provided details of your weight and budget, but have omitted to advise upon what your preferred feel is.   Notwithstanding this, for your body weight, we would recommend a medium spring tension to… Read More

Replacing Relyon pocket mattress

Hi Valerie, Thank you for your question. The fall to the middle that you refer to may have been as a result of your slatted base having a central spine, which is lower than the slats either side (if a sprung slatted base).   In this instance, you have made… Read More

Dual tension springs for weight difference couple

Hi Gareth, All pocket sprung mattresses should allow for the movement of one party without a catapult effect, although perhaps to avoid this entirely, you might consider opting for a zip and link set. The advantage of this is that you can obtain these in different tensions allowing… Read More

Osteoarthritis and Tempur?

Hi Teresa,   Thank you for your enquiry. Sorry to hear you’re in such discomfort. Its difficult for me to advise without knowing your weight but it sounds like it may be too soft for you as an assumption.   Can you call the office on 0161 437 4419 or… Read More

Silentnight mattress problems

Hi Ben,   Thanks for your question.   It is not possible for us to provide an opinion on a mattress other than our own brand.   However, the first thing that we would advise you to do is note what advice was provided at the… Read More

Dreams zen revitalise mattress

Hi Hayley, Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to provide a recommendation regarding products other than our own. The main reason for this is that the information provided regarding the upholstery layers and other fillings is very vague and not specific in terms of GSM (grams per square metre). Read More

Replacing Warren Evans mattress

Hi Fiona, Thanks for your question. The major issue surrounding you proposed purchase is the weight differential of 6-7 stone. I note that although you have advised what your current mattress is, you have not specified the spring tension or the preferred feel required for you both. Read More

Miracoil too firm

Hi Sheila,     Thank you for your question on our website.  The Origins Pocket 1500 is a medium feel in it’s upholstery layers, which are mainly synthetic fibres but there is a small amount of natural fibres in the top layer.  At the body weights you have… Read More

Bespoke shape mattress

Hi James, Thank you for your question. I am afraid that we are unable to assist in respect of the manufacture of an oval mattress and would suggest that you will need to make such an enquiry with a bespoke manufacturer. Alternatively, it may be that the supplier of your… Read More