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Big guy with back problems – what mattress?

Hi Paul,   Thanks for your question.   There is bad news and good news.   The bad news is that in respect of the mattresses you refer to, none of the manufacturers provide detailed information regarding the fillings and upholstery layers making any comparison or reasoned advice regarding suitability… Read More

Replacing Tempur mattress

Hi Mark,   Thanks for your question.   memory foam is known for heat retention and I am surprised that the Tempur mattress is appearing too soft, as these are normally on the firm side.   Unfortunately, Hypnos do not provide specific details of the fillings… Read More

Mattress similar to Respa Excellence at Holiday Inn

Hi Becki, I have been unable to establish any details of the construction of the mattress you refer to, which means I cannot make any comparisons to mattresses in our range. Given your body weights it is likely that a medium mattress is the most suitable for you both. Without… Read More

Problems with Dreams Anniversary mattress

Hi Laura, I am sorry to hear of your issues with your Dreams mattress, however, you have not advised your body weights or crucially, what advice was provided at the time of purchase by the sales staff. All mattresses are subject to settlement, however, all mattresses have a tolerance… Read More

Help required to compare two Harrisons mattresses

Hi Diane,   Thanks for your question.   As you have identified, the issue with providing a comparison is the lack of detail provided by the manufacturers of the mattresses you have been looking at. In a nutshell, we cannot provide any comparisons.   However, our Artisan range comprises of natural… Read More

Comparison to Tempur Original Deluxe 22 mattress

Hi Graham, Thank you for your question. The nearest mattress that we make to the Tempur Original 22 would be our Hybrid 5 which has a firm support core mattress and a medium density separate topper.  This gives an overall medium to firm feel and is made of Hybrid Foam… Read More

Problems with memory foam mattress

Hi Simon, Based on your weights and back complain I’d recommend looking at our solid core latex range. They are excellent for progressive comfort, ie letting you sink in before providing support. This usually helps with pressure points and allows for moulding to countours but without the heat or… Read More

What is the difference between Orthopeadic and Pocket Sprung?

Hi Adam. Orthopaedic usually refers to the feel and support level of a mattress that is firm to very firm. Your Miracoil is an open coil mattress of sorts (known as continuous spring). These form the lower end of the price range. Read this post here which explains in detail… Read More

Tesco Silentnight mattress replacement

Hi Colin, Thank you for your question. Firstly, can I say that despite the assertion by the manufacturer that your current mattress has revolutionary “miracoil springs” to provide support, it is evident from your experience that there is little or insufficient support for you in the mattress. Also, it would… Read More

Harrisons 10000 Emerald mattress

Hi Malcolm, We are not able to make any comment or recommendation regarding the specific mattress you refer to because, unlike us, Harrisons do not disclose the details of the upholstery layers by way of GSM (grams per square metre). In addition, before making any recommendations regarding any of our… Read More