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Fibromyalgia suitable mattress that is extra long to relieve pressure

Hi Chris, Many thanks for your comment and sorry to hear you’re suffering from fibromyalgia and disturbed sleep. We’ve helped hundreds of people with this condition improve their sleep through more suitable mattress recommendations. We can create our entire hand made mattress range in any bespoke size so not… Read More

CertipPUR mattresses that are made in the UK

Hi Brendan, Many thanks for your question about the foam insulation layer used in our hand made in the UK Origins pocket sprung mattresses. It’s a really good one. The quick answer is yes our foam insulator is Certi-PUR complaint and comes from British Vita here in the UK. So… Read More

Futon Company DeepSleep pocket sprung mattress alternative?

Hi Alper, Many thanks for your question about the Futon company’s mattresses and what the alternatives are. The mattress you have now is a basic one-sided synthetic pocket sprung and manmade foam. There’s very little detail on their site about the pocket spring tension (which is always based on your… Read More

Sprung divan bases split into 4 pieces & beds for tight spaces

Hi Jane, Many thanks for your question on bed bases for tight spaces and how they can be split. The quick answer is yes we can create a sprung edge divan bed base in up to 4 individual pieces. This means they can be hand made to even the narrowest… Read More

Staples Pure Tranquility Equivalent Mattress

Hi Paul, Many thanks for your question about the Bensons Pure Tranquillity mattress. Sorry to hear their poor customer service has caused you to cancel but you may have been able to avoid on the main drawbacks in mattress construction. The dreaded pillow top mattress method. We’ve written about… Read More

Bed for sleepers who move around a lot at night and snore?

Hi Amanda, Many thanks for your comment on mattresses that will help reduce fidgeting at night and snoring. Snoring is a tricky one as there are many different factors such as bodyweight, sleeping position and respiratory issues. We always advise you to seek medical advice to get to the bottom… Read More

Mattress topper type for an Otty mattress thats too firm?

Hi Caroline, Many thanks for your question about softening an Otty mattress. It can be really frustrating when you buy a new mattress but find it too firm. It really depends on how uncomfortable you’re finding it. New mattresses will take around 4 weeks to get used to but… Read More

Alternative to Loaf Muffin Top mattress which is too firm

Hi Ja, Thanks for getting in touch about the Loaf Muffin Top mattress. Sorry to hear its proving too firm for you. What we would say firstly is any new mattress will take up to 4 weeks to fully get used to as it settles and… Read More

Best mattress for hip bursitis to stay cool and comfortable at night

Hi Carol, Sorry to hear you’re struggling with hip bursitis. It can be a really painful condition but the good news is we have helped a number of sleepers find a suitable mattress for this condition. It’s about choosing the right mattress components to accomodate your… Read More

What’s the best firm horsehair mattress?

Hi Lenore, Many thanks for your question about horsehair mattresses. Horsehair and horsetail are some of the finest high-end mattress fibres. Both offering incredibly resilient support to a mattress comfort layer. We have a really detailed article here all about horsehair mattresses that can give… Read More