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How does Geltex compare to Latex?

Hi Rob, Geltex is a type of hybrid foam and yet again there are no specific details on the density, composition or hardness of this foam. I’d imagine is something similar to our Laygel. This too is a firm bed, and most UK manufactured hybrid foams are quite soft, as… Read More

John Lewis Naturals mattress questions

Hi Deb Thanks for your comment, you haven’t mentioned which one of the John Lewis natural collection you are referring to. You will need to find out from John Lewis what the weights of the fillings are and then you will be able to make a fair judgement on… Read More

How do I work out what mattress support I need?

Hi Rob, The Sealy Rosebury is a latex topped pocket sprung mattress but as discussed numerous times throughout the John Ryan Sites Latex can be a minefield, it’s all about the blend, density and manufacture method. Without going into to much detail on the ins and outs of I’ll discuss… Read More

Hybrid range vs Salus

Hi Paul, I’ve done some research on the Salus you’ve been looking at it’s hard to be exact as the details around their components are very minimal, for example it doesn’t tell you the density of the foam or the gauge of the springs. The main differences between that and… Read More

Help on choosing the right latex mattress

Hi Phil,   Thanks for getting in touch.   Our bases are 15″ in height once the glides are on them.   The Bensons Igel Apollo and Tempur original sublime are quite firm mattresses, especially the Tempur.   The issue with very firm… Read More

memory foam mattress dipping

Hi Neil,   Thanks for your questions.     Foam beds are excellent for pressure reliving but do suffer from compression, ie the foams compress over time. Over time all foam beds will compress to some degree its managing to reduce the impact in terms of sags or dips, by… Read More

Would like to buy returned mattress from you

Hi Mrs Parker, Unfortunately we don’t sell the continental single, 2″6 x 6″6 on our site. We only sell standard single 3″ x 6″3. We don’t have any of these sizes in our John Ryan Outlet at this time in coolblue hybrid foam. Sorry we can’t be of help. Read More

Centre beam on slatted base?

Hi Ian,   Thank you for your enquiry via our website. You can, in theory, put any mattress on a slatted base, providing you board over it if its a foam or latex mattress.  We would also recommend boarding over the slats with MDF or plywood if the space… Read More

Vi Spring base in quarters

Hi Judy,   Thank you for your enquiry. We can make both our Artisan and Contemporary Platform bases in quarters with drawers to enable access into your bedroom and at a cost which is likely to cost considerably less than the Vi-Spring option.  This would make it… Read More

Comparison advice on Silentnight mattress and Slumberland

Hi William, Thanks for your query. Perimeter support in a contemporary non sprung foam bed is a tricky one, if you want a firm edge foam bed then what you are looking for is a firm foam pocket sprung bed. You will find that all foam and latex beds… Read More