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Can I get a natural mattress on very low budget?

Hi Victoria,   Thank you for your enquiry.  Unfortunately given your budget you’re going to struggle to get a decent synthetic/man-made mattress let alone a naturals fibre mattress. That said there are some excellent man-made mattresses, such as our Origins range that would beat ‘natural’ equivalents in the… Read More

How can I tell if latex is natural or synthetic?

Hi Jack, Thanks for your question. Quite simply the only way to find out is to ask! If the mattress description or specification doesn’t give these details I’d advise caution. If a product contained 100% Natural Latex they would definitely be mentioning… Read More

Is a latex mattress better than a memory foam mattress?

Hi Denis, I’ve just picked up your comment on Latex Vs Memory foam. We have some latex and hybrid foam mattresses available in The John Ryan Ebay shop. Memory foam is good for its price point but users often complain about the heat retention issue and the durability of… Read More

Questions about Mammoth mattresses

Hi Julia, Mammoth mattresses are marketed as a sports/health mattress. Having tried a number of them I can confirm that they are ‘high specification foam’, but what does this mean. It means its a quality foam, which all quality mattresses should be the John Ryan Contemporary range is all… Read More

Pocket Spring Bed Company questions

Hi Derek,   Thanks for your questions.   It’s always good when you can get a return mattress, of saleable quality, for a discount price.   It is always worth asking companies, especially if you know exactly what you want and are not too bothered about… Read More

About Simmons mattress

Hi KA. I also did a quick search for this model and too unable to find any detail. It will be in your interest to contact Emma Thorpe at Simmons direct – no direct contact number but the email is [[email protected]]. All you need to know if this model is… Read More

Need help finding mattress for hot sleeper

Hi Carol,   Thanks for your question.   Foams and latex are excellent for relieving pressure and moulding to the contours of ones body. That said memory and cheaper foams can get very hot. memory foam in particular relies on heat retention in order to move with… Read More

Is a divan base better than a bedstead

Hi Dee.   Thank you for your enquiry.   Bedsteads are all frames that the mattress sits on and nearly all use slatted bases. The majority of bedstead bases will have some form of footboard and combined headboard. They are usually multi-piece frames that come with a hundred page leaflet translated into… Read More

Best mattress for ankylosing spondylitis

Hi JB. Sorry, but can’t say whether it is suitable or not. I don’t know your bodyweights, don’t know the mattress, don’t know how much memory foam is included .. and so on. Please read the article here on the question you should be asking yourself when thinking of… Read More

About sprung mattress pads

Hi Heather, Thank you for your question. The prototype you refer to is still being trialed and is not yet available on our site. We only supply divan bases and are unable to make a recommendation regarding box spring products. If you have any further questions… Read More