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Can we have dual tension springs in our mattress?

Hi Mary. You can buy a mattress with dual tension springs. In our range this option starts at The Artisan 1500. However, I would be inclined to get the right spring tension for your bodyweights and not what you think your preferences are – although these… Read More

Soft or firm mattress for same bodyweight

Hi Kirsty. Because you are of such similar bodyweights I think the support requirements should be the same for you both. BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call)Soft (1.2mm) Your preferences for firm and soft should be… Read More

Mattress too firm for lightweight

Hi Milena. Had a quick look at the spec of this particular mattress and without being too critical it beggars belief that you bought it without a hint of what the upholstery elements consisted of and at just less than £800 seems expensive for what it is. I am siding… Read More

Do we get memory foam mattress or other?

Hi Jo. First of all let me please remind you that there is NO such thing as a sale regarding mattresses – at best you may find an end of line or end of season reduction. How much to spend on a double mattress?What can I expect for my money?… Read More

Do mattress toppers have fire retardant labels?

Hi Darsh. Good questions. Fire retardant labels? You would have thought that they would have one attached wouldn’t you. I have just stripped my bed back to check my toppers and no – there are no FR labels attached. There is a label which states that the product has… Read More

John lewis natural collection questions

Hi Jamie, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, there are no comparable models to this Harrison’s / John Lewis one. The spring layout and type are different and as you point out, there are no associated upholstery weights attributed to this model and therefore the upholstery… Read More

Silentnight mattress is dipping after a few weeks

Hi Andrea,   Thanks for your question.   The simple answer to your question is no, a mattress shouldn’t sink noticably that quickly unless its not being maintained or the sleepers are over the weight tolerance for that particular mattress. I’m assuming neither apply to you in this case! Unnatural… Read More

What mattress for allergy sufferers?

>Hi Fiona. I have just a look at the NHS site about Hyper Mobility [Here] and my heart went out to the commentators about the level of pain you and they are enduring. I’m not going to take your question lightly and therefore will get Lee to contact you to… Read More

Dual tension mattress for zip and link

Hi David. Obviously there is a significant weight difference between the two of you and therefore it is going to be quite impossible for you to find a mattress of the same tension that will be suitable for you both. You have two options here; The first is the… Read More

Can you advise on i-gel mattress from Bensons for Beds?

Hi Orinda. Your choices seem to be based on pillowtop models, a build that we are not particularly keen on. Due to the negative effects of the pillow top settling.  A budget of around £1500 is not a small amount and with this in mind I would ask you… Read More