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Help on new mattress for Vi Spring base

Hi Ann. The vast difference in bodyweight would suggest you opt for a ziplink model with a medium gauge spring for you and Firm gauge spring for your husband. BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call)Soft… Read More

Mattress for heavyweight

Hi Keith. Thank you for your question. In this case support really is key and if you get it wrong you will be paying the price. For now I would recommend you get a high density foam mattress (vac packed to take into account your access issues).  Look at… Read More

Husband fidgets – what mattress?

Hi Lisa, Thank you for your question. It sounds to me like you are really sensitive to the movements your husband makes. Generally, this affects people who are in too small a bed or the mattress is cage sprung. A zip & link mattress means that each side of the… Read More

John Lewis Naturals Yorkshire wool 7000 comparison

Hi Barbara,   Thanks for your question.   As you have mentioned the John Lewis range do not have associated GSM attributed to their models and so a precise comparison cannot be made. We however, fully disclose the full breakdown of all our products, as below. Read More

What is a latex mattress sprayed with to make it fire retardant?

Hi Elizabeth,   Thanks for your question.   In regards to our own products our Fusion range (100% Natural Latex) as well as our Artisan range (Pocket Sprung with Natural Fibres) are treated with Phosphorous and Nitrogen as standard.   All mattresses need to be treated with Fire… Read More

Advice on a pocket sprung mattress for a slatted base?

Hi Ian. Thanks for your question. It may be in your interest to read these couple of posts and the associated comments: All About Pocket Springs and Mattresses for Slats. When considering buying a new bed or mattress there are many things to think about, please read the… Read More

Mattress advice for very large chap

Hi Denise. First of all mattresses are not designed to be utilised as sitting areas and so the expected ‘sagging’ of sides and edges will be expected and is not a fault of any mattress. If you are prone to use the mattress as sitting area then you will have… Read More

Questions about the right mattress for bunk beds

Hi Alec,   Thanks for your question.   You hit the nail on the head with your observation about the maximum depth – in your case 7.5 inches deep.   Firstly, you seem to think that a 800 spring count (in a Kingsize) is something less than… Read More

Questions about bedding for ziplink mattresses

Hi Richard. Quite correct and this is something that everyone should consider prior to their purchase. There are three sizes of ziplinks Kingsize zip link makes a standard kingsize when together but when split makes 2 small width singles at 2ft 6in wide by 6ft 6in long Extra Kingsize… Read More

Simmons mattress from Carpetright is it any good?

Hi Terry,   Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  My advice would be Don’t do it!  For £500 or so this model does not seem to have a great deal of upholstery contained. The pillowtop is a flawed design and visually it seems that the… Read More