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Replacing Hypnos Orthos mattress

Hi Mette.   Thank you for your enquiry on our website. It’s always nice when you find the perfect mattress. I would be inclined to phone Hypnos [01844 348200] to see if they can help identify your spare room mattress.     Sometimes, companies change… Read More

Do I need a custom size mattress?

Hi Linda.   Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  A double mattress is 54″ wide and 75″ long. Personally, I think there has to be a little extra size tolerance in bedframes and I don’t think 2″ is a vast amount. Double check the length… Read More

Dunlopillo and slatted bases

Hi John. It is generally accepted that the latex used in Dunlopillo (UK) mattresses today is not the same blend as it was fifteen years ago. I also have a feeling that the actual supplier is not the same. It is our belief that the current supplier for all or… Read More

What is the best mattress for Scoliosis sufferer?

Hi Maria, Thanks for your question. From what I can gather this can be a very painful condition and as chest or lower back can be affected (or both) it is up to you to let us know what you require for optimum comfort and we can make the necessary… Read More

Pillowtop mattress problems

Hi Amy. Thank you for your question. Only Silentnight use the trade names of MiraPocket & Miracoil and out of the two, the pocket springs are a far better option than the Miracoil (Open Coil) springs they use. Cage sprung, open coil, continuous coil and brand… Read More

Is a higher spring count better?

Hi Tony. Only Harrison Spinks manufacture and use the Revolution Spring in Spring unit. It is their patent, their spring unit. I have a belief that they are exported (anyone please correct me if I’m wrong). HD and Posturefil are mini-springs that supplement the main unit. Somnus is the mid-range… Read More

Sealy Brisbane Pillow Top

Hi Mr Mac. Sealy Brisbane? Really? How many others have you compared it with? The only indication of the upholstery element is ” .. a deep zoned layer of Innergetic Latex ” How deep is deep? without this tiny detail you are completely unable to do any kind of basic… Read More

Replacement mattress for sofa bed

Hi Rebekah. Sorry, but this is not our area of expertise. I have tried to calculate the spring count based on your figures but like you cannot get to the 1088 (which is what would be in the King Size). It may be worth contacting the company to express your… Read More

How do you compare to Millbrook?

Hi Elliot, Thank you for your comments in respect of the site. Looking at the retail prices of the models you mention above I would say that you should use our Artisan Naturals as your starting point and do a quick side by side comparison to evaluate which is… Read More

Roll off effect on four foot bed

Hi Duncan,   Thanks for your question.   Because of the smaller sleeping surface you are logically closer to the edge than say on a King or Super King Size mattress.   As such you’ll always run that risk.   Our Origins range of mattresses are… Read More