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Hi Steve. Good question. This particular post was started when we noticed mattress descriptions were using the terms Natural latex / Pure latex / 100% Natural. At that time we could not find any factual info on the differences. Even now it is difficult to tell for sure which latex… Read More
Hi Linda. Many thanks for adding your point of view. The post above [and associated] tries to paint a balanced overview of what Memory Foam is, the build techniques and what to look out for. I try to reason the differences and comparisons to latex in order to bring… Read More
Hi Heidi. I can’t seem to recall ever saying Memory Foam tops would shorten the life of a mattress. I am a keen advocate of toppers (of any sort) on all mattresses. I prefer the feather and down ones over all else though, and memory foam… Read More
Hi Steve. Zip and Links are the compromise for a one piece mattress which benefits limiting the movement felt by a partner or access issues or Guest House suitability etc. If there is no requirement to have a ziplink mattress / set, then a one piece mattress is the way… Read More
Hi Roger. Fair questions. Quite simply, over the years we have found a number of manufacturers that we trust enough and who have the capability to make our mattresses precisely to our specification. They are all manufactured in Yorkshire and NO, they are certainly not Chinese imports. If you require… Read More
Hi Martin, It is Grams per Square Metre. For each layer of material whether this be horsehair, wool, silk etc. The depths / loft being different on all components means that it is an accurate way of seeing how much is being used by weight in a given area. Read More
Hi Miguel, Thanks for your enquiry. Very tricky question because you are trying to compare two VERY high end mattresses side by side. It is pretty much impossible to compare when you don’t have the GSM (Grams per Square Metre) What you have to do now is to compare… Read More
Hi Phillipa. It still amazes me that people are still swayed by the number of springs in a mattress. The spring count should become secondary to the fillings contained. I would sooner have a mattress absolutely stuffed to the gills with just horsehair and… Read More
Hi Chrissie. Good question. Support HAS to be balanced with comfort. People generally make the mistake of choosing one above the other but this is where you come across the anomaly. A mattress is built to last (In the case of our Artisan in excess of… Read More
Hi Anna. Please read our posts on memory foam mattresses here for our side of the story. If your budget is within £2000 I would ask you to consider our Artisan Bespoke. Please keep in touch. John and Ryan. Read More
