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Hi Geoff. There is no set standard of firmness levels. Bensons rating of 4 does not mean anything to anyone outside of Bensons. As means of example – would someone of say 18 stone find that particular mattress the same firmness level as you at 13… Read More
Hi Stephen. I understand. The middle ground is the Foam Encapsulated Pocket Spring [FEPS] Read details here. We will shortly be offering models utilising this construction utilising Latex as opposed to memory foam, and hopefully these will be offered online in about three to four weeks… Read More
Hi Fmax. Even though we do not like Memory Foam it does seem to be an acceptable solution for your problem. As for depth, a good couple of inches should give you an adequate comfort layer. Just be mindful that memory foam will retain the heat from your body… Read More
Hi Shrey, Thank you for your question. At the body weights, you have given we would recommend a dual mattress-guide/” title=”spring”>spring mattress, either a one piece or zip and link ( only available in King Size and above), one half medium for yourself and one half soft for your… Read More
Hi Steve. Glad to be of help. There are many aspects that Ryan and I take for granted and value the comments made by people like yourself who are looking for a new mattress and faced with such a bewildering choice. An important thing to bear in mind that once… Read More
Hi Fmax, Thank you for your question. Bag of spanners! I like it. On looking at the specifications of this mattress, all you are practically sleeping on is the cage spring unit with a minimal amount of wadding. What you have to do now is add you… Read More
Hi Wendy. Good point. By the end of today I will list all our individual emails on the contact page. Re the branding: All our mattresses come under the “John Ryan by Design” brand label. Origins / Sequence / Artisan are references to the models. All of our… Read More
Hi GOAS. Thank you for your question. The Macmillan is currently £899 (KS – Jan 2012) I would say that our Artisan Naturals at £895 (KS – Jan 2012) is a considerably better buy. Even the quality of our spring unit alone should be enough… Read More
Hi Mike, Thank you for your email. Ryan and I would not recommend Memory Foam due to the fact that it is very heat retentive. We would ideally need to know body weights and preferred feel in order for us to recommend one of our mattresses to you but in… Read More
Hi Stephen. Thanks for your comment. Hand side stitching is an aid to side support. It is the best form of edge support and is used on all high end mattresses. There are of course other options, obviously going down in, and relative, in terms of quality. Butterfly clips is… Read More