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What’s the difference between the Origins Pocket Reflex 1000 & Origins Pocket 1500 mattresses?

Hi Helen, Thanks for your question on mattresses. We get many people getting in touch about sleeping with a bad back and we’ve written extensively how a super firm mattress really isn’t the answer when it comes to sleeping with backache. We really would need to know your weight/height… Read More

My new matress is not what I expected?

Hi Rhonda, Sorry to hear you bought a mattress from a retailer and it’s not what’s expected. Without knowing which bed shop you bought it from its hard to say why you’ve ended up with a far thinner mattress. We can give you some assistance though to help you speak… Read More

Split link beds advice & mattress help

Hi Edward, Thanks for getting in touch and that’s a great question about split link (or split tension) mattresses. The quick answer is yes, you can have a split link or split tension mattress. This is where each side has a different spring tension, ie one… Read More

Vegan mattress for different body weights

Hi Emma, Thanks for getting in touch and great choice with the Artisan Latex – it’s our best selling Vegan mattress model – and for good reason! Before that let’s provide some help with the correct spring tension for you both. Spring tensions are based on your body… Read More

Slatted Base with Artisan Naturals Mattress

Hi Paul, Thanks for getting in touch about slatted bases and our mattress range. All of our mattresses are suitable for slats. We do offer some guidance though that the slats need to be no further than 2 inches apart. If they are more than this then it can… Read More

Similar mattress to Ikea Hovag in firm tension

Hi Johanna, Thanks for getting in touch to see what mattress compares to the IKEA HOVAG mattress. It sounds very much like your preference is for a firmer feel mattress which is maybe why you’re not getting on with your Tempur mattress. These have a much softer slow… Read More

Mattress advice for Hip and Shoulder Pain

Hi Stacy, Thanks for getting in touch with us about a mattress to help with your shoulder and hip pains. Ideally we would need to know your exact body weight and height to offer a tailored recommendation but we can provide plenty of advice to get you started with… Read More

Overheating sleeper: is Latex better than a Memory foam mattress?

Hi Tasha, Many thanks for your query about memory foam and latex. Memory foam is notorious for retaining heat as it needs heat to soften the foam before it can start to mould. This is how it allows a sleeper to sink softly into it. It also makes it… Read More

Vi spring elite comparison model & review

Hi Mr Cantello, Thanks for your question about the Vispring Elite mattress. Ideally we would need to know your height, bodyweight, sleeping position and other requirements to fully advise. However, we can do a comparison to show you whats similar based on the pride point and what’s inside the mattresses. Read More

Firmness of the Artisan Bespoke for someone with sciatica

Hi Stephen, Great to hear from you again and sorry to hear you’re struggling with back pain due to sciatica from a gym accident. Based on what you’ve said I think you’re right that a firmer ‘feel’ mattress in the upholstery layer may help and provide you with the touch… Read More