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Coil sprung matresses

Dear Rachel,   Thank you for your enquiry. We at John Ryan By Design feel that pocket springs are far superior as they reduce motion disturbance as each spring is individually pocketed as opposed to an open coil mattress which are much cheaper to… Read More

Is the latex mattress topper suitable for our Artisan 1500 mattress?

Hi Jay, Thank you for your enquiry and we are so pleased that you like your Artisan 1500 mattress. As comfort is subjective to each individual it is difficult to say how the comfort levels would change for you and your wife. [recommended-product post=”627314″] Our 100% natural Latex… Read More

Reply to answer from Amy yesterday regarding Artisan Blenheim

Hi Pauline,   Thank you for getting back in touch with your information. The advice used to be that for any back problems you need a firm mattress but that is no longer the case. You do… Read More

Does a sprung base make a firm mattress feel softer?

Hi Pauline,   A pocket sprung base will soften the overall feel of a mattress. Some mattresses are designed to go on these bases, like our Artisan range, and putting them on a sprung base gives the true feel of the mattress. It is… Read More

Am I right in assuming that the more GSM the firmer the mattress?

Hi Lisa Perry    Thanks for your question,    I’m glad it’s been of assistance for you, I hope I can be too!    GSM doesn’t determine the firmness IE to think the higher the GSM the firmer the mattress… Read More

Does John Ryan use Anton Cramer Ticking?

Hi Marc,   Thank you for your question.   Unfortunately we no longer source Anton Cramer Tick, as for as we know they are no longer in business.   [recommended-product post=”627283″]   We do not have any organic wool… Read More

John Ryan mattress that is supportive but with a limited budget?

Hi Melissa,   Thank you for your question.   The springs within a mattress support an individuals body weight, the correct tension is dictated by your body weight.   Spring TensionWire diameter (Gauge)Weight Range Soft1.2mmBespoke Tension (Please Call) Medium1.4mmUpto 16 stone… Read More

Artisan Blenheim mattress does John Ryan have an equivalent?

Hi Russell,   Thank you for your question.   We do not sell the Artisan Blenheim mattress, we do have a natural fibre range of mattresses called the Artisan range.   From the very little information i have about the Blenheim… Read More

Weight of Artisan Naturals King Size soft

Hi Geraldine,   The total weight of an Artisan Naturals king size mattress is 60 Kg due to the amount (GSM) of upholstery we put into our comfort layers.   [recommended-product post=”627281″] If you have difficulty turning and rotating a king… Read More

Recently had a FIRA tech report, can you advise about bases?

Hi Alexandra Ferris, Thanks for your question Unfortunately, I can’t comment on the advice you have received from FIRA, Although based on the base you are using having a centre support rail, I would assume that this is a slatted base. This will firm up… Read More