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Delivery of mattresses and bases, what is the turnaround ?

Hi Sophie Thanks for your question,   [recommended-product post=”626331″] Everything is made to order at John Ryan By Design. The turnaround is four weeks from every Thursday as this is when we place the order with our factory. All orders can be placed without a fabric choice if you do not… Read More

Zip Link mattresses with different upholstery layers

Hi Steve, Thank you for your question. A zip & link mattress can have different spring tensions to give the correct support but the upholstery layers will always be the same.  You would not be able to join two mattresses together made by different manufacturers as these types of… Read More

Right mattress and base, what do we need to look for ?

Hi Sally Croke Thanks for getting in touch. Your sleeping habits/personal preference will then determine how you would like the mattress to feel in the comfort layers. This is where you will achieve the feel you are looking for (soft/medium/firm). Do you know if you have a preference for… Read More

King size mattress for side sleepers who like a firmer feel mattress

Hi Adrian, Thank you for your question. At 13 1/2 stone you will require a medium spring tension. Your partner at 9 1/2 stone is borderline between a soft and a medium, some individuals of a sighter body weight do prefer to opt for a medium spring… Read More

Bed for overweight person

Hi Eileen, Thank you for your question. The only mattresses that we make for the heavier sleeper are in our Resilience Range and are for people of above average weight.  These mattresses are made of foam and come with a separate topper which is not attached to the mattress. … Read More

Which of your beds would act more like the hospital beds?

Hi Bill White Thanks for your question, Unfortunately, we don’t have enough information about the mattress that you used during your stay at the hospital, to make a direct comparison. Do you know whether it was a soft/medium/firm mattress? As a general rule, we would always… Read More

Mattress for couple, Mr Overweight with sleep apnea & Ms Petite

Hi Mary, Thank you for your question. As you have differing body weights, your husband requires a firm spring and you require a soft spring.  The springs in a mattress are there to support you and that support is dictated by body weight. As you… Read More

Simba mattress overheating due to memory foam and latex. Please can you advise?

Hi Lynn, Thank you for your question. The Simba Mattress, as you have pointed out, contains a layer of Latex and a layer of Memory Foam.   We are unsure as to whether the layer of latex used is 100% natural but if it is not a natural latex,… Read More

Is the Origins Pocket Reflex 1000 suitable for side sleepers?

Hi Tony, Thanks for your question, Based on your body weights you are both a medium spring tension. BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call)Soft (1.2mm) From there you can pop this to the back of your… Read More

Do you offer a vegan mattress using natural fibres?

Hi Sarah Keyser, Thanks for your question. We have two Vegan mattress offerings at two different price points depending on your budget. We also have a really detailed article on how Vegan beds are made and what to avoid when looking for an animal-free mattress. Your two main concerns with… Read More