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Artisan Tailored Pocket 2000
Utilizing two tiers of pocket springs and including 85% natural comfort fillings makes this model rival mattresses at twice its price. Available in tailored tensions to suit each sleeper.
Compare comfort
The firmness of the mattress you desire is determined by a few factors. Your weight and height, and the mattress of your choice. The upholstery layers are the very top comfort layers and give different degrees of firmness alongside the spring unit which should be chosen based on your weight.
Comfort chart
- Firmer upholstery
- Artisan Bespoke
- Artisan 1500
- Artisan Tailored Pocket 2000
- Artisan Naturals
- Artisan Bespoke 004
- Artisan Bespoke 002
- Artisan Luxury
- Softer upholstery
Spring tension chart
| Under 8st | 8–11st | 11–13st | 13–15st | 15–17st | 17–19st | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'–5'3" | Soft / med | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm | Firm |
| 5'3"–5'6" | Soft / med | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm | Firm |
| 5'6"–5'9" | Soft / med | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm | Firm |
| 5'9"–6' | Soft / med | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm |
| 6'–6'3" | Soft / med | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm |
| 6'3"–6'6" | Soft / med | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm |
Introduction
This model is quite simply based on our Artisan Naturals. In order to keep the majority of natural fillings, we could only compromise on the spring unit. In this case we use an above average spunbond encased premium pocket spring unit over two tiers, coupled with the benefit of having a choice of three spring tensions to suit of Soft, Medium or Firm.
Even though The Artisan Naturals is superbly priced (and of course unbeatable for quality and price ) it did fall outside many peoples budget. This Tailored Pocket model becomes the next best option.
This model comes with a 7 year guarantee.
Springs
(2000 Kingsize) The spring unit used in this particular mattress is comprised of a double tier unit. This makes the support relatively forgiving and can be made to suit your individual bodyweights exactly.
These 2000 pocket springs are able to offer all the support you will need. The fillings will be able to offer you all the comfort. By adjusting the tension of the spring used it is easily adaptable to suit the majority of all bodyweights.
Normally, with a standard 2000 pocket sprung unit the overall tension could be rather too supportive particularly for people of a lighter bodyweight. With these available options a good match of support and comfort can easily be obtained.
Upholstery Layers & Comparison
First Layer: 1200 GSM Blended British Fleece Wool and Cotton.
This is similar / same as the primary layer as used on many Vi Spring models where they utilise a blended wool and cotton layer [although their breakdown is never divulged – ours is a 50/50 mix] This is a premium comfort component and also used on our Artisan Luxury and Artisan Bespoke models.
Second Layer: Hairproof Cambric Cover
Third Layer: 1250 gsm: Poly Cotton:
50% Cotton blended with 50% polyester to obtain a good level of comfort and support. Extremely high recovery property.This is the only polyester element (Just 625 gsm) used in the comfort layers.
Fourth Layer: 1500 gsm Pure 100% Mohair:
Superb and premium foundation for the forthcoming comfort layers. Mohair comes secondary to Horsehair as a component that will [almost] never lose its rebound quality. Knowing this assures you that you will never feel the springs poking you in the back.
This mattress is covered in our white woven 100% Viscose with subtle John Ryan design.
This mattress is hand side stitched with 2 rows
| John Ryan By Design Artisan Tailored Pocket | |
|---|---|
| Total GSM | 3950gsm |
| 1 | 1200gsm Blended British Fleece Wool and Cotton. |
| 2 | Hairproof Cambric Cover |
| 3 | 1250gsm Poly Cotton |
| 4 | 1500gsm Pure 100% Mohair |
| 5 | 2000 Double Tier Spun Bond Pocket Springs (Soft/Med or Firm) |
How it will feel
We can also accommodate people of differing bodyweights. In this instance we can have your mattress made with Dual Tension springs e.g: Half the mattress with soft tension springs and half the mattress with medium tension springs. Likewise, Half Medium and Half Firm.
We are also able to offer Soft, Medium or Firm springs dependent on your weight requirements.
| Bodyweight | Spring tension |
|---|---|
| Upto 8 Stone / 50kg | Soft |
| 8-16 Stone / 50-101kg | Medium |
| 16 Stone / 101kg Upwards | Firm |
Bases
Our John Ryan Artisan Bonnell sprung coil bases are 13″ in depth plus 2″ for Shepherd Castors making them 15″ in total.
If drawers are added then the base height will be 13″ plus 2″ for Shepherd castors making 15″ in total.
Spring edging can be looked upon as a mini mattress between the main mattress and the base. It offers a progressive support that dampens the strain of weight from the user. This significantly improves the overall comfort level of a mattress. This difference in comfort is often described as ‘Softer’ which is quite an incorrect term to use.
The drawers on the Artisan bases are 32″ wide, 20″ deep and 9″ high.
You can have 2 or 4 drawer options. If using bedside tables you may want to have 2 full size and 2 continental drawers so the drawers next to the bedside tables can be opened fully.
Continental drawers will have the same depth and height as the normal, but width will be 17.5 inches. To find out more such as the sizes and splits that Divans come in please read more here.
No drawers
2 full drawers
2 half & 2 full drawers
4 full drawers
Summary
It is common sense that if your budget cannot stretch to the likes of The Artisan Naturals then some sort of compromise has to be made. In this case we compromised on the spring unit. Calico encased hand formed springs are phenomenally expensive simply because they are the best type of pocket springs available.
So this Artisan Tailored Pocket 2000 becomes the next best option. Doing a quick price comparison on all the prominent mattress websites will show you quite quickly what you are able to get for this particular price range and equally as quickly you will soon realise it will not be very much.
The quality of upholstery used is the key to this particular model. A total of 3950 GSM is no lightweight mattress. The blended wool and cotton we use as our primary comfort layer is the same / similar to the blended wool and cotton used on many Vi Spring mattresses. Testament to the quality of this one individual component alone. The Mohair layer at 1500 gsm is also a premium product that you would not normally expect to find included in a mattress at this price.
Tina B
Having been incredibly impressed with the John Ryan website and all the information provided, I went ahead and ordered the above mattress. The ordering process went very smoothly. I was told there would be a 4 week delivery, and bang on time my mattress duly arrived (the delivery men were very helpful and efficient). It didn’t disappoint! I’d only just been looking at some in M&S which looked very inferior in comparison. The padding, support and finish is superb. It is a heavy mattress though and will require 2 people to turn it. I did have a slightly dodgy first week adjusting to it as I have always slept on firm beds. However, I went for medium tension as I’d been reading up about this sometimes being the better option for bad back sufferers, and it was also recommended by John Ryan (do ask for advice and tell them your weight). I had to abandon the microfibre topper I’d bought as the bed felt too soft for me at first. It’s back on now I’ve got used to it and I have to say the whole set up is incredibly comfortable. I’m finding I can sleep on my back very comfortably after years of not being able to on a firm mattress, and so far, the back ache has receded as I am being supported so well. All in all, extremely pleased with my purchase and would recommend John Ryan wholeheartedly. Tina B
S Holling
Sleeping like a baby
Well not quite as I am 45! But it feels like it. Suddenly i find myself dreaming again and sleeping all night-fantastic. I bought the Artisan Tailored Pocket 2000 Kingsize – the delivery guys were fantastic as arranging delivery proved a little tricky. The mattress feels a little softer than expected but despite that I am finding that the quality of construction is shining through. These are hefty mattresses so turning is no mean feat .. But there are handles on all sides which is a rare thing these days, which does help. Thumbs up. S Holling
Tim
Can take a little longer than purchasing from the big boys, but the results are worth it.
This was my first bed purchase so I spend a lot of time reading up online, going I to retail outlets and trying beds out, speaking with others. I came across John Ryan by Design in my research and was impressed with the comprehensive information on not only their models, but also general inormation on bed construction types and the level of open discussion they had with their customers online – clearly a knowledgeable set of individuals, who had a passion for what they do.
In the end I decided that the Artisan Tailored Pocket 2000 and sprung edge divan was right for the budget, quality and durability I wanted.
Yes I could have purchased something from a big retail outlet quicker, however my partner and I can now sleep easy for the next 10+ years on what we both agree is the most comfortable bed we have both slept on. In other words I couldn’t be happier with the results and would happily reccomend friends and purshase ourselves again if John Ryan are still around in 10 years.
I would endorse the JR recommendation regarding Soak and Sleep wool topper for their natural fibre mattresses also. Tim
Janet Wyeth
I found the John Ryan website sometime ago after realising that our one sided memory foam topped mattress was probably the cause of at least some of my back problems. It was obviously written by people who really knew what they were talking about when it came to mattresses but it seemed a great leap of faith to actually buy one online.
Foolishly we did the usual rounds of bed shops somehow expecting to recognise from lying on a dozen different mattresses ‘the one’ which was right for us. Of course we didn’t and it didn’t help my back either!
I’d told my daughter about John Ryan and as she also needed a new mattress, having read all she needed to know on the website, went ahead and ordered and is very happy with her choice.
With this example as an encouragement and the fact that the company offers a 60 night return guarantee if it proves to be unsuitable, and also after speaking with Julie to clarify what it was we needed I went ahead and ordered our Artisan 2000.
Exactly a month later and with an update from Anton and Roy as to the time we could expect them, the delivery was made, efficiently and pleasantly.
Two weeks later I can only wonder why the hesitation, it’s definitely the most comfortable mattress we’ve ever had and the back problems are much improved. The information is all there on their website for you to make the right decision and if you still have questions then call them, they’ll be only too happy to help.