My husband and I favour a really soft mattress.My husband is quite a lot heavier than me and when he moves in the night I am disturbed and when he gets out of bed I am tipped sideways.Needless to say my sleeping is suffering.The <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> we have now is lovely if you are sleeping alone - all marshmallowy.But it has developed a hump in the middle (which we refer to as the 'dead man') so we really need to do something about it.I want to keep our lovely cast iron 5' bedframe so am considering two zipped 2'6" mattresses.We had two zipped mattresses many years ago but they were rock hard and my husband who suffers from ankylosing spondylitis had a miserable time.I am assuming technology has moved on.Please advise.>

Hi Sue,Thank you for your question.Sorry to hear you're having issues with your current mattress.You're right in thinking that a zip and link will reduce considerably the transference from a more 'lively' sleeper.I'd need to know your weights and heights to properly advise but our softest zip and link to give you the feel I think you're looking for is the <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product/artisan-luxury/">Artisan Luxury.</a>[table id=7/][table id=19/]<img src="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Artisan-Luxury-Layers-2-300x300.png" />I had this <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> a while back and loved its old fashion super soft top layers. You get a really nice sink and hug from it.The zip and link version will also remove the issue with the dead man in the middle.Could you please telephone our office for further information and advice and also to provide us with the above information.Kind regards Julie

Hi Firstly, thank you for such an informative website about mattresses. We are thinking of getting the Tempur Original 27 Super King as both of us enjoy a firm mattress. However, after reading other reviews and your comments, I am thinking twice about it and would like some advice. I am a hot sleeper and am afraid that the foam <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> might not be suitable. Please can you let me know if you have got a comparable mattress that might suit us. Also, is it possible to try on any of your mattresses before purchase?Thank you.

Hi Juliana,Thanks for your question.If you are concerned about heat then I would shy away from heat retentive foams like <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/memory-foam-2/">memory foam</a>.I'd need to know your weights to offer advice on a mattress and tension.A number of people think they want a firm support <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> but in practice theres very few people that actually get on with a really solid firm bed.You need a mix of support and comfort.Too firm and you're body is having to contour to the mattress when it should be the mattress contouring to you!We do have a firm latex mattress in our <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product/fusion-4/">fusion 4</a> with 80kg density but if you can get in touch I can provide some tailored advice to help you. 0161 437 4419[table id=41 /]We also offer a <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/guarantee/">60 day love it or return it guarantee</a>, so you will never be stuck with a bed you don't love!Lee

Wondering if you can help me please. I weigh 27st and have been looking for a new king size mattress. I mainly sleep on my stomach or side. After reading some reviews I was considering buying a latex <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a>. I have lower <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/whats-the-best-mattress-for-a-bad-back/" title="back pain">back pain</a> which is definitely being exacerbated by my current <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/pocket-spring-mattress-guide/" title="spring">spring</a> mattress. I can see that you have a couple of matresses for 'heavy sleepers'. I definitely need a firm matress as I sleep much better, whether spring or foam. Both of the heavy sleeper matresses say that they will feel medium to me. How do they compare firmness-wise with the Fusion 4 range?Would a Fusion 4 matress cope with 27st?Are there any spring mattresses in your ranges that would cope with my weight?

Thanks in advance for your help.Thanks for getting in touch with us.Sorry to hear your current mattress is causing you some pain and issues.The issues you will face given your weight is that standard <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> manufacturers and retailer don’t cater to sleepers over 18-20 stone.In fact most mattresses are only guaranteed up to 18 stone, so if it develops a fault the manufacturer will claim that being over this weight has caused the issue.Annoying isn’t it?For people over 18 stone theres a different set of mattress manufacture rules to follow.Most retailers will simply point you to the firmest most solid mattress going with little regard for comfort or the top layers, which at any weight are vital.You need a mix of adequate support, thats forgiving, not simply solid as a rock and some top <a class="wpil_keyword_link " href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/what-are-comfort-layers-in-mattresses/" title="comfort layer" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">comfort layer</a> to counter to your body and relieve pressure.We have our <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product/resilience-1/">resilience</a> mattress range which as you point out is a medium tension.We have designed these to be robust enough to withstand higher weight tolerances without them collapsing or failing as a standard mattress would do.We use resilient reflex foams and use varying tensions to give both support and comfort.They are also two sided so you can turn and extend the life of your mattress.What we always advise against is a rock solid mattress at any weight.You may as well sleep on the floor to get this feel and in reality making a mattress like this exacerbates back problems over time.A medium feel will still be supportive but will allow you to find your own comfortable spot.We do a resilience with a latex topper giving the feel of latex but with the support you need.<img src="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Resilience 0002.jpg" alt="" />No latex will be supportive enough on its own for your weight I’m afraid and would just be an expensive waste of your money.If you want to discuss further please give us a call on 0161 437 4419.Kind Regards Gary

Hi John. I'm looking for a king size mattress for a slatted bed frame. I'm 5'6" and weigh around 24 stone. I do havw some lower vack pain at times. I'm happy to pay up to £1,500 to get the right <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a>, but will have to do this on an 'interest free credit' deal as I can't afford to pay it in one go. As a guest at friends' houses I've loved the comfort of a sprung mattress with a deep layer of <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/memory-foam-2/" title="memory foam">memory foam</a>, and am considering the Sealy Hybrid Series 800 Mattress from John Lewis. Do you thing this would be suitable for me?Unfortunately I can't consider one of your mattresses as you don't offer the payment plan I would need, and frankly I'm bamboozled by all the information that's available on mattresses!Thank you.

Hi Karen,Thanks for getting in touch.For the weight you've specified we would only recommend our <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product/resilience-1/">Resilience 1</a> mattress or our <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product/resilience-2/">Resilience 2</a> mattress specially designed for weights over 18 stone.[table id=44 /][table id=45 /]Mattress manufactures won't guarantee a mattress for an <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/weight-guidance-and-bigger-sleepers/">individual over 18 stone</a>, something they've probably 'forgot to tell you'.At 24 stone you need support that has a longer life span than standard materials.Normal foams and geltex will deteriorate very quickly as they are not made with these weights in mind I'm afraid.Also <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/pocket-spring-mattress-guide/" title="spring">spring</a> tensions are dictated by weight and are made for certain tolerances.At 24 stone you would need an extra firm spring tension if you were going for springs.Without this over time the springs will quickly compress and failt o give you the support you need.I understand you're limited by a <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/finance/">mattress available on credit</a> but wanted to give you all the information you need to consider so you don't get bamboozled or sold something that won't be guaranteed by a manufacturer.Hope that helps - John Ryan 0161 437 4419

Hi, I purchased from you a super king size zip link ( couple of years ago I think, Origins 2000 ). My mattress side was firmer than my wife's. I would like to have an even firmer mattress for my side and I am wondering if you you would/ could make a " half " zip link in something firmer that would fit properly with the softer side ?I would be happy to have a <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> from another of your designs as long as it was of the same edge depth so it would join ok. Any thoughts ?

Hi Rod,Thank you for your question.Zip & Link mattresses are made as a pair and as such they are aligned so that the zips match up. It is not possible to have a new 1/2 <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> made to match up with your current mattress, either from the origins range or any other range due to the depth of the mattresses and the zips.<img src="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Artisan%20Natural0038-700x467.jpg" alt="Artisan Naturals" />If you wish to proceed with a purchase, you will need to purchase a whole new set.If we can assist you further, please do not hesitate to telephone our office on 0161 437 4419 and speak to one of our Advisors.Regards Julie

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