Feather and Black Fitzgerald comparison
Hi Ryan and John, I feel lucky I found out your website. Especially the discussions above raise some of the issues I am wondering too. I am moving soon to our first owned flat and a good mattress is something I do want to invest on. Unfortunately, though, I cannot spend more than £1000-£1200. I started reading and visiting several shops but the first mattress I have tried was from Feather&Black the Fitzgerald which was absolutely lovely but too expensive. Bronte was very good too, though and more affordable. , when I started reading your blogs I realised these must all be Harrison’s beds as mentioned above so I am wondering if actually the platinum express would be the exact same mattress at a lower price. I cannot find any retailers for the rest of the line. Nothing I have tried so far is comparable and I thought that this was due to the spring count.This afternoon, though, I have also tried Warren Evans natural but despite its high spring count (higher than Bronte) it didn’t feel the same. I am assuming the difference must the posturfil technology?
I was wondering about your ideas on the above and whether your line offers something similar to the mattresses above. Thank you for all your great info and for your help in advance. .
Hi Xanthi,
Thank you for your question. You are right in the fact that the mattresses you tried at Feather & Black were indeed by Harrisons. It is unlikely that the Express range from Harrisons are a true measure of the quality and standard of their core range but it would be wise to contact them directly in order that they can explain the differences themselves. The “Posturfil technology” you refer to means a layer of mini springs. Again, Harrisons themselves would be the best people to explain to you precisely how this affects the comfort of the mattress. Your budget is not an insignificant amount and the trick is to spend it wisely!
For our part, I think our Artisan Naturals would be a good starting point, this is the true medium of the Artisan range. The entire mattress description is broken down in extreme detail which will give you a precise measure of comparison to others.
Look at the mattress in two parts – SUPPORT (Springs) and COMFORT (Upholstery). Spring tension is based solely on your bodyweight and the upholstery is based on personal preference and sleeping habits.
| Bodyweight | Spring tension |
|---|---|
| Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kg | Medium (1.4mm) |
| 16 Stone / 101kg Upwards | Firm (1.6mm) |
| Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call) | Soft (1.2mm) |
Our philosophy is taken from Vi Springs construction methods. Calico pocket springs have been around since the beginning of the century and they have been well and truly tried and tested – even on their very top of the range (The Magnificence) the spring count (which really is not the be all and end all) totals around 2800. However, the level and quality of the upholstery is phenomenal. I am assuming you did not try Vi-Spring because of the price. In order for you to be able to get what you want – but for a lesser price – you really do need to know precisely what to look for and understand fully what compromises (if any) you will be expected to make to fit your budget.
If you would like to discuss this or anything else call our friendly team on 0161 437 4419. Our office hours are 8 am – 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am – 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Kind Regards
Michaela
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