Mattress Tension for 100kg/16stone
I am 6’4″ and weigh 100kg/16stone – I play rugby/basketball and go to the gym regularly (weights mainly). I have some back issues – mainly from sports and find my current mattress lacks support (6 Year old hybrid medium/Firm silent night 1400 spring hybrid). I wake most mornings with tight stiff muscles through my mid-back and my chiropractor thinks my mattress is to blame. I sleep on both my side and back so had been considering a firm tension mattress with a latex topper. I see you recommend firm tension for 17 stone upwards. Given I am not far off weight wise and with my back issues would firm e.g. Artisan Bespoke 004 be suitable for me?
Hi Gareth,
Thank you for your question.
At your body weight, we would normally advise you have a medium spring tension but if you do require a firmer tension then there is no reason for you not to have a firm spring. The Artisan Bespoke 004 has 100% natural fillings and has a medium comfort layer which means that it is neither too soft nor too firm. The comfort layers are the natural fillings that you sleep on which are on top of the springs. As a side sleeper, you should not sleep on a mattress that has firm top layers as it can give you pressure point pain.
We would not recommend putting a topper on a new mattress at the beginning as you need to get to know how those comfort layers actually feel. A topper not only protects your mattress, but it also adds extra comfort layers which you may not need.
Also the type of base that the mattress is to go on to should be taken into account when choosing a mattress from our Artisan Range as if your base is slatted, this will firm the mattress up again slightly.
I hope the above is of assistance to you but please do not hesitate to telephone me should you require any further information on 0161 437 4419.
Kind regards Julie
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