Replacement for a John Lewis Ortho 1200 kingsize mattress

Hi Paula,

Sorry to hear you’re struggling with your mattress. I’m surprised you’re feeling bounce from this mattress given its one of the firmer in their range and features pocket springs, which usually reduce transference of movement.

We always advise that slatted bases are boarded over to provide a more consistent surface for the mattress. This helps reduce the mattress conforming to the gaps between the slats. It also stops pinching from the slats on the mattress cover fabric, which can damage it

I could really do with knowing your exact height and weight to provide a tailored recommendation, as the details will limit me somewhat.

If you have allergies I would avoid anything you know you are allergic to. Maybe have a look at our origins range such as the Origins Latex which is a firmer feel or the Origins Reflex. If you could provide some more details on your height, weight and budget I can refine the advice to your exact requirements.

I look forward to hearing back from you Paula.

Kind Regards Gary

Hi Gary

Sorry not sure how to reply below!
Yes you are right the spec of the JL mattress looks like there should not be bounce – but there is! JL have not been that helpful other than sending an inspector who said it wasn’t faulty – but that doesn’t leave us sleeping any better! I am 5’8″ and 10.5st – my other half is 5’11” and around 13st. We sleep fine in friends houses / hotels.

I think natural materials apart from horsehair should be fine.

Re budget – well we are fairly desperate for a good nights sleep now so anything considered within reason. I’m assuming if we move to super king everything will cost more anyway. Either way we need at least a new bed frame I think – and probably mattress, unless better slats or a board would make a significant (rather than slight) difference.

Thank you so much for your help

Hi Paula,

Given your weights and requirements for natural but no Horse hair, please have a look at our Artisan Naturals Model.

	John Ryan By Design Artisan Naturals	Vi Spring Regal Superb
1	1200gsm Blended British Fleece Wool and Cotton.	900gsm Blended real Shetland Isle Fleece Wool and Cotton
2	Hairproof Cambric Cover	Hairproof Cambric Cover
3	1250gsm Rebound Poly Cotton	1200gsm long stranded Horsetail blended with British Fleece Wool
4	1500gsm 100% Pure Mohair	1000gsm Bonded British Fleece Wool and Cotton
5	1600 Calico encased Pocket Springs [ 49mm ] [1.28mm ]	1720 Calico encased Pocket Springs [48mm ] [1.28mm ]
Total GSM	3950gsm	3100gsm

I’d recommend this in a medium tension based on your weight. It will support you but also it has very deep comfort layers, 3950 GSM of fillings, 85% natural, which you can use to compare against other retail models.

If as you originally commented the slats look uneven and faulty then replace the base, especially given the fact our mattresses are very heavy in a super kingsize 60kg plus in most cases.

John Ryan Mattress Weights By Model
Fusion Range
	Mattresses	5cm Topper
Single	25-27kg	12-14kg
Double	35-38kg	20-24kg
King	40-45kg	22-26kg
Superking	45-50kg	26-32kg
Hybrid / Resilience Range
	Mattresses	5cm Topper	7.5cm Topper
Single	16-18kg	6-8kg	8-10kg
Double	24-26kg	10-12kg	12-14kg
King	30-32kg	11-13kg	15-17kg
Superking	35-37kg	13-15kg	16-18kg
Origins Comfort			Origins Reflex
Single	23kg		Single	25kg
Double	35kg		Double	37kg
King	40kg		King	44kg
Origins 1500			Origins Latex 1500
Single	28kg		Single	32kg
Double	42kg		Double	48kg
King	49kg		King	56kg
Superking	58kg		Superking	67kg
Artisan 1500			Artisan Tailored Pocket
Single	35kg		Single	35kg
Double	52kg		Double	52kg
King	58kg		King	58kg
Superking	70kg		Superking	70kg
Artisan Naturals			Artisan Bespoke 004
Single	36kg		Single	36kg
Double	54kg		Double	54kg
King	60kg		Kingsize	61kg
Superking	72kg		Superking	73kg
Artisan Luxury			Artisan Bespoke
Single	37kg		Single	39kg
Double	55kg		Double	58kg
King	61kg		King	65kg
Superking	74kg		Superking	78kg
Artisan Bespoke 002
Single	37kg
Double	56kg
King	62kg
Superking	75kg

I’d also check your access route for any potential delivery as superking size mattresses are large and our models don’t bend or flex round 90 degree doorways like some other cheaper models.

If you want to measure your access route we can advise you on these measurements. I’f access is tight maybe consider a zip and link to get around this problem. This would be two single mattresses that can be zipped together.

Hope that helps, if you need any further assistance please call the office on 0161 437 4419.

Kind Regards Gary