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Soft bed recommendation for a very slight couple

Isabel Wooller asked
20th February 2019

My husband and I are both very lightweight – 9 and 7 stone respectively. We like a soft bed, and do not like the idea of foam. Pocket springs would be our choice. What do you recommend?

1 Answer
Amy Woolley
answered 5 years ago

Hi Isabel,
 
Thank you for your question.
 
We have two different ranges of pocket sprung mattresses, The Origins range is Synthetic and The Artisan range is Natural fibres.
 
The Softest model in the Origins range is the Origins Comfort 1000. The Origins Comfort is supportive to a level at what we would class as a ‘true medium’ based on an average bodyweight. Not too firm and not too soft. Saying that, this is the softest mattress we do using different densities of polyester in the comfort layer. To build softer at this price could only mean a reduction in fillings. £525.00 for a King Size mattress.
 
 

John Ryan By Design Origins Comfort
1750gsm Very Soft Polyester
2500gsm Polyester Pad
3One Inch Foam Insulator Layer
41000 Spun Bond Pocket Springs

 
The softest model in the Artisan range is the Artisan Luxury. £1735.00 for a King Size mattress.
This is one of the best completely 100% natural component arrangements you can possibly get. Substantially well upholstered (4600 GSM) utilising horsehair and Wool in a sandwich layout topped off with a blended wool and cotton primary layer.
The nearest comparable model we can find to this is the Vi-Spring Devonshire in terms of comfort. The luxury however includes horse hair and horse tail, which the Devonshire does not, making it a considerably higher specification mattress. The horse hair and horse tail layers provide support for the softer wool layers to prevent excess settlement. 
 
 
John Ryan By Design Artisan LuxuryVi-Spring Devonshire
11200 GSM British Fleece Wool and Cotton 600gsm British Fleece Wool
2Hairproof Cambric Cover1700gsm Devonshire Fleece Wool
31200gsm Pure Horsehair NA
4500gsm Pure WoolNA
51200gsm Pure HorsetailNA
6500gsm Pure Wool300gsm Bonded British Fleece Wool and Cotton
71476 Calico encased Pocket Springs [51mm] [1.42mm] 1326 Calico encased Pocket Springs [54mm] [1.52mm]
Total GSM4600gsm2600gsm

 
The models in the Artisan range can be paired with either a soft, medium or a firm spring tension to support an individuals body weight. At your body weights you should opt for a soft spring tension.
 
Spring TensionWire diameter (Gauge)Weight Range
Soft1.2mmBespoke Tension (Please Call)
Medium1.4mmUpto 16 stone
Firm1.6mm16 stone plus
Extra Firm / Orthopaedic1.9mm20 stone plus

 
I hope this helps, if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0161 437 4419.
 
Kind regards,
Amy.

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