Vegan mattress advice

Hi Rachel,

Thanks for getting in touch in regard to a Vegan mattress. Funnily enough, the other week I was making a Vegan banana cake for a friends birthday, it was delicious! We have an article all about natural plant, vegetarian and vegan mattresses that may interest you here. 

If you’re looking for a Natural plant-based vegan mattress then please have a look at our Artisan Latex. It’s two-sided, features Latex, Coir, Organic Flax and Cotton. Making it the UK’s only non-polyester or foam-based Vegan mattress. Care needs to be taken when searching for Vegan mattresses as the majority of them are simply polyester or foam based. Both of which retain heat and are entirely synthetic and man-made. Our Artisan latex is the first chemical-free and entirely natural Vegan mattress on the market. Go us! 😉

The Artisan Latex is a medium feel in the upholstery layers and features Coir, Flax,100% Natural Latex and Cotton. If you are a hot sleeper, natural fibres offer the coolest sleep surface. All components are biodegradable at the end of its life or recyclable at different waste collection centres.

Artisan Latex Vegan Mattress Upholstery & Support Details

1: 200GSM BAMBOO

2: 1500GSM REBOUND COTTON

3: 3CM TALALAY (60% NATURAL 40% SYNTHETIC) LATEX (GRAPHITE FREE)

4: 450GSM ORGANIC FLAX FIBRE

5: 1000GSM COIR COCONUT FIBRE AS INSULATOR

6: 1500 CALICO ENCASED POCKET SPRINGS (SOFT/MED OR FIRM)

TOTAL: 3150GSM

DEPTH: 27-30CM

CHEMICAL FREE COVER

It’s hard to compare to a futon directly as they are only made for temporary sleeping surfaces, like a fold-out bed. No wonder you’re finding it problematic with dips. They simply are not made for such consistent use, hence the compression and sagging.

The area of firmness is very subjective and at your weight, I would only recommend a medium spring tension as the firmest for you. Anything else will be brutal and only lead to potential further problems with aches and pains.

Origins Reflex Vegan Mattress

If you want a firmer feel in the top later and are looking for a synthetic mattress than you won’t sink too far into, have a look at our Origins Reflex which is entirely synthetic. As for an entirely flat mattress, unless you’re looking at the foam, it will be near impossible to get something as flat as say table. This is because quality traditionally made mattresses, like the Origins Reflex, use tufts this is to ensure that the materials inside stay put and don’t migrate, like your futon, causing a hollow.

This means that the surface whilst level is not completely flat. Where the tufts are there will be some depression as the ties hold the mattress together. For 99% of people, this is fine and causes no problem. I just wanted to raise this so you could assess if this is what you mean by flat ie, not with dips and sags.

Origins Reflex Mattress Details

1: 750GSM VERY SOFT POLYESTER

2: ONE INCH REFLEX FOAM LAYER

3: 270GSM POLYESTER

4: ONE INCH REFLEX FOAM LAYER

5: 1000 SPUN BOND POCKET SPRINGS (MED OR FIRM TENSION)

TOTAL: 1020GSM

DEPTH: 33-35CM

If you have any other questions please give us a call on 0161 437 4419. Our office is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Kind Regards, Lee.