What is best mattress for very lightweight person?
Hi there, Wow!
What a find!
Your website is so informative and comprehensive!
I have been bed browsing for a couple of months now and didn’t realise is was such a minefield. I have been to a few shops and seem to have found what my comfort preference is. I wonder if you could give me some advice and tell me which of your beds you would recommend as they all look so well made and you really seem to know your stuff and are passionate about quality. I am only 5’2″ and weigh between 8 and 9 stone (depending on the time of year!) however I do really like a firmer bed. I also tend to lie on my side which I have been told should mean a softer mattress to allow my hip and shoulder to sink in however I also have joint hypermobility and if I sleep on a softer bed I wake up in pain. The two beds that seem most comfortable for me are: The John Lewis pocket ortho 1600 (the 1400 was too firm??
perhaps to do with the tufting top layer?) http://www.johnlewis.com/322501/Product.aspx It says its filling is materials from sustainable sources, including Airstream, a breathable polyester, recycled cotton, natural lambswool and blended silk and wool. Silver micro particles are also contained within the fabric finish which ensures a clean and fresh anti-allergenic sleeping environment!
– £750 .
Hi Catherine,
Thank you for your enquiry on our website.
The crucial part to your enquiry is as you’ve pointed out is your extremely light weight coupled with your joint hypermobility (I am assuming this is the syndrome resulting in painful joints – please correct me) which contradicts the normal assumption that your requirements lead to a soft mattress-?
The mattress you have suggested is no longer available but from what I can deduce the main bulk of the upholstery is Polyester in one form or another. I would agree that latex would be the ideal solution to your dilemma and I am pleased to hear you found this most comfortable. The particular model you mention uses just 3cm of latex whilst our Origins Pocket Latex uses 6cm of latex (£895 Kingsize).
| John Ryan By Design Origins Latex | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 300 gsm Wool Silk blend pad |
| 2 | 3cm Talalay Latex (60/40% blend) 70kg Density |
| 3 | 3cm Talalay Latex (60/40% blend) 70kg Density |
| 4 | One inch HD Foam |
| 5 | 1500 Spun Bond Pocket Springs |
Another option for yourself would be a latex mattress without springs. The firmest in the Fusion range is the Fusion 6 but maybe the Fusion 4 might be more suitable? The Fusion 4 has the same core mattress as the Fusion 6 but it has a topper which would lessen any pressure pains as a side sleeper. For your body weight, this would still feel firm.
Our closest comparison: Origins Pocket Latex 1500
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Kind Regards
Michaela
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