Comparison advice on Silentnight mattress and Slumberland

Hi William,

Thanks for your query.

Perimeter support in a contemporary non sprung foam bed is a tricky one, if you want a firm edge foam bed then what you are looking for is a firm foam pocket sprung bed.

You will find that all foam and latex beds have a softer edge than say a traditional bed. The reason for this is that a quality foam or latex bed should be consistent ie the same density in the middle as the edge.

For some people this gives the illusion of a soft edge.

In reality to get a true firm edge would mean compromising the foam or components, ie adding cheaper denser foam to the edge, This will then degrade say at a different, quicker, rate to the latex or foam leaving undulations or bumps.  That is why we never do this.

In a traditional bed the perimeter support or edging stops sagging of the edges as the components, say natural wool move and settle over time.

The edge or perimeter support reduce this and a quality traditional mattress should have this. It ensures the bed stays robust given all the springs contained within.

Based on the models you have looked at I would recommend our Origins Latex which has a firm feel to it but with the benefits of latex.

I hope that this helps but please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0161 437 4419 for further information and advice

Kind regards Julie