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Open Coil Mattress – Standard, Supportive, Affordable

A traditional, standard type of mattress which is used most widely in UK. An open coil spring system is made by inter-twining high tensile steel and turning it into one complete frame of springs. This is then linked together by a tighter coil of steel running either horizontally across or vertically up and down the length and breadth of the frame, creating a complete spring unit. It is one of the most cost-effective mattresses on the market. If you are looking for a budget mattress, you will find a range of open coil mattresses that are both comfortable and affordable as open sprung mattresses tend to be at the budget to mid-price end of the market.



Pocket Spring Mattress – Luxurious, Comfortable, Quality


Pocket spring mattress consist of a grid of springs, each in their own fabric pocket. Because they’re not wired together, each spring is able to work more or less independently — the weight on one spring doesn’t affect those surrounding it, so it’s ideal if there’s a considerable weight or size variation between you and your partner.Tests consistently rate pocket-spring mattresses the most comfortable type of inner-spring mattress.

The finest high tensile steel is wound into individual springs, which are sewn into their own hard wearing 100% cotton calico pocket. Each pocketed spring is hand nested in a honeycomb pattern and hand tied with linen cord. Manufacturers commitment to continued research and development ensures that pocketed spring mattresses provide superb resilience, comforting support and a luxurious night's sleep.

On our website, pocket spring mattress usually have the numbers of springs contained clearly stated in the product name, for example P1000 means this mattress contains 1000 pocket springs. The higher the number the more springs there are in a bed. Typically mattresses with more springs are not only more supportive, but also more comfortable as the fillings are usually thicker and use better quality materials such as: Lambswool, cashmere, memory foam, latex, silk and horse hair.

Memory Foam mattress

Memory foam is made from polyurethane with additional chemicals that add to its viscosity level, thereby increasing its density. It is often referred to as visco-elastic polyurethane foam. Depending on the chemicals used and its overall density, it is firmer in cool temperatures and softer when warm. Higher density memory foam reacts to body heat which allows it to mould itself to the shape of a warm body within a few minutes. A lower density memory foam is pressure-sensitive and will mould more quickly to the shape of the body. The example often used to demonstrate its properties is that a hand pressed into the foam and then removed will leave a clear impression in the foam. Memory foam was originally developed by NASA to decrease the very high pressure caused by the extreme g-force occurring during the take-off of the space shuttle. It was never used in the space program but was subsequently used medically, for example by patients who used to lie in bed on hard or very firm mattresses for long periods of time without regularly moving such as being bed-bound after a paralyzing stroke. The pressure over some of their bony regions decreased or stopped the blood flow to the region causing horrific pressure sores and/or gangrene. Memory foam mattresses helped hugely to decrease such events. Memory foam was initially too expensive for general use, but in recent years it has become cheaper to produce and is now widely available. Its most common domestic uses are mattresses, pillows and mattress toppers (also known as mattress pads). It still has medical uses, such as wheelchair seat cushions, hospital bed pillows, and padding for persons suffering long-term pain or postural problems; for example, a memory foam cervical pillow may alleviate chronic neck pain. Its heat-retaining properties may help some pain sufferers who find the added warmth helps decrease the pain. Memory foam is a pretro-chemical product and therefore has a high production cost with usually only one supplier in each country in the world. It covers in several depths usually, 7cm(3") or 5cm(2"). This is new either 'Bonded' to a 'Foundation' foam or combined with a pocket spring or open spring interior mattress. The 'Foundation' element is very very important and where 50% of the cost comes from good underlay on a carpet ensures long term usage. Deep fundations on a house ensures a 'Stable' building. A good foundation supporting memory foam will give years of service poor foundations won't!

Foam Mattress- Great Value, Allergy-free

Our foam mattresses are non-sprung and utilise only the latest in patented foam technology (including Visco Memory foam and the super-sensitive and supportive) to ensure a good night's sleep; the absence of metal also ensures there is no interference with the natural electromagnetic flows within the body.

With spring mattresses the protective layer between the metal and the body absorbs the moisture but retains it becoming a cold wet pad, which is potentially harmful, for example, in the case of rheumatic disease. An additional benefit and important feature is that the freely circulating air helps prevent the growth of bacteria and the proliferation of dust mites.

Allergy-free
Mattresses have a structure which does not allow bacteria or dustmites to survive and further does not permit the growth of mildew or funghi or give off the fine dust which irritates the respiratory tract and disturbs restful sleep.High-resilience foam mattresses uniformly distribute the body weight, thereby reducing pressure and maximising comfort. This ensures a good blood circulation and in so doing guarantees a deep and natural rest. Usually foam mattresses are environment friendly, contain no materials which are toxic or non- biodegradable.

Reduced Pressure Points
Sprung mattresses push back against your body, thereby creating pressure points which disturb restful sleep. Our high-resilience foam mattresses uniformly distribute the body weight, thereby reducing pressure and maximising comfort. This ensures a good blood circulation and in so doing guarantees a deep and natural rest.

The Firmness of mattress
A bed should ideally support you so that you lie with a straight spine. If a bed is too soft, you will sink into it, putting unnecessary strain on your muscles, or roll towards the middle. If it is too hard, it will not mould to the contours of your body. It is very difficult to rate the firmness to a mattress, as choosing mattress is a personal thing, the feel of a same mattress is vary depending on your weight, sleeping habit. Back and stomach sleepers generally are more comfortable on a flatter and harder mattress.Side sleeper requires a little softer mattress to allow the hips and shoulders to sink in, allowing the mattress to support the side and therefore keeping the spine straight. The firmness rated by manufactures or retailers is only a general guide and can not be guaranteed. If you are looking for a firm mattress, you can look at the ‘ortho’ mattress which should give you a firmer feel than normal mattresses.

Mattress fillings
Each combination of materials used in the upholstery above the springs offers a different level of comfort. The fillings are designed to mould to your body to provide each person with individual support, which is why you should invest in a quality bed as with less expensive beds you lie directly on the springs.

White Cotton – offers a luxurious natural feel
Polyester (white fibre)– A super soft white fibre filling
Lambswool – A sumptuous filling for ultimate comfort. It provides a micro climate of warmth in winter and coolness in summer.
Memory Foam – Special pressure point relieving ‘ortho’ visco-elastic material, mould to your body shape.
Latex – a naturally produced hypo-allergenic rubber based product, moulds to the contours of the body and provides additional benefits in terms of pressure relief and durability.Offers superb comfort with ‘no turn’ benefits
Cashmere – Provides an unsurpassed level of softness and durability
Horse hair – A resilient and durable traditional filling
Coolmax – is highly permeable knitted stretched fabric with and excellent head regulating capacity which takes moisture and excess heat away from the body creating cool, dry and comfortable sleep every night.

Choosing the best mattress for low back pain
From: www.spine-health.com

Benefits of a good mattress
Sleeping on the wrong mattress has negative consequences for low back pain. A mattress lacking in back support reinforces poor sleeping posture, strains muscles and does not help keep the spine in alignment, all of which can increase low back pain. The patient also sacrifices sleep comfort if they do not choose a mattress that matches their individual preferences. A mattress that provides both sleep comfort and back support helps reduce low back pain, allowing the structures in the spine to really rest and rejuvenate during the night.
With the variety of mattresses on the market, choosing the right mattress for sleep comfort and back support can be a confusing decision. For people with low back pain, it’s definitely worth it to take time to select the best mattress for their back.

The best mattress for patients with low back pain
The following practical guidelines are designed to help patients with low back pain choose the best mattress for back support and sleep comfort.
Personal preference should ultimately determine what mattress to purchase. Any mattress that helps someone sleep without pain and stiffness is the best mattress for that individual. There is no single mattress that works for all people with low back pain. Patients should choose the mattress that meets their standards for comfort and support and allows them to get a good night’s sleep.

Understand and inquire about the physical components of the mattress. The coils or inner springs inside a mattress provide back support. Different mattresses vary in their number and arrangement of coils. Padding on top of the mattress provides comfort and comes in many different thicknesses. Mattresses depths typically range anywhere from 7 to 18 inches deep. Choosing the number of coils, type of padding and mattress depth should be determined by the patient’s preferences for back support and sleep comfort.

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