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
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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
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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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