We would like to replace our mattress on our bed it is a Rest Assured Sheraton approx ten years old. I appreciate it would not be available now it was perfect comfort and firmness wise at the time, the sprung base is still perfect but mattress tired. The local Sleepmasters had a Myers Berkley with latex with a firmness of 7,but I would like to get something similar to our Sheraton which was a gold colour and perfect do you do a mattress comparable to the Sheraton? After being followed round by a salesman offering pocket springs, spring count, latex foam, memory foam, silver thread, nonallergenic, any ideas
lynda
Most beds are available in firm, medium and soft ratings but these labels can vary from brand to brand. Comfort is very subjective. There are no universal standards of firmness in common usage in the UK. Because of this we don't give our beds a firmness rating like some manufacturers. Your main aim is to achieve good "posture" in bed. Too soft and your body will slouch - often leading to back pain - and too firm and you will cause discomfort at pressure points such as your hips and shoulder. Ideally the mattress should mould to the shape of your body while remaining supportive. When you lie on your side your spine should be horizontal and you should be able to turn easily.
The mattress is the heart of your bed and the part of the purchase you should spend most time and money on. The secret of having a good night’s sleep is the mattress and bed base you choose. Always remember that a ‘bed’ is a mattress and a base working together, you should not consider them in isolation and should ideally always try them together. We always recommend you buy them together because the two are designed and manufactured to compliment one another in terms of support. Your mattress may show visible signs of wear and tear but the base will have had equal pressure and strain – it just doesn’t show quite so clearly. Another point to watch is making sure the dimensions of any base and mattress separately sourced are compatible; two kings might not be quite the same size!
Putting a new mattress on a base for which it was not intended or putting a new mattress on an old base can impede comfort and reduce the useful life of the mattress.
We would suggest you try a bed from our Pocket 1400 range as a starting point. These are available with a choice of luxurious comfort layers including memory foam and latex.