What is the Best Mattress for a Bad Back?
You should ask a back specialist for advice as no two cases are the same. However in general, firm beds can cause back problems rather than cure them. Keep in mind that firm bed are easy and cheap to make, but to make a bed that is soft yet at the same time to give good support takes special expertise and will be more expensive. The Pure Rest range excel in providing just the right balance of softness and support. A consultation with a bed specialist, should not be hurried, is vital to get exactly the right bed just for you.
As you use wool in your mattresses and toppers does this make the bed hot ?
When you wear a wool garment it keeps you warm as the structure produces lots of little pockets of still air, but when it is used in a mattress or topper it is different. Mostly heat rises so the temperature of the bed is regulated by the duvet over you. What makes a very big difference however is the moisture handling properties of the filling under you. We perspire while sleeping and over the lifespan of a bed this can add up to hundreds of gallons, much of which gets into the bed. The structure of good quality wool is such that it readily absorbs this moisture into the wool fibre leaving the surface dry, and then diffuses it back to the atmosphere so you feel dry rather than sweaty, it really feels both cosy and cool rather than hot. Wool is far better at this than even cotton and infinitely better than polyester or foam - which can feel very uncomfortable in hot weather. Wool is the best mattress filling available which is why we use large amounts of it in our beds.
Wool tends to make me itchy will I get this when lying on one of your beds ?
Some people are allergic to wool but normally you would use a mattress cover and then a fitted sheet so the wool will not make direct contact. We have not heard of anyone having a problem with this. However if you feel this may be a problem let us know and we will put a cotton pad on each side to be sure especially for you.
Why do you use horse hair in your beds ?
Hair is perfect for the layer between the springs and the wool fillings, flexible and aids natural breathing of the fillings, it has been used for the best beds and upholstery for hundreds of years. We are aware that some people prefer not to have hair in the bed and we can offer a hair free version if required.
How often should I turn the mattress ?
It depends on the model. For all mattresses it is important to turn them especially for the first year and instructions come with each bed. In the case of the Heritage and Ultima models that have the topper mattress, just the topper needs turning frequently - ideally each time you change the sheets, of course it is easy to turn just the topper.
Do you make zip and link mattresses ?
We can make these to special order but a zip and link is never as comfortable as a one piece mattress, usually these are bought so they can be turned more easily. We recommend instead to use a one piece mattress with a topper - see question above regarding turning.
How long will your bed last ?
We have subjected our mattress for test where a heavy metal roller ( like a large garden roller but heavier) is pushed back and forth across the bed, if this were not severe enough they use a roller that is not round but triangular with three lobes that push down into the mattress at the same time pushing everything sideways each time it moves - and this is done many thousands of times. We were told that such a lovely soft mattress would usually fall apart in the test, but it did not. It did not just pass the test but afterward it looked almost the same as it had before, the testing house was amazed. With our Heritage and Ultima ranges it is possible to replace just the topper after some years and enjoy the feel of a brand new bed again.
We are so confident in the quality of our beds that we supply a 10 year warranty for UK Domestic customers.
Should there be a serious defect in the quality of our workmanship, we will exchange or repair, as long as the bed has been used within the guidelines explained on your instructions and guarantee card supplied with each bed. As we conform to British Standards by passing the mattress durability test ( BS 7397 and EN1957 ) you know this is a bed built to last!
How many springs are in your mattress ?
There is a fascination it seems with putting as many springs as possible into a mattress. This can be counter productive as jamming springs together means they cannot work independently as they are designed to. There is a lot of technology in our springs to get exactly the right feel and control. Every spring is tempered after it is made which ‘locks’ the response of the spring and resists it gradually softening. Each mattress has the optimum number of the correct springs in combination for the perfect response.
How do I choose the right size and tension for me ?
Take your time lie on both your side and back for several minutes - and listen to your body!
If your spouse is a different weight we make dual tension beds. It is good to buy the largest size you can.
If you have other questions we would like to hear from you - questions@purerestbeds.co.uk