You can determine which mattress is best for you using three factors: your sleeping position, weight and first hand experience.

Sleeping Position - The firmness of a mattress will lend itself to certain sleeping positions.



Body Weight - We suggest these basic guidelines to assist in the choice of the correct level of support for your weight.

Open Coil vs Pocket Sprung
Sprung mattress construction falls into two categories. i.e. open coil, and pocketed. The open coil mattress is the conventional construction type. All springs are fixed together, lengthways and width ways. Because of the larger springs, open coil mattresses tend to have only 50% or less springs than a pocket sprung mattress. The firmness of a mattress is created by using different thickness or gauges of the wire used in the springs. At Longbeds we offer up to four different gauges in some mattresses.

The pocket spring construction uses individual coiled springs, encased in individual fabric pockets. Each pocket is nested and sewn together at the centre of each spring therefore isolating each spring’s compression. This minimises 'roll together' and reduces the disturbance factor between sleeping partners, plus because more individual coil springs are found the user will enjoy better support. Pocket Spring Construction boasts at least double the amount of coils used, and some even more with two layers of pocket springs.

Memory Foam (Visco-elastic)
Conceived and developed by NASA. Visco-Elastic foam is sensitive to temperature and therefore responds to your body heat. Molding around your body, evenly distributing the pressures caused by body weight. It gives optimum support to facilitate a restful and beneficial nights sleep. Memory Foam mattresses and mattress toppers have proven effective in the treatment of back disorders, helping to promote a good sleeping posture giving therapeutically correct support.

Manufactured in the UK by a British company our hypoallergenic mattresses come with a removable cover made from 100% natural cotton, which makes it particularly suitable for people who may have bacteria, fungi and dust mite allergies and want to clean the cover regularly. These high quality mattresses were recently voted 'Best Buy' by Which? Magazine in their 2006 Memory Foam Mattress Test.

We have our memory foam mattresses made to suit your body weight using a range of different foams, providing either a 'Soft' 'Medium' or 'Firm' mattress. The standard mattress is 8” or 200mm deep which includes 110mm foam base with a 90mm Visco Top.

Orthopaedic Mattresses
The term 'orthopaedic' generally just means an extra firm bed; it is not based on any medical standard or type of mattress construction. It is best not to assume that an 'orthopaedic' or firmer beds are the best option either, often a medium firm bed with the correct cushioning is best.

Choosing the right size
You should always buy the biggest bed you can fit in your bedroom. Larger beds are more comfortable especially if you are sharing, as you are less likely to disturb each others sleeping pattern.

Will I be able to get a bigger mattress in my bedroom?
All mattresses can be made in two halves that can be zipped together, just add £20 for a zip and link mattress. Our divan bases can also be split in two or even four sections to ensure they will fit in your room of choice for an extra £20.

Do I need to turn my mattress
All our traditional  mattresses benefit from turning in order to allow the fillings to settle evenly. Mattresses that use memory foam as a component do not require turning.

Mattress Protectors - Please click here for mattress protectors
We offer plain and padded mattress protectors with an extra layer of either lambswool or polyester filling for extra comfort.

Tufting
A Tufted mattresses is a mattress that has been speared through the total depth of the mattress with cotton or twin popins and secured on each side with felt or pure worsted wool tufts. Unlike the more basic quilted panel mattress constructions, the process of tufting ensures that the fillings and the springing system cannot move out of position, therefore ensuring the longevity of the mattress.

Hand side stitched borders
Our Premier Pocket sprung mattress has hand side stitching, this involves physically stitching the mattress border to the mattress spring unit. This is carried out using long upholstery needles with natural high tensile strength twine. The outcome of this procedure is a beautifully tailored mattress with a firm yet supportive border working in conjunction with the mattress periphery frame.

Ventilators
Every Longbeds mattress is fitted with solid brass ventilators. This enables the mattress to breathe and air.