Mattresses?

Nutcase · 07-11-2008, 20:47

Anyone know how firm foam mattresses are? I need a new one, and I've "discovered" that foam ones come rolled up, so I can easily collect from courier depot. But how firm are they compared to sprung ones?

Ta

Feek · 07-11-2008, 21:01

I'm interested to know, we need a new mattress. Zem will globber no more.

Burble · 07-11-2008, 21:09

I stayed in a hotel in Munich (I think) and the bed had a foam mattress. It was so soft that when I sat on the bed I thought my arse was going to hit the floor whilst having the mattress touching my ears. I changed rooms.

Mark · 07-11-2008, 21:52

Like all mattresses, there's soft and there's firm. It's all down to the construction and (particularly in the case of a hotel) how much abuse it gets.

Generally, the old adage still applies. You usually get what you pay for. If you get a good one, they can outlast a sprung mattress. Get a cheapy and it'll turn to mush. I'd suggest that any mattress that can be rolled up is likely to be of the latter variety.

Bear in mind that foam tends to retain heat much better than the air inside a sprung mattress. If you get hot in bed, you might want to make alternative arrangements.

Nutcase · 07-11-2008, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

Bear in mind that foam tends to retain heat much better than the air inside a sprung mattress. If you get hot in bed, you might want to make alternative arrangements.

Dang it, that's a non-starter for me then

This is the one I was looking at:

http://www.tjhughes.co.uk/House_&_Ho...on_string=754_

Mark · 07-11-2008, 22:55

Well, I'm surprised that Silentnight roll their mattresses like that, but it's not a cheapy so should at least in theory be reasonably good quality. The memory foam layer will reduce firmness a touch (it always does).

Unless it has internal ventilation however it'll still retain heat.

Haly · 08-11-2008, 02:49

I've got a memory foam mattress and i love it, but it definitely is a very personal thing. In my case, it's extremely handy for it to retain heat as I have a very cold bedroom so every little helps in the Winter months despite being a mostly 'warm' person.
I find it very comfortable but it does depend what you like in a mattress

That post was probably completely useless to you as essentially I said it all depends on what you like

Nutcase · 08-11-2008, 08:52

Nope

You've reiterated the heat retention thing.

Think I need to start again on this

Zirax · 08-11-2008, 10:24

There is a matress guy down Moulsham Street that you should look at. I think its on the right heading from parkway. The shop is tired but his prices are damn good. We have got my matress and my sisters from there.

Will · 08-11-2008, 10:57

I've tried foam mattresses - didn't get on with them. If you edging towards 100kg+ unless you get a super firm foam one, it just won't cope with you.

Pocketsprung mattresses are still the best in my eyes - the high density one, i.e. one with over 1000 springs. But they cost money.

07-11-2008, 20:47	#1
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Mattresses? Anyone know how firm foam mattresses are? I need a new one, and I've "discovered" that foam ones come rolled up, so I can easily collect from courier depot. But how firm are they compared to sprung ones? Ta

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Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I'm interested to know, we need a new mattress. Zem will globber no more. __________________

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Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I've got a memory foam mattress and i love it, but it definitely is a very personal thing. In my case, it's extremely handy for it to retain heat as I have a very cold bedroom so every little helps in the Winter months despite being a mostly 'warm' person. I find it very comfortable but it does depend what you like in a mattress That post was probably completely useless to you as essentially I said it all depends on what you like __________________ Halycopter

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Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I've tried foam mattresses - didn't get on with them. If you edging towards 100kg+ unless you get a super firm foam one, it just won't cope with you. Pocketsprung mattresses are still the best in my eyes - the high density one, i.e. one with over 1000 springs. But they cost money. __________________ *No No!*

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07-11-2008, 21:09	#3
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I stayed in a hotel in Munich (I think) and the bed had a foam mattress. It was so soft that when I sat on the bed I thought my arse was going to hit the floor whilst having the mattress touching my ears. I changed rooms.

07-11-2008, 21:52	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Like all mattresses, there's soft and there's firm. It's all down to the construction and (particularly in the case of a hotel) how much abuse it gets. Generally, the old adage still applies. You usually get what you pay for. If you get a good one, they can outlast a sprung mattress. Get a cheapy and it'll turn to mush. I'd suggest that any mattress that can be rolled up is likely to be of the latter variety. Bear in mind that foam tends to retain heat much better than the air inside a sprung mattress. If you get hot in bed, you might want to make alternative arrangements.

07-11-2008, 22:55	#6
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Well, I'm surprised that Silentnight roll their mattresses like that, but it's not a cheapy so should at least in theory be reasonably good quality. The memory foam layer will reduce firmness a touch (it always does). Unless it has internal ventilation however it'll still retain heat.

08-11-2008, 08:52	#8
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Nope You've reiterated the heat retention thing. Think I need to start again on this

08-11-2008, 10:24	#9
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	There is a matress guy down Moulsham Street that you should look at. I think its on the right heading from parkway. The shop is tired but his prices are damn good. We have got my matress and my sisters from there.