Tempur or pocket spring mattress

BananaRepublic

I was considering a new mattress, then saw that John Lewis have a sale on and Tempur mattresses (and other makes) are 20% off. I’ve narrowed the choice down to a Tempur Original, or a medium pocket sprung mattress from Hypnos or Millbrook.

The Tempur is amazing but I am concerned about excess heat. I currently have a cheap foam mattress and that is far too hot in summer. Anyone here have a Temper, and find it too hot, or have thoughts on Tempur versus pocket sprung? The fact that the pocket sprung ones are made in England appeals.

Incidentally it is annoying how many makers create special models for John Lewis etc so you can’t directly compare prices. Hi ho.

GDB2222

We had a Tempur Original That did not last very long at all. About three years, and the guarantee proved worthless. It's very expensive, so not at all worth the money. On the guarantee, Tempur apparently regard sagging soft spots as normal wear and tear. Anyway, I woke up every morning with a bad back.

We bought an Emma Original-- Best Buy at Which?. It was a third of the price, just as comfortable as Tempur was before it sagged, and is lasting well.

Tom99

A few year ago I bought two expensive mattresses a Tempur memory foam one and a pocket sprung.
They are both very comfortable and I alternate between them.
On balance I prefer the pocket sprung. With the Tempur one you sink into the mattress as it molds to your shape, whilst this feels comfortable it is difficult to turn over as you are effectively lying in a hollow and, as said, it can be too warm in the summer since much more of the mattress is in contact with your body.

giraffe69

Anyone here have a Temper

Quite a lot of people judging by the replies on some threads!

BananaRepublic

Thanks.

Tom: Do you remember which Tempur you have ie Cloud, Original/Contour or Sensation?

giraffe69 wrote: »

Quite a lot of people judging by the replies on some threads!

Took me a while to see what you did there!

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We have a mattress that is about 10" deep 8" of that is normal sprung type with 2" of memory foam on top and its the best we have ever had, cost about £130 delivered from amazon.

Tom99

BananaRepublic wrote: »

Tom: Do you remember which Tempur you have ie Cloud, Original/Contour or Sensation?

It's the basic one without any fancy extra soft topping, Original Classic 20 I think.
If you are disabled you may be eligible to buy certain Tempur mattresses VAT free.

BananaRepublic

Tom99 wrote: »

It's the basic one without any fancy extra soft topping, Original Classic 20 I think.
If you are disabled you may be eligible to buy certain Tempur mattresses VAT free.

Thanks. No not disabled, fortunately.

photome

Not had a tempur but friends who have say they get very hot.


I bought a pocket sprung Vi spring from JL neatly 2 years ago ( cheap end of the range ,about £1000) it is by far the best/most comfortable mattress I have ever had

another_casualty

giraffe69 wrote: »

Quite a lot of people judging by the replies on some threads!

.. and serena Williams
Sorry , couldn't help myself