Rubber, inner spring and new wool mattress

Press, 21 October 1980, Page 15

Rubber, inner spring and new wool mattress

Smiths City Market have a wide variety of mattresses to choose from, with matching bases . in fashionable patterned tickings. The mattresses on display differ in price/, quality, style and construction from rubber and ' inner spring mattresses to the new wool mattress, in double, queen, king and single sizes. The locally manufactured natural rubber mattresses are all 20cm deep 'and offer good support while ; retaining soft comfort. The# are- dust free '•and i’/idadilrlessy:?' - which Jihakes Them ideal- for anyone with an allergy. Inner spring mattresses come in a vast range, in both 'price, quality and construction of the upper isleeping pad. One' of the more . exclusive “investment” inner spring mattresses consists of a coir pad for insulation at

the top of the springs, latex pin coil padding and plush imported ticking topped off by a matching spring base to give the Ultimate in comfort. There has , recently been a big swing towards wool' in mattresses, according to the promotions manager at Smiths City Market, Mr

W. Baxter. The new wool mattress is particularly suitable for rheumatism or arthritis sufferers, for the aged or for the incapacitated. The locally manufactured mattress consists of a basic inner spring unit •- with fibfe padding for'insulation. The paddings in • this case are formed ; by thick, comfortable layers ‘ of pure wool, which inhibits’ dampness, chills and ; the risk of fire while allieviating aches and pains by keeping an even tempera- : ture all year round. Smiths City Market has over 20 different mattress

styles on display in the bedding showroom. Mr Baxter says there is a general trend now towards the larger queen and king size mattresses which have the advantage of being cooler in summer and more comfortable for the taller or larger person.