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Get Back to Nature with Our New Collection

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

The Pocket Spring Bed Company is expanding its luxurious range of beds with the stunning Naturals Collection & Naturals Bedstead Collection: Inspired by nature.

Renowned for its expert use of natural fillings to create supremely indulgent and comfortable beds, with hand tufted, hand filled and hand stitched mattresses, the new Pocket Spring Bed Company Naturals collection is no exception.

The range features some of nature’s finest fillings; cotton, silk, cashmere and the innovative new Pocket Spring Bed Company EcoComfort lambswool. This has all the comfort of the traditional material with extra durability, ensuring the mattresses don’t need turning or rotating, for the ultimate convenience.

Furthermore, Pocket Spring Bed Company EcoComfort lambswool is an eco-friendly material that is breathable and scientifically proven to keep the sleeper cooler – essential for a deep, healthy sleep.

The fillings featured within the collection are obtained from natural origins; cotton trees, sheep, silk worms and cashmere goats.  These plush materials are combined with Pocket Spring Bed Companies’ unique pocket spring system; 6 coil springs hand-nested in hand side-stitched fabric pockets, securing them to the mattress border so the sleeper can lie comfortably, right up to the end of the bed.

Choose from three beautifully upholstered divans with headboards in Natural, Chocolate and Charcoal shades, to support one of the four mattresses on offer within the collection, featuring a selection of pocket spring counts; Pashmina 3000, Mullberry 2500, Swaledale 2000 and Vendeen 1400 models.

We have also designed a mattress only range, the Naturals Bedstead Collection, featuring a non-slip base, ideal for use on bedsteads. The collection covers a selection of mattresses with a range of spring counts, depending on the needs of the consumer: Cashmere 3000, Silk 2500, Corriedale 2000, Ryeland 1400 and Cotswold 1200.

Proud to be FSC Certified

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

Pocket Spring Bed Company as part of the Silentnight Group is now fully certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

The FSC Chain Of Custody label guarantees that the timber or fibre used in all our divans and headboards come from FSC-certified forests, where trees harvested are replaced or allowed to regenerate naturally.

In addition to forest certification, the FSC certified Chain of Custody element promises to track the timber through every stage in the supply chain from the forest to the final user, to guarantee that the item is genuinely FSC.

Ideal Temperature for Bedroom

Monday, October 25th, 2010

The best temperature for getting a good night’s sleep is 15 to 20 degrees centigrade according to the New York Times.

People are more likely to sleep soundly if the room temperature remains moderate and constant.

The report states “Temperatures in this range, it seems, help facilitate the decrease in core body temperature that in turn initiates sleepiness.”

A tip for those who find it difficult to get to sleep is to cool the room down and put a hot water bottle at their feet.

This actually dilates the blood vessels and lowers to body temperature to the correct temperature for drifting off to sleep.

Sleeping Boosts Brain Power

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Dozing off in bed after learning new information may improve performance, new research has suggested.

Going to bed straight after learning new information can improve the ability to retain the information according to a recent study.

Experts at Havard Medical School documented that participants in their study who dreamt about a computer maze that they were shown performed well when encouraged to navigate around it on wakening.

Robert Stickgold, who published the paper stated “We think that the dreams are a marker that the brain is working on the same problem at many levels.

“The dreams might reflect the brain’s attempt to find associations for the memories that could make them more useful in the future.”

Sharing a Bed is Bad for Your Health

Monday, April 12th, 2010

New research carried out by Dr. Neil Stanley of the University of Surrey, suggests that couples who share a bed have a worse nights sleep than people who sleep alone. Partners disturb one another in their sleep by snoring, teeth grinding, tossing and turning or taking more than their fair share of the duvet.

Prior to the industrial revolution, it was uncommon for couples to share a bed. And the concept was only introduced to most families as a space saving exercise.

Dr Stanley noted that a standard 4′ 6″ double bed leaves each adult with 9” less than a child enjoys in a single bed.

If you suffer from partner disturbance it is advisable to choose the biggest bed possible. Pocket Spring Bed Company Beds are available in 5′ King Size and 6′ Super King Size.

Whats Your Sleep Personality?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

New research suggests that the way you sleep in bed speaks volumes about your personality. There are six main positions for sleeping and each of them is a telling portrayal of the sleeper.

People who lie in the foetus position are likely to be tough yet sensitive, they may be shy on first meetings but soon relax.

If you sleep on your side with arms by your sides in the “log” position you will be sociable, outgoing and popular whilst at times gullible.

“Yearners” tend to have an open nature yet cynical and sometimes suspicious, once their mind is made up, there’s no going back.

The “soldier” sleeps on their backs with their hands at their sides. They tend to be quiet, reserved and likely to set themselves high standards.

Brash characters that have a tendency to be nervy and adverse to criticism lie mostly on their front with their arms around the people.

“Starfishes” make great friends, they’re good listeners although they’re not keen on being the centre of attention.