The Staples & Co range: Artisan Pure or Eco Latex?
Artisan Pure is the natural-filled line: Indulgence, Decadence, Opulence, Splendour and Utopia all combine full-height and mini pocket springs, with spring counts and fillings increasing up the range. Indulgence, Decadence and Opulence have deep pillowtops; Splendour leaves that off for a more straightforward, substantial feel, while Utopia puts a richer mix of fillings beneath a plush surface.
The Eco Latex line combines pocket springs with responsive latex and a firm-edge support system. It runs from the Extra Firm Restore Eco Latex Ortho 2000 through the firm Renew Eco Latex Pocket 2300 and Refresh Eco Latex Pocket 3000 to Revitalise Eco Latex Pocket 3800. These are substantial mattresses too, so choosing latex doesn't mean escaping deep upholstery or awkward lifting.
The Splendour holds the title without a pillowtop
Which Staples would I take? The Artisan Pure Splendour: natural fillings, no pillowtop, Firm or Extra Firm, and our back-sleeping tester liked it.
Firm support with natural cushioning is the reason to take the Artisan Pure Splendour, especially if you sleep on your back. On the Bensons shop floor, our tester found the firmness just right in that position. It contoured closely without making turning awkward and felt cool to lie on. That's the sort of comfort I like: it holds you close and still lets you go when you turn over.
Full-height pocket springs sit beneath mini pocket springs, with cotton, flax, Wools of New Zealand wool and UK alpaca wool above them. A Belgian damask cover finishes the mattress, which has a reinforced edge and a 30cm depth. The natural fillings interest me more than the mini springs; adding another spring layer isn't my reason to spend more.
The Firm and Extra Firm options suit someone who likes a substantial surface under them. A few owners found it less firm than expected, including someone who bought Extra Firm, so try your preferred tension in your usual sleeping position. One owner also questioned the edge's durability. The reinforced edge is welcome, particularly when you share, but sit at the side during your shop visit as well.
A couple of owners say its weight makes rotating it or tucking it in hard work. Every current Staples mattress is no-turn, which means you rotate it regularly instead of flipping it. You haven't escaped mattress maintenance by buying something substantial. If moving a heavy mattress is beyond you, skip Staples unless you can arrange reliable help.
For the richest mix of natural fillings, Utopia takes over
The Staples & Co Artisan Pure Utopia Mattress wins for someone who specifically wants a more elaborate natural filling mix under a plush surface. Peace Silk joins UK lambswool, UK mohair and horsehair, alongside cotton and flax. The listing also includes bamboo, Tencel and wool, and names GOTS-approved organic fibres. I like the materials, though you don't have to collect every natural filling available to sleep comfortably.
At Bensons, our combination-sleeping tester felt firm spring support beneath the plush fillings. It became warm after a few minutes, with the breathability easing that warmth, and felt less hot than expected. That makes the Utopia interesting if you move between positions and enjoy cushioning over firmer support. Someone who wants an immediately cool surface has more reason to stay with the Splendour.
Several owners report depressions or sinking where they sleep, and a few say rotating it is difficult because of the weight. Those reports keep the Splendour ahead for me. With full-height and mini springs underneath all that upholstery, the Utopia is a substantial mattress to handle. Your enthusiasm for natural fillings needs to survive rotation day as well as the shop visit.
Deep pillowtops cost the Artisan Pure challengers their place
The Indulgence and Opulence felt supportive during their shop visits, which explains their appeal. On the back, our tester found the Artisan Pure Indulgence held the lower back steady, with a gentle, springy cushion and no sinking. Their back stayed comfortably dry. The tall, traditional finish will appeal if you like a substantial-looking bed.
The Artisan Pure Opulence felt firmer than medium to the same back sleeper, with plenty of plushness over the support. They wondered whether its deep pillowtop might settle unevenly. So much cushioning can feel tempting when you're lying down in the shop; I understand the temptation without sharing the urge to take it home.
Several Indulgence owners report dips or a raised middle, and several describe an animal-wool smell that lingers. A few Opulence owners report hollows, sinking or a raised middle. The Artisan Pure Decadence also gets reports of a hard or lumpy feel, while one owner describes softness and sagging.
All three have full-height and mini pocket springs beneath ultra-deep tufted pillowtops, and that's my objection: a deep top settles faster than the springs under it, and the dip reports on all three are what I'd expect from one. Indulgence uses lambswool and mohair with cotton and flax; Opulence includes bamboo and Tencel; Decadence includes Tencel and Wools of New Zealand wool. Lovely materials don't change my preference here. Keep the natural fillings and take the Splendour without the deep top.
The latex line loses on height and owner reports
Latex is appealing for its responsive feel, but I would leave these Staples models behind the Splendour. The firm Staples & Co Renew Eco Latex Pocket 2300 Mattress combines Balance latex with traditional and nano pocket springs, a perimeter support system and a tufted pillowtop at 34cm. The firm Staples & Co Refresh Eco Latex Pocket 3000 Mattress reaches 38cm, with Balance latex and EcoAir foam over pocket springs. If your bed is already tall, neither belongs on your shortlist.
Several Refresh owners report dips or imprints. The Staples & Co Revitalise Eco Latex Pocket 3800 Mattress has Balance latex, traditional springs and two nano-spring layers; a couple of owners report sinking. Several owners of the 32cm Restore Eco Latex Ortho 2000 describe sagging, slopes or a hump. Its Extra Firm feel restricts its appeal to heavier back sleepers who want that firmness. For a responsive mattress, explore other latex mattresses.
One Refresh owner says you need to "go to the gym before making the bed". With regular rotation required, that weight has a practical cost. No gym membership comes with the mattress, so arrange help if lifting is difficult.
The Power Electric Ottoman base has powered opening and closing, a manual button and emergency lowering; one owner reports that it lifts but won't close, while another says their mattress isn't heavy enough for it to close fully. Ask Bensons to confirm the mattress weight requirements for your chosen combination.
