Lambswool, cotton, bamboo and alpaca filling.Available in single, small double, double, king, super king.How I tested the best pocket sprung mattresses For that reason, pocket sprung mattresses generally have natural temperature regulation and better suit sensitive skin. He explains, “You’re less likely to feel the movement of a partner tossing and turning in the night and more likely to sleep well.”Īnother perk of a pocket sprung mattress, Perrotta explains, is that pocket sprung mattresses use more natural fibres compared to memory foam. “A pocket sprung mattress is suitable for people who want a combination of comfort and support, as it offers a medium-firm feel,” says Hayley Thistleton, sleep and bedding expert at Sleepseeker.įabio Perrotta, director of buying at Dreams adds that they’re a great choice for couples who sleep together because each spring can move independently. Is a pocket sprung mattress the best choice for me? Best 2000 pocket sprung mattress - Vispring Woolacombe Supreme 2000.Best 1000 pocket sprung mattress - Silentnight Revive Eco Comfort Flex 1650 Spring Mattress.Best orthopaedic pocket sprung mattress - Sealy Steeple Ortho Firm Support.Best value pocket sprung mattress - John Lewis Classic No.2 Pocket Spring Mattress.Best pocket sprung mattress overall - Country Living Dallington Mattress.If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick look at my top five: The best pocket sprung mattresses of 2023, at a glance

You can read my reviews below, followed by some advice from sleep specialists on how often you should turn them, and other frequently asked questions. I’ve spent a month testing the leading companies’ best and newest pocket sprung mattresses. The bounce you feel as you roll around is the load transferring from one spring to another.

If you have back pain, a higher spring count will give tailored support so that your weight will be evenly distributed. This is particularly effective if you’re a side sleeper, since the springs support your hips. Each spring works independently, relieving pressure and minimising motion transfer. Pocket sprung mattresses support the entire body with hundreds, often thousands of tiny springs enveloped in fabric pockets. Two of his staff brought the design to the UK in 1901, founding Vispring which to this day vies with the likes of Dreams, Silentnight, Sealy and others to sell the best sprung mattresses. Marshall wrapped coiled springs inside muslin and quilted the mattress with horsehair, inventing what would become the most popular type of mattress in the world. When his wife fell ill, he created a handmade mattress to make sure she slept comfortably. The first pocket sprung mattress was invented in Toronto in 1899 by British engineer James Marshall. Mattresses have come a long way, with the proliferation of memory foam and hybrid types, but there’s a lot to be said for the traditional pocket sprung variety.

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