What is a Pocket Sprung Mattress | Buying Guide
We’ve produced this guide and filled it with all of our expertise in order to provide you with as much help as possible when buying your own pocket sprung mattress.
Pocket sprung mattresses are a highly popular option, combining great support with pressure relief. The best pocket sprung mattresses UK offer exceptional mattress support for a great night’s sleep. In addition, they help isolate movement and react independently to each sleeper’s needs, meaning no matter what size or shape you are, your mattress can adjust to your sleeping position correctly.
At Winston’s, we understand that buying a mattress can be an exhausting task, especially if you don’t know where to start. That is why we have developed several easy-to-read articles that will guide you through the world of luxury mattresses. This buying guide will give you all the information you need, from the benefits of a pocket sprung mattress to its construction and spring content.
If you have just started looking for a new mattress, you may have read the term pocket sprung many times. However, it can be unclear when understanding the different spring types and support levels of a new mattress.
A pocket sprung mattress comprises individually fabric encased springs to offer more personalised support to the body. Each pocket spring acts independently depending on where the pressure is applied; if you are a side sleeper, then the pocket springs around your lumbar region will support you without the entire spring system needing to compress. You may have endured the open coil spring in other mattresses, where you go to move over, and the whole bed moves and shakes. Pocket sprung mattresses eliminate this sleep issue as the construction ensures that the base only reacts to pressure placed on specific areas rather than moving uniformly.
Pocket mattresses are great for couples as they prevent roll-together, reducing movement transfer in the process. For restless sleepers, pocket sprung mattresses provide total body support and aid in achieving an uninterrupted night’s sleep.
Pocket sprung mattresses reduce roll together (where the mattress rocks when one sleeper moves) and can be fully tailored to your exact sleeping requirements.
Pocket sprung mattresses use spring counts to indicate the number of springs and, therefore, the quality of support you will be getting. For example, in a kingsize pocket sprung mattress UK, a 1000 pocket sprung mattress is the minimum number of springs you should opt for; however, you should be aiming for a 1500 pocket sprung mattress or a 2000 pocket sprung mattress. Any less, and the springs get bigger and more unsteady.
At Winston’s Beds we do spring counts into the thousands using patented 3d 7-zoned micro-coils. Given that our mattress depth is at a minimum of 30cm, we can add more layers of springs and upholstery; therefore, the mattress comfort ends up with a perfect balance between the mattress support and the comfort layers.
Though many retailers will tell you more springs are just a selling point, mattress spring count must be carefully considered. For example, if you see a retailer stating a 1200 pocket sprung mattress is better than a 5000 pocket sprung mattress, then be cautious, so you don’t end up falling for the spring count scam. The rule of thumb is simple, the more quality springs you have, the more support you will receive.
Pocket sprung mattresses are excellent if you have a bad back and struggle to sleep at night. This is because each spring reacts independently based on your sleeping position. Furthermore, Winston’s Beds pocket springs can be chosen to your precise body weight and sleeping position, meaning that the mattress will offer the absolute support level you need.
If you’re experiencing back pain, then it’s time to invest in a supportive and comfortable mattress. Here are the best types of pocket sprung mattresses.
This mattress has a unique finish knit sleep surface that is anti-dust mite & anti-bacterial, ensuring the ultimate fresh sleeping environment. The 1000 pocket sprung memory foam mattress has primarily positive reviews.
1000 pocket sprung mattress double – £1289.90
1000 king size pocket sprung mattress uk – £1489.90
We suggest trying our Winston’s Premium Cotton 1500 Pocket Spring Mattress, which has a higher upholstery gsm count and more pocket springs meaning more comfort and support.
This medium firm pocket sprung mattress has an innovative sleep system for the perfect sleeping conditions. If you are on a budget and need a cheap pocket sprung mattress that will do a half-decent job of supporting your back, this mattress is for you. The 2000 pocket sprung mattress reviews are primarily positive.
2000 pocket sprung mattress double – £649.00
2000 pocket sprung mattress king size – £779.00
2000 super king mattress pocket sprung – £929.00
This John Lewis mattress has been updated and reinvented to provide better comfort whilst being the most sustainable John Lewis king size pocket sprung mattress. If you are looking for a luxury mattress, then this for you. The 16400 pocket sprung mattress reviews are primarily favourable.
King size mattress – £1,899.00
We suggest trying our Winston’s Premier British Wool 1500 handmade pocket sprung mattress, which has 3 rows of side-stitching and significantly higher upholstery gsm count meaning more luxury, comfort, support and durability.
If you are a side sleeper, then the mattress you choose should be suitable for side-sleeping, but it’s remarkable how few people acknowledge this. It’s not helped by the fact that there’s a lot of obscure advice in stores and online about which pocket sprung mattress is best for side-sleepers.
If you are a side sleeper, that does not automatically suggest you need a particular mattress brand. Commonly side-sleepers are best suited to softer mattresses, and there are many mattresses on the market suitable for you. Softer mattresses are better for side sleepers because your body’s shape around the lumbar and shoulders is contoured, and this will dig farther into the mattress itself.
It also depends on your weight – if you are on the heavier end of the spectrum and you are a side sleeper, you may find that a slightly firm mattress will work better. To make it simple for you, we have created a mattress firmness table from decades worth of data to guide you to what mattress firmness is best for your weight and sleeping position. All of our mattresses are suited to any sleeper.
Silentnight pocket essentials 1000 pocket sprung mattress – £359
Silentnight essentials 600 pocket sprung double mattress – £209.15
Silent night pocket sprung mattress –
Maitland pocket sprung mattress – £639.00
Hypnos walters pocket sprung mattress – £899.99
Campbell pocket sprung mattress – £369
John Lewis mattress – £1999
John Lewis Hypnos mattress – £1679.29
Vi Spring mattress – £1599.29
Winstons premium wool 1500 – £1299.99
Winstons ultimate hybrid 3000 pocket sprung mattress – £2599.99
The spring unit directly equates to the overall firmness or feel of the mattress, whereas the upholstery layers affect the comfort.
So if you’re looking for a firm mattress, you can choose a pocket sprung firm mattress, which is achieved by using a 1.6mm spring gauge. However, selecting the wrong spring can cause significant sleep problems and discomfort. This is why we have created a comfort chart to help you choose the best firmness for your weight and sleeping position.
Please take a look at our best firm pocket sprung mattress UK by clicking here.
The quick answer is pocket sprung. Whilst support and comfort are subjective, the manufacturing quality of a pocket sprung mattress vs memory foam mattress is considerable. In addition, pocket sprung mattresses reflect a considerably higher build quality than foam mattresses.
With the most mattress in a box brands such as Emma Mattress and Eve, memory foam offers a one size fits all firmness level; this is the biggest difference between pocket sprung and memory foam mattress as there’s no way you can pick a customised foam tension like you can do with a pocket spring.
Pocket springs are also much more breathable than foams allowing better airflow, keeping you a lot cooler at night, especially if you’re a hot sleeper.
However, if you are set on a foam mattress, we recommend a pocket sprung latex mattress to get the best of both worlds.
The open coil is the most basic mattresses, consisting of an inter-connected spring unit. They are the traditional construction method for mattresses, capable of being produced on a mass level with a meagre production cost – this makes them the most affordable on the market. A standard double open coil mattress will contain an average of no more than 300 springs.
Pocket sprung mattresses spring system moves independently and so they offer much more support for your body and are perfect for people of two different weights as they reduce that ‘roll-together feeling. However, an open coil mattress is not as robust as their pocket sprung counterpart and are notorious for dipping in the middle after short use. Open coiled mattresses also lead to the ‘roll-together feeling meaning you will feel the movement of your partner.
Buying a new mattress can be a daunting task considering there are well over 6,000 different mattress models on the market. When choosing a new mattress, you need to find out the following information.
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Published: 30th October 2020 (Updated: 5th July 2021) |