A Guide to Pocket Sprung Mattresses: Tailored Support for Every Sleeper
A beautifully made bed begins with the right mattress, and for those seeking comfort, support and long-lasting craftsmanship, a pocket sprung design remains one of the most distinguished choices. These mattresses adapt effortlessly to your body, helping you sleep deeply, and wake restored.
In this guide, we explore what sets pocket sprung mattresses apart and the key details to consider when choosing a sleep experience that feels truly personal.
Understanding pocket sprung mattresses: Why they’re so popular
Pocket sprung mattresses are expertly made with individual springs, each encased in its own fabric pocket, allowing precise and independent movement. This thoughtful construction ensures your weight is evenly distributed and provides responsive support tailored perfectly to your body's unique contours. This freedom of movement is what makes pocket sprung mattresses truly exceptional.
Perfectly suited for couples, pocket springs minimise partner disturbance by absorbing movement at its source, allowing each sleeper to rest undisturbed. Their adaptive nature also makes them ideal for those who change positions throughout the night, as the springs respond fluidly to every shift. By maintaining spinal alignment and relieving pressure points, they provide long-term comfort, back care, and restorative support that endures.
Comparing core technologies: Pocket sprung, open coil and memory foam
Choosing the ideal mattress involves understanding the subtle yet significant differences between core mattress technologies. Open coil mattresses, featuring interconnected springs that move as one, offer basic support suitable for occasional use. In contrast, pocket sprung mattresses provide individually encased springs that gently adapt to your body.
Memory foam mattresses deliver a distinctly different sleeping experience, renowned for their enveloping feel and precise body contouring. Their moulding properties excel at providing targeted pressure relief, particularly appreciated by those with joint sensitivity. However, memory foam often retains heat and lacks the responsive, breathable feel that characterises a pocket sprung mattress.
For those seeking a cooler, more refined sleep experience, pocket sprung mattresses blend tailored support, lasting structure, and luxurious comfort effortlessly, creating a harmonious balance of indulgence and practicality.
How many springs should you look for? A detailed guide to spring counts
The spring count within a pocket sprung mattress significantly influences the level of comfort and support it provides. Typically, a higher number of springs delivers a more precise response to movement throughout the night, allowing for refined weight distribution and tailored alignment.
Yet, exceptional comfort is not solely defined by numbers; equally important are the quality of craftsmanship, the sophistication of the pocket spring design, and the luxurious layers of fillings surrounding them. True comfort lies in the thoughtful combination of these elements, resulting in a sleep experience that's both individually tailored and indulgent.
- 1,000–2,000 pocket sprung mattresses: Designed for reliable, everyday comfort, these mattresses are ideal for guest bedrooms or solo sleepers seeking tailored support without compromise.
- 3,000+ pocket sprung mattresses: Offering enhanced responsiveness and precise pressure relief, mattresses within this range elegantly cater to couples wishing to reduce movement transfer, as well as sleepers experiencing joint sensitivity or back discomfort.
- 7,000–10,000+ pocket sprung mattresses: Representing the pinnacle of luxury and craftsmanship, these premium mattresses deliver exceptional comfort through multiple layers of finely tuned springs. They provide superior adaptability, sumptuous comfort, and enduring quality for a truly indulgent sleep experience.
Consider the Bronte Mattress, beautifully handcrafted and comprising 7,000 total springs in the king-size mattress for exceptional responsiveness and targeted comfort. Generously filled with eight luxurious layers of British wool and sustainably sourced hemp, this mattress provides breathable softness, tailored support, and a sleep experience that's as restorative as it is indulgent.
Tension, tailored: Finding your ideal feel in a pocket sprung mattress
The tension of your pocket sprung mattress plays a vital role in how it supports your body, shaping spinal alignment, easing pressure points and influencing how rested you feel each morning. From soft and cocooning to firm and structured, our collection of pocket sprung mattresses is expertly calibrated for comfort that feels truly personal.
Our sleep specialists have highlighted the unique benefits of each firmness level, along with their key pocket spring recommendations.
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Firmness Level in a Pocket Sprung Mattress |
The Feel: |
Ideal For: |
Spring Count: |
Our Experts Recommend: |
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Soft |
A truly gentle and cushioned support. |
Side sleepers, lighter body types, and those who prefer a plush sleep surface. |
4500 Spring count |
The Chaucer Mattress |
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Medium |
Balanced support with light cushioning; suits most sleeping styles. |
Couples, combination sleepers, and average-weight individuals. |
2925 Spring count |
The Bennett Mattress |
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Firm |
Structured support helps maintain spinal alignment. |
Back and stomach sleepers, those with mild to moderate back discomfort. |
2032 Spring count |
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Extra Firm |
Very supportive; best for those needing maximum firmness and posture correction. |
Sleepers with lower back pain, posture-focused individuals, and those who prefer minimal sinkage. |
13,500 Spring count |
The Conrad Mattress |
Elevate your sleep with Feather & Black’s pocket sprung mattresses
A pocket sprung mattress combines comfort with precision support, helping to align the body, ease pressure points and promote restorative sleep - an essential investment in lasting well-being. Every spring, layer and stitch are chosen for a reason: to create something that works in harmony with your body, night after night.
Explore our full pocket sprung mattress collection and find a mattress that best suits your sleep style. When your mattress is made with intention, your sleep becomes nothing short of exceptional.