What are pocket springs? is a question asked quite commonly by individuals setting out on a journey to buy a new mattress. Here we aim to remove the jargon and show you what they are and how they actually work.
If you have been looking for a new bed or mattress recently, you may have heard about pocket springs but aren’t exactly sure what they are or how they work.
This Bite Size Bed Guide should clear this up and explain exactly what they are (Watch at Youtube).
How are Pocket Sprung Mattresses made?
Pocket springs are constructed differently than other spring-based mattresses as they are designed in a way that enables each spring to work independently.
They are made by taking individual springs, wrapped in cloth pockets that are then connected to each other by methods such as stitching, glueing or even tied.
Making them this way allows each spring to move freely from each other with each spring being unaffected by its neighbours.
How are Pocket Springs beneficial?
As pocket springs can work independently of each other they are able to shape to your body perfectly. Supporting your body throughout.
Along with this they also have the advantage of significantly reducing movement through the bed caused by sleeping partners.
Pocket Sprung Mattresses – What are the differences between them?
Pocket spring mattresses are more often than not judged and rated on their spring count, this, however, does not always truly reflect the quality of the mattress as the build quality should always trump the spring count.
For more advanced body contouring, many mattresses are constructed by layering rows of pocket springs. This again, however, should not be the sole reason for purchasing your new mattress.
Although many manufacturers focus exclusively on the spring count of their mattresses, brand like Hypnos take a different approach. Focusing primarily on the number of turns in their springs rather than the number of springs in the mattress. This makes sense as the turns can have a dramatic effect on both the lifespan of a mattress.
Pocket spring mattresses should definitely be something to consider when making your next purchase.
