What's the truth about mattress spring counts?
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I have been recently looking for a mattress and have been surprised by the different number of spring counts. an example of which is the John Lewis range which goes up to 14000 springs. How do they do that and would it be any better or more comfortable than yours?
Hi Tony,
Thank you for your enquiry. The way that they manage to get the spring count up to that level is by having layers of mini springs in addition to the usual sized pocket springs. The layers of mini springs take the place of upholstery layers and while in some cases, this may feel beneficial, there is no evidence to show that such a system of spring is better than the traditional pocket spring. In some respects, the level of springs disclosed as 14000 is a marketing ploy as most people will think that more is better. In fact, in a standard king size mattress, 1000 springs are sufficient to provide the level of support required by people of average body weights.
In summary, therefore, it is not the spring count you ought to be looking at but the levels of upholstery provided as the upholstery layers are responsible for the comfort of the mattress. The springs are there for support and an individuals body weight determines the tension of these.
I hope this is of some help and if you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0161 437 4419.
Kind Regards
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