Vispring Fursdon vs Visprings Herald Superb? How to compare them?
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Your comparisons page says "The Vi-spring Fursdon is one of Visprigns softest mattresses from John Lewis" and that "The Vi-spring Herald Superb has a much firmer feel in the top layers over other Vi-spring models." But the HL's Fursdon page and Vispring's Herald page show the same photo of the layers, suggesting Fursdon is just JL's name for the Herald, in which case it can't be both 'much firmer' and the 'softest'. Who's wrong?
Hi Mel,
Many thanks for your question comparing the Vispring mattress range. Vispring are one of the worlds finest mattress makers who have recently branched out from Europe into the USA and have diversified their mattress range to make more entry level models.
The two models you're looking to compare have different fillings which is why they are listed as having different 'feels'. If you've read our site you'll know that there are two main components when choosing a new mattress. Let's revisit them for the benefit of others reading this.
- Choosing the right Pocket spring gauge, amount and material based on your bodyweight not 'feel' of the mattress
- Picking the required GSM (Grams per square meter) of all upholstery that is then used as the mattress comfort layers. These fillings provide the ultimate 'feel' of the mattress ie soft, medium or firm not the spring unit in isolation
| Spring Tension | Wire diameter (Gauge) | Weight Range |
|---|---|---|
| Soft | 1.2mm | Bespoke Tension (Please Call) |
| Medium | 1.4mm | Upto 16 stone |
| Firm | 1.6mm | 16 stone plus |
| Extra Firm / Orthopaedic | 1.9mm | 20 stone plus |
Whilst the images may look the same the actual fibres and amounts differ on the two models. It can be easy at first glance to assume they are the same but you need to delve a bit deeper to find out the fibres, blends and GSM's to truly compare mattresses.
It's not a case of the Fursdon being a rebrand of the Herald Superb. They have fundamentally different fibres in the top comfort layers. Sadly Vispring have more recently stopped disclosing the GSM of their beds. However, looking at the layers below you can see the difference. Alpaca and bamboo are some of the very softest layers and given this mattress is primarily wool blends this is why it's far softer than the Herald superb. More on the fibres beneath.
Vispring Herald Superb:
- 1000gsm British Fleece Wool
- 1200gsm Blended British Fleece Wool & Cotton
- 1200gsm Horsehair
- 1476 Calico encased Pocket Springs [51mm] [Gauge: 1.42mm]
- Total GSM 3600
Vispring Fursdon:
- New Zealand wool & cotton (No GSM dislosed)
- New Zealand wool & alpaca (No GSM disclosed)
- Horsehair (No GSM disclosed)
- New Zealand wool, cotton & bamboo (No GSM disclosed)
- 1500 vanadium coated pocket springs
| Upholstery Layer | Fibre Type | How it will feel? | Price Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester | Synthetic | Soft | Cheap |
| White Fibre | Synthetic | Soft/Medium | Cheap |
| Recycled Fibre / Eco Fibre | Synthetic | Medium | Cheap |
| Memory Foam | Synthetic | Medium/Firm | Mid Price |
| Igel / Hybrid Foam | Synthetic | Medium/Firm | Mid Price |
| Polycotton | Synthetic/Natural Blend | Soft/Medium | Mid Price |
| Linen | Synthetic/Natural Blend | Medium | Mid Price |
| Wool (Pure) | Natural | Soft/Medium | High-End |
| Cotton (Pure) | Natural | Soft | High-End |
| Silk | Natural | Soft | Expensive |
| Horsehair | Natural | Medium | High-End |
| Mohair | Natural | Medium/Firm | High-End |
| Hemp | Natural | Medium | High-End |
| Latex (100% Natural) | Natural | Medium/Firm | High-End |
| Coir | Natural | Firm | High-End |
| Flax | Natural | Firm | High-End |
| Coarse Cashmere | Natural | Firm | High-End |
| Bamboo | Natural | Super Soft | Expensive / Exclusive |
| Horsetail | Natural | Firm | Expensive / Exclusive |
| Alpaca | Natural | Soft | Expensive / Exclusive |
| Cashmere (Pure) | Natural | Soft | Expensive / Exclusive |
| Vicuna | Natural | Super Soft | Expensive / Exclusive |
To see which of our hand made mattresses compare to the Vispring range we have a really detailed article here Mel.
The info graphic below may also be of use when looking for a new mattress and our beginner's bed buying guide.
If you have any more questions please get back in touch with us Mel on 0161 437 4419.
All the best John & Ryan
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