What's the IKEA Hesseng mattress like?

Hi Amin,

Thanks for your question.

Regarding the IKEA Hesseng, it is one of IKEA's natural fibre, traditional pocket-sprung options, we know from customer feedback that this was one of their most popular models. However, as you rightly pointed out, a spring count of around 600 pocket springs in a King size is quite low. In a standard King size mattress, we typically look for a minimum of 1,000 to 1,500 pocket springs to provide proper support, weight distribution, and longevity. With a lower spring count, each individual spring has to do significantly more work, which can lead to faster wear and less tailored support across your body.

Based on your interest in latex and your search for a more robust alternative, I would suggest looking at two specific models from our range:

The published details in respect of the upholstery are vague particularly in terms of the upholstery layers by way of GSM (grams per square metre).

While the Hesseng uses natural materials like wool, silk, and latex on top, mass-produced mattresses in this price bracket often use thinner layers of fillings over synthetic sub-layers, which can settle quickly or feel firmer than expected depending on your body weight.

This lack of detail makes it very difficult to provide a direct comparison to products in our ranges. I would say that in terms of it being pocket springs with a latex layer and offering a medium/firm or firm feel in its description I would say the  following models would be quite similar in support and comfort. Origins Pocket Latex 1500 or Origins Latex Support 1500 find these products here,

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Kind regards Gary