Updated : June 18, 2025
Published : June 18, 2025
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Pocket spring mattresses are certainly a popular choice when people are on the look out for a new mattress and it’s easy to see why. The impressive technology involved within a pocket spring mattress offers plenty of benefits, no matter your sleeping style and they’re often available at an affordable price too.

Sounds like a dream right? Well let’s dive a little deeper into what a pocket spring mattress is and the benefits they offer.

What Is A Pocket Spring Mattress?

Pocket spring mattresses are a modern day evolution of traditional open coil/bonnel spring mattresses that used to dominate the market. However, instead of featuring a vast number of interconnected springs that all move together to support you as you move around and lie in bed, the springs within pocket spring mattresses are all individually sewn into a fabric ‘pocket’ (hence the name), which ensures that each spring moves independently of one another, offering you tailored, contouring support that follows and adapts to your movements.

How Many Springs Are There In A Pocket Spring Mattress?

The number of springs that are found in a pocket spring mattress can vary, but typically you’ll find between 1000 and 3000 springs within a pocket sprung mattress. The number of pocket springs within your mattress is usually indicated within the product name, however, this number is representative of the number of springs in a king size variation of that mattress. So the actual number of springs within the mattress will be lower in smaller sizes such as singles and doubles and be higher in spacious super king size mattresses.

As the number of pocket springs increase, so does the firmness level of your mattress. So if you prefer your mattress to be on the firmer side, you should generally opt for a higher number pocket spring mattress. Higher count pocket spring mattresses could also feature micro springs alongside the larger pocket springs, which are also included within the count. When implemented correctly into the build of the mattress, these micro springs help to provide a soft, supportive upper layer which provides additional comfort as you sleep.

It’s important to determine the make up of the springs within your pocket spring mattress before making a decision and not just solely basing it on the number of pocket springs within the mattress. A higher count doesn’t always mean a ‘better’ mattress, it all comes down to the way the mattress is constructed and the quality of the materials. So look into and ask questions about the construction of the pocket spring mattress you’ve got your eye on before you part ways with your hard earned money.

What Are The Benefits Of A Pocket Spring Mattress?

There’s a variety of benefits that pocket spring mattresses bring that are sure to provide you with a more comfortable and restful night’s sleep. Let’s take a closer look at some of those benefits…

Responsive Support

The main benefit that pocket spring mattresses bring is the tailored, responsive support to you and your body whilst you sleep. Due to their construction which features individual, independently moving pocketed springs, the mattress reacts to your movement to ensure you’re always correctly supported, no matter what position you sleep in.

Due to this constant support, pocket sprung mattresses are a great choice for all types of sleepers. They promote spinal alignment for those who sleep on their back and provide pressure relief for side sleepers, especially at common problem areas such as your shoulders and hips. If you’re someone who likes to move and change positions during the night, you can rest assured knowing that the pocket sprung mattress will provide comfortable support, no matter what sleeping position you find yourself in.

Orthopaedic Support

Across the mattress market, there’s a number of mattresses that are deemed ‘orthopaedic mattresses’. These aren’t usually a specific type of mattress so to speak, but rather, mattresses within the different types, such as hybrid, memory foam and pocket spring that provide orthopaedic support.

These orthopaedic mattresses are usually firmer mattresses that are designed to provide you with increased support and promote spinal alignment whilst sleeping. This makes them a great choice for anyone who suffers with back and joint pain. Pocket spring mattresses provide this orthopaedic support, especially in the higher spring count mattresses that are available on the market.

Breathability

Due to the space between each of the springs which is facilitated by the fabric pocket enclosures, pocket spring mattresses have excellent air flow qualities. This increased breathability reduces heat build up and keeps them feeling cooler. This increased airflow also helps to keep mould, dust mites and other allergens at bay too, keeping your mattress cleaner and you healthier.

Are Pocket Spring Mattresses Firm?

Pocket spring mattresses can certainly feel firm and as a general rule, the higher the spring count, the firmer the mattress. But as discussed earlier, sometimes higher count mattresses also include micro springs positioned near the surface of the mattress where you sleep. These micro springs are designed to provide you with a soft, comfortable sleeping surface, on top of the pocket springs which provide you with tailored support. These mattresses will feel softer than comparable pocket spring mattresses that don’t include micro springs.

How Long Do Pocket Spring Mattresses Last?

As with anything, how long something lasts usually has a lot to do with how you look after it. When it comes to mattresses, they generally on average last between 6 to 8 years, but this can vary depending on the type of mattress too. Pocket spring mattresses for example, typically last between 7 to 10 years, but they could potentially last even longer if you take good care of them.

However, your mattress is such an important investment in your life. You sleep on it every night and we all know how important a good night’s sleep is. So if you find your mattress isn’t supporting you like it once was or maybe you’re waking up with more aches and pains, it could be time to look into replacing your mattress. What we can say is that a pocket spring mattress is certainly a great investment if you’re looking for tailored support and a medium to firm mattress.

Ensure A Restful, Supportive Sleep

As you can see, there’s plenty of benefits when it comes to pocket spring mattresses, no matter your sleeping style. With the different pocket spring counts available, you’re in control when it comes to selecting the right firmness level for your preferences. Plus, the tailored, responsive support that each pocket spring provides, helps you to have a comfortable, restful sleep and wake up feeling rejuvenated.

Here at Magna Beds, alongside our beautiful range of luxurious beds and headboards, we have a range of pocket spring mattresses to choose from. If you have any questions when it comes to our collection of mattresses or regarding the build and benefits of our pocket spring mattresses, please get in touch. Our expert team will be more than happy to help.