What is a pocket sprung mattress?
A pocket sprung mattress is a mattress built around hundreds or thousands of individually nested springs, each in its own fabric pocket. Because each pocket spring compresses on its own, a pocket sprung mattress flexes independently under your hips, shoulders and lower back — the most precise zoned support of any mattress type.
Are pocket sprung mattresses good for back pain?
Yes. A high-spring-count pocket sprung mattress (3,000+ springs) with a firmer comfort layer can be excellent for back pain. The independent springs hold your spine in neutral alignment, and a reinforced lumbar zone gives extra push-back exactly where lower-back pain starts.
Do pocket sprung mattresses sleep cool?
Yes — pocket sprung mattresses sleep significantly cooler than all-foam mattresses because air moves freely through the spring unit. Combined with a breathable knitted cover and natural wool or cotton fillings, a Luxe pocket sprung mattress is one of the coolest-sleeping options on the market.
How long does a pocket sprung mattress last?
A well-made pocket sprung mattress with hand-nested springs and natural fillings typically lasts 8 to 10 years, and Luxe pocket sprung mattresses come with a 10-year guarantee against sagging and spring failure.
How many springs should a pocket sprung mattress have?
For most adult sleepers, 1,000 to 2,000 pocket springs in a King size is the sweet spot for comfort and support. Heavier sleepers and back pain sufferers benefit from 3,000+ springs because the extra spring count gives more precise zoned support and stronger edge stability.
How does a pocket sprung mattress compare to a foam mattress?
A pocket sprung mattress is cooler, bouncier and more responsive than an all-foam mattress, and gives more independent zoned support. An all-foam mattress is quieter and gives deeper pressure-point contour. Side sleepers who want deep cradling often prefer foam; back sleepers, hot sleepers and heavier bodies usually prefer a pocket sprung mattress.
Do I need to flip a pocket sprung mattress?
Modern Luxe pocket sprung mattresses are single-sided and only need rotating head-to-foot every three months. Some traditional double-sided pocket sprung mattresses still need flipping — the product page will tell you which.
Can I use a pocket sprung mattress on a slatted bed frame?
Yes — every Luxe pocket sprung mattress works on a sprung slatted, solid slatted or platform-top bed base. Slats should be no more than 7 cm apart for the warranty to remain valid. Divan and ottoman bases are also fully compatible.
Are Luxe pocket sprung mattresses made in the UK?
Yes — every Luxe pocket sprung mattress is hand-tufted, hand-side-stitched and finished in our British workshop using UK-sourced springs and natural fillings.
