Feather & Black Walters Mattress
The Feather & Black Walters is a firm pocket sprung mattress with natural fillings.
- Wool & mohair keep you cool & dry
- Firm support adapts as you move
- 100-night trial
£719
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The Walters has what Feather & Black describes as a firm tension, offering exceptional support that suits front and back sleepers. Inside you'll find 7,200 individually wrapped pocket springs, including micro pocket springs, topped with British wool and mohair, which means the mattress responds to your movement while helping regulate temperature. At 23cm deep it's a little slimmer than some sprung mattresses, so it should fit standard fitted sheets easily. Feather & Black offers a 100-night trial and free two man delivery to your room of choice, though the guarantee is 1 year, which is short at a mid-range starting price.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Firm
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
23
Number of Layers
4
Trial Period (nights)
100
Warranty (years)
1
Price Range
£719 to £1,529
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Back Sleeping
Stomach Sleeping
Certifications
Assessed from Feather & Black's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Why should you choose this mattress?
The Walters makes most sense if you want a firm, traditionally built mattress with natural fillings rather than foam. The wool and mohair comfort layer wicks away moisture and helps regulate temperature, which means hot sleepers should stay more comfortable through the night. The 7,200 pocket springs include micro springs that react to the slightest movement, so support adjusts as you shift position. There's also a sustainability angle: the Platinum 3D polyester support layer is fully recyclable at the end of its life. Yes, the 1-year guarantee is brief, but the 100-night trial gives you a proper chance to test it at home first, and delivery is free across all five UK sizes from Single to Super King.
Key features & layer details
Sleep surface
A quilted sleep surface wrapped in soft-touch damask fabric, machine stitched for longevity. This is the traditional, breathable finish you'd expect from a sprung mattress rather than a knitted foam-style cover.
Comfort layer
British wool and mohair sit beneath the surface, regulating temperature and wicking away moisture. In practice that means a drier, cooler feel than synthetic fillings, which is welcome if you tend to overheat.
Support layer
A layer of Platinum 3D polyester that is fully recyclable at the end of the mattress's life. It adds structure between the fillings and the springs while keeping disposal a little greener.
Spring system
Individually wrapped pocket springs paired with micro pocket springs that react to the slightest movement. Because each spring moves independently, you're less likely to feel a partner shifting on the other side of the bed.
Layer details from featherandblack.com product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Back sleepers
The firm tension and 7,200 pocket springs give exceptional support, which means your body stays level and well held when you lie on your back.
Front sleepers
A firm feel keeps your hips from sinking too far into the mattress, which suits lying on your front with the springs holding you level.
Warm sleepers
British wool and mohair in the comfort layer wicks away moisture and helps regulate temperature, so you should stay drier and cooler through the night.
Couples
Each pocket spring moves independently, with micro springs reacting to the slightest movement, so you're less likely to feel a partner shifting beside you.
Eco-conscious buyers
Natural wool and mohair fillings replace foam, and the Platinum 3D polyester support layer is fully recyclable at the end of its life.
This is a firm mattress, so lightweight sleepers and dedicated side sleepers may find it puts too much pressure on hips and shoulders. If a long guarantee matters to you, the 1-year cover here is short. And if you prefer the contouring hug of memory foam, this traditional sprung feel won't suit.
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Some retailers still sell the earlier version of this mattress, or ex-display and returned stock at a lower price. These are the sizes where it costs less than the current model's best price.
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FAQ's
How firm is the Feather & Black Walters mattress?
Feather & Black describes it as a firm tension offering exceptional support, ideal for front and back sleepers. Side sleepers, particularly lighter ones, may find it slightly too firm for comfortable pressure relief at the shoulder and hip.
How many springs does the Walters mattress have?
It contains 7,200 springs in total, made up of individually wrapped pocket springs plus micro pocket springs. The micro springs react to the slightest movement, which means finer-tuned support and less disturbance from a restless partner.
Does the Feather & Black Walters come with a trial?
Yes. Feather & Black offers a 100-night trial, so you can sleep on it at home before committing. The guarantee is 1 year, which is on the short side, so the trial period does a lot of the reassurance work here.
What sizes does the Walters mattress come in?
It's available in five UK sizes: Single, Small Double, Double, King and Super King. Delivery is free on all orders, with two man delivery to your room of choice.
Is the Feather & Black Walters mattress hot to sleep on?
It should run cooler than most foam mattresses. The comfort layer uses British wool and mohair, natural fibres that regulate temperature and wick away moisture, and the pocket sprung core allows air to circulate more freely than solid foam.
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