Firmness
Medium
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
21
Number of Layers
3
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
Price Range
£1,599
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Certifications
Assessed from Vispring's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Choose the Elite if you want natural materials and traditional construction over synthetic layers. There is no foam here at all: the comfort comes from blended British fleece wool and cotton, with vanadium steel pocket springs beneath. Wool handles temperature well, which means hot sleepers tend to fare better than they would on memory foam. The medium-firm feel suits most back and combination sleepers, although lightweight side sleepers may find it slightly firmer than they'd like. Vispring's page lists Soft, Medium, Firm and Extra Firm tensions, so if this feel isn't right for you, the same mattress exists in other tensions. Yes, £1,599 is a lot for a double, but natural-fill mattresses at this level of handwork rarely come cheaper.
Key Features & what's inside
- Surface upholstery. Blended British fleece wool and cotton sit directly under the ticking, which means the surface feels naturally soft rather than synthetic. Wool also helps regulate temperature through the night.
- Comfort layer. A layer of bonded wool provides consistent comfort throughout the night. Bonding the wool helps it keep its shape rather than compressing unevenly over time.
- Spring system. A hand-nested calico pocket spring unit with 1,254 springs in the 150 x 200cm size, arranged in a single layer. Each spring works independently, which means better contouring and less motion transfer to a partner.
Layer details from vispring.com product page, September 2026.
Who's it NOT for?
If you love the sink-in hug of memory foam, this isn't it: wool and springs give a supported, breathable feel rather than a cradling one. It's also a stretch if your budget is under four figures, and the single UK Double size on offer here rules out anyone needing a different size from this retailer.
Vispring Elite Medium Mattress
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How firm is the Vispring Elite mattress?
Vispring describes it as a medium-firm feel. That suits most back and combination sleepers, although lightweight side sleepers may find it a little too firm. Vispring's page notes the Elite is also made in Soft, Firm and Extra Firm tensions if medium-firm isn't right for you.
How many springs does the Vispring Elite have?
It has 1,254 hand-nested calico pocket springs in the 150 x 200cm size, arranged in a single layer. Hand-nesting means each spring is individually sewn in, so the springs respond to your body independently for balanced support.
How deep is the Vispring Elite mattress?
The mattress is 21cm deep, plus around 6cm of natural doming on top (which can vary by 2cm either way), so the overall height is approximately 27cm. Doming is normal in wool-filled mattresses and settles gradually with use.
Is the Vispring Elite made from natural materials?
Yes. The upholstery is blended British fleece wool and cotton with a bonded wool comfort layer, over vanadium steel pocket springs. There's no foam in the construction, which tends to suit hot sleepers and anyone who prefers natural fillings.
How much does the Vispring Elite cost?
It's priced at £1,599 for the UK Double, which is currently the only size listed. That's a significant spend, but it reflects hand-nested spring construction and all-natural fillings rather than mass-produced foam layers.
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