Vispring Herald Superb Mattress
The Vispring Herald Superb is a handmade pocket spring mattress built around 1,476 hand-nested vanadium steel springs in calico pockets, layered with British fleece wool, cotton and horsehair.
- Extra-firm support that contours
- Breathes better than memory foam
- Minimises partner disturbance
£3,349
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The Vispring Herald Superb is described by Vispring as having a medium-firm feel, although spring tensions are available in Soft, Medium, Firm and Extra Firm, so you can order it to suit your build. At 21cm deep it's slimmer than many modern mattresses, which reflects its traditional single-layer spring construction rather than any shortage of material. It's a serious purchase, but one made with natural fillings that synthetic foams simply can't match for breathability.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Extra Firm
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
21
Number of Layers
4
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
Price Range
£3,349 to £4,899
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Stomach Sleeping
Certifications
Assessed from Vispring'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?
This mattress is for people who want traditional craftsmanship and natural materials over foam and gimmicks. The hand-nested calico pocket springs work independently, which means the mattress contours to your body and limits motion transfer between partners. Wool, cotton and horsehair fillings breathe far better than memory foam, so if you sleep hot this construction works with you rather than against you. The choice of four spring tensions means a lightweight side sleeper and a heavier back sleeper can each get a version that suits them, provided you choose carefully at the point of order. Yes, the price is high, but you're paying for hand-teased natural fillings and a spring system built by hand rather than machine.
Key features & layer details
Bonded British fleece wool and cotton
The top layer combines bonded British fleece wool with cotton, which means a naturally soft, breathable surface directly beneath you. Wool also helps regulate temperature through the night.
Horsehair
Beneath the wool sits a layer of horsehair, a traditional filling that acts like thousands of tiny springs. It gives natural bounce and lets air move freely through the mattress.
Blended British fleece wool and cotton
A second wool and cotton layer, this time blended, adds a supportive cushion between the fillings above and the springs below. It smooths the transition so you feel comfort rather than coils.
Hand-nested calico pocket springs
The core is 1,476 vanadium steel pocket springs, each in its own calico pocket, hand-nested in a single layer. Because each spring moves independently, the mattress follows the shape of your body and keeps movement on one side from disturbing the other.
Layer details from vispring.com product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Warm sleepers
Wool, cotton and horsehair fillings breathe far better than memory foam, and the wool helps regulate temperature, so the bed stays comfortable through the night.
Couples
Each of the 1,476 pocket springs sits in its own calico pocket, which means movement on one side of the bed is less likely to disturb the other.
Eco-conscious buyers
Natural fillings of British fleece wool, cotton and horsehair replace synthetic foams, so the whole mattress is built from traditional materials rather than man-made ones.
Side sleepers
Four spring tensions are available, so a lightweight side sleeper can order a softer version, and independent springs follow the curve of the body.
Back sleepers
A heavier back sleeper can choose a firmer spring tension at the point of order, giving support from the hand-nested springs beneath the soft wool layers.
If you like the slow, cradling sink of memory foam, this traditional sprung feel will seem quite different, with more bounce and less hug. It's also a significant outlay, so buyers on a tighter budget will find good pocket sprung options for far less. Only three sizes are listed, so single sleepers are out of luck.
Save on an earlier or ex-display model
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.
Vispring Herald Superb Mattress
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FAQ's
Is the Vispring Herald Superb firm or medium?
Vispring describes the Herald Superb as having a medium-firm feel, although it can be ordered in Soft, Medium, Firm or Extra Firm spring tensions. Some retailer listings label it Extra Firm, which likely reflects one available tension rather than the standard feel.
How many springs does the Vispring Herald Superb have?
It has 1,476 hand-nested vanadium steel pocket springs in calico pockets, arranged in a single layer. Each spring moves independently, which means the mattress contours to your body and reduces motion transfer between partners.
How deep is the Vispring Herald Superb mattress?
It measures 21cm deep. That's slimmer than many modern mattresses, but it reflects the traditional single-layer spring construction with natural fillings rather than a lack of material, and standard fitted sheets will fit easily.
What sizes does the Vispring Herald Superb come in?
It's available in UK Double, UK King and UK Super King.
What is the Vispring Herald Superb made of?
The fillings are natural: bonded British fleece wool and cotton, horsehair, and a blended wool and cotton layer, all over vanadium steel pocket springs in calico pockets. There's no foam, which means better breathability and a cooler night for hot sleepers.
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