Firmness
Medium
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
Number of Layers
5
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
20
Price Range
£3,099 to £6,349
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Certifications
Assessed from the specification published by Furniture Village, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Choose the Imperial if you want a mattress built the traditional way, by hand, with no synthetic foams in sight. The calico-pocketed springs each have 6 coils, which means a slightly softer, more progressive response than standard pockets, and the wool and horsehair fillings help regulate temperature, so hot sleepers should stay comfortable. Three rows of hand side-stitching keep the edges supportive right to the border, useful if you sit on the bed or sleep near the edge. Furniture Village, the retailer listing this mattress, states a 20-year structural guarantee, which is longer than most brands offer. Yes, it's expensive, but you're paying for materials and construction designed to last decades rather than years.
Key Features & what's inside
- Ticking. The outer cover is made from soft to the touch, finest quality ticking. It's the surface you'll feel through your sheets, so the quality matters more than you might think.
- Hand tufting and side-stitching. Hand tufting with felt washers holds the fillings in place, which means they won't shift or bunch over time. Three rows of hand side-stitching firm up the edges, so you get support right across the sleeping surface.
- Springs and pockets. The 5 foot size contains 1720 vanadium steel springs, each with 6 coils, hand-nested in calico pockets beneath a wool protector pad. Individual pockets mean each spring moves independently, so you feel less disturbance from a partner turning over.
- Fillings. The fillings are all natural: British fleece wool, horsehair, bamboo and cotton. Wool and horsehair are excellent at wicking moisture and regulating temperature, which means a cooler, drier sleep than synthetic foams tend to give.
- Borders. The borders are upholstered in wool and include air vents and handles. Vents let the mattress breathe, and the handles make rotating it far less of a struggle.
Layer details from furniturevillage.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Who's it NOT for?
This isn't the mattress for you if your budget sits below £3,099, or if you prefer the contouring, hugging feel of memory foam, as a traditional pocket sprung build feels springier and more responsive. Lighter sleepers who like a very soft surface may prefer the soft tension version over this Medium.
Vispring Imperial Pocket Sprung Medium Mattress
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How firm is the Vispring Imperial mattress?
This listing is the Medium tension, a balanced feel that suits most sleeping positions. The Imperial is also made in soft and firm comfort levels, so if you're a lightweight side sleeper or a heavier back sleeper you may prefer one of the other tensions.
How many springs does the Vispring Imperial have?
The 5 foot size contains 1720 vanadium steel springs, each with 6 coils, hand-nested in individual calico pockets. Spring counts can differ in other sizes, so the number in a Super King, for example, may not match.
Does the Vispring Imperial have a guarantee?
Furniture Village, the retailer listing this mattress, states a 20-year structural guarantee. As that term comes from the retailer's page, it's sensible to confirm the guarantee details with whichever retailer you buy from.
What is the Vispring Imperial made of?
It's an all-natural build: vanadium steel springs in calico pockets, with fillings of British fleece wool, horsehair, bamboo and cotton. There's no memory foam or synthetic filling, which means better breathability and a springier, more traditional feel.
How much does the Vispring Imperial cost?
Prices range from £3,099 to £6,349 depending on size, with UK Single, Double, King and Super King available. Furniture Village lists delivery within 28 days with a £39 mattress delivery charge under its own delivery service.
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