Vispring Imperial Pocket Sprung Medium Mattress
The Vispring Imperial is a traditional pocket sprung mattress made with natural fillings: British fleece wool, horsehair, bamboo and cotton.
- Wool & horsehair regulate temperature
- Supportive edges right to the border
- Minimises partner disturbance
£3,099
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In the 5 foot size, the Vispring Imperial uses 1720 vanadium steel springs, each hand-nested in its own calico pocket, which means the springs respond to your body individually rather than moving as one. This listing is the Medium tension, a middle-of-the-road feel that suits most sleepers, although the mattress also comes in soft and firm versions if Medium isn't right for you. It's serious money, but the hand tufting, side-stitching and all-natural fillings are the sort of craftsmanship the price reflects.
Mattress specifications
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)
Side Sleeping
Back Sleeping
Combination Sleeping
Certifications
Assessed from the specification published by Furniture Village, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Why should you choose this mattress?
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 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 & layer details
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.
Best suited for?
Couples
Individual calico pockets let each spring move independently, which means you feel less disturbance when a partner turns over during the night.
Warm sleepers
Wool and horsehair fillings wick moisture and regulate temperature, which means a cooler, drier night than synthetic foams tend to give.
Eco-conscious buyers
Fillings are all natural, including British fleece wool, horsehair, bamboo and cotton, with no synthetic foams used anywhere in the build.
Combination sleepers
Springs respond individually and the Medium tension suits most sleepers, so changing position through the night should feel easy on a responsive surface.
Back sleepers
Three rows of hand side-stitching keep the edges supportive, and the Medium feel gives a balanced, middle-of-the-road surface for lying flat.
This isn't the mattress for you if your budget sits below the starting price, 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.
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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.
Vispring Imperial Pocket Sprung Medium Mattress
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FAQ's
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 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?
It depends on the size you choose, and the price table on this page shows the current price for each size. It comes in UK Single, Double, King and Super King. Furniture Village lists delivery within 28 days with a mattress delivery charge under its own delivery service.
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