Vispring Imperial Pocket Sprung Soft Mattress
The Vispring Imperial is a traditionally made pocket sprung mattress, and this listing is for the Soft comfort level.
- Soft feel for side sleepers
- Breathable wool & horsehair fillings
- Use the bed's full width
£3,099
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Inside the Vispring Imperial you'll find 1,720 vanadium steel springs in the 5ft size, each hand-nested in its own calico pocket, which means the springs respond to your body individually rather than moving as one unit. The fillings are all natural: British fleece wool, horsehair, bamboo and cotton. It's a serious outlay, although the handmade construction and natural materials go some way to explaining it. Furniture Village states a 20-year guarantee.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Soft
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
Number of Layers
4
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
20
Price Range
£3,099 to £6,349
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Side 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?
This is a mattress for buyers who want traditional craftsmanship rather than foam and gel. It's hand tufted with felt washers, which keeps the fillings anchored in place over the years, and finished with 3 rows of hand side-stitching, which supports the edge so you can use the full width of the bed. The all natural fillings, wool and horsehair among them, breathe better than synthetic layers, so if you're a hot sleeper this construction works in your favour. Do check the comfort level carefully: the Imperial comes in soft, medium or firm, and this is the Soft version, which suits lighter sleepers and dedicated side sleepers best.
Key features & layer details
Ticking
The cover is a soft to the touch, finest quality ticking. It's the surface you'll actually feel through your sheet, so the quality here matters more than it sounds.
Fillings and construction
All natural fillings of British fleece wool, horsehair, bamboo and cotton, which means good breathability and a gentler feel than synthetic padding. The mattress is hand tufted with felt washers and finished with 3 rows of hand side-stitching for a firmer, more usable edge.
Springs
1,720 vanadium steel springs in the 5ft size, each with 6 coils and hand-nested in its own calico pocket, so each spring moves independently and follows your shape. A wool protector pad sits over the springs.
Borders
The borders are upholstered in wool and include air vents and handles. The vents help the natural fillings breathe, and the handles make turning and repositioning a heavy mattress a little easier.
Layer details from furniturevillage.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Side sleepers
The Soft feel and individually pocketed springs follow your shape, which means shoulders and hips can sink in while the rest of you stays supported.
Lighter sleepers
Lighter bodies get the most from this Soft comfort level, as the springs and wool fillings respond to your weight instead of resisting it.
Warm sleepers
Natural fillings of wool, horsehair, bamboo and cotton, plus air vents in the borders, help the mattress breathe so you are less likely to overheat.
Eco-conscious buyers
British fleece wool, horsehair, bamboo and cotton make up the fillings, so you get natural materials rather than foam or gel.
This Soft comfort level won't suit heavier sleepers or committed back and front sleepers who need a firmer surface; the Imperial does come in medium and firm if the design appeals but the feel doesn't. And at a premium starting price, it's hard to justify if your budget sits anywhere near the mainstream.
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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 Soft Mattress
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FAQ's
How many springs does the Vispring Imperial have?
The 5ft size contains 1,720 vanadium steel springs, each with 6 coils and hand-nested in its own calico pocket. Individually pocketed springs respond to your body separately, which means better contouring and less motion transfer than a connected spring unit.
Is the Vispring Imperial soft or firm?
This listing is for the Soft comfort level, which suits lighter sleepers and side sleepers who want to sink into the surface. The retailer's page notes the Imperial is also available in medium or firm, so check you're ordering the right one.
What is the Vispring Imperial made of?
The fillings are all natural: British fleece wool, horsehair, bamboo and cotton, over vanadium steel springs in calico pockets. It's hand tufted with felt washers and finished with 3 rows of hand side-stitching, with wool-upholstered borders that include air vents and handles.
Does the Vispring Imperial come with a guarantee?
Furniture Village states a 20-year guarantee. That's the retailer's stated term rather than something confirmed on Vispring's own site, so it's sensible to confirm the guarantee details wherever you buy.
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. UK Single, Double, King and Super King are available. Furniture Village lists delivery within 28 days, with a paid Premium Delivery Service for mattresses.
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