Vispring Traditional Bedstead Mattress
The Vispring Traditional Bedstead Mattress is a hand-nested calico pocket spring mattress, which means each spring sits in its own calico pocket and is sewn to its neighbours by hand, so the springs respond to your body individually rather than moving as one sheet.
- Breathable wool & cotton upholstery
- Support that follows your shape
- Suits a slatted bedstead
£1,619
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Vispring describes the Traditional Bedstead Mattress as being for those who desire a firmer feel, so treat it as sitting towards the supportive end of the scale. Fillings are British fleece wool and cotton over vanadium steel springs, with 1,254 springs in the 150 x 200cm size. It is a serious outlay, but the materials and handwork are what you are paying for.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Medium Firm
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
21
Number of Layers
3
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
Price Range
£1,619 to £2,359
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Back Sleeping
Stomach Sleeping
Combination 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?
Choose this if you want natural fillings and traditional construction rather than foam. The wool and cotton upholstery breathes well, which means it should help if you tend to sleep warm, and the hand-nested springs give localised support that follows your shape. At 21cm deep, plus around 6cm of doming from the generous fillings, it is shallower than many modern mattresses, but that is typical of this style of build and suits a slatted bedstead. It comes in UK Double, King and Super King. Yes, the price is high, but natural materials and hand-nesting are slow, expensive processes, and you can see where the money goes.
Key features & layer details
Bonded upholstery layer
Bonded British fleece wool and cotton, which means the fibres are held together for consistent support and stability. This is the layer closest to you, so you feel its evenness night after night.
Layered filling
A second layer of British fleece wool and cotton. Wool wicks moisture and regulates temperature naturally, so hot sleepers should find it slightly more forgiving than synthetic fillings.
Spring system
Hand-nested calico pocket springs in a single layer, with 1,254 springs in the 150 x 200cm size. Each spring works independently, which means less motion transfer to a partner and support that follows your shape.
Layer details from vispring.com product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Warm sleepers
British fleece wool and cotton fillings wick moisture and regulate temperature naturally, so it should feel slightly more forgiving in the heat than synthetic fillings.
Couples
Hand-nested pocket springs work independently, which means less motion transfer, so one person turning over is less likely to disturb the other.
Back sleepers
A medium firm feel with springs that follow your shape gives supportive, even backing, which suits those who want to stay level through the night.
Eco-conscious buyers
Natural British fleece wool and cotton fillings over steel springs mean a traditional build that avoids foam altogether, for anyone who prefers natural materials.
Heavier sleepers
Its firmer feel, thick wool and cotton upholstery and 1,254 individual springs in the 150 x 200cm size offer supportive resistance rather than a sink-in feel.
If you prefer a soft, sink-in feel, look elsewhere: Vispring pitches this at those who want a firmer feel, and lightweight side sleepers may find it a little unyielding. It is also a poor fit for tight budgets, and there is no UK Single size listed.
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Vispring Traditional Bedstead Mattress
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FAQ's
How firm is the Vispring Traditional Bedstead Mattress?
Vispring describes it as being for those who desire a firmer feel. That makes it a sensible choice for back and front sleepers or heavier builds, although lighter side sleepers may find it a little too firm at the shoulder and hip.
How many springs does the Vispring Traditional Bedstead Mattress have?
There are 1,254 hand-nested calico pocket springs in the 150 x 200cm size, arranged in a single layer. The springs are made from vanadium steel, and hand-nesting means each one is sewn to its neighbours so they respond individually to your weight.
What is the Vispring Traditional Bedstead Mattress made of?
The fillings are natural: British fleece wool and cotton, both bonded and layered. Underneath sit vanadium steel pocket springs in calico pockets, with felt washers and a high-quality ticking. There is no foam or synthetic filling listed.
How deep is the Vispring Traditional Bedstead Mattress?
The overall depth is 21cm, plus around 6cm of doming from the generous fillings, with a variation of a couple of centimetres either way. That is shallower than many modern mattresses, but it suits a bedstead and deep-fitted sheets should still work.
What sizes does the Vispring Traditional Bedstead Mattress come in?
It is available in UK Double, UK King and UK Super King. No single size is listed.
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