Vispring Imperial Pocket Sprung Medium Double 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
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Vispring Imperial Pocket Sprung Medium Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Vispring Imperial Pocket Sprung Medium Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium
Construction
Pocket Spring
Wool
Natural
Depth (cm)
Layers
5
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.
Key benefits
- Leaves room for the rest of the bedroom: We suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, so a UK double often fits alongside two bedside tables where a UK king would need 2.7m x 2.9m.
- Less disturbance at close quarters: Each spring sits in its own calico pocket and moves on its own, which means less of your partner's tossing and turning reaches you on a bed where you lie fairly close.
- Usable right to the border: Three rows of hand side-stitching keep the edges firm, so the outer strip of a UK double stays properly supportive instead of nudging you towards the middle.
- Cooler when two of you share: The wool and horsehair fillings draw moisture away from the surface, which helps when two people's body heat builds up across 135cm of width.
- Simple to dress: Double sheets are easy to find at every price, and a 200 x 200cm double duvet covers the UK double comfortably.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and want a proper couples' mattress that doesn't swallow the room, or you're setting up a guest room for visiting couples and would like them to sleep on something they'll remember for the right reasons.
Consider another size if...
One of you is a restless or broad-shouldered sleeper, or you both like space to stretch out. We'd recommend the UK king instead, which needs a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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FAQ's
How much space does each person get on a Vispring Imperial UK double?
Each of you gets 67.5cm of width. That is enough for most couples who sleep fairly still, though it is a little snug if either of you sprawls. The UK king gives 75cm each, so the UK double gives 7.5cm less per person.
Will a Vispring Imperial double fit in a small bedroom?
We suggest allowing at least 2.6m x 2.8m for a UK double, with around 3m x 3m feeling comfortable once a wardrobe and drawers are in. In a second bedroom or a first flat, measure the space for bedside tables on both sides before you commit.
Is the Vispring Imperial UK double long enough if you're tall?
The UK double is 190cm long, or 6ft 3in. Taller sleepers whose feet already reach the end of their current bed may prefer the UK king, which is 10cm longer as well as 15cm wider than the UK double.
Does edge support matter more on a double mattress?
Yes, slightly. With less width each, couples on a UK double tend to sleep nearer the edges, so a weak border would be felt. The Imperial's hand side-stitching firms up the outer strip, which means you can lie close to the edge without feeling you might roll off.
Is a Vispring Imperial double a good choice for a guest room?
It suits a guest room that regularly hosts couples, since the UK double takes two adults without dominating a smaller room. The Medium tension is a middle-ground feel that most visitors should find comfortable. For guest rooms that mostly see one visitor at a time, the UK single needs a smaller room of at least 2.1m x 2.8m.