Vispring Imperial Pocket Sprung Soft Double 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
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Vispring Imperial Pocket Sprung Soft Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Vispring Imperial Pocket Sprung Soft Mattress
Size
Firmness
Soft
Construction
Pocket Spring
Wool
Natural
Depth (cm)
Layers
4
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.
Key benefits
- Sized for ordinary bedrooms: We suggest allowing at least 2.6m x 2.8m, which means a UK double fits many rooms where a UK king, needing at least 2.7m x 2.9m, would feel cramped.
- Edges you can sleep on: Three rows of hand side-stitching support the border, which matters on a UK double because each sharer has 67.5cm and cannot afford to lose any to a sagging edge.
- Less disturbance from your partner: Each spring sits in its own calico pocket, so when the person beside you turns over at close quarters, you should feel a little less of it.
- Cooler for two bodies close together: Wool, horsehair and cotton fillings breathe well, which helps on a UK double, where two people sleep nearer to each other than they would on a UK super king.
- Easy bedding to find: Double sheets fit and a 200 x 200cm double duvet covers it, so you're not hunting for specialist linen to go with a premium mattress.
This size suits you if...
You share with a partner in a bedroom of typical UK proportions and want room left for bedside tables on both sides, or you sleep alone and like enough space to stretch out while the cat takes the bottom corner.
Consider another size if...
Your partner and you already feel crowded at 67.5cm each, or either of you is over six foot. We'd recommend the UK king instead, and suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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FAQ's
Will a UK double Vispring Imperial fit a small bedroom with bedside tables?
We suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m for a UK double, with around 3m x 3m being more comfortable. If you want a bedside table on each side and a wardrobe that opens fully, measure towards the larger figure before you commit.
Is the Vispring Imperial soft in a UK double wide enough for two?
A UK double gives each of you 67.5cm. That suits many couples, but a soft mattress lets you sink in, so if you spread out or sleep hot, the UK king gives 7.5cm more each.
Should I get the Vispring Imperial in a UK double or UK king?
Choose the UK double if room space is tight. The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer, and we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for it. Taller sleepers will notice the extra length in the UK king most.
How long is a UK double Vispring mattress for tall people?
The UK double is 190cm long, or 6ft 3in. That's the same length as the UK single and the UK small double. If you're tall, the UK king and UK super king are both 10cm longer, which leaves room for your feet on a soft surface.
Is a UK double Vispring Imperial a good choice for a guest room?
It works well for visiting couples, and the natural fillings breathe for guests who run warm. Yes, the soft feel won't suit heavier guests or back sleepers, but most people staying a few nights on their side will find it comfortable.