Vispring Imperial Pocket Sprung Soft Single 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
- Fits compact rooms: At 3ft x 6ft 3in, we suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which leaves room for a wardrobe, desk or toy storage alongside.
- Soft feel for lighter bodies: The Soft comfort level suits lighter sleepers and side sleepers, so children, teens and slim adults are the people most likely to feel it at its best.
- A usable edge on a narrow bed: Three rows of hand side-stitching support the border, which means you can sleep close to the side of a 90cm bed without feeling you might roll off.
- Cooler in a small room: Wool and horsehair fillings breathe better than synthetic layers, which helps in a snug loft conversion or box room that warms up overnight.
- Handles for lifting and turning: The wool borders include handles, so lifting the single into a narrow doorway or under a sloping ceiling is a little easier.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and are on the lighter side, you're furnishing a child's or teenager's room where the bed shares space with a desk and storage, or you're kitting out a guest room with two single beds rather than one double.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed, or you like to sprawl. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each for two sharing; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
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FAQ's
Will a Vispring Imperial UK single fit in a small bedroom?
In most cases, yes. The UK single measures 90 x 190cm, and we suggest a room of at least 2.1m x 2.8m. That leaves space for a wardrobe or desk, which matters in a child's room or a spare room that doubles as a home office.
Can I put the Vispring Imperial UK single on a bunk bed or mid sleeper?
Check before you buy. Raised frames usually set a maximum mattress depth for the safety rail to work, and a traditionally upholstered mattress like this can be deeper than the ones those frames are designed around. Compare the frame maker's limit with Vispring's own guidance on depth.
Is the Vispring Imperial Soft single a good choice for a teenager?
It can be. The Soft level suits lighter sleepers and side sleepers, which describes many teenagers, and the breathable wool and horsehair help in a warm bedroom. A heavier teen, or one who sleeps on their front, may find it too soft for proper support.
How much narrower is the Vispring Imperial single than the double?
The UK single is 45cm narrower than the UK double, and the two are the same length. If you want a little more room for one person without going as wide as the UK double, the UK single is 30cm narrower than the UK small double.
Is a UK single Vispring Imperial long enough for a tall adult?
The UK single is 190cm long, the same as the UK double. If you're tall and your feet reach the end, the UK king is 10cm longer, although it's also 60cm wider and needs a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m.