What is the difference between a mattress with Bonnell springs and one with pocket springs, and which one should you choose?

What is the difference between a mattress with  Bonnell springs and one with  pocket springs and which one should you choose?

One of the questions our customers ask most frequently is what the difference is between mattresses with Bonnell springs and those with pocket springs, and which of the two types is preferable. To answer this question, we will examine what each type means and who they are suitable for.

Spring mattresses have springs at their core.
Mattresses with Bonnell springs use a more traditional and outdated technology. Bonnell springs are attached together on metal rail-like elements and are interconnected.
Pocket springs use a more modern technology. Each spring is individually wrapped in a separate textile pocket, and the pockets are sewn together.

Functionally, the difference between the two types is significant – because Bonnell springs are interconnected, any movement on the mattress is transferred across its entire surface; in other words, when we sit, lie down, or turn over during the night, our partner feels the movement as well. These mattresses often do not have reinforced edges, so they bend more easily along the sides. The number of springs in Bonnell mattresses is significantly lower, which also means weaker support. You may choose a mattress with Bonnell springs if you need a single mattress for a guest room or have a more limited budget. Also, if you weigh less and sleep alone, you may feel comfortable on a mattress with Bonnell springs. Two advantages of these mattresses are their relatively long lifespan and good ventilation.

With pocket springs, each spring is individually wrapped, and movement on the mattress is isolated in the area where pressure is applied. Pocket springs are preferable if you and your partner have different body weights, because the other person’s movements do not cause discomfort.

The number of pocket springs is many times greater than in mattresses with Bonnell springs, which provides much more stable support and a considerably larger surface for distributing pressure, helping to maintain normal blood circulation.

Mattresses with pocket springs necessarily also have a polyurethane edge support, which prevents them from bending. Last but not least, mattresses with pocket springs are higher and contain more layers of materials such as foam and others, making them feel more luxurious and comfortable, so you wake up genuinely well rested in the morning.

You can confidently choose from the wider variety of mattresses with pocket springs, different levels of firmness and comfort, and modern materials, while these mattresses maintain an excellent balance between lifespan, quality, and price.

All mattresses with Bonnell springs offered by us can be viewed  HERE

All mattresses with pocket springs offered online can be viewed HERE