Like a good pair of shoes, your new bed will wear in and settle over time. All mattresses, no matter the material, will experience some softening in the first month of use. But as you look to the full lifespan of your mattress, the question is how much softening will continue to occur, and when.

Do pocket sprung mattresses get softer over time? Let the experts at Dreamwool tell you what to expect when you get your new mattress home from the shop, and how it might change through the months and years ahead.

How to Break in a New Mattress

When you first purchase your new mattress and take it home, it’s important to sleep across as wide an area as possible, rather than in just one spot. By doing so, you will help the mattress to break in evenly. As it ages, be sure to rotate it with each season to ensure that you continue to utilise all areas of the mattress surface.

Choosing the Right Support

When choosing the best pocket spring mattress for support, your body shape, physical attributes, and sleep preferences all play an important role. Dreamwool Beds offers a huge range of customisable gauges and comfort layers in each pocket spring mattress, enabling you to tailor your support to your unique sleep needs. 

A larger wire gauge will more firmly support you and be more appropriate for larger bodies. But it’s also important to consider your preferences, as you may find that less support – and, thus, less resistance on your pressure points – is actually a better option for side sleepers or those who live with joint pain.

Firm vs Soft Pocket Spring Mattresses

When selecting a pocket spring mattress, consider whether you want firm support or more conformity. As we age and our bodies change over time, many of us may find that we want a softer mattress to accommodate tired hips and shoulders. 

It’s also important to consider how different your mattress might feel once you get it out of the shop – testing it for a few minutes is not the same as sleeping on it for eight hours. When in doubt, Dreamwool recommends that you err on the side of slightly too soft, as any mattress will feel firmer after your first full night’s sleep.

The Best of Both

It’s quite common for sleeping partners to have two very different sleep preferences or body types. Here, a twin king is an excellent option, as each partner can choose the best support level for their preferences and needs. No one should have to compromise!

How Long Do Pocket Spring Mattresses Last?

For a premium Dreamwool mattress, you can expect to experience optimum comfort and performance for 10 years or longer; for a budget alternative, this could be more like 5. Consider the longevity of any mattress you choose, as it may be a wiser purchase to invest in luxury from the outset, rather than having to replace your mattress twice or even three times as often.

Do Mattresses Get More Comfortable Over Time?

Any new mattress will immediately feel firmer and flatter than the old, used mattress it is replacing. You can expect a period of readjustment while your spine is being straightened out on the new mattress, but you should settle in fairly quickly.

Beyond that, there really is no such thing as improving mattress comfort over time. Again, it’s useful to think about your new bed in the same way you might think about a new pair of shoes. It takes a little while to break them in, but if they’re not right after a month or two, they probably weren’t the right choice for you.

The Best Investment in Tomorrow

While your new pocket spring mattress may soften a little over its first month or two of use, a good quality mattress will maintain optimal shape and support for many years. Poorer quality mattresses often have the opposite effect of getting firmer with time as their comfort layers compress – that’s where you’ll really start to notice the difference in quality.  

The best investment you can make in tomorrow is a good night’s sleep. Book a consultation at Dreamwool today and learn how you can rest easier tonight.

What is a Pocket Sprung Mattress?

A pocket spring mattress contains springs that are individually encased in their own fabric pockets and then joined together. This means that they do not move as a single unit in the same way that traditional interior coil mattresses do; their individualised weight response enables sleepers to enjoy greater contouring and limited motion transfer.

How do pocket springs work?

Each pocket spring moves independently and responds directly to pressure in specific areas with personalised support. This creates superior conformity and reduced movement across the mattress.

What is the difference between pocket springs and other types of springs?

In a traditional interior coil spring mattress, each spring is joined by a wire at both the top and bottom; when there’s movement on the bed, all the springs move in tandem. In contrast, pocket springs are joined at the hip, allowing each to work independently and creating a more responsive sleep environment with less partner disturbance.

What are the Benefits of a Pocket Sprung Mattress?

A pocket sprung mattress offers superior contouring to your individual body profile and can provide a tailored sleep experience for couples with differing weights. The independent springs mould to each body, offering greater conformity and less lateral movement across the mattress.

Does a pocket sprung mattress provide better support?

Because of the hugely customisable nature of spring sizes, gauges and quantities, a pocket spring mattress can provide great support for any sleep preference. Dreamwool offers 15 different pocket spring profiles with a level of support suitable for every sleeper.

How do pocket sprung mattresses improve motion isolation?

Pocket sprung mattresses provide a smooth and supportive sleep experience by reducing movement and disturbance across your bed. Because they are individually encased, pocket springs absorb vertical movement rather than transferring any motion over to the next spring.

Are pocket sprung mattresses good for hot sleepers?

Dreamwool pocket spring mattresses can be especially beneficial for hot sleepers because our pocket springs are not encased in foam. This is critical for hot sleepers as it allows for greater breathability and temperature control.

How Many Pocket Springs Do You Need?

Our mattresses range from 250 pocket springs per square metre up to 1000. The highest spring count in the Dreamwool range is our Euphoria, which features an impressive 18,750 for a queen-sized mattress. Ultimately, each spring has its own unique characteristics, and there are a number of additional factors to consider: the quality of the springs, the size, the height, the number of turns, and the gauge.

Does a higher spring count mean better quality?

While a higher spring count does typically indicate a better quality mattress, another factor to consider is the calibre of the manufacturing. Dreamwool pocket springs are sourced from Denmark, where the research and design are second to none.

What spring count should you look for in different mattress sizes?

This is a matter of personal preference. 250 pocket springs per square metre will offer a softer feel, while 500 will provide a firmer fit.

What Are the Downsides of a Pocket Sprung Mattress?

Pocket sprung mattresses offer significantly more adaptability and customisation than other styles of mattresses. As a result, there really isn’t a downside. The thing to be aware of when making your selection is quality. There are some on the market with incorrect spring pitch or diameter or a lower-quality wire, which can significantly impact how long they’ll last.

Are pocket sprung mattresses more expensive?

They can be, as each unit is more difficult to make than latex or foam. The increased production time and additional materials can translate to increased costs. But once you get to the premium end of the bed market, you’ll typically find that a top-quality latex and a top-quality pocket sprung mattress have a pretty similar price point. 

How long do pocket sprung mattresses last?

At the lower end of the market, you’ll find mattresses that are designed to only last up to about five years, whereas Dreamwool pocket sprung mattresses last 15 years or longer.

Are Pocket Sprung Mattresses Suitable for You?

Pocket springs offer a plusher feeling that can be customised with different springs and additional layers of latex and wool. They can be particularly beneficial for couples, people with sensitive joints, and side sleepers.

Which sleep positions are best for pocket sprung mattresses?

Pocket sprung mattresses are great for side sleepers. They provide less resistance to body pressure points and responsively mould to your hip and shoulder.

How do pocket sprung mattresses help with back pain?

A medium firm pocket sprung mattress can provide great support for someone who prefers to sleep on their back, while a medium soft density provides gentler support for side-sleepers. 

Are pocket sprung mattresses the best? Yes, they are the best all-around solution on the market. With a huge range of customisation options available, they can offer a solution to many sleep problems and enable users to achieve a deeper sleep faster.