Pocketed coil mattresses were first introduced around 80 years back and are still popular. This is due to the high level of comfort they offer, particularly those who share the bed with others, who weigh more or less than themselves. Here is a quick overview of the most popular and highly rated pocket coil mattresses.
Pocketed coils are separate steel inner-spring coils encased in pockets. They are then fused to make the mattress. As the springs are not linked there is more motion separation than traditional innerspring mattresses. All premium pocketed coil mattresses use high-tempered steel coils. Moreover, each mattress manufacturer has distinct design points that distinguish them from their competitors. Pocketed coil mattresses are also fused together with lots of materials like, latex, silk or wool fibres or memory foam, to give each mattress a distinct feel of support and comfort.
Jamison Pocketed Coil Mattress
Jamison combines its pocketed coils to different materials including Talalay Latex, Temperature Sensitive Memory Foam, or Omalon, each one providing the consumer different levels of comfort. Unlike other manufacturers Jamison has fused the coil pockets in the middle creating a ‘free-floating system’ that according to it, offers 100% coil conformity. The company also says that the Jamison pocket coil mattress offers 27% more support in the middle zone than its rivals where you body needs it most for correct spinal alignment. There are various manufactures of pocketed coil mattresses and whether you actually get 27% more support than other mattresses is questionable. You can select firm, plush to pillow top in Jamison Pocketed Coil mattresses.
Overall mattress rating: 3/5
Sealy Correct Comfort Mattress
Sealy’s patented PostureTouch pocketed coil system asserts to be the most improved in the industry - but then all manufacturers claim the same. The PostureTouch coil is designed to be soft to touch in the beginning but goes on becoming firmer as weight is added, thus offering both comfort and support. The Sealy pocketed coil mattress also has the MiracleEdge edge to wrap the pockets of coils, which according to the company offers reliable comfort and support at each point of the mattress.
Overall mattress rating: 4/5
Simmons Beautyrest mattress
The Simmons pocketed coil mattress distinct point is its unique ‘two storey coil on coil’ make. Actually what this implies is there is a top layer of coils structured to adjust to your body shape thus providing you with the comfort you desire while the lower layer of firmer coils offer support. The mattress is also fitted with ‘Ultra 360 degree Foam Encasement’. This feature comprises of 3 inches of high density foam edge support providing the mattress with equal support up to the edge. You can raise to Visco Memory Foam, Latex Foam, and combinations of Visco Memory and Latex Foam and all mattresses are available in Firm, Plush or Pillow Top comfort options.
Overall mattress rating: 3/5
Pocketed Coil mattresses are still a popular option for many. The major disadvantage of pocketed coil mattresses is the durability: a pocketed coil mattress has a shorter lifespan than an innerspring mattress. Hence it is important to buy a good quality pocketed coil mattress from a reputed mattress manufacturer.