{"title":"Open coil mattresses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is an open coil mattress?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open coil mattress has a single unit of springs joined to each other by wire, with padding and fillings on top; it's also sold as a standard sprung or continuous coil mattress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the springs are connected, the unit flexes as one piece. Press on one spot and the springs around it move too, which gives open coil its bouncy, even feel. It's the simplest spring design to make, so open coil mattresses are usually lighter and cheaper than pocket sprung ones. Many are two-sided, so you can flip them over as well as turning them head to toe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAre open coil mattresses any good?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen coil mattresses are good for the right job: a guest bed, a child's room, a rental or anywhere a mattress is used lightly or the budget is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it's going\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOpen coil?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuest room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed a few nights a year, so value matters more than fine-tuned support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChild's bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupportive and good value while they grow; choose medium to medium-firm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRental or student let\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight to move and cheaper to replace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCouple sharing every night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThink twice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement travels across the bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavier sleeper every night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThink twice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA pocket sprung or hybrid mattress with a strong spring unit usually suits better\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a family business, we'd rather sell you the right mattress for the room than the dearest one, and for a spare room that's often open coil. Choosing open coil means giving up some refinement, not safety: every mattress we sell, open coil included, meets UK fire safety rules (BS 7177).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpen coil or pocket sprung: which is better?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePocket sprung is better for couples and for an adult's everyday bed, because each spring moves on its own; open coil is better value where a mattress is used lightly or replaced often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e on open coil, a partner turning over is felt across the bed. Pocket springs keep more of it on their side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e open coil is bouncier and more uniform, while pocket springs shape themselves more closely to your body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e open coil is lighter, which helps if you move house often or turn the mattress regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurning:\u003c\/strong\u003e many open coil mattresses are two-sided and can be flipped, while a one-sided pocket sprung mattress can only be turned head to toe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you share a bed every night, start with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pocket-sprung-mattresses\"\u003epocket sprung mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShould you flip an open coil mattress?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should flip an open coil mattress only if the maker says it's two-sided, which many are; flipping it and turning it head to toe spreads the wear, so it doesn't dip where you lie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn it head to toe every few weeks for the first three months, then every three months, and if it's two-sided, flip it over now and then as well. An open coil mattress also needs the right base: a firm, even one, or slats spaced as the maker recommends. Open coil usually isn't suitable for an adjustable bed, which needs a mattress that can bend, such as foam. And keep it off the floor, where trapped moisture can lead to mould underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpen coil or foam: which is better for a budget mattress?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a budget mattress, open coil gives a bouncier sprung feel with air moving through the springs, while foam is quieter, has no springs to poke through and usually arrives rolled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth suit guest rooms and children's beds. Foam comes in slim depths that sit under the maximum mattress line on a bunk bed or high sleeper, and a rolled foam mattress is easy to get up narrow stairs. Open coil gives a little more bounce and lets more air through. For more ways to keep the cost down, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cheap-mattresses\"\u003echeap mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/foam-mattresses\"\u003efoam mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e for spring-free options. Whichever you choose, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mattress-protectors\"\u003emattress protector\u003c\/a\u003e keeps spills, sweat and accidents out of the mattress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor children's rooms, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kids-mattresses\"\u003ekids mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e, and for spare rooms our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-mattresses\"\u003esingle mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e cover the size most guest beds take. Questions about a particular mattress? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quiltrest-open-coil-mattress","title":"QuiltRest Open Coil Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe QuiltRest is a traditional double-sided coil sprung mattress with a medium-firm feel. It's a dependable choice for a teenager's room, a guest bed or an everyday adult bed, and it comes in five sizes from single to super king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, 13.5-gauge coil springs spread weight across the whole mattress. Dual satin pads and 700 g of polyester filling cushion the springs, under a quilted soft-knit jersey cover. Air vents in the micro-quilted border let air move in and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 23 cm deep it's a full-depth mattress for beds at standard height and divans, not for bunk beds, high sleepers or mid sleepers. Because it's double-sided, turn it over and rotate it regularly so it wears evenly and lasts longer. It arrives flat and wrapped, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bedmaster","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55002223477074,"sku":"MJQUILTREST30","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55002223509842,"sku":"MJQUILTREST40","price":229.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55002223542610,"sku":"MJQUILTREST46","price":229.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King","offer_id":55002223575378,"sku":"MJQUILTREST50","price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Super king","offer_id":55002223608146,"sku":"MJQUILTREST60","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/QuiltRest-23-Mattress-2.jpg?v=1791555598"},{"product_id":"orthosupport-orthopaedic-mattress","title":"OrthoSupport Orthopaedic Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe OrthoSupport is a firm, double-sided coil sprung mattress for people who prefer to lie on a mattress rather than sink into it. It suits teenagers' and adults' beds and guest rooms, in five sizes from single to super king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts support comes from 12.5-gauge coil springs. The lower the gauge, the thicker the spring wire, so these give a firm, stable base. On top sit 1100 g of polyester fillings under a tufted damask cover, with air vents around the border and handles to make turning easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrthopaedic has no legal definition in the UK; here it means a firm, supportive build, 9 on our 1 to 10 scale. At 23 cm deep it's for beds at standard height and divans, not bunk beds or high sleepers. Turn it over and rotate it regularly so it wears evenly. It arrives flat and wrapped, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bedmaster","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55002224623954,"sku":"MJORTHOSUP30","price":219.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55002224656722,"sku":"MJORTHOSUP40","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55002224689490,"sku":"MJORTHOSUP46","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King","offer_id":55002224722258,"sku":"MJORTHOSUP50","price":329.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Super king","offer_id":55002224755026,"sku":"MJORTHOSUP60","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/OrthoSupport-24-Mattress-2.jpg?v=1791555608"},{"product_id":"memorysupport-memory-sprung-mattress","title":"MemorySupport Memory Sprung Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MemorySupport is a firm sprung mattress with a thin layer of memory foam on top, for people who like a solid, supportive bed with a little cushioning. It suits teenagers' and adults' beds and spare rooms, in five sizes from single to super king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12.5-gauge coil spring unit gives it a firm base. Above the springs sit 700 g of polyester filling and a 10 mm layer of memory foam, which moulds to the body, all under a quilted soft-knit jersey cover with air vents and built-in handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 25 cm deep it's made for beds at standard height, divans and guest beds, and it's too deep for bunk beds, high sleepers, mid sleepers and cabin beds. It's one-sided, so it doesn't need flipping: just turn it head to foot every so often so it wears evenly. It arrives flat and wrapped, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bedmaster","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55002225410386,"sku":"MJMEMSUP30","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55002225443154,"sku":"MJMEMSUP40","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55002225475922,"sku":"MJMEMSUP46","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King","offer_id":55002225508690,"sku":"MJMEMSUP50","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Super king","offer_id":55002225541458,"sku":"MJMEMSUP60","price":449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/MemorySupport-25-Mattress-2.jpg?v=1791555617"},{"product_id":"bedmaster-guardian-orthopaedic-mattress","title":"Guardian Orthopaedic Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Guardian is a traditional open coil mattress with a sturdy, medium-firm feel. It's often bought for a guest bed, and it's just as good on an everyday bed for a growing child, a teenager or an adult who likes a firmer mattress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built on a 12.5-gauge open coil spring unit: thicker spring wire for firm, even support. Polyester comfort layers sit over the springs, under a soft-touch textured damask cover, and hand tufting holds the fillings in place so they stay evenly spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit your bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about 15 cm (6 inches) deep, the Guardian suits guest beds, standard beds and divans, and bunk beds, high sleepers and mid sleepers that take a mattress up to 16 cm deep. If your raised bed gives a 15 cm maximum, choose a 15 cm mattress such as the MemoryDream 15 instead. The sizes are UK sizes, 190 cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn it over and rotate it regularly so it wears evenly. It arrives flat and wrapped, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bedmaster","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55002235011410,"sku":"GUARDIAN2","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55002235044178,"sku":"GUARDIAN3","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55002235076946,"sku":"GUARDIAN4","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small single","offer_id":55002235109714,"sku":"GUARDIAN1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/Guardian-Orthopaedic-Sprung-Mattress-2.jpg?v=1791555664"},{"product_id":"bedmaster-florence-memory-sprung-mattress","title":"Florence Memory Sprung Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Florence pairs a memory foam top with traditional springs, in a slim build that suits children's beds, bunk beds and guest beds. It has a medium feel: the memory foam softens around the shoulders and hips, and the springs keep it supportive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 13.5-gauge open coil spring unit sits at its core. On the sleeping side there's 2.5 cm of memory foam and 500 g of polyester, with 300 g of polyester underneath, all inside a micro-quilted cover with a soft-touch finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit your bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about 15 cm (6 inches) deep, it suits standard beds, divans and guest beds, and bunk beds, high sleepers and mid sleepers that take a mattress up to 16 cm deep. If your raised bed gives a 15 cm maximum, choose a 15 cm mattress instead. The sizes are UK sizes, 190 cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one-sided, so rotate it regularly rather than turning it over. It arrives flat and wrapped, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bedmaster","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55002237927762,"sku":"FLORENCE2","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55002237960530,"sku":"FLORENCE3","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55002237993298,"sku":"FLORENCE4","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small single","offer_id":55002238026066,"sku":"FLORENCE1","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/Florence-Memory-Sprung-Mattress-2.jpg?v=1791555674"}],"url":"https:\/\/mattresstown.co.uk\/collections\/open-coil-mattresses.oembed","provider":"Mattress Town","version":"1.0","type":"link"}