Never underestimate the importance of getting a good night’s rest when it comes to making it through a long busy day, or the role that a great mattress plays in helping you achieve this. Now when we say a “great” mattress, this doesn’t mean one with a hefty price-tag or with all the bells and whistles found in many of today’s trendy designs. A top-quality spring-coil mattress will fit most budgets while still delivering the plush comfort and extra support featured in some of the most popular brands on the market… at a fraction of the price.
So, let’s begin by looking at the inner-workings of a spring-coil mattress (also known as a coil-spring and innerspring mattress).
Right off the bat, you need to understand the mechanics of a spring-coil mattress. Essentially, it’s a mattress that uses a minimum of 252 metal coils (and often upward of 600) in its core layer to deliver cushioning support and a little extra bounce. That springy bounce is a feature many consumers appreciate in a new mattress and it’s something that you just won’t get with memory foam.
But when it comes to coil count, that alone doesn’t always predict the comfort level of a spring-coil mattress. Other factors such as wire gauge, coil size, type and amount of padding all play a role in how restful a night you’ll experience – as does whether the mattress coils are pocketed. Pocketed coils are individually encased in fabric which allows them to respond independent to one another. This means that they not only minimize motion transfer (an important feature if you have a partner that tosses and turns in the night) but they’re also more responsive to the contours of your body, cradling your key pressure points and delivering enhanced support to the lower lumbar region. This pocketed coil type of construction is also more durable and allows for better air flow which means a cooler sleep for you.
Spring-coil construction mattresses should never be considered the poor-man’s alternative to the pricier memory foam. In fact, these mattresses can run the gamut in terms of price and quality, ranging from an expensive luxury brand with all the special features you would expect for the heftier price tag, to a budget-conscious design with fewer coils and basic padding that you can simply pop on top of your existing box spring for an inexpensive but instant upgrade in sleep quality.
There is a spring-coil mattress to suit every sleep need and budget. From those that offer 2 to 3 times the standard number of coils for extra firmness, to those with individually pocketed coils that provide improved air circulation for a cooler sleep, to those with pillow tops, Euro-tops and even hybrids that use both coil-spring and memory foam construction.
Today’s spring-coil mattress also offers you the opportunity to choose the components that make up the surface layers of your bed. You can choose the cooling benefits of latex, the contouring support of a thick layer of memory foam or the cozy comfort of a thinner layer of memory foam that still allows the innerspring “bounce” to come through.
No need to buy all new sheets – your new spring-coil mattress comes in a wide range of heights that include the more basic 6-inches all the way up to a whopping 13-inches. This variety of options allows you to choose a height that works with your budget, your lifestyle and… your existing bedding! Have a smaller room that would be overwhelmed by too much height? Choose something from the 6- or 7-inch spring coil mattress range. Love the wow factor of a great big king-sized bed? There’s a 12- or 13-inch design with your name on it!
The innerspring mattress of your dreams is sure to be available on-line with just a click of the mouse or ready for delivery at your local bricks-and-mortar department store. Yes, they’re still so popular that you won’t have to conduct a lengthy search for the brand, style and size you seek, then work out a currency exchange rate and pay to have it shipped from overseas. Easy access and speedy delivery is what it’s all about when you’re in need of a better sleep.
Today’s spring-coil mattresses come in twin, double, full, queen, king, California king and even different lengths for those who are taller and are tired of their feet hanging over the end. While ultra-custom sizing may be a special order, you’ll ultimately end up with the mattress you want in the size you need. Such is the advantage of spring-coil construction.
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