Why our sleep experts loved it
The Dream Team Evesham Pocket Sprung Mattress is Dreams’ cool, firm option in its Team GB inspired range, and it is centred around the brand’s DreamTex comfort layer and a nice, deep pillow top. I sampled it for half an hour or so in store, spending time working out how it handles in terms of heat build up, pressure relief and overall support. I can happily report that the Evesham is a bed that is unashamedly firm through the middle, but which has a plush, cushioned surface that prevents it becoming board-like.
Speaking of boards and prices, you are looking at the higher end of the mid range for a pocket sprung mattress of this type, so the Evesham really is firmly in the premium bracket. My advice, if you are in the market for one, is to pick it up in a sale. At full RRP, it just feels a bit too much for what you are getting. When it is discounted to a decent level, it becomes far more attractive.
Construction & Materials The Evesham is a non rolled, traditionally built pocket sprung mattress, and one that arrives at full size and a substantial depth on the bed, giving it a proper, premium profile. The pillow top is deep, and that is where you will find Dreams’ DreamTex comfort layer. DreamTex is a thermoregulating foam that has been designed to absorb heat when you are too warm, and release it when you cool down. It is also intended to be more breathable and fresher feeling than traditional memory foam.
Below that you get a layer of supportive polyester, then the main spring unit, which combines full height pocket springs with a layer of micro springs in the upper half. In store, the specification card suggests just over 3,000 springs in a king size model, but a significant proportion of that total comes from the micro spring layer, not the primary support springs. That headline figure is impressive, and it is not technically untrue, but it is worth understanding what is behind it because those extra micro springs are much smaller and sit in the comfort stack rather than in the main support role.
Their presence gives the top a slightly more responsive, buoyant feel, but they do not change this into something radically different from your basic good quality pocket sprung mattress. We are all still a bit stuck in the “more springs equals better” mindset, and while that is true to a point, those extra micro springs muddy the water quite a bit because they bulk out the number without dramatically changing performance.
The cover is a cool touch fabric, intended to feel noticeably cooler to the hand and to work in tandem with the DreamTex foam to whisk heat away from the body. As with most pillow top designs, the Evesham is effectively single sided, so you rotate it head to toe when it is time to refresh rather than flipping it over.
Firmness & Feel This is unashamedly a firm mattress in tension. On first contact, you can feel the surface pillow top and DreamTex layer giving a little and softening that initial impression, but underneath there is a very present, supportive core that keeps your hips and midriff propped up, rather than letting you sink in.
The DreamTex comfort layer gave me a first impression that was surprisingly similar to a medium density memory foam in terms of pressure spreading, but without that slow, engulfing sink that can trap you in a motionless hulk of bedding. There was a bit more bounce and responsiveness, and crucially the whole thing felt cooler and more breathable. Staying in one position, particularly on my back, I did not experience that telltale patch of warmth that you can start to build a flush of heat under your lower back on some memory foam hybrids.
As a back sleeper, I felt really well aligned on the Evesham. My lower back was supported, my hips were not dipping and that pillow top smoothed off what could otherwise be quite a hard, orthopaedic surface. On my side, the story was more mixed. My hips were supported, but I was aware of some pressure building up under the shoulder after a few minutes. Lighter side sleepers especially are likely to feel this as quite a firm mattress, even with the pillow top mitigating some of that hardness. Front sleepers, by contrast, are well served by the firmer tension in the core, as it resists that hammock effect you can get with a softer mattress.
Performance & Support The twin layer of pocket springs and micro springs works well to deliver targeted support. The full height pockets do the heavy lifting, responding individually to your weight and shape, while the micro springs in the upper half respond to smaller movements and help the surface adjust more quickly as you change position. In real terms, that means a bed that feels stable and solid, but not dead or unresponsive.
For back sleepers within an average to heavier weight range, the support is excellent. The mattress keeps you on an even keel, and the firm tension discourages you from sinking into a poor posture. Stomach sleepers also benefit, as the firmer feel keeps the pelvis from tipping into the mattress, which can contribute to lower back pain over time. If you are a lighter person, particularly under around 60 kg, you may find you end up riding on top of the mattress rather than into it. That can make it feel unforgiving rather than supportive.
Motion isolation is good rather than ultra plush. The individual pocket springs and micro springs separate movement well, so partner disturbance should be minimal, and there is no obvious roll together trough in the centre of the bed. At the same time, there is still a bit of traditional bounce when you move, thanks to the springs and the more responsive DreamTex foam, so you do not get that stuck in mud sensation that some people dislike with dense memory foam.
Temperature Regulation Cooling is one of the Evesham’s big selling points, and in my view it does live up to the promise of a mattress that has been built with hot sleepers in mind. The thermoregulating DreamTex foam is intended to absorb excess heat when you warm up, and then release it back when you start to cool down, helping to keep your body at a more stable temperature.
In the in store trial, the first thing that jumped out at me was how quickly the surface lost that initial cool touch fabric chill and then settled into a comfortably neutral temperature, without veering into clammy. Next to a standard memory foam hybrid on the shop floor, the Evesham felt less close and far less prone to trapping heat behind my shoulders and lower back.
It is still a mattress with a substantial foam and polyester comfort stack, so if you are an exceptionally hot sleeper you may still prefer something with more natural fibres, but within its category it counts as a cool, well ventilated option.
Practical Features The Evesham has a substantial depth, so it looks and feels like a proper grown up mattress on the bed, and you are going to want reasonably deep fitted sheets to accommodate the height. It is also a weighty mattress, thanks to the multiple spring layers and pillow top, so be aware that rotating it is likely to be a two person job.
The mattress usually comes within Dreams’ trial framework, which in effect gives you a home trial period to work out whether the firm feel is right for you. That is important with a mattress like this because in a showroom a firm pillow top can feel supportive and luxurious for twenty to thirty minutes, but living with that level of tension night after night is a different matter.
One final thing I would address head on is the marketing around the spring count. Dreams really leans in to that “over 3,000 springs” talking point, but a lot of that total sits in the micro spring layer. In real world use, the overall design and quality of the springs matters a lot more than the raw number, and the Evesham is a good example of a mattress that feels strong, stable and supportive, but does not magically perform twice as well as a similar model with half the quoted spring count. If you are shopping in store, treat the spring number as a very rough indicator and pay much more attention to how the mattress actually feels under you.
On the buying side, the price is where you need to tread carefully. In my view it is a very good cooling firm mattress when discounted, and a bit too pricey when it is sitting at full list with no meaningful promotion. It is one of those models where timing your purchase around a sale really matters.
Who it suits Back sleepers who like a firmer feel will probably get on best with the Dream Team Evesham. The firm tension, deep spring core and subtly cushioned pillow top work together to keep the spine aligned without feeling harsh through the hips and shoulders, particularly if you are of average or above average build.
Front sleepers who struggle with softer mattresses letting their hips sink should also consider it, as the firmer support layer does a good job of holding the pelvis up and keeping the lower back more neutral.
Hot sleepers who hate traditional memory foam are another match. The DreamTex layer gives some of the contouring and pressure spread you might want from foam, but the combination of thermoregulating properties, more open structure and cool touch cover keeps things noticeably fresher than many memory foam heavy hybrids.
Finally, if you like the idea of a slightly plush, hotel style top over a very stable firm core, the Evesham delivers that aesthetic and feel quite convincingly when you first lie down on it.
Who it does not suit Lighter side sleepers are the group I would point away from this mattress. Even with the pillow top, the underlying tension is firm, and in my short trial I could feel pressure building around the shoulder when lying on my side. Over a full night, that is likely to translate into pins and needles or general discomfort for many lighter bodies.
Anyone who wants a deep, sink in cuddle will probably be disappointed too. This is not a sink into it marshmallowy mattress. The DreamTex layer is more responsive and cooler than typical memory foam, and the micro springs add a little liveliness, but the overall character is one of uplift and support, not deep hug.
Value hunters at full RRP should also be cautious. At the higher end of its pricing you are into territory where you can find pocket sprung mattresses with substantial natural fillings like wool, cotton and hemp, or more advanced multi layer constructions. The Evesham absolutely earns its keep when the price drops in a decent sale, but at the higher numbers it faces extremely strong competition.
Final verdict The Dream Team Evesham Pocket Sprung Mattress is a well executed firm mattress with a clear brief: keep sleepers cool and well supported, with a bit of pillow top luxury on the surface. DreamTex foam and the cool touch cover do a genuinely good job of dialling down heat build up compared to standard memory foam hybrids, and the double layer spring system provides stable, targeted support that should suit back and front sleepers in particular.
The spring count marketing is a bit distracting, making it sound more exotic than it really is, and the full price feels high for a synthetic pillow top design. But catch it in a strong Dreams sale and it becomes a very appealing option for anyone who wants a cool, firm, modern pocket sprung mattress without straying into ultra hard, old fashioned orthopaedic territory. If you are a back sleeper who runs hot, and you can pick it up in a promotion rather than at RRP, the Evesham is well worth shortlisting.
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