Why our sleep experts loved it
There are a few factors to keep in mind before you make your purchase, such as your sleeping position, weight, and preferred firmness level. Your sleeping position will determine how much support you need. Side sleepers and back sleepers generally need less support than people who sleep on their stomachs. If you are heavier than average, you will need a firmer mattress to support your body which is where the Harrison Spinks Bordley Natural 2450 Pocket Firmer Mattress enters the fray.
I got my hands on this one in-store and it was the ‘firmer’ feel that stood out straight away. I always do the usual sit-on-the-edge test and a quick lie down, and it definitely has that more supportive, held-up feel rather than a sink-in one.
This mattress is a luxurious mattress that offers superb comfort and support. The mattress is constructed using natural materials of wool and the latest manufacturing techniques, resulting in a firmer feeling, luxurious sleeping experience.
At it's base, the pocket spring system used in the construction of this mattress is one of the most popular and effective systems in the industry. The pocket springs provide superb comfort, offering the support you need to get a great night's sleep by conforming to the contours of your body to offer tailored support. The pocket spring system also distributes your weight evenly across the mattress, reducing pressure points and helping you to achieve a balanced, healthy sleeping posture. Pocket spring systems are a great option for those who want a luxurious and breathable sleeping experience without sacrificing support.
Pressing my hand down into the surface you can feel the springs pushing back individually rather than the whole mattress moving as one. On my back, my hips felt nicely propped up, and it kept my lower back from dipping which is exactly what I want from a firmer tension. Sitting on the side it held up well, but it is still a natural-filled mattress so you will get a bit of compression at the edge compared to a full-on foam encasement.
That firmer feel is not going to suit everyone though. If you're a lighter side sleeper, especially under about 70kg, I can see this feeling a bit too hard around the shoulder and hip, and you might end up fighting it rather than relaxing into it.
When it comes to the comfort layers above, you get generous helpings of natural fillings, primarily of wool which provide a soft and breathable sleeping surface that is ideal for those with allergies. The wool also helps to regulate your body temperature throughout the night, for a more restful and healthy sleep.
Running my hand across the top, it has that proper natural fibre feel, not the slick, stretchy cover you get on a lot of boxed mattresses. The flip side is that wool fillings can feel a touch firmer and flatter than people expect at first, and they do tend to settle in, so you will want to stay on top of rotating it to keep it feeling even.
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