Why our sleep experts loved it
The Northington 2000 Pocket Natural Mattress from Rest Assured is a beautifully natural wool, cashmere and silk comfort fillings mattress, with a luxurious smooth damask cover.
I got my hands on this one in person and the first thing I did was run my palm across that damask, it feels properly smooth and a bit cooler to the touch than a lot of knit covers I see.
The comfort layer is comfy, springy and highly breathable while being Hypoallergenic and free from foam and chemical treatments for a healthier sleep. This comfort layer features 100% natural cashmere, silk and wool fillings.
When I pressed down with my forearm and then lay on it, you get that buoyant, natural fibre feel rather than the slow sink of memory foam, it springs back quickly and feels airy.
Worth saying though, if you love that deep hug and pressure relief you get from foam, this won't give you that same 'moulded' feel, it stays more on top of the mattress.
The support layer is made up of Pocket springs which are created from separate pockets that each contain a tightly wound spring, this provides a multi-directional support to give you the ultimate comfort and support.
On my back I could feel the pocket springs reacting under my hips and lower back separately, it felt nicely even and not like one big bouncy unit. Sitting on the edge was decent but not rock solid, it dips a bit when you perch, which is pretty normal for a plusher natural-fill top.
Each spring can be individually tensioned to suit your weight and body shape. The Northington 2000 has over twice as many springs as the original Northington pocket mattress making it feel like you are sleeping on air.
I wouldn't go as far as 'sleeping on air' myself, it still feels like a substantial mattress, just with a lighter, more responsive top than foam. Also, natural fibres like wool and cashmere can settle a touch over time, so I'd be rotating it regularly, and if you're a lighter side sleeper you might find it a bit firm through the shoulder unless you go for a softer tension.
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