The biconic spring is the most common type of spring in most mattresses, this type of mattress has a core made up of metal springs in a vertical position that narrow in the middle and are linked to each other with metal wires.
Due to the position of its springs, which means they are not affected by the type of base, we can combine our mattress with any type of support, whether it is an upholstered base, fixed slatted bed frame, or a storage bed.
They are quite economical with a great thermal quality, which means they do not tend to retain heat or cold, offering us great breathability for our comfort while sleeping and better preservation.
The pocket spring is a more modern spring, it consists of a set of springs each individually wrapped in a cover and at the same time each row of wrapped springs is covered by another fabric cover creating a structure with good firmness, with great adaptability that adapts to the sleep of each partner without one being more affected by the other's adaptation.
We can also combine it with any support, it is thermal neutral and offers excellent breathability above other non-spring mattresses.
What firmness does a biconic or pocket spring mattress have?
In general, a biconic mattress will offer us a medium firmness since the interconnection of springs creates a fairly adaptable structure but not especially solid.
What the firmness of a biconic mattress really depends on is the cushioning layers, so we can say that the more cushioning layers, the firmer the mattress will be.
This depends on our preferences; if we prefer to sleep on adaptable and sinking surfaces, we will choose a mattress with several cushioning layers, but if we want a mattress that is less deformable and stays upright, we will choose one with fewer cushioning layers.
It is recommended to choose a medium firmness for good rest, with proper adaptation without feeling sinking or heat. On the other hand, the pocket spring mattress offers, within medium firmness, a slightly higher firmness than the biconic mattress, with perfect adaptation thanks to the spring covering that provides good independence.
Do you have bed independence in a biconic or pocket spring mattress?
In a biconic mattress, there is no bed independence since all the springs act together as they are all connected by metal wire.
Thus, when pressure or weight is applied on one side, the springs on that side will pull on the other springs and also deform the area of your partner.
In the pocket spring mattress, there is some bed independence thanks to each spring being wrapped in its own cover, which prevents springs from rubbing against or applying force to each other that could deform them. This way, the springs on your partner's side will not be deformed or compressed as much when you lie down on your side.
How long does a biconic or pocket spring mattress last?
A biconic/pocket spring mattress usually offers in most cases a medium-low durability , since being composed of such a simple system, it does not withstand the passage of time as well as other sleep systems.
It’s not that it won’t last 10 years, because it will, the main difference is that after this time, wear will be more visible on this type of mattress than on others. The trade-off is that they are much more breathable and the ventilation is perfect; also, if we flip it once a month, we will have excellent preservation of qualities during its useful life, delaying the appearance of weaknesses.
What is the difference between biconic springs and pocket springs?
The main difference between biconic and pocket springs is the attempt to solve the problem biconic springs have with bed independence.
Pocket spring mattresses, having each spring wrapped in its own small bag and each row of springs wrapped in fabric, prevent any rubbing or force between them that would cause some springs to push others.
This way, we achieve individual rest for each of the two mattress users, allowing each partner to enjoy personalized adaptation to their body.
Bed independence is not the only thing that benefits; firmness is also reinforced.
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