Looking for a memory foam encapsulated pocket sprung mattress - any recommendations?

bluep

We're looking for a new mattress and want something similar to what a friend has which is a 1600 pocket sprung memory foam mattress with the springs encapsulated in memory foam. Unfortunately that particular mattress is no longer made (the the friend has) but it is literally the best thing I have ever slept on.

I've read that most of the encapsulated sping mattresses now are reflex foam around the springs with a memory foam topper, which can cause issues with overheating/airflow/mildew (in bad cases) and permenant dips/ridges.

We tried a Sensaform Airflow 7000 plus which was the softness we want but have read lots of reviews that people did not have good experiences over time with Sensaform....

So anything out there that matches or is near to what we are looking for? If not, then what do people recommend - full sized springs but NOT encapsulated in reflex foam...just with a memory foam topper? If so, any makes / brands / specific recommendations? We're looking for a king sized and probably have a budget of £700-1000 but if its higher for the best then will reconsider...

Thanks!

Pinkypants

Or you sure that the foam encapsulated was memory foam? I've never heard of such a mattress and could only imagine that the sides of the mattress would compress away to nothing when you sit on it.

As far as I'm aware all encapsulated pocket matts are made with a type of reflex foam. Memory foam could be add on top of the springs but memory foam is too weak to be structurally supportive for the side of a mattress IMO.


Healthbeds make a 1600 pocket encapsulated with 70mm of memory foam and is very good. It's called the Replenish.

Kaymed Ortho Prestige is also a fine fine mattress, same spec but not encapsulated.

bluep

Sounds like you could be right then and the encapsulating foam must be reflex foam. Everywhere I read, people have had issues with this dipping, causing perm indentations, feeling the springs poking through and manufacturers not taking any action under the warrenty. I don't mean specifically for the two you mentioned, but in general with mattresses of this design.

Has anyone had a memory foam mattress and been happy with it long term?