The Bonnell spring mattress

Perhaps they are no longer at the top of the sales charts, but they are certainly the most popular mattresses in Italian homes. Traditional spring mattresses, in their simplicity and convenience, still find the consensus of Italians. It must be said, however, that there are spring mattresses, and spring mattresses.

For this reason, at the time of purchase it is first of all necessary to have a clear idea of ​​the most suitable spring system in relation to one’s personal needs. The traditional spring mattress is Bonnell spring. Its birth dates back to the second half of the nineteenth century: it was who had the brilliant idea of ​​using metal to make a comfortable support on which to sleep bonnell spring.

In the years that followed, there were many innovations and improvements. But the idea is still the basis of modern Bonnell spring mattresses, and it cannot be said that the spring mattresses have not stood the test of time! The Bonnell spring system is a system of biconical springs “interconnected” with each other. It contrasts with the pocket spring system. It is an aspect that, with all its advantages and disadvantages, cannot be ignored when choosing.

The advantages (and limitations) of spring mattresses, Bonnell ones in particular

Even today, the spring mattress is widely used mainly for its costs which are usually lower than those of other types of mattresses.

There are many quality traditional spring mattresses on the market, some even of high quality.

Generally speaking, we can say that traditional spring mattresses are characterized,

to be quite sturdy,

to have springs that work “together”, which gives us a sense of solidity

to be relatively cheap,

to be durable: a traditional spring mattress has an average life of 10-15 years.

On the other hand, however, these springs linked together, in the case of double mattresses they transmit the movements of the body from one square of the bed to another, they have the possibility of being noisy at times (especially in old mattresses).

Other alternative types of Bonnel spring mattresses

We have said that, in addition to the Bonnell spring mattress, there are other types of spring mattresses. Let’s see briefly what they are.

1) with LFK springs

The LFK spring system consists of cylindrical springs with a smaller diameter than those of the Bonnel system.

This involves the need for a greater number of springs, but it also means a better adaptation of the mattress to our body.

2) with pocket springs.