Mattress Coils: Do Count and Quality Matter?

There are many misconceptions that arise when discussing mattress coils. Does mattress coil count matter? Is a mattress better quality if it has more coils? If you have questions surrounding mattress coils, the experts at Texas Mattress Makers have the answers.

Coils are the support system in a mattress that directly affects the overall quality of your sleep. Ultimately, you should purchase a mattress with the components that make it most supportive and feel the most comfortable for your sleep needs. At Texas Mattress Makers, we believe that what’s inside of a mattress is important. That’s why we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about coil components, so that you can make an informed decision that will lead to your best night’s sleep.

Is coil count important in a mattress? 

Yes and no. If a mattress has less than the typical number of coils, it may not be able to support your body properly, which can result in your mattress sinking. However, more coils do not equate to more support if the coils are made with low-quality materials. It has become a trend in the mattress industry that a high coil count is synonymous with quality, which is a false statement. 

When selecting a mattress with coils (not all mattresses have them), pay attention to the materials used to create them. But as a rule of thumb, choosing a mattress with an average or higher number of coils is a great strategy to ensure proper support. 

What is a good mattress coil count?

When discussing best practices, here is the generally accepted minimum amount of coils each mattress should have:

At Texas Mattress Makers, we tend to use a slightly higher-than-average coil count. For example, our Hybrid Plus Mattress in its medium-firm feel has the following coil count: 

As a high-end example, all of our Quantum™ Coil mattresses in our Quantum™ Collection have the highest amount of mattress coils. The durability and long-lasting qualities of these coils are truly unmatched in the industry, but we’ll discuss that in more detail soon.

It’s important to keep in mind that the quality of a mattress cannot be measured by its coil count alone, so no mattress coil count chart should be viewed as law. The quality of your mattress coils depends on how the coil is constructed, the coil gauge (thickness), and the coil durability. 

As long as the coils are made of quality materials, they will be more durable and last longer. The quality of the coils can determine how easy it will be to break in a mattress, making it the most comfortable for you long-term.

Keep reading: How long does it take to break in a mattress?

Our mattress coil types: Tested for perfection 

At Texas Mattress Makers, we carry different types of coil components so that you can find your perfect supportive match. All of our mattress components, including our numerous types of coils, have undergone over 100,000 cycles of rigorous mattress testing to ensure that they are of the highest quality possible. 

After receiving our testing results, it was determined that our mattress collections exceeded industry standards. If you’re looking for the best coil spring mattress, Texas Mattress Makers has the most durable coils you can find.

Quantum™ Coil

First, we’ll start with our star: The Quantum™ Coil. Our Quantum™ Coil component features top-of-the-line and incredibly resilient micro-pocketed coils that are each housed in pockets of fabric and that can move independently while keeping their shape. 

You can find this component in our Quantum™ Mattress and Quantum™ Natural Mattress.

The diameter of a Quantum™ coil is much smaller than your average coil. This allows for mattresses with our Quantum™ coils to house 200% more coils to provide more support than the average mattress can. Every mattress in the Quantum™ Collection provides unmatched support, motion isolation, air circulation, and luxurious comfort to every sleeper. 

Our Quantum™ Coil component has been proven through testing to be stronger, more resilient, and longer lasting than other types of coils in the industry. These coils are so strong in fact, that we decided to put them to the ultimate test by running over them with trucks to see how they’d perform.

In this video our mattress expert Noah Meicler runs over the Quantum™ Coil component with a 6,000-pound truck, and then does it again with a 26,000-pound truck! 

We say that if you purchase a Quantum™ Coil mattress, you are purchasing your “forever mattress.” The coil will never break down, allowing you to get the most supportive and luxurious sleep for the rest of your life.

Most Supportive Coil in the Industry

Learn About Quantum™ Coil

Individually Wrapped Coil

Individually wrapped coils are a component that features separate coils each encased in their own individual pocket of cloth. Similar to the Quantum™ Coil, the individual pocket allows the coil to respond to pressure independently and more accurately to different parts of the body, which can limit motion transfer and provide pressure point relief for a more comfortable, undisturbed sleep. The coils also defer heat naturally, making them ideal for hot sleepers.

This type of coil is mostly present in our award-winning and best-selling hybrid mattresses found in our Hybrid Plus Collection. Our high-performing comfort components such as our High-Resilience Foam and all-natural latex found in this collection, were proven to be superior to other lines and will increase the durability, longevity, and comfort of your mattress. Our Essential Collection also has mattresses made with individually wrapped coils. These mattresses are ideal for people who want a supportive and comfortable mattress for an unbeatable price.

If you’re looking for a mattress that can offer personalized support with top-tier comfort, a hybrid mattress might be right for you.

Open Coil

Our open coil component—also called innerspring or bonnell coil components — are interconnected and typically hourglass-shaped. This is the traditional way mattresses used to be made. A mattress made of open coils is better suited for children and teens but not for adults as the coils are not designed to support the full weight of an adult body. 

Open coil mattresses are typically less expensive, making them a great choice for growing children. We do provide a line of youth mattresses for children and teens who can have a top-quality mattress accompany them as they grow.

Find Top-of-the-Line Mattress Coils at Texas Mattress Makers

In summary, you should judge your mattress coils by material, quality, and durability — and, in some cases, coil count. What coil will suit your needs best depends on factors including your body type, your preferences, and what type of support and comfort you need to get the best sleep possible. 

At Texas Mattress Makers, all of our coil components are crafted with locally sourced materials that are of the highest quality possible. Many of our components, including the Quantum™ Coil and our High-Resilience Foam, surpassed industry standards when tested, meaning you will get a long-lasting, durable mattress that will stay comfortable for years to come.

Texas Mattress Makers is one of the top custom mattress makers in Texas, meaning we craft high-quality, handmade mattresses that suit your individual sleep needs. Since our mattresses are made factory-direct, you only pay for the components. That is the Texas Mattress Makers difference.

Visit any of our Houston-area mattress stores today to find your dream mattress.

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