Traditional Innerspring VS Posturepedic Technology

Eric, the Mattress King, is here to show you the difference between a traditional innerspring mattress and a Posturepedic Technology innerspring mattress. He has samples of what the springs look like so you can see the difference.



Traditional innersprings  are hand tied, on top of each other, and are the same all around the whole mattress. There is no space in between the different springs. This makes the coils function more like one unit.

With Posturepedic Technology, the innersprings are pocketed individually and are a little more separate from each other. In the head and foot areas the springs are closer and are on top of each other. In the center of the mattress is where 50% of your weight. The coils have more space in between. With this zigzag pattern of the individual coils in the middle, it allows you to have more support. With the Posturepedic Technology, your body will be a lot straighter and your center third will not cave into the mattress as much. This can help you support your back and core and stay level while you sleep during the night.

Stop by one of our stores to feel the difference yourself. You might be surprised as to how much it can help you sleep better.

4 Most Common Reasons People Purchase a New Mattress

1. Tossing & Turning

Tossing & Turning can lead to many sleepless nights. The most common reason being the type of mattress you own. It can be to soft or too firm, causing pressure and making you uncomfortable. You may be sleeping too hot or too cold also impacting your sleep.

2. Partner Disturbance
Having a restless partner to share a bed with can easily effect your sleep. Traditional spring mattresses do not isolate the motion transfer from your partner moving as great as memory foam & pocketed coil mattresses do.

3. Body Impressions

Typically you sleep in the same spot night after night causing your mattress to compress & conform to your body making an impression of your body. This could happen due to low quality material & inexpensive components leading to a less comfortable sleep. 

4. Old Technology

There have been much advancement in mattress technology you may not be aware of. Older mattresses like spring mattresses are the most common types used but are arguably the worst for your sleep. Newer mattress technology like memory foam & latex is designed with the consumer in mind by ensuring a better night’s sleep through comfort & little to none motion transfer.

We recommend you purchase a new mattress every 8 years! Over the course of this time-frame your mattress accumulates weight due to dead skin cells and bugs! Who wants that?

Stop by one of our 16 locations to take the mattress test to see which mattress type is best for you. Have any questions about mattresses? Leave them in the comments section.