Bonell spring core mattresses – Comprehensive guide

The popular mattress with a great price-performance ratio in comparison. What you should know before buying a Bonell spring mattress.

Bonell spring core mattresses are one of the most common mattress types.

  • They offer high durability and flexibility at an affordable price.
  • Due to the low point elasticity, they are not the very best mattress for everyone.

So that you can decide whether the purchase is worthwhile for you, I have summarized all the important information as well as advantages and disadvantages.

You can find out what is important when choosing the right mattress in this comprehensive guide.

An overview of important properties

Each type of mattress has different properties that you should consider before buying in order to find the right mattress for you.

The most important properties of a Bonell spring core mattress at a glance:

  • Lighter weight.
  • Particularly suitable for lighter people.
  • High dimensional stability and long durability.
  • High surface elasticity, but lower point elasticity.
  • Good temperature and humidity regulation.
  • Best suited for back and stomach sleepers.

Other types, such as the pocket spring core mattress or a 7-zone cold foam mattress, offer you better point elasticity.

But the Bonell spring core mattress retains its structure even after a long time.

Info: Due to the durability combined with the favorable price-performance ratio, innerspring mattresses are also often used by hotels and hostels.

What is a Bonell spring mattress?

A Bonell spring core mattress consists of numerous, named Bonell springs that are wider at the ends and narrower in the middle, similar to an hourglass.

These springs are connected to one another and thus form a uniform mesh that reacts elastically to the movements of your body and cushions it in every position.

 

Since the springs are all connected, several springs always oscillate together, which allows good surface elasticity, but ensures less point elasticity.

This means that your body is well sprung, but that areas that are not directly affected by body weight may also give way.

So the mattress does not adapt optimally to your body shape.

In contrast, the springs in a pocket spring mattress are divided into smaller pockets that can swing independently of one another. As a result, the mattress only yields where you put your body directly on it.

Long durability

Bonell springs are made of double-tempered steel.

This means that the springs are treated with heat and electricity during manufacture.

The Bonell spring core mattress gives you a high level of flexibility and durability.

Gel or latex mattresses tend to show signs of wear and tear and damage the material more quickly, especially when there are strong temperature fluctuations.

If you value a long shelf life, then I recommend a spring mattress.

Hygiene and care

Thanks to the good ventilation, Bonell spring core mattresses are almost immune to mites and mold.

Other mattresses, for example made of cold foam or gel, have less “room” on the inside due to their construction and therefore poorer ventilation.

If these mattresses become damp, for example because you spill a drink or sweat a lot at night , this moisture attracts mold and is difficult to dry.

A Bonell spring core mattress, on the other hand, dries relatively quickly and thus prevents mold and mildew stains.

Even mites, which like to nestle in close-meshed mattresses, hardly find a suitable habitat between the steel springs.

I therefore find Bonell spring core mattresses more hygienic and easier to care for.

Degree of hardness and body weight

I think Bonell spring core mattresses are especially suitable for you if you are one of the lighter people.

Due to the lower point elasticity, a Bonell spring core can cushion certain areas of the body less well when exposed to high loads and so your body may sag like a hammock.

In the long run, this leads to tension and a wrong lying position.

Bonell spring mattresses also tend to vibrate when you change your lying position. The heavier you are, the stronger the post-vibrations, which I personally find uncomfortable.

Therefore, Bonell spring core mattresses are particularly suitable for lighter people and children who place less stress on the mattress overall.

Important: When buying, pay particular attention to the different degrees of hardness and select the right degree of hardness according to your weight.

Not suitable for all types of beds

You can also determine whether a Bonell spring core mattress is suitable for you on the basis of your mattress.

The mattress is suitable for:

  • Back sleeper and
  • Stomach sleeper.

For side sleepers, I advise against using Bonell spring core mattresses.

The lateral lying position creates increased pressure on your pelvis and shoulders. These sink more into the mattress, which makes a mattress with increased point elasticity more suitable for you. The point elasticity optimally compensates for sinking in, which ensures a straight spine while sleeping.

A Bonell spring core mattress is less suitable for this, as the chest area also gives way when you lie down and you sink further into the mattress. In the long run, this leads to back pain .

There are Bonell spring core mattresses that are divided into zones, similar to a cold foam mattress. The division helps with the even load on the lying areas and supports your spine, similar to a cold foam mattress.

 

If you are one of the side sleepers, I recommend mattresses made of synthetic latex or cold foam. Here, Bonell spring core mattresses are particularly suitable as a base mattress, on which you can then place another mattress type.

Info: If you have back or neck pain after sleeping, it could be due to the wrong pillow. You should therefore also choose the right pillow with our expert buying advice.

Correct slatted frame for Bonell spring core mattresses

Before buying, you should definitely note that Bonell spring core mattresses are only suitable for rigid slatted frames.

If you are using a bed with a flexibly adjustable headboard, then a Bonell spring core mattress is not suitable.

You cannot bend the mattress, and if you try you may damage the springs inside.

Bonell spring core mattresses are also suitable for this due to their high integrity, even with slatted frames with only 13 strips. Other mattresses lose stability due to the lack of support and tend to break in.

Recommended Bonell spring core mattresses

If you are looking for a mattress with a good price-performance ratio and do not want to forego a restful sleep, then I advise you to choose a Bonell spring core mattress.

The following models meet all the important requirements and offer you a long service life, stability and good comfort.

Comfort winner: 7-zone Bonell spring core mattress FlexFK

The Bonell spring core mattress is available in 8 different sizes and 3 degrees of firmness. It is therefore suitable for people weighing up to 130 kg.

I particularly like the 7-zone division and the special Nanotex cover. This promotes lying comfort and ensures quick drying.

 

You can easily remove the Nanotex cover with the zip and machine wash it at 60 degrees. It absorbs liquids reliably and dries quickly so that the mattress is not damaged even if you sweat heavily.

So you don’t have to worry about mold growth.

In addition, both the mattress and the cover are suitable for allergy sufferers. You can use them without hesitation if you suffer from a mite or house dust allergy.

I find the mattress for a Bonell spring core mattress very soft and comfortable, even if you choose a higher degree of firmness.

I would also like to introduce you to a few alternatives that I came across while looking for a suitable mattress:

Bonell spring core mattress Basil

The spring core mattress Basil from Breckle offers you a stable and high-quality spring core, encased in a (non-removable) quilted cover on both sides.

The cover ensures high breathability. Wet spots dry quickly, which can help prevent mold.

 

Since the Basil mattress has neither a removable cover nor has it been specially treated against mite infestation, it is not suitable for allergy sufferers. In this case, you should opt for another model such as the 7-zone Bonell spring core mattress FlexFK.

For bargain hunters: Roller Bonell spring core mattress Basic

This mattress is a very affordable option and, as the name suggests, it only has a basic set of features.

The cover is quilted on one side and, like the Basil mattress, cannot be removed.

 

You get the mattress in the size 90 × 200 cm. Also pay attention to the recommended maximum body weight of 80 kg.

What I like about this mattress is that you can try sleep for up to 100 days.

Personally, I wouldn’t skimp on the quality of the mattress and therefore prefer the models mentioned above.

Other mattress types – quick reference

In addition to Bonell spring core mattresses, there are numerous other variants to choose from.

When you deal with mattresses for the first time, you may quickly lose track of what is really good and what promises more than it delivers.

The following brief overview should help you to understand the most important types and applications quickly and easily.

Pocket spring mattresses

By dividing the springs into zones, these models offer you a higher point elasticity than conventional Bonell spring cores. Therefore, they have a softer comfort.

 

They are also better suited for side sleepers than Bonell springs.

Like Bonell springs, they are very breathable and are therefore particularly suitable for warmer regions.

Pocket spring mattresses are relatively heavy and can often only be transported by two people.

You can read everything important about this type of mattress, as well as recommended models, in the comprehensive guide to pocket spring mattresses.

Synthetic latex mattresses

These variants have a very high point elasticity and are very soft. They give way quickly and you sink into the mattress, making them less suitable for those who sleep on their backs, but are very suitable for those who sleep on their side.

Latex mattresses are relatively expensive to purchase and often have an unpleasant odor, especially at the beginning. In addition, they are not suitable for people with latex allergies.

You can read everything important about this type of mattress and recommended models in the comprehensive guide to synthetic latex mattresses.

Cold foam mattresses

This type of mattress is harder than latex mattresses, but they also adapt to your body shape and are therefore very suitable for people who sleep on their backs who place great value on optimal posture while sleeping.

 

For side sleepers, I advise against cold foam mattresses. It is better to use synthetic latex mattresses here.

They store body heat well and are therefore particularly suitable for colder regions.

Cold foam mattresses cannot be used without a slatted frame and, similar to latex mattresses, have an inherent odor that only subsides after prolonged use.

You can read everything you need to know about these types of mattresses and recommended models in the comprehensive guide to cold foam mattresses.

Conclusion and other useful tips

Bonell spring core mattresses are among the classics and are characterized by their very long durability and flexibility. Unfortunately, they are less comfortable than other types of mattresses.

 

They are particularly suitable for:

  • Base mattresses in combination with an upper mattress.
  • In warmer regions (thanks to the breathability).
  • Back sleeper or stomach sleeper.
  • Lightweight people (e.g. children).

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