For over a century, Vispring has been synonymous with handmade luxury mattresses, unparalleled craftsmanship, and natural comfort. Loved by royalty, featured in world-renowned hotels, and crafted using techniques perfected since 1899, Vispring mattresses remain one of the finest sleep investments available today.
Below is a journey through Vispring’s remarkable history — and why their beds continue to be cherished worldwide.
1899 – The First Pocket Spring Mattress
The story begins in 1899, when James Marshall, a British engineer living in Canada, designed a pocket spring mattress for his unwell wife. His innovative design — individually sewn pocket springs — was so revolutionary that Marshall patented it, laying the foundation for the modern luxury mattress.
1901 – Bringing Pocket Springs to Britain
Marshall licensed his patent to former employees John Nolon and Frederick James, who introduced the design to the UK. Together, they founded the Marshall Sanitary Mattress Company in London, marking the official start of Vispring’s presence in Britain.
1911 – The Birth of the Vispring Name
A major rebrand arrived in 1911, when the company incorporated the Roman numeral VI (six) into its new identity — a nod to the six springs originally sewn into each pocket. Thus, Vispring was born.
1912 – Vispring Aboard the Titanic
As Vispring’s craftsmanship gained fame, the brand’s mattresses were chosen for the suites and First-Class cabins on the Titanic, cementing its reputation for ultimate comfort.
The Vibase and the Plymouth Factory
Following the creation of the first pocket spring divan base - 'Vibase' in 1932, demand for the luxury bed brand began to grow. In 1971, a dedicated factory was opened in Plymouth, where Vispring products are still handcrafted today by skilled artisans.
Calico Cotton Pocket Springs
Vispring exclusively uses hand-nested, calico-wrapped pocket springs arranged in a honeycomb pattern for optimal support, flexibility, and breathability.
Luxurious Natural Fillings
Each mattress is hand-layered with the world’s finest natural materials, chosen for comfort, durability, and sustainability:
These fillings are fully biodegradable, temperature-regulating, and unmatched in luxury.
Vispring and Royal Recognition
Vispring’s dedication to quality has earned it a longstanding relationship with the British Royal Family:
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1977 – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II received a Regal Supreme Bed for her Silver Jubilee.
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1982 – In preparation for Prince William’s birth, Princess Diana and Prince Charles chose a split-tension Vispring mattress to ensure each partner had personalised comfort.
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2012 & 2024 – Vispring was honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, later the King’s Award, recognising excellence in innovation and craftsmanship.
