Let’s talk about pocket coils

Mattress Talk General Mattresses Questions
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It seems like a fair number of the DIY companies have moved from L&P coils to BB Ascension coils, and I’m seeing mixed answers for both a) why that is and b) the impact of the change on pocket coil quality.

Has this change been made because of cost? Supply chain issues? Perception of quality?

I’ve seen a few comments about how poor quality the BB coils are (frequent complaints about them from purchasers of BB and Nest beds) but have also been told by certain retailers/suppliers that they switched to BB because they felt like the quality of L&P had diminished.

What’s the real story here?

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John Merwin, CEO of Brooklyn Bedding, discussed the genesis of Brooklyn Bedding making their own innerspring units in a recent interview on The FAM. Many mattress factories are choosing to become as vertical as possible, pouring their own foam and making their own springs, much like it’s commonly done in the rest of the world.