Bamboo Infused vs. Coil Spring

Bamboo Infused

A bamboo infused mattress has one of two of the following properties: its cover is made of bamboo or it has a layer of foam that is infused with bamboo (generally bamboo charcoal) which provides added cooling similar to gel.

As there is a lot of hype around bamboo as a natural ingredient, there have been multiple brands that have included this ingredient for added product awareness.

However, it is important to know that bamboo infused memory foam and bamboo covered foam mattresses are still made of polyurethane, a synthetic blend of organic compounds that has a tendency to off-gas. If you are susceptible to lung issues, please do additional research on the quality of foams before purchasing.

Pros: Bamboo covers provide a cooler sleeping surface and bamboo infused memory foam similarly breathes better.

Cons: Off-gassing and durability problems with lower quality foams still exist despite being infused with bamboo.

Coil Spring

Coil spring (also called innerspring) mattresses use metal coils to provide resistance and support. Contemporary bedding use pocket coil systems that are entirely independent from each other so there are less pressure points. The rule of these new pocket coil systems is the more coils that are used, the more independent movement and response is in mattress.

Older coil spring mattresses, however, have one frame with coils interconnected to one another. Although this provides good support across the entire surface, and a longer durability life, there are comfort concerns about these mattresses.

Additionally, most coil spring mattresses have memory foam, latex, or some other type of bedding to provide a soft surface to sleep on.

Pros: Durable materials, and newer pocket coil systems provide comfortable support.

Cons: Older coil spring mattresses can cause more back pain and irritate pressure points.

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Material Scores

Overall Score:
Bamboo Infused: 8.9/10
Coil Spring: 9.3/10

Comfort:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
Coil Spring: 9.2/10

Softness:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
Coil Spring: 8.7/10

Cooling:
Bamboo Infused: 9.1/10
Coil Spring: 9.6/10

Hypoallergenic:
Bamboo Infused: 8.8/10
Coil Spring: 9.5/10

No Odor:
Bamboo Infused: 8.7/10
Coil Spring: 9.5/10

General Support:
Bamboo Infused: 8.7/10
Coil Spring: 9.3/10

Eco-Conscious:
Bamboo Infused: 8.9/10
Coil Spring: 8.7/10

Price Value:
Bamboo Infused: 9.2/10
Coil Spring: 8.4/10