Mattress Guide
Pocket Spring vs Foam Mattress in Belgium – Which Should You Choose?
Published August 3, 2026 · By Vantage Home · 8 min read
Pocketvering or koudschuim? It's the question every mattress buyer in Belgium and the Netherlands runs into. This guide explains the three main mattress types in plain language, compares them on support, ventilation and comfort, and helps you match the right one to how you sleep.
The Three Mattress Types You'll See
When shopping for a mattress in Belgium, almost everything comes down to three core materials. Here's what each Dutch term actually means:
Pocket spring (pocketvering) — hundreds of individually wrapped springs that move independently. Each spring responds to a different part of your body, giving targeted support and excellent airflow.
Cold foam (koudschuim) — a springy, breathable foam with an open-cell structure. It's stable, resists sagging over time, and ventilates well, so it stays cool.
Memory foam (traagschuim) — foam that slowly moulds to your body shape. It feels soft and contouring, relieves pressure points, but holds a little more warmth.
Pocket Spring vs Cold Foam – Side by Side
This is the comparison most people are really searching for. Neither is "better" — they suit different sleepers:
| Feature | Pocket Spring | Cold Foam |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Springy, responsive | Stable, even |
| Support | Targeted, zone-based | Uniform pressure spread |
| Ventilation | Excellent (airflow between springs) | Good (open-cell foam) |
| Best if you | Sleep warm, want bounce | Want stability & support |
| Motion transfer | Low (springs isolated) | Very low |
Quick rule of thumb: If you often feel hot at night or share the bed and want airflow, lean pocket spring. If you want steady, supportive stability and minimal disturbance from your partner's movement, lean cold foam.
Match the Mattress to How You Sleep
Side sleepers — need give at the shoulder and hip. Memory foam or a softer pocket spring works well.
Back sleepers — need even support along the spine. Cold foam or a medium pocket spring is ideal.
Front sleepers — need a firmer surface to avoid the lower back sinking. A firm cold foam or firm pocket spring suits best.
Couples — pocket spring limits motion transfer so you're less disturbed when your partner moves.
Mattress Sizes in Belgium
Whichever material you choose, it comes in the same standard sizes. The 140x200 is one of the most searched — a versatile "in-between" size:
| Size | Name | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 90×200 | Single | Children, single sleepers |
| 140×200 | Double / twijfelaar | Compact bedrooms, roomy single |
| 160×200 | King | Most popular for couples |
| 180×200 | Super King | Maximum space |
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View the Divan Bed →Frequently Asked Questions
What is better: pocket spring or foam?
Neither is universally better. Pocket spring gives targeted support and great ventilation (good if you sleep warm); cold foam feels stable with even pressure distribution. It depends on your body and sleep style.
Koudschuim or traagschuim — what's the difference?
Koudschuim (cold foam) is springy and ventilates well; traagschuim (memory foam) moulds slowly to your body and feels warmer but relieves pressure points.
Which size do I need?
90x200, 140x200, 160x200 or 180x200. The 140x200 is a popular in-between size for roomy singles or compact double bedrooms.
Is a mattress included with your beds?
Yes — every divan bed includes a 20cm mattress, delivered free in Belgium with Cash on Delivery.
Written by Vantage Home — Belgium's furniture delivery service. Divan beds with mattress included, delivered across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg with free delivery and Cash on Delivery.