Capitol Bedding Touch of Softness Pocketed

A classic Capitol feel, now refined with a pocketed coil upgrade

The Touch of Softness Pocketed keeps the same long-standing Capitol idea customers have trusted for years: a supportive, firmer-feeling mattress with just enough surface cushioning to take the edge off. What has changed is the support system underneath, which now uses a more modern pocketed coil design.

That upgrade matters because it improves motion control and makes the mattress more compatible with today’s adjustable bases, while still preserving the familiar “firm-but-comfortable” feel the Touch of Softness has always been known for.

It’s also worth noting that this model has been an extremely successful hotel-style mattress for decades, chosen repeatedly in hospitality settings for its durability, predictable comfort, and ability to satisfy a wide range of sleepers night after night. That long-term success in hotels is a big part of why we’re so fond of it—it’s a design that simply works, and it has proven itself in some of the most demanding sleep environments.

Comfort and feel

The Touch of Softness Pocketed has a firm support feel with a softened surface layer. It is not a plush mattress, and it is not an ultra-firm board-like feel either.

Instead, it sits in that traditional comfort zone where the mattress feels stable and supportive, but still has enough cushioning on top to keep it from feeling harsh.

Best for

• Back sleepers
• Combination sleepers
• Stomach sleepers who want a little surface cushion
• Shoppers who prefer traditional mattress comfort
• Customers who want firm support without a hard surface
• People who dislike deep pillowtops or overly soft beds

Construction highlights

• Durable quilted pillowtop-style upholstery
• 2.5 lb / 36 ILD “2536” high-density foam
• 1.8 lb transition foam
• Updated pocketed coil support system
• Fire barrier and insulation layers
• Handcrafted in Grand Ledge, Michigan
• Adjustable-base compatible

Support system

The Touch of Softness now uses a pocketed coil system instead of the older LFK-style spring unit. This change improves motion isolation, reduces whole-bed bounce, and creates a more controlled, modern feel when two people are sharing the mattress.

It also helps the mattress respond more independently under different parts of the body, while still maintaining the familiar firmness profile the model is known for.

Important details

• Firm support with a softened surface feel
• Updated pocketed coil construction for better motion control
• Uses high-density 2536 comfort foam
• Michigan-made by Capitol Bedding
• Less bounce than older spring versions
• Strong fit for traditional mattress shoppers
• Balanced feel without a “mushy” top layer

Our take

The Touch of Softness Pocketed stays in the lineup because it represents a simple, proven type of comfort that many customers still prefer. It is not trying to be trendy or overly plush. It is a straightforward, supportive mattress with a refined feel and a more modern coil system underneath

 

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The Capitol Difference

For over 50 years Capitol Bedding has been crafting high-quality mattresses rooted in the commitment to providing durable, comfortable sleep solutions. Their innovative approach began with the decision to create a one-sided, no-flip mattress using top-tier materials, particularly high-density foam. This led to the adoption of premium foams like ‘P2536’ (2.5lb density, 36ILD (Initial Load Deflection)), ‘P2560’ (2.5lb 60ILD), and ‘P2426′(2.4lb 26ILD), each tailored to deliver different levels of support and comfort. These materials have stood the test of time, ensuring Capitol Bedding’s products remain among the most resilient and comfortable on the market.

What sets Capitol Bedding apart is their dedication to using higher density foams that outperform the industry standard. Unlike most mattresses that lose their firmness and support over time, Capitol Bedding’s designs use 1.8lb, 2.4 lb and 2.5 lb foams, which experience significantly less firmness loss even after years of use. Their foams, sourced from Future Foam, one of the top producers in the U.S., are chosen for their exceptional quality and longevity, contributing to a mattress that retains its original feel and support far longer than most.

Key Benefits:

• High-Density Foam:
  • Lasts longer and maintains support better than standard foams.
• Foam Types:
  • P2536 (durability), P2560 (firm feel), P2426 (soft feel).
• Firmness Retention:
  • 2.5 lb foam: 8% firmness loss after 10 years.
  • 2.4 lb foam: 9% firmness loss after 10 years.
  • 1.8 lb foam : 20% firmness loss. (1.5lb and below are typically used in most other manufacturer’s beds)
• Compared to:
  • 1.2 lb foam: 38% firmness loss.
  • 1.0 lb foam: 42% firmness loss.
• Premium Materials:
  • Sourced from Future Foam, a top family-owned U.S. producer of Flexible Polyurethane Foams.

While the use of these premium materials comes at a higher cost, Capitol Bedding believes that better foam makes better, and longer lasting, mattresses—and better mattresses lead to better sleep. Their investment in high-density foam ensures that every customer experiences a durable, supportive mattress that enhances the quality of their sleep for years to come.

 

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