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Capitol Bedding Touch of Softness Pillowtop

Michigan’s Famous Mattress

Feel: Firm underneath with a touch of softness on top.

Best for: Back sleepers, combination sleepers, traditional mattress shoppers, and people who want firmness without a harsh surface.

Why we show this mattress:
We show the Touch of Softness because it is one of the most trusted and time-tested Capitol Bedding designs we carry. This bed truly lives up to its name — it is firm underneath with just a “touch of softness” on top. This mattress does not swallow you up.

This is also one of those rare mattresses with real history behind it. The Touch of Softness has been around since 1984, and it is one of Capitol’s original one-sided mattress designs, and the fact that it was built to be one-sided is actually a testament to its durability.

Because of that reliability, this model has found its way into some of the most respected lodging properties in Michigan. It is the mattress used at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, and it is also chosen by many hotels, inns, and bed & breakfasts across the state. Those businesses depend on consistency, comfort, and long-term durability — and the Touch of Softness has delivered that for generations of guests.

In our store, it remains one of our most popular and most recommended mattresses because it simply works. It is not trying to be trendy or overly complicated. Instead, it focuses on doing the basics extremely well: strong support, dependable comfort, and long-lasting construction that holds up over time. For customers who want a mattress with a proven track record and real Michigan heritage behind it, the Touch of Softness continues to be one of the easiest and most confident choices we can offer.

 

 

 

Comfort Level

Harder

Softer

SIZES

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Add Capitol Standard Foundation

Add Capitol HMI* HD Foundation

Twin

$989

$159

$199

Twin XL

$1079

$179

$219

Full

$1439

$189

$229

Queen

$1549

$229

$279

King

$1879

$358

$408

Cal-King

$1939

$358

$408

*HMI = Hotel/Motel/Institutional heavy-duty foundation upgrade

touch of softness pillowtop

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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