
ENGINEERING · 4 OCTOBER 2026
Beyond Spring Count
A useful spring specification starts with the size, construction and geometry behind the number.
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Ideas for the people building better comfort. Explore spring construction, product design and the materials behind the finished surface.

A useful spring specification starts with the size, construction and geometry behind the number.

Photo: Yahquinn / Stephanie Loffredo · CC BY-SA 3.0
Springs, surrounding layers and the supporting base should be considered together from the first design discussion.

Photo: Lee Haywood · CC BY-SA 2.0
Looking at how steel, textiles and surrounding layers come apart can inform better product decisions.