Hi flashmavi,
Welcome to the Mattress UnderGround. You are now officially a welcomed “MUGSter.” Thank you for the question.
So, if you ask any of our Trusted Member Experts regarding the different sheets you use on your bed, or they style of mattress cover you select, namely a stretch cover verses non stretch, I am confident that they will tell you it will, without any doubt, change the feel of the mattress.
It sounds frustrating to receive a mattress that doesn’t match what you ordered. The difference in quilting design could potentially affect the mattress’s feel and performance, but it’s not always straightforward.
I am fairly confident that the quilting design and pattern can have an effect on the overall feel of the mattress. Some thoughts on the subject.
Hexagonal quilting and horizontal quilting can lead to different surface tensions. Hexagonal quilting might provide a more stable surface, while horizontal quilting may allow for more movement.
The softness and elasticity of the fabric can also influence how motion is transferred. A softer, more elastic top layer may not isolate movement as effectively, allowing you to feel your partner’s movements more easily.
Memory foam is generally good for motion isolation, but if the base support is different from the one you tried, it could affect performance.
I can relate this situation to a personal experience from a couple of years ago. I bought a high-end down comforter that had what I’d call standard box baffle stitching. Anyone who owns a down comforter knows that if the baffle stitching isn’t secure and the boxes aren’t properly filled, they’ll end up flat and lifeless after about nine months to a year. That’s exactly what happened to mine. I eventually replaced it with a lesser-known brand that featured a nicely stuffed 90 oz comforter with a pinch pleat baffle design. What a difference! After two years, the comforter remains full and fluffy, just like it did when I first unwrapped it.
If you think about it, when you lie on a mattress that has a foam filled quilted cover, whether the stitch is horizontal or vertical, when your body lies on it, the fill will start to displace, if there is nothing to stop the displacement, it is likely to develop impressions under the areas where more weight is applied. If the pattern of the stitching is such that the fill has nowhere to go, it will remain full and will have an affect on how that surface feels.
Will that change in stitch pattern have a significant effect overall, well, that is for the sleeper to decide, but I have to believe it will make a difference.
Hope this helps.
Maverick