Firmness
Medium Firm
Type
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
20
Number of Layers
3
Trial Period (nights)
100
Warranty (years)
3
Price Range
£175 to £329
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Certifications
Assessed from Bodyshape's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
At £175 to £329 this is genuinely budget territory, and the spec is honest for the money. The memory foam layer adapts to the contours of your body for pressure relief, which means less strain on hips and shoulders, while the Reflex foam core creates the medium to firm feel that suits most back and front sleepers. It's hypoallergenic and handcrafted in the UK, and the 100 night trial includes the option to swap after 30 nights if the feel isn't right. It's single-sided, so you can't flip it, and the 3 year guarantee is shorter than many rivals offer. But for a first mattress, a spare room or a tight budget, it does the basics well.
Key Features & what's inside
- Knitted cover. A soft knitted cover with breathability, which means heat can escape rather than building up at the surface. It's a simple touch but a welcome one on a memory foam mattress.
- 6cm memory foam. This layer adapts to the contours of your body for soothing pressure relief. In practice, that means a gentle cradling feel around your hips and shoulders as you settle in.
- 14cm Reflex foam core. A supportive core that creates the medium to firm feel. This is what keeps your spine aligned and stops you sinking too far into the mattress.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Who's it NOT for?
It's single-sided, so if you like rotating and flipping a mattress to extend its life, this isn't built for that. Lightweight side sleepers may find the medium to firm feel slightly too solid, and hot sleepers should note memory foam holds warmth despite the breathable cover. The 3 year guarantee is also on the short side.
Bodyshape Classic Memory Foam Mattress
How firm is the Bodyshape Classic mattress?
The brand describes it as medium to firm. The 6cm memory foam top gives some initial softness and contouring, but the 14cm Reflex foam core keeps the overall feel supportive rather than plush. It suits most back and front sleepers, although lightweight side sleepers may find it a little too firm.
Does the Bodyshape Classic come with a trial period?
Yes, it comes with a 100 night trial, and the trial allows a swap after 30 nights if the feel isn't working for you. There's also a 3 year guarantee, which is shorter than many brands offer, but reasonable at this price.
How long does the Bodyshape Classic take to expand?
It's delivered rolled and should be given 8 hours to expand fully before you sleep on it. Delivery is free and next day, so you could order in the morning and be sleeping on it the following night.
How deep is the Bodyshape Classic mattress?
It's 20cm deep in total: a 6cm memory foam layer over a 14cm Reflex foam core, topped with a knitted cover. That's shallower than premium hybrids, so most standard fitted sheets will fit easily, but don't expect a tall, hotel-style profile.
What sizes does the Bodyshape Classic come in?
Five UK sizes: Single, Small Double, Double, King and Super King, priced from £175 to £329. The Single starts at £175, making it a sensible pick for kids' rooms or spare beds as well as everyday use.
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