Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress
The Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress is a hybrid with an extra firm feel, which Bodyshape describes as its firmest rating: highly supportive with a very firm, sturdy feel.
- Very firm for back & front sleepers
- Supports each part of your body
- Minimises partner disturbance
£389
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Inside its 25cm depth, the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 has 1500 pocket springs topped with soft white fibres, which means each spring moves independently to support different parts of your body while the fibre layer softens the surface a little. It's available in five UK sizes, from Single to Super King, at a price that's good value for a 1500-spring hybrid. It comes with a 100-night trial and a 1-year guarantee, and it's handcrafted in the UK by a National Bed Federation approved brand.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Extra Firm
Type
Hybrid
Depth (cm)
25
Number of Layers
2
Trial Period (nights)
100
Warranty (years)
1
Price Range
£389 to £679
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Stomach Sleeping
Certifications
BS 7177
Assessed from Bodyshape's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Why should you choose this mattress?
This one is for people who genuinely want a very firm bed. If you sleep on your back or front, or you've been advised to try a firmer, more orthopaedic feel, the 1500 pocket springs adapt to your movement and distribute support to each part of your body rather than letting you sink. The knitted cover and soft fibre comfort layer take the edge off the firmness slightly, though this is still a sturdy, no-nonsense surface. The 100-night trial gives you time to adjust at home, and delivery is free to most locations with next day available on weekdays. The 1-year guarantee is short, but the starting price reflects that.
Key features & layer details
Comfort Layer
Soft white synthetic fibres create a cosy feel at the surface, which means a little cushioning before you reach the firm support beneath. They're durable and resilient, so the layer should hold its shape over time.
Support System
1500 individual pocket springs, each encased in its own cloth pocket, adapt to your movement independently. In practice that means personalised support for each part of your body and less disturbance from a partner shifting in the night.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Back sleepers
The 1500 pocket springs adapt to your movement and spread support across each part of your body, so you stay held up rather than sinking in.
Front sleepers
An extra firm feel with 1500 pocket springs keeps your body supported on top of the mattress instead of letting you sink into it.
Couples
Each of the 1500 springs sits in its own cloth pocket, which means less disturbance when a partner shifts in the night.
Heavier sleepers
The extra firm rating and 1500 individually pocketed springs give a sturdy, no-nonsense surface that resists sinking, with a soft fibre layer taking the edge off.
Budget buyers
The copy calls it good value for a 1500-spring hybrid, and the 100-night trial gives you time to decide at home.
Skip this if you like a plush, cradling surface. As Bodyshape's firmest rating, it will feel unforgiving to lightweight sleepers and most dedicated side sleepers, who may notice pressure at the shoulder and hip. The 1-year guarantee is also shorter than most brands offer, so buyers wanting long-term cover should look elsewhere.
Save on an earlier or ex-display model
Some retailers still sell the earlier version of this mattress, or ex-display and returned stock at a lower price. These are the sizes where it costs less than the current model's best price.
Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress
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FAQ's
How firm is the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 mattress?
Extra firm. Bodyshape rates it as their firmest option, describing it as highly supportive with a very firm, sturdy feel. There's a soft fibre comfort layer on top, but expect a genuinely firm surface rather than a plush one. Lighter sleepers and side sleepers may find it a little too firm.
Does the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 come with a trial?
Yes, Bodyshape offers a 100-night trial, so you can sleep on it at home and return it if the extra firm feel isn't right for you. The guarantee is 1 year, which is on the short side.
How deep is the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 mattress?
It's 25cm deep, made up of 1500 pocket springs beneath a comfort layer of soft white fibres, finished with a knitted cover. Standard fitted sheets should fit without any trouble.
What sizes does the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 come in?
Five UK sizes: Single, Small Double, Double, King and Super King.
Is the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 good for back pain?
It's designed as an orthopaedic, extra firm mattress, and across owner reviews customers with back pain specifically praise its back support. That said, firmness needs vary by body weight and sleeping position, so use the 100-night trial to check it suits you.
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