Bodyshape Ortho Memory Foam Mattress
Mattress
Bodyshape Ortho Memory Foam Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Depth (cm)
20
Layers
3
Layer Details
- Knitted cover. A soft knitted top that adds cosiness and warmth while allowing enhanced airflow. In practice, that means a gentler first touch without trapping quite as much heat as some foam mattress covers.
- Memory Foam. A 3cm comfort layer that adapts to the contours of your body and moulds to your shape, which means pressure points like hips and shoulders get some cushioning. It's a fairly slim layer, so the firm base makes itself felt through it.
- Reflex Foam. A 17cm supportive base that is durable and resilient, holding its shape over an extended period. This is where the firm feel comes from, and it should keep the mattress performing consistently for longer.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- The classic shared footprint: At 135 x 190cm, the UK double gives couples a proper shared bed without dominating a typical British bedroom.
- Room for bedside tables: Allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m and most rooms will still take a table on each side, which matters more than an extra 15cm of mattress.
- Firm support for two: The 17cm reflex foam base holds its shape across the full width, so neither sleeper drifts into a dip in the middle.
- Low motion transfer: All-foam construction absorbs movement, which means a partner turning over at 67.5cm away is less likely to wake you than on a sprung bed.
- Easy to dress: Standard double sheets and a 200 x 200cm duvet are stocked everywhere, useful if you're kitting out a guest room or a first flat.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and your room sits around the typical UK size, where a UK king would crowd the walkways. It also suits you if you're furnishing a guest room for visiting couples, or you sleep alone but like space to spread out, perhaps with a dog or cat claiming a corner.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both like space and your room measures at least 2.7m x 2.9m. In that case we'd recommend the UK king instead: it's 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double.
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Is a double Bodyshape Ortho mattress big enough for a couple?
For most couples, yes. You get 67.5cm each for two people sharing, and because the mattress is all foam, movement doesn't travel far across it. If either of you is broad-shouldered or a restless sleeper, the UK king adds 15cm of width and 10cm of length, provided your room can take it.
Will the UK double Bodyshape Ortho fit my bedroom?
The mattress is 135 x 190cm, and we suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. That usually leaves space for bedside tables on both sides and a wardrobe, which is why the UK double remains the default for typical British bedrooms.
Is the double Bodyshape Ortho a good guest room mattress?
It's a sensible choice. The UK double accommodates visiting couples, standard bedding is cheap and easy to find, and the firm reflex foam base holds its shape even when the bed goes unused for stretches. Guests who prefer a soft, sink-in feel may find it firmer than they're used to, though.
Can I feel my partner moving on the Bodyshape Ortho double?
Less than you would on most sprung mattresses. Foam absorbs movement rather than transmitting it, so at 67.5cm of width each, a partner shifting position or getting up early is unlikely to disturb you. The firm surface also makes it easy to change position without rolling towards the middle.
Should I get the Bodyshape Ortho in a double or a small double?
The UK double is 15cm wider than the UK small double, and both are the same length. For two people sharing every night, that 15cm is usually worth having. If your room is tight, we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for the UK small double, against 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double.