Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress
Mattress
Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress
Size
Firmness
Extra Firm
Construction
Depth (cm)
25
Layers
2
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.
- Fits almost any room: At 90cm wide it leaves floor space free, so a desk, wardrobe or toy storage can still fit around it in a small bedroom.
- Full support in a narrow footprint: You get the complete 1500 pocket spring count in the UK single, which means the springs adapt to your movement just as they do in the larger sizes.
- Sensible for guest rooms and studies: An extra firm single suits a spare room that doubles as an office, where the bed needs to stay compact and hold its shape between visits.
- Standard length for adults: At 190cm long it matches the UK small double and UK double, so most single adults fit comfortably without paying for width they will never use.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm duvet fit, and both are the most widely stocked bedding of any UK size.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone, on your back or front, and want a very firm surface in the standard one-person size, or you're furnishing a guest room, student flat or first bedroom where 90cm of width is all the room allows. It also suits an older teen who prefers a firm, sturdy bed. Allow at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who finds a single restrictive, or you tend to sprawl. The UK small double would suit you better: it's 30cm wider than the UK single at the same length, and we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space for it.
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How big is the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 in a UK single?
The UK single measures 90 x 190cm, or 3ft x 6ft 3in. That's the standard UK one-person size, and the same length as the UK small double and UK double, so a typical adult fits without their feet hanging over the end.
Is the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 single suitable for a child?
With caution. A UK single is the standard size for children's rooms, but this is Bodyshape's firmest rating, and lightweight sleepers tend to sit on top of an extra firm surface rather than settle into it. A child who sleeps on their side may find it uncomfortable, so consider their sleeping position before buying.
Will this single fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
The 90 x 190cm footprint matches standard UK bunk and mid sleeper frames, but check the depth first. At 25cm this is deeper than many raised frames allow, and a mattress that sits too high can leave the guard rail below the safe minimum. Measure your frame's maximum mattress depth before ordering.
How much floor space does a UK single need?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space for a UK single, which gives you room to walk around the bed and open drawers or wardrobe doors. That makes it a realistic fit for box rooms, loft conversions with a narrow usable footprint, and spare rooms that also hold a desk.
Should I buy the UK single or size up to the UK small double?
If you're an adult sleeping alone every night and the room allows it, the UK small double gives you 30cm more width than the UK single at the same length; we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space for it. For a child, a guest bed or a genuinely compact room, the UK single is the practical choice.