Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress
Mattress
Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Depth (cm)
18
Layers
2
Layer Details
- Reflex Memory Foam. A 15.5cm layer of Reflex Memory foam that adapts to changes in weight, pressure and activity, which means you get targeted support that responds as you shift position through the night. This is the bulk of the mattress and where its firm, supportive character comes from.
- High Density Memory Foam. A 2.5cm layer of high density memory foam sits within the core, moulding around your body for a weightless feel. It adds a touch of cosy comfort to soften the firm base beneath.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- Slim enough for raised frames: At 18cm deep, it sits lower than many foam mattresses, which means a safety rail on a bunk or mid sleeper still clears the top.
- Fits compact rooms: A 90cm width leaves floor space for a desk, wardrobe and toy storage, so a child's room does not have to feel like all bed.
- Firm support for growing sleepers: The firm Reflex Memory foam core gives even support for children and teens, though lightweight side sleepers may find it slightly too firm.
- Hypoallergenic build: The all-foam construction is hypoallergenic, which matters in a child's bedroom or a guest room that sits unused between visits.
- Easy to handle: A single all-foam mattress is far easier to carry up a loft ladder or narrow staircase than anything wider.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager and want firm, even support at a modest price, you need a mattress shallow enough for a bunk, cabin or mid sleeper frame, or you're kitting out a spare room or student flat where the frame is a standard UK single and the space is tight.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who sleeps alone but likes room to spread out, or you share the bed. We'd recommend the UK small double instead, which is 30cm wider and the same length; allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space for it.
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Is the Bodyshape Vitality UK single suitable for a bunk or mid sleeper bed?
It's one of the better foam options for raised frames. The 18cm depth is shallower than many memory foam mattresses, which means a bunk's safety rail should still stand well above the sleeping surface. Check your frame's maximum mattress depth before buying, but for most bunks and mid sleepers this profile is a comfortable fit.
Is the Bodyshape Vitality single a good mattress for a child or teenager?
For most children and teens, yes. The firm feel supports a growing back rather than letting hips sink, and the hypoallergenic foam build is reassuring in a child's room. One caveat: a very light child who sleeps on their side may find it a little too firm at the hips and shoulders.
What room size do I need for a UK single mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which is our own guidance rather than the manufacturer's. That leaves enough clearance to make the bed and open a wardrobe. At 90cm wide, the UK single is the easiest full-length size to fit around a desk or under a loft slope.
How much smaller is the UK single than the UK double?
The UK single is 45cm narrower than the UK double, and the two are the same length at 190cm. If you're an adult buying for yourself and the room allows it, that extra width is noticeable; we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space for the UK double.
Does the UK single Bodyshape Vitality work in a guest room?
It suits guest rooms well, especially a spare room that doubles as an office or one taking two beds with a walkway between. The firm feel copes with occasional guests of different weights, and single bedding is cheap and easy to find. Compare the retailers listed on this page for current pricing.