Sealy Alston Gel Advantage Pillow Top Single Mattress
The Sealy Alston Gel Advantage Pillow Top Mattress combines a Geltex breathable comfort layer with a pillow top, which means extra surface cushioning on a medium-rated mattress, with less trapped heat.
- Cushioned pillow top surface
- Breathable gel comfort layer
- Reinforced edges for steadier sides
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Sealy Alston Gel Advantage Pillow Top Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Sealy Alston Gel Advantage Pillow Top Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium
Construction
Foam
Gel
Depth (cm)
29
Layers
Layer Details
Key benefits
- Leaves space for everything else: At 90cm wide, the UK single leaves room for a desk and toy storage in a child's bedroom, so the bed doesn't take over the floor.
- Two beds in a shared room: For siblings sharing or a guest room set up with twin beds, a pair of UK singles can sit side by side with a walkway between them.
- Cushioning for a single sleeper: The pillow top adds give on the surface over a medium-rated spring unit, which means a softer first feel without losing the support underneath.
- Steadier edges on a narrow bed: The high-density foam Edge Guard border should keep the sides steady, which matters more on a UK single, where you sleep closer to the edge.
- Fits under a sloping ceiling: In a loft conversion, a narrow UK single footprint can tuck under the slope while leaving standing room on the open side.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and want a medium mattress with a softer surface, you're furnishing a child's or teenager's room that also has to hold a desk and storage, or you're setting up a spare room or office that needs a guest bed without losing the floor.
Consider another size if...
You want more space to spread out, or your guest room usually hosts couples. The UK small double would suit you better: it's 30cm wider, and we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m.
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FAQ's
Will the Sealy Alston Gel Advantage Pillow Top UK single fit a bunk bed?
It's 90 x 190cm, the standard UK single size, so it should fit the base. The depth is the thing to check. At 29cm deep, it sits higher than many shallower mattresses, so look up the maximum mattress depth your bunk, cabin or mid-sleeper frame allows, and make sure the guard rail still sits well above the sleeping surface.
What bedding fits a UK single Sealy Alston Gel Advantage Pillow Top?
Standard single sheets and a single duvet (135 x 200cm) fit the UK single. Because the mattress is 29cm deep, choose fitted sheets with deep pockets, as shallow ones may pull off the corners.
How much bedroom space do I need for a UK single?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space for a UK single. That leaves room to walk round the bed and pull out a desk chair, which matters in a child's room or a small spare room that doubles as an office.
Is the Sealy Alston Gel Advantage Pillow Top UK single long enough for a tall teenager?
The UK single is 190cm long, the same length as the UK small double and UK double. If your teenager is already tall and still growing, the UK king is 10cm longer. Measure the room before switching, as we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king.
Should I get a UK single or UK small double for a spare room?
A UK single suits a spare room that doubles as an office, as it leaves more floor free, or a room holding two beds for visiting children. If most of your guests are adults who like room to stretch, the UK small double is 30cm wider, and we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for it.