Silentnight British Wool 1600 Mattress
Mattress
Silentnight British Wool 1600 Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium
Construction
Depth (cm)
29
Layers
4
Layer Details
- Tencel™ Lyocell sleep surface. A silky, soft-touch top layer woven to allow airflow and move moisture away from you, which means you're less likely to wake up clammy. It's the first thing you'll feel through your bedding.
- Platinum comfort layer. Silentnight says this is 10x more breathable than memory foam with the same level of pressure relief. In practice that means a cocooning, cushioned feel without the warmth foam can trap.
- British Wool Comfort Layer. Wool from Cheviot sheep, flexible and breathable, helping regulate temperature so you stay cool in summer and warm in winter. It's a natural material doing a job synthetic layers often struggle with.
- Mirapocket® springs and mini pocket springs. 600 Mirapocket® springs work with 1000 mini pocket springs, which means each spring responds to your body independently for tailored support. The dual layer also increases breathability through the core of the mattress.
Layer details from silentnight.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- A sensible fit for compact rooms: At 90cm wide, this single leaves room for a desk, wardrobe and toy storage in a child's bedroom rather than swallowing the floor.
- Wool suits growing sleepers: The British wool layer regulates temperature naturally, useful for children and teens who tend to run warm at night.
- Natural flame retardants, no foam: The foam free build uses natural flame retardants, which reassures parents who'd rather avoid chemical treatments in a child's bed.
- Guest room friendly: In a spare room that doubles as an office, or a guest room with two beds, the single's narrow footprint keeps a walkway clear.
- Easy, cheap bedding: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm single duvet fit, and both are the most widely stocked bedding of any UK size.
- Check depth on raised frames: At 29cm deep it has a substantial profile, so measure guard rail height before pairing it with a bunk or mid sleeper.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child's or teenager's room where the bed shares space with a desk and wardrobe, you're a single adult in a compact bedroom or first flat, or you're kitting out a guest room, perhaps with two beds and a walkway between them. The wool build is a particularly good match for warm sleepers of any age.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who finds 90cm of width restrictive, or a couple. The UK double is 45cm wider and the same length; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space and we'd recommend the UK double instead.
Similar Mattresses in This Price Range
Did you know? On Mattress Unboxed we have over 1,000 different mattresses to suit all types of sleepers. View all mattresses.
What size is the Silentnight British Wool 1600 UK single?
It measures 90 x 190cm, which is 3ft x 6ft 3in, the standard UK one-person size. That makes it the same length as the UK double but 45cm narrower, so it slots into rooms where a bigger mattress simply wouldn't work. We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space around it.
Will the Silentnight British Wool 1600 single fit a bunk bed or mid sleeper?
The footprint matches standard UK bunk and mid sleeper frames, but this mattress is 29cm deep, which is on the taller side for a raised bed. Safety guidance for bunks usually requires the guard rail to sit well above the mattress surface, so measure your frame's rail height before ordering.
Is the UK single a good size for a teenager?
Yes, at 90 x 190cm it's the standard size for teens, and the length suits most right through to adulthood. The wool and Tencel™ Lyocell layers also help with temperature, which teenagers who sleep warm will appreciate. If the room allows, sizing up to the UK double gives more growing room.
Is a wool mattress a good choice for a child's single bed?
It's a strong option. The foam free build uses natural flame retardants rather than chemical treatments, and the breathable wool layer helps children who overheat at night. The medium feel offers gentle cushioning without the deep sink of memory foam, which lighter bodies often find easier to move around on.
Where can I buy the Silentnight British Wool 1600 in a single?
Availability shifts, so the simplest approach is to compare the retailers listed on this page; the prices shown here are updated as retailers change them. Do confirm you're selecting the UK single at checkout, as this mattress is also sold in UK double and UK super king sizes.