Tuft & Springs Essence Ortho 2000 Gel Hybrid Mattress
Mattress
Tuft & Springs Essence Ortho 2000 Gel Hybrid Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Depth (cm)
29
Layers
3
Layer Details
- Knitted Cover. A soft knitted sleep surface that lets air move through easily, so the mattress feels fresher through the night. It also gives the top a smooth, comfortable finish.
- Cooling Gel Fusion™ Memory Foam. Gel memory foam that feels cool to the touch and gently moulds to your shape, which means pressure points like hips and shoulders get some relief despite the firm feel. It's the layer doing most of the comfort work here.
- 2000 Pocket Springs. 2000 individually responsive pocket springs form the support core, each moving on its own to match where your body needs it. This targeted response also helps stop roll-together if you share the bed.
Layer details from mattressnextday.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- Leaves room for everything else: At 3ft x 6ft 3in, the UK single leaves space for a desk and a wardrobe, which matters in a child's room where the bed competes with toy storage.
- Two beds, one room: Siblings sharing a bedroom can each have a UK single and still keep a clear walkway down the middle, which a larger size rarely allows.
- Firm support for growing backs: The 2000 pocket springs give a supportive base that teenagers who sleep on their back or front tend to like.
- Cooler surface for a small room: The gel memory foam feels cool to the touch, which helps in a box room or loft conversion where warm air tends to collect.
- A practical guest bed: A UK single fits neatly against the wall of a home office, so the room still works for daytime use when no one is staying.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and want a firm, supportive feel in a room where floor space is tight, or you're kitting out a teenager's bedroom or a spare room that has to work as a study too. It also suits you if two siblings share a room and each needs a bed of their own.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed with a partner, or you're a lightweight side sleeper who needs more give. For couples, we'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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What size room do I need for an Essence Ortho 2000 UK single?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space for the Essence Ortho 2000 in a UK single. The mattress itself measures 90 x 190cm, or 3ft x 6ft 3in, so it sits comfortably in a box room or a narrow loft conversion with space left for a bedside table.
Can I put the Essence Ortho 2000 UK single on a mid sleeper or cabin bed?
Possibly, although you should check the frame first. The mattress is 29cm deep, which is thicker than many raised frames are designed for. Check the maximum mattress depth in the bed maker's guidance, because a deep mattress can bring the sleeper too close to the top of the safety rail.
Is the Tuft & Springs Essence Ortho 2000 single too firm for a child?
It depends on how your child sleeps. Firm support suits back and front sleepers, but a light child who curls up on their side may find it presses at the shoulder and hip. For an older, heavier teenager, the firm feel is less likely to be a problem.
Can two people share an Essence Ortho 2000 UK single?
Not comfortably for regular use. A UK single is 90cm wide and is designed for one sleeper. If you share, the UK double is 45cm wider and the same length, and gives 67.5cm each for two people sharing. We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space for the UK double.
Is the Essence Ortho 2000 single long enough for a tall teenager?
The UK single is 190cm long, the same length as the UK double. If your teenager is tall and still growing, the UK king is 10cm longer, although it needs a much bigger room: we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king.