Mr Mattress Army Mattress: Military and Field Mattress South Africa (2026)
Quick answer: the Mr Mattress Army Mattress costs R1,199 for a single unit and drops to R899 per unit on orders of 50 to 199. It is a 91 x 188 x 10cm field-grade mattress on the MM FieldBase plain construction with a compression-tolerant MM DuraCore 50 core, supplied with a grey jacquard quilted cover or a rip-stop waterproof outer, with a 5-year institutional warranty.
There is essentially no published army mattress category in South Africa; units are bought as unspecified foam on price alone. We publish the spec instead: a named core density, a named construction, and a roll-up option, so a quartermaster can specify rather than gamble.
Published specification
| Mr Mattress Army Mattress: published specification | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 91 x 188 x 10cm single; 76cm stretcher-compatible width |
| Core | MM DuraCore 50 compression-tolerant formulation |
| Construction | MM FieldBase plain mattress build (standard supply); MM FieldRoll roll-up version with integrated tie straps, packing to about one third of its volume, available on request |
| Cover | Grey jacquard quilted cover option or rip-stop waterproof outer, field-washable; MM FireLock Assembly certification option |
| Warranty | 5-year institutional warranty (the consumer 365-night trial does not apply to the specialty range) |
Published tier pricing
Per unit, VAT inclusive. The 10-Pack and 50-Pack variants apply the discounted unit price automatically at checkout.
| Order size | Price per unit | How to order |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 units | R1,199 each | Order the Single variant |
| 10 to 49 units | R999 each | Order 10-Packs at R9,990 |
| 50 to 199 units | R899 each | Order 50-Packs at R44,950 |
| 200+ units and tenders | Official quote | Use the quote form |
Who this mattress is for
SANDF procurement via Armscor tenders, security training academies, camps and lodges with barracks-style accommodation, and disaster-relief organisations that need to move and store bedding at volume. The 76cm stretcher-compatible width fits field cots and stretcher frames.
Why the spec matters
The standard supply is the MM FieldBase build: a plain, dense, no-failure-points mattress in either a grey jacquard quilted cover or a rip-stop waterproof field-washable outer. Barracks want the quilted cover; field deployments want rip-stop. Both go over the same MM DuraCore 50 compression-tolerant core, formulated to take stacking, transport and steel-frame cots without permanent set.
For mobile and rapid-deployment use, the MM FieldRoll version is available on request: the same mattress in a compression roll-up format with integrated tie straps, packing to about one third of its volume for transport and storage. MM FireLock Assembly complete-mattress flame-retardancy certification is available as an option for facilities that specify it.
Manufactured to Mr Mattress specification by certified partner facilities, with a 5-year institutional warranty. The consumer 365-night trial does not apply to the specialty range.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an army mattress cost in South Africa?
The Mr Mattress Army Mattress is R1,199 for 1 to 9 units, R999 each for 10 to 49, and R899 each for 50 to 199, with formal quotations from 200 units.
Is it a roll-up mattress?
The standard supply is the plain MM FieldBase build. The MM FieldRoll roll-up version, with integrated tie straps and packing to about one third of its volume, is available on request for mobile and rapid-deployment use.
What covers are available?
A grey jacquard quilted cover for barracks use, or a rip-stop waterproof field-washable outer for deployment conditions. MM FireLock Assembly flame-retardancy certification is available as an option.
Does it fit stretchers and field cots?
Yes. Alongside the 91 x 188 x 10cm single there is a 76cm stretcher-compatible width for field cots and stretcher frames.
What warranty applies?
A 5-year institutional warranty on every unit. The consumer 365-night trial does not apply to the specialty range.
Can you supply against Armscor or NGO tenders?
Yes. We supply spec sheets, certification options and formal quotations as tender-ready documentation, and accept official purchase orders from approved institutions.
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Reviewed by Andries Taljaard, Founder of Mr Mattress.