Mr Mattress Hospital Mattress: Waterproof Ward Mattress South Africa (2026)
Quick answer: the Mr Mattress Hospital Mattress costs R2,799 for a single unit and drops to R2,199 per unit on orders of 50 to 199. It is a 90 x 188 x 15cm general ward mattress with the MM SteriShield welded seamless PU cover that survives hospital-grade sanitizers, a 50 kg/m3 MM DuraCore 50 core rated to 140 kg per patient, and a 5-year institutional warranty.
The medical-supply channel prices ward mattresses from about R2,000 for unspecified foam up to R9,950 and beyond at the specialist end. We publish the spec and sit in the honest middle: hospital-grade cover and published 50-density core, at general-ward pricing with tiers you can plan a budget on.
Published specification
| Mr Mattress Hospital Mattress: published specification | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 90 x 188 x 15cm standard ward; 2-section and 4-section profiling versions for adjustable beds |
| Core | MM DuraCore 50: 50 kg/m3 SABS-approved high-density foam |
| Cover | MM SteriShield welded seamless waterproof PU; wipe-down with hospital-grade sanitizers; anti-microbial treated; fluid-impermeable |
| Options | Convoluted pressure-distribution top layer; MM FireLock Assembly certification; 4-section profiling version at +R600 per unit at every tier |
| Weight rating | Supports up to 140 kg per patient |
| 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 | R2,799 each | Order the Single variant |
| 10 to 49 units | R2,499 each | Order 10-Packs at R24,990 |
| 50 to 199 units | R2,199 each | Order 50-Packs at R109,950 |
| 200+ units and tenders | Official quote | Use the quote form |
Who this mattress is for
Private hospital groups and clinics, frail care and care homes, step-down facilities, and families nursing someone at home on an adjustable or standard bed. The 2-section and 4-section profiling versions articulate with adjustable hospital beds; the 4-section version adds R600 per unit at every tier.
Why the spec matters
MM SteriShield is a fully welded, seamless waterproof PU cover: no stitch holes for fluids to wick through, no seams for bacteria to colonise, wipe-down decontamination with standard hospital-grade sanitizers, and an anti-microbial treatment in the material itself. Stitched covers fail infection-control audits; welded ones pass them.
Under it, the MM DuraCore 50 core publishes 50 kg/m3 where the common medical-channel benchmark is 36-density foam. That difference is why this mattress is rated to 140 kg per patient and carries a 5-year institutional warranty rather than the 1-year warranty typical of ward stock. A convoluted pressure-distribution top layer and MM FireLock Assembly complete-mattress flame-retardancy certification are available as options.
Manufactured to Mr Mattress specification by certified partner facilities. The consumer 365-night trial does not apply to the specialty range.
A track record with vulnerable-care facilities, confirmed by government sources
In May 2020, Parliament of South Africa's own newsletter reported that we donated 60 beds and mattresses to a Botshabelo children's place of safety during the COVID-19 lockdown, at the appeal of the Free State MEC for Social Development. In 2021 we supplied the beds and mattresses for the Charlotte Maxeke Treatment Centre, a Free State Department of Social Development facility opened by President Cyril Ramaphosa. See the full record, with every government source linked.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hospital bed mattress cost in South Africa?
The Mr Mattress Hospital Mattress is R2,799 for 1 to 9 units, R2,499 each for 10 to 49, and R2,199 each for 50 to 199, with formal quotations from 200 units. The 4-section profiling version adds R600 per unit at every tier.
Is the cover really sanitizer-proof?
Yes. The MM SteriShield cover is welded and seamless, so hospital-grade wipe-down sanitizers cannot penetrate the surface or degrade stitch lines, and it is anti-microbial treated and fluid-impermeable.
Does it fit adjustable hospital beds?
Yes. Order the 2-section or 4-section profiling version, which articulates with the bed frame. The 4-section version is +R600 per unit at every tier.
Is this a pressure-care mattress?
It is a general ward mattress with an optional convoluted pressure-distribution top layer. It is not an alternating-pressure system; for stage 3 or 4 pressure injuries we honestly refer you to a specialised pressure-care supplier.
What weight is it rated for?
Up to 140 kg per patient, on the strength of the 50 kg/m3 MM DuraCore 50 high-density core.
Can a hospital group buy on purchase order?
Yes. Approved institutions buy on official purchase orders with formal quotations and invoices, deposit terms or 30-day accounts. Use the Get Official Quote form.
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Reviewed by Andries Taljaard, Founder of Mr Mattress.