Mr Mattress Prison Mattress: Flame Retardant Correctional Mattress (2026)
Quick answer: the Mr Mattress Prison Mattress costs R1,899 for a single unit and R1,699 per unit on orders of 10 to 49, with 50+ units priced on tender quotation. It is a 90 x 188 x 12.5cm correctional-grade mattress with MM FireLock Assembly complete-mattress flame-retardancy certification, an MM SteriShield welded PU cover with MM CleanSeam tamper-evident sealed seams, and a 5-year institutional warranty.
No other South African supplier publishes a proper prison mattress specification page. We publish ours, including the two specifications the correctional system has publicly struggled to procure: certified flame retardancy of the complete mattress, and sanitizable, tamper-evident construction.
Published specification
| Mr Mattress Prison Mattress: published specification | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 90 x 188 x 12.5cm; 10cm option for concrete bunks; made-to-order sizes on tender |
| Core | MM DuraCore 50 high-compression variant for solid-base bunks |
| Cover | MM SteriShield welded waterproof PU plus MM CleanSeam zipless, tamper-evident sealed seams; anti-contraband; bed-bug resistant; decontaminable with liquid sanitizers |
| Fire safety | MM FireLock Assembly: flame-retardancy certification of the complete mattress, core and cover tested together |
| 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 variant applies the discounted unit price automatically at checkout.
| Order size | Price per unit | How to order |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 units | R1,899 each | Order the Single variant |
| 10 to 49 units | R1,699 each | Order 10-Packs at R16,990 |
| 50+ units and tenders | Tender pricing on official quote | Use the quote form |
Who this mattress is for
The Department of Correctional Services and its facility tenders, SAPS holding cells, and private detention, security and remand facilities. The 12.5cm build suits standard cell bunks; the 10cm option is made for concrete sleeping platforms; made-to-order sizes are available on tender.
Why the spec matters
MM FireLock Assembly certifies the complete mattress: core and cover burned together in one test, the way a mattress actually burns, rather than two separate component certificates that say nothing about the assembled product. This is precisely the specification gap that public SIU reporting documented in correctional procurement of flame-retardant, sanitizable mattresses.
MM CleanSeam closes the second gap: sealed, zipless seams that are tamper-evident, deny concealment space for contraband, resist bed bugs, and survive liquid decontamination. Combined with the welded MM SteriShield PU surface, the whole unit can be sanitized cell-side without stripping covers. The MM DuraCore 50 high-compression core variant is formulated for solid-base bunks where a soft core bottoms out in months.
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 a prison mattress cost in South Africa?
The Mr Mattress Prison Mattress is R1,899 for 1 to 9 units and R1,699 each for 10 to 49 units. From 50 units, pricing is quoted per tender, sized to volume, dimensions and delivery schedule.
Is it certified flame retardant?
Yes. MM FireLock Assembly certifies the complete mattress, core and cover tested together as one assembly, and the certificate is supplied with tender documentation.
Can it be sanitized and searched?
Yes. The MM SteriShield welded PU surface decontaminates with liquid sanitizers, and MM CleanSeam sealed zipless seams are tamper-evident, deny contraband concealment and resist bed bugs.
What sizes are available for cells and bunks?
90 x 188 x 12.5cm standard, a 10cm version for concrete sleeping platforms, and made-to-order sizes on tender.
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 a government tender?
Yes. We supply formal quotations, spec sheets and certification as tender-ready documentation, and accept official purchase orders from approved institutions.
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Reviewed by Andries Taljaard, Founder of Mr Mattress.