Anti-Vandal Waterproof Mattress, Crib 5 Fire Retardant PVC Cover

This anti-vandal waterproof mattress is built for settings where a standard contract mattress would not last. It is used in environments such as mental health units, bail hostels, high-dependency wards and secure facilities, where bedding has to cope with heavy handling, frequent cleaning and fluid exposure.

The construction is deliberately simple. A fire-retardant foam core is fully enclosed in a heavy-duty polyester PVC cover, and the cover is high frequency welded on all four sides rather than zipped or stitched shut. There is no zip, no removable panel and no seam to pick at, which is what makes the mattress tamper-resistant and stops liquid finding a way into the core.

Because the outer surface is fully sealed, the mattress can be wiped down as part of a routine cleaning schedule instead of being taken out of service. That is the practical difference for staff: less downtime, fewer replacements and a surface that supports the hygiene procedures already in place on the unit.

Ox Beds states that the mattress complies with British Standard BS 7177 (Crib 5, Ignition Source 5) and exceeds the requirements of the UK Fire Regulations Act 1988. Fire performance standards reduce risk rather than remove it, and the mattress should be used alongside your existing fire safety procedures rather than in place of them.

The core is high-density polyurethane foam, chosen to hold its shape under continuous use while still giving occupants a reasonable sleeping surface. Comfort is not the only consideration in these settings, but it still matters.

Ox Beds manufactures in Yorkshire and supplies both single replacements and volume orders, so you can trial one unit before committing to a wider rollout. If you need a specific size or a different specification for a particular ward or unit, the team can advise before you order.