Supportive foam core
Quality foam provides comfort and postural support, with protection against bottoming out during transfers, repositioning and inclined or Fowler positioning.
Low-care foam support
Merit 2H Single Core & Underlay
Supportive mattress and underlay
A supportive single-core foam surface available as a mattress or underlay in 50, 100 and 150 mm thicknesses. The 50 mm configuration is commonly used beneath air mattresses; wipe-clean PVC or polyurethane covers support hygiene in aged care and homecare.
Therapeutic weight loading: Up to 150 kgSupportive foam coreLow pressure care risk
Inside the mattress
Product features
Supportive foam core
Quality foam provides comfort and postural support, with protection against bottoming out during transfers, repositioning and inclined or Fowler positioning.
Three thicknesses
Choose 50, 100 or 150 mm to suit the intended mattress or underlay application. Custom dimensions are available.
Four-way rotation
The core can be turned head to foot and flipped, helping distribute wear and extend service life.
Principles of pressure care
Designed for low-care applications. Not intended for individuals at risk of pressure injury; use individual clinical assessment to select an appropriate support surface.
Postural support
- The single foam core provides a stable support surface for positioning.
- Choose thickness and application to suit the individual and bed system.
Hygiene and care
- Welded cover seams and protected zippers help resist fluid ingress.
- Wipe-clean surfaces support hygiene and infection-control routines.
Rotation and durability
- The mattress is usable head to foot and flipped.
- Rotation helps distribute wear and maintain comfort.
Cover options
Heavy-duty PVC is available at 50 mm; Advantiflex is available at 100 and 150 mm.
Advantiflex
- Four-way stretch, vapour-permeable polyurethane upper with a heavy-duty waterproof PVC base.
- Antimicrobial and fire-retardant materials with high-frequency welded seams.
- Integrated zipper and waterfall protection flap. Available on 100 and 150 mm configurations.
Heavy-duty PVC
- Durable waterproof PVC with antimicrobial protection and fire-retardant properties.
- High-frequency welded seams, integrated zipper and waterfall protection flap.
- Available on the 50 mm configuration.
Risk rating and product profile
Product sizing and specifications
View available sizes and specifications, or speak with our team about custom dimensions.
Australian-made in Armidale, NSW. Custom dimensions can be made to suit the bed platform; ensure the mattress fits appropriately.
Available customisations and options:
- Dimensions
- Soft Touch PVC Waterproof Cover
- Finalé Bed Extension Bolsters
- Fourfront CU7 Mental Health Pillow
| Size | Dimensions (mm) | 50 mm code | 100 mm code | 150 mm code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 1980 x 880 | 2HS1000-50 | 2HS1000-100 | 2HS1000-150 |
| Single, Long | 2030 x 880 | 2HSL1000-50 | 2HSL1000-100 | 2HSL1000-150 |
| King Single | 1980 x 1050 | 2HKS1000-50 | 2HKS1000-100 | 2HKS1000-150 |
| King Single, Long | 2030 x 1050 | 2HKSL1000-50 | 2HKSL1000-100 | 2HKSL1000-150 |
| Extra-Wide | 1980 x 1150 | 2HEW1000-50 | 2HEW1000-100 | 2HEW1000-150 |
| Extra-Wide, Long | 2030 x 1150 | 2HEWL1000-50 | 2HEWL1000-100 | 2HEWL1000-150 |
| Double | 1980 x 1350 | 2HD1000-50 | 2HD1000-100 | 2HD1000-150 |
| Double, Long | 2030 x 1350 | 2HDL1000-50 | 2HDL1000-100 | 2HDL1000-150 |
| Queen | 1980 x 1530 | 2HQ1000-50 | 2HQ1000-100 | 2HQ1000-150 |
| Queen, Long | 2030 x 1530 | 2HQL1000-50 | 2HQL1000-100 | 2HQL1000-150 |
| King | 1980 x 1850 | 2HK1000-50 | 2HK1000-100 | 2HK1000-150 |
| King, Long | 2030 x 1850 | 2HKL1000-50 | 2HKL1000-100 | 2HKL1000-150 |
Heights: 50, 100 and 150 mm. Heavy-duty PVC is standard at 50 mm; Advantiflex is available at 100 and 150 mm.
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