Foam pressure care · Ward care

Sovereign S3

The ultimate lightweight foam surface

Redefining Ward Care

The Sovereign S3 Foam Mattress delivers advanced pressure care in a lightweight, versatile format, making it the ultimate facility-ready surface.

Designed to suit nearly every patient, bed platform, and department, the S3 standardises care while providing exceptional comfort, safety, and pressure injury management. With dual immersion foam technology, it offers high-performance support without compromising ease of handling.

Therapeutic weight loading: 30–250 kgDual immersion foam technologyMedium–High pressure care risk
Sovereign S3 mattress construction

Inside the mattress

Product features

Exploded view of Sovereign S3 mattress layers

Customisable Sizing & Handles

Wide range of sizes with optional carry handles for easier handling

Triple-Zoned Immersion Core

Heel, scapular, and sacral profiling for targeted redistribution

Heel Slope Design

Offloads heel pressure, shifting load to calves

Long-Lasting Core Durability

Reinforced foams prevent bottoming out and extend service life

Strengthened Hinged Sides

Improves lateral stability and safety during transfers

Dual Care Capabilities

Balances deep immersion with postural support

Airoform Memory Breathe Top Layer

Soft, breathable immersion with low-shear properties

Lightweight & WHS Friendly

  • Easy for staff to manoeuvre without compromising patient support

Principles of pressure care

Shear & Friction Reduction

Shear & Friction Reduction

  • Airoform Memory Breathe top layer and stretch cover reduce drag
  • Low-shear materials and seams protect fragile skin
Repositioning & Mobility

Repositioning & Mobility

  • Firm hinged sides assist transfers and central positioning
  •  Lightweight design improves WHS for carers
Pressure Redistribution

Pressure Redistribution

  • Dual immersion layers and zoned profiling support bony prominences
  • Suitable for patients 30–250kg, including those at high risk
Microclimate Management

Microclimate Management

  • Ventilated foam and vapour-permeable cover regulate heat & moisture
  • Antimicrobial core with high-level infection control durability

Cover options

The S3 range offers specialised covers designed for different levels of care, balancing comfort, hygiene, and durability.

Premiflex Classic

Premiflex Classic

  • 4-way stretch, anti-shear, waterproof surface

  • Reliable performance for standard care settings

  • Easy wipe-clean, disinfectant-compatible to 10,000ppm

  • Purple polyurethane top with PVC base

Premiflex Ultra

Premiflex Ultra

  • 4-way stretch, breathable, anti-shear fabric

  • High performance for demanding environments

  • Enhances foam longevity and airflow

  • Disinfectant-compatible to 10,000ppm

Premiflex Ultra Plus

Premiflex Ultra Plus

  • All Ultra benefits with extra abrasion resistance

  • Built for harsh cleaning and high-use settings

  • Long-term durability under tough conditions

  • Disinfectant-compatible to 15,000ppm

Technical information

Clinical pressure mapping

Sovereign S3 pressure mapping imagery

Pressure mapping on the Sovereign S3 is conducted using the RESNA/NPIAP 50th Percentile Male Mannequin. Its defined bony prominences replicate pressure points without soft tissue influence, ensuring accurate redistribution measurement.

Testing parameters and equipment

TEKSCAN Pressure Measurement

System7.20C
Rows104
Sensel Area2.89008 cm²
Micro Second0
Sensor Type5400D
Cols34
Seconds per Frame0.010319
UnitsmmHg

Pressure Mapping Parameters

Bed SurfaceAlrick, 2001WMKII Series Bed
Relative Humidity51%
Ambient Temperature21°C
Height178 cm
Subject81 kg RESNA NPIAP 50th percentile male mannequin
Duration6 hours on the support surface

Risk rating and product profile

Clinical rating and specifications

Pressure Care Rating
Medium – High Risk
Therapeutic Weight Loading
30 – 250kg
Warranty
5 Year Foam Core
4 Year Premiflex Ultra Cover
Applications
Hospital Wards
Aged Care
Palliative Care
Homecare

Performance categories

Product profile on a 1–5 rating scale.

Shear & Friction
Repositioning
Firmness
Mobility & Function
Infection Control
Moisture & Microclimate
Performance & Longevity

Product sizing and specifications

View available sizes and specifications, or speak with our team about custom dimensions.

The Sovereign S3, proudly manufactured in Armidale, Australia, is available in custom sizes with adjustable length, width, and thickness, using premium Australian and European materials.

SizeDimensions (mm)Premiflex Classic product code
Single1980x880x150S3S1000
Single, Long2030x880x150S3SL1000
King Single1980x1050x150S3KS1000
King Single, Long2030x1050x150S3KSL1000
Extra Wide1980x1150x150S3EW1000
Extra Wide, Long2030x1150x150S3EWL1000
Double1980x1350x150S3D1000
Double, Long2030x1350x150S3DL1000
Queen1980x1530x150S3Q1000
Queen, Long2030x1530x150S3QL1000
King1980x1850x150S3K1000
King, Long2030x1850x150S3KL1000

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