The Complete Guide to Foam Mattresses Cut to Size

Foam mattresses are a great option for those looking for a high-quality yet low-cost sleeping solution. Available in a range of shapes, sizes, densities and comfort levels, they typically suit everyone, and when ordered directly from manufacturers such as eFoam, they can be customised to specific needs too.

What is a foam mattress cut to size?

It's as simple as it sounds: cut to size means a foam mattress that has been custom ordered and made to certain requirements specified by a customer. Foam mattresses can be custom made in a variety of ways, although the most popular request is for specific bed dimensions, like a size between king and super king.

What type of mattresses can be cut to size?

Essentially any type of foam mattress can be cut to size. At eFoam, we offer standard polyurethane foam mattresses that can be cut into any shape at all – including a round mattress – and to certain depths and lengths, making them great for longer or shorter custom-made bed frames. Memory foam mattresses can also be cut to size.

Benefits of a custom foam mattress

A custom-cut foam mattress is a great option for non-standard bed frames or custom-made sleeping areas. We often receive requests for cut-to-order foam mattresses for loft beds, mezzanine sleeping areas in studio flats, and sleeping areas in campervans, caravans and boats.

With a foam mattress cut to size, you can ensure it suitably fits any given area. Custom-cut mattresses are also great for taller individuals whose bed frames are adjusted to their height requirements.

How to cut a foam mattress to size

Given the size of a typical mattress, cutting one is often best left to professionals. At eFoam we use specialist industrial machinery that ensures a clean, accurate cut without compromising the quality or finish of the mattress.

For smaller, thinner foam mattresses, such as one used in a small campervan, you may be able to cut it yourself if you wish. If so, an electric knife offers the smoothest cut and reduces the risk of sheared edges.

How to order a cut to size foam mattress

Ordering a custom foam mattress is easy. Use our online cut to size tool, which only requires your chosen dimensions, and select the general shape – square, circular, rectangular or something totally custom. When ordering, you can also specify the type of foam and density you'd like.

Alternatively, order over the phone or by noting your required shape and dimensions on paper. If you're unsure where to begin, please contact one of our friendly advisers. For a comparison, see our guide to sprung vs foam mattresses.