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Metzeler FAQs – Everything You Need to Know About Pressure Care Solutions

1. What is the Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress 

The Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress is a clinically designed support surface engineered to enhance comfort, optimise pressure redistribution, and promote spinal alignment. Utilising patented Rubex Duo Cell technology, it provides multizone support to accommodate individuals with pressure care needs, making it suitable for those at risk of pressure injuries, individuals with limited mobility, and users requiring prolonged bed rest.

 

2. How does the Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress support spinal alignment?

The Metzeler mattress incorporates a multizone tubular core structure, designed to promote natural spinal alignment by providing targeted support to key pressure points. This innovative system ensures even weight distribution and minimises the risk of pressure related discomfort by offering zonal reinforcement where the body needs it most, such as the lumbar and sacral regions. 

 

3. What is Rubex Duo Cell technology, and how does it benefit users?

Rubex Duo Cell technology is an advanced foam composition system featuring a unique combination of large and small pores. 

Large pores: reduce pressure points by allowing for gentle contouring and even distribution of body weight. 
Small pores: provide structured support, maintaining postural stability and ensuring the mattress does not collapse under sustained pressure. 
This dual-pore structure enhances air permeability, improving temperature regulation and moisture control to keep the user comfortable and dry. 

 

4. Is the Metzeler mattress environmentally friendly? 

Yes, Metzeler is committed to sustainable manufacturing. Unlike many conventional foam mattresses, Metzeler mattresses are made from non-toxic, petroleum-free materials with a bio-based composition that includes sunflower oil derivatives. This makes an environmentally responsible choice while ensuring high-quality, durable performance. 

 

5. What firmness options are available?

First and foremost, fill out our mattress prescription survey below and you will receive a prescribed mattress for you.

The Metzeler Mattress come in soft, medium, firm, extra firm. The choice of firmness is crucial for users with specific pressure care needs or those who experience pain and discomfort while lying down. 

 

6. What sizes are the mattresses avaliable in? 

They are available in: 

  • Single 
  • King Single 
  • Double 
  • Queen 

7. What are the benefits of the reinforced mattress edge? 

The reinforced perimeter of the Metzeler mattress provides additional stability, facilitating safe and assisted transfers for individuals with reduced mobility. This design also:
•    Enhances caregiver support by providing a firm, structured edge for assisted repositioning.
•    Reduces the risk of users rolling back into an unsupported position.
•    Improves ease of bed-to-chair transfers for individuals with limited mobility.

 

  • 8. How does the mattress regulate temperature and moisture?
    Temperature regulation is a key feature of the Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress. The open-cell tubular foam structure allows for:
    •    Horizontal and vertical air circulation, which prevents heat retention.
    •    Moisture-wicking properties, keeping the sleeping surface cool and dry.
    •    Enhanced user comfort for individuals who experience temperature fluctuations or have conditions that affect thermoregulation (e.g., menopause, neuropathy, or chemotherapy-related temperature sensitivity).

    9. Is the mattress cover waterproof and breathable?
Yes. The Metzeler mattress comes with a high-performance, breathable, and waterproof cover, designed to:
  • Protect against fluid ingress and incontinence-related concerns.
  • Maintain skin integrity by preventing moisture build-up.
  • Be easily removable and washable up to 95°C, ensuring optimal hygiene and infection control.


10. What is the minimum user weight for the Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress?
The Metzeler mattress has a minimum user weight of 20kg, making it suitable for a wide range of individuals, from paediatric to adult users requiring advanced pressure care solutions.


11. What is the operating temperature range for the mattress foam?
The Rubex Duo Cell foam maintains structural integrity and optimal support across a temperature range of -5°C to +40°C. This ensures consistent pressure care performance, regardless of environmental conditions.


12. How do I select the right Metzeler mattress for my client?
To ensure the best mattress selection, the following clinical factors should be considered:
•    User weight and body composition (e.g., 100kg, 170cm tall)
•    Medical conditions (e.g., leukodystrophy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, chemotherapy side effects)
•    Temperature regulation needs (e.g., fluctuating between hot and cold at night)
•    Daily activities in bed (e.g., spending long hours watching TV, requiring postural support)
•    Mobility status (e.g., ability to reposition independently, ability to walk short distances)
•    Incontinence considerations (e.g., need for waterproof protection)
•    Preferred firmness level (e.g., medium feel)


By assessing these factors, we can recommend the most appropriate Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress for enhanced comfort, pressure relief, and long-term support. If additional details are required, please contact us so we can provide further guidance based on clinical best practices.