The Pro 5-Zone Foam Mattress with Removable Topper

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  • 2026

  • Product
    Furniture and Lighting

Commissioned By:

Temple and Webster

Designed In:

Australia

The Pro 5-Zone Mattress is a high-performance, modular sleep system engineered for demanding commercial environments. Featuring a unique zip-off topper, it enables targeted hygienic refreshing without discarding the structural base. This design resolves conflict between stringent hygiene standards and environmental responsibility, significantly reducing landfill and operational costs for accommodation providers.


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  • The commercial accommodation sector faces a "hygiene-waste paradox": mattresses are frequently discarded prematurely, often within three years to meet strict sanitary standards. With 1.8 million mattresses entering Australian landfills annually, this creates a staggering environmental and financial burden.Our challenge was to engineer a high-durability, commercial grade sleep system meeting rigorous safety standards while allowing a 100% hygienic refresh without discarding the structural core. Additionally, the solution had to be optimised for "Mattress-in-a-Box" logistics to simplify large scale fit-outs in high density developments. The objective was to resolve the tension between uncompromising hygiene requirements and long term sustainable asset management.

  • The solution is a modular "System Mattress" that decouples the high wear sanitary face from the structural core. We designed a precision, full perimeter zipoff topper system using high durability fasteners to facilitate rapid, low-cost replacement between tenancies.To ensure universal comfort, we integrated ergonomic five-zone pocket spring system with a cooling gel-infused foam stack. By leveraging a strategic just in time supply chain for standalone toppers, we overcame the industry’s high volume manufacturing bias. This allows accommodation providers to achieve 100% hygienic refresh while diverting 85% of the product’s mass from landfill, ensuring long term operational and environmental circularity.

  • The Pro 5-Zone transforms the mattress from a disposable commodity into a circular asset. Environmentally, it diverts 66 tonnes of waste per 500 units over a decade by replacing only the 15% sanitary topper. Commercially, it reduces operational overhead by 90%, transforming a two-person logistical struggle into a rapid, single person maintenance task. Societally, it democratises premium sleep health; the five-zone support ensures guests receive a 100% hygienic, "brand new" experience.By eliminating the traditional disposal cycle, the system sets a new benchmark for sustainable Australian accommodation proving that uncompromising hygiene and high performance ergonomics can coexist with environmental responsibility.

  • - Modular "Zip-Off" Topper System: Enables a 100% hygienic refresh by replacing only the top comfort layer, extending the core mattress lifespan and reducing landfill waste by over 85%.- Commercial-Grade: Tested to ASTM F 1566-14 2021 standards for long-term stability and engineered with fire retardant foams to meet strict commercial safety and insurance requirements.- Ergonomic 5-Zone Support: Targeted pocket spring zones designed to provide personalised alignment for a diverse range of body types and sleep positions.- Advanced Thermal Regulation: A combination of Cooling Gel infused memory foam and a textured egg-crate airflow layer to prevent heat retention.- Operational Efficiency: Delivered as a "Mattress-in-a-Box" for rapid room fitouts and easy maneuverability in high density buildings.- Health & Safety: Features anti-bacterial and mould-resistant properties with CertiPUR-US® certified foams.