icare IC15 ActiveX™ Mattress

icare IC15 ActiveX™ Mattress – Firm Pressure Care for Mobility and Transfers

The icare IC15 ActiveX™ Mattress is the firmest option in iCare’s main ActiveX™ homecare mattress range. It is designed for users who need pressure redistribution but do not want the deeper immersion of a soft mattress, particularly where turning, repositioning, sitting at the bed edge and transfers are important parts of daily independence or care.

The 15 cm-high mattress combines multi-layer support with temperature-responsive ActiveX™. As the material warms around the user it becomes more compliant, allowing local contouring while the firmer overall construction remains comparatively easy to move across. Built-in firm edge support provides a more stable perimeter for sitting and transfers and can also help reduce roll-out risk.

iCare classifies the IC15 as a High Risk pressure-care mattress, with a Firm Feel and a manufacturer user-weight range of 45–300 kg. The standard Bluetec™ cover, breathable Vant™ side and base fabric, anti-slip base and Contour-Latch™ system are designed around use on adjustable and profiling beds.

icare IC15 ActiveX™ Mattress Specification and Information Sheet PDF

Which iCare ActiveX™ Mattress Should I Choose?

Choose the IC15 when a firm, lower-immersion surface is preferred and easier bed mobility or transfers are a priority. The IC20 is the middle-of-the-range Medium Feel option for users wanting more immersion without moving to a soft surface. The IC25 is the softest and most immersive choice. The IC30 returns to a Medium Feel but adds gel- and charcoal-infused ActiveX™ plus reinforced XP Support™ edges for users who place extra emphasis on temperature management and edge stability.

Comfort preference alone should not determine a pressure-care mattress. Body weight, pressure-injury risk, ability to reposition, transfer technique, continence, time spent in bed and the bed platform all matter. For users with significant pressure-care needs, mattress choice should form part of an individual assessment rather than relying only on a generic risk label.

Key Features

• Firm Feel with lower immersion than the other main ActiveX™ mattresses.
• ActiveX™ pressure-relieving material that responds to warmth and pressure.
• High Risk manufacturer pressure-care category.
• 45–300 kg manufacturer user-weight range.
• 15 cm mattress height.
• Firm edge support for sitting, transfers and bed mobility.
• Bluetec™ temperature-regulating cover and breathable Vant™ side/base fabric.
• Anti-slip base and Contour-Latch™ for compatible profiling beds.
• Flip-free design to reduce routine manual handling.
• Compatible with adjustable and profiling beds.
• Zerotec™ waterproof medical cover option available where appropriate.
• 10-year limited warranty.

Why Firmness Matters for Mobility

Deeper immersion can improve comfort and pressure distribution for some users, but it can also increase the effort required to roll, reposition or push up from the mattress. The IC15 deliberately favours a firmer surface and lower immersion. For someone who is still independently mobile in bed or transferring at the edge, that can be an important functional advantage.

Firmness should still be comfortable for the individual user. A mattress that is technically appropriate but causes discomfort or limits sleep is unlikely to be a good long-term solution, so trialling is valuable where possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the IC15 feel like?

The IC15 is the firmest of iCare’s main ActiveX™ mattresses and provides relatively low immersion.

Who is the IC15 most likely to suit?

It can suit users who need pressure care but place a high priority on a stable surface for turning, repositioning, sitting at the edge of the bed or transferring.

How does the IC15 differ from the IC20?

The IC15 is firmer and 15 cm high. The IC20 has a Medium Feel, greater immersion and a 20 cm height.

How does it differ from the IC25?

The IC25 is the softest and most immersive ActiveX™ option, while the IC15 is the firmest and easiest to move across.

How does it differ from the IC30?

The IC30 has a Medium Feel and adds gel- and charcoal-infused ActiveX™ plus reinforced XP Support™ edges and cooling-focused cover technology.

Does the IC15 still provide pressure redistribution even though it is firm?

Yes. It uses ActiveX™ and a multi-layer construction designed to contour locally while retaining a firmer overall feel.

What pressure-care category does iCare give the IC15?

iCare classifies the IC15 for High Risk pressure-care applications and lists a Waterlow rating of 20+.

Does that mean it is automatically right for every high-risk user?

No. Manufacturer risk categories are useful guidance but do not replace an individual pressure-risk and clinical assessment.

What user-weight range is it designed for?

iCare specifies a user-weight range of 45–300 kg.

How thick is the mattress?

The IC15 is 15 cm high.

What do the firm edges do?

They provide a more stable perimeter for sitting and transfers and can help reduce roll-out risk.

Can it be used on an adjustable bed?

Yes. It is designed for adjustable and profiling beds, including iCare homecare beds.

What is Contour-Latch™?

Contour-Latch™ helps secure the mattress to a compatible profiling platform as the bed changes position.

Does the IC15 need to be flipped?

No. It uses a flip-free design.

Is a waterproof medical cover available?

Yes. A Zerotec™ waterproof medical-cover option is available where greater fluid protection and wipe-clean hygiene are required.

What sizes does MoveSmart offer?

Long Single, King Single, Long Double, Queen and Split Queen options are currently listed.

What warranty is included?

The IC15 has a 10-year limited warranty, subject to iCare’s warranty terms.

Is the icare IC15 ActiveX™ Mattress available for delivery across New Zealand?

Yes. The icare IC15 ActiveX™ Mattress is available for delivery throughout New Zealand.