icare M3 Medical Mattress

icare M3 Medical Mattress – Plush High-Risk Pressure Care with ActiveFloat™

The icare M3 Medical Mattress is the softest, most immersive option in iCare’s M-Line medical range. It uses an edge-to-edge ActiveFloat™ comfort layer to increase envelopment around the body while retaining a firm XP Support base and reinforced sides for structural stability and transfers.

At 20 cm high, the M3 provides greater depth and immersion than the 15 cm M1 and M2. The ActiveFloat™ layer remains highly elastic under compression, allowing the surface to stay pliant as it contours around the user. A dedicated anti-shear layer and SlideSkin™ cover system are designed to reduce friction and shear during movement and repositioning.

iCare classifies the M3 as a High Risk pressure-care mattress with a Plush Feel and a manufacturer user-weight range of 30–215 kg. The waterproof Zerotec™ medical cover supports practical hygiene, while firm edge support provides a more stable perimeter for sitting and transfers.

icare M3 Medical Mattress Product Specs Sheet PDF

Which iCare M-Line Mattress Should I Choose?

Choose the M3 when the priority is High Risk pressure care with a softer, more immersive Plush Feel. Choose the M1 when firm support, easier movement and a higher 300 kg user-weight capacity are more important. Choose the M2 when you want High Risk pressure care with a Medium Feel and a castellated surface that balances contouring with mobility.

For users whose needs call for active pressure changes rather than a static foam surface, the VersaFlo3™ is a powered hybrid alternating-air system and belongs in a different class of pressure-care solution. That step should be guided by an appropriate clinical assessment.

Key Features

• Plush Feel with the greatest immersion in the M-Line range.
• ActiveFloat™ edge-to-edge comfort layer for immersion and envelopment.
• Manufacturer High Risk pressure-care category.
• 30–215 kg user-weight range.
• 20 cm mattress height.
• XP Support base and reinforced sides.
• Firm edge support for sitting and transfers.
• SlideSkin™ anti-shear technology.
• Zerotec™ waterproof wipeable medical cover.
• Flip-free design.
• Designed for adjustable and profiling beds.
• 5-year limited warranty.

Who Benefits From the M3’s Greater Immersion?

A more immersive surface can be useful for users who find firmer mattresses uncomfortable or who need greater envelopment around prominent areas. The ActiveFloat™ layer is designed to stay pliant under load rather than becoming rigid as it compresses.

Deeper immersion can, however, increase the effort needed for rolling and repositioning. The reinforced perimeter helps at the mattress edge, but the M3 should still be assessed against the user’s actual movement and transfer abilities rather than selected on softness alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the M3 feel like?

The M3 has a Plush Feel and is the most immersive option in the M-Line range.

Who is the M3 most likely to suit?

It can suit users who need High Risk pressure care and prefer greater immersion and envelopment than the M1 or M2 provide.

How does the M3 differ from the M1?

The M1 is Firm Feel, 15 cm high and classified Medium Risk. The M3 is Plush Feel, 20 cm high and classified High Risk.

How does it differ from the M2?

The M2 has a Medium Feel and castellated surface for a stronger balance between mobility and immersion. The M3 is softer and uses ActiveFloat™ for deeper envelopment.

When would VersaFlo3™ be considered instead?

VersaFlo3™ is a powered hybrid alternating-air system for Very High Risk pressure-care needs. It is a different type of support surface and should be selected according to individual clinical requirements.

What is ActiveFloat™?

ActiveFloat™ is iCare’s highly elastic pressure-relieving material used as the M3’s comfort layer. It is designed to remain pliant under compression and support immersion and envelopment.

Can greater immersion make movement harder?

Yes. A softer, more enveloping surface may require more effort to roll or reposition, so mobility should be considered alongside pressure care and comfort.

What pressure-care category does iCare give the M3?

iCare classifies the M3 for High Risk pressure care and lists a Waterlow rating of 20+.

Does that classification replace a clinical assessment?

No. Manufacturer risk categories guide selection but do not replace individual pressure-risk assessment, skin monitoring and clinical judgement.

What user-weight range is it designed for?

iCare specifies 30–215 kg.

How thick is the mattress?

The M3 is 20 cm high.

What is XP Support?

XP Support forms the firm structural base and sides beneath the softer ActiveFloat™ layer.

How do the firm edges help?

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

What is SlideSkin™?

SlideSkin™ is an anti-shear system designed to let the cover move more freely with the user and help reduce friction and shear.

Is the cover waterproof?

Yes. The Zerotec™ medical cover is waterproof, wipeable and breathable.

Does the M3 need to be flipped?

No. It uses a flip-free design.

Can it be used on an adjustable bed?

Yes. It is compatible with adjustable and profiling bed platforms.

What sizes does MoveSmart offer?

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

What warranty is included?

The M3 includes a 5-year limited warranty, subject to iCare’s warranty terms.

Is the icare M3 Medical Mattress available for delivery across New Zealand?

Yes. The icare M3 Medical Mattress is available for delivery throughout New Zealand.