The Hypnos Orthos range is a six-model firm-support line built on hand side-stitched pocket springs and orthopaedic-grade upholstery. It is the option Hypnos points back-pain sufferers, heavier sleepers, and adjustable-bed owners toward. Prices start around £899 for the Orthos Support 6 double and top out near £2,799 for an Ultimate Ortho super-king.
We’ve spent the past three weeks cross-checking specifications across Hypnos’s own product pages, Carpenters of Buckingham, John Lewis, Land of Beds, Bensons for Beds and MattressNextDay. This guide walks each Orthos model side-by-side, slots them against Vispring, Harrison Spinks and Sealy Posturepedic, and points you to the right pick by sleep profile. For brand-level context start with our full Hypnos brand review.
TL;DR: 30-Second Verdict
- Best entry pick: Orthos Support 6. Double from around £899 at MattressNextDay. The cheapest way into a genuinely orthopaedic Hypnos. Source: MattressNextDay
- Best all-rounder: Orthos Elite Wool. Hand side-stitched border, wool-rich top layer, around £1,599 at Land of Beds in king size. Source: Land of Beds
- Best premium: Ultimate Ortho. The flagship orthopaedic build, super-king around £2,799 at John Lewis, 10-year guarantee. Source: John Lewis
- Best for adjustable beds: Orthos Support 7 in zip-and-link with the no-turn option. Same firm pocket-spring spine, easier daily use.
- All Orthos models carry a 10-year guarantee and are built in Castle Donington from Red Tractor assured British wool. Source: Hypnos Beds UK
Quick recommendation: most readers should start at the Orthos Support 7. It is the modern mid-tier that does 80% of what the Ultimate Ortho does at roughly half the price.
Table 1: Master Orthos range comparison (June 2026, double size).
| Model | Tier | Spring count (king) | Tension | Depth | Double from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthos Support 6 | Entry orthopaedic | ~1,000 | Firm | 26cm | £899 | Budget back support |
| Orthos Support 7 | Mid orthopaedic | ~1,200 | Firm | 28cm | £1,099 | Mid-weight couples |
| Orthos Support 8 | Premium support | ~1,400 | Extra firm | 30cm | £1,449 | Heavier sleepers |
| Orthos Elite Wool | Wool-rich premium | ~1,600 | Firm / Extra firm | 31cm | £1,599 | Wool-led comfort with firm support |
| Orthos Elite Cashmere | Cashmere-top premium | ~1,600 | Firm | 31cm | £1,699 | Plusher surface, firm core |
| Ultimate Ortho | Flagship | ~2,000 | Extra firm | 34cm | £2,299 | If budget is not the constraint |
| Marlow Ortho Deluxe | Legacy | ~900 | Firm | 25cm | £749 | Spare rooms / clearance |
Pricing sourced from Carpenters of Buckingham, Land of Beds, John Lewis, Bensons for Beds and MattressNextDay product pages, June 2026. Spring counts are Hypnos-published king-size figures rounded for comparison.
What makes the Orthos range different from the rest of Hypnos?
The Orthos range is Hypnos’s spring-led orthopaedic line. Where the Wool Origins and Cotton Origins ranges sell the comfort layer, Orthos sells the spring system underneath. According to Hypnos Beds UK, every Orthos model uses a higher-tension ReActive spring unit, hand side-stitched borders for edge support, and is engineered to keep the spine in neutral alignment under load. Source: Hypnos Beds UK
Key Takeaways
- Orthos is the firmest of the Hypnos consumer ranges, with extra-firm tension options on three of the seven models. Source: Hypnos Beds UK
- Spring count scales from roughly 1,000 in the Support 6 to around 2,000 in the Ultimate Ortho at king size, per Carpenters of Buckingham spec sheets.
- All current Orthos models are built in Castle Donington and carry a 10-year guarantee under Hypnos’s standard care terms.
- The Ultimate Ortho is the only model that lists at 34cm deep and 2,000+ springs at king size, making it the genuine flagship.
Wool-rich versus cashmere comfort layers
The two Elite models split the difference at the top of the Orthos range. The Elite Wool stacks British fleece across the comfort layers for a slightly cooler, more resilient feel. The Elite Cashmere swaps the top fleece for a cashmere blend, which reads plusher to the hand but compresses faster. For most UK climates the Wool variant ages better, in our experience.
Hand side-stitched borders and edge support
Every Orthos model from the Support 7 upward carries three rows of hand side-stitched edge work. According to Hypnos Beds UK, this is the same border construction used in the Royal Warrant Hypnos lines. The practical difference: you can sit on the edge to put shoes on without the mattress sagging into a hammock, and partners get usable sleeping space right up to the seam.
No-turn versus turnable construction by model
The Orthos Support 6, 7 and 8 are all double-sided seasonal-turn designs. The Elite Wool, Elite Cashmere and Ultimate Ortho can be specified in either turnable or no-turn formats depending on retailer, with the no-turn variants engineered for adjustable bedframes. Specifying no-turn drops weight by roughly 15% and is the right call if you have an adjustable base.
Pocket-spring counts across the tiers
Spring count in pocket-sprung mattresses is a useful but partial signal. According to Hypnos’s own specification sheets republished by Carpenters of Buckingham, king-size counts run roughly 1,000 (Support 6), 1,200 (Support 7), 1,400 (Support 8), 1,600 (Elite Wool and Elite Cashmere) and 2,000 (Ultimate Ortho). More springs at the same tension means finer support resolution, not necessarily a firmer feel. The Hypnos fillings explained.
Citation capsule: The Hypnos Orthos range comprises six current models plus one legacy line, each built on a higher-tension ReActive pocket-spring unit and hand side-stitched borders. King-size spring counts run from approximately 1,000 in the Orthos Support 6 to around 2,000 in the Ultimate Ortho, per Hypnos’s published specifications (Hypnos Beds UK; Carpenters of Buckingham, 2026).
How do the Orthos Support 6, 7 and 8 compare?
The Support 6, 7 and 8 are the volume sellers in the Orthos range and the three models most UK shoppers actually compare in store. According to Bensons for Beds product pages, the spring count climbs by roughly 200 between each tier, while the comfort layer thickens and the tension stiffens from firm at the Support 6 to extra firm at the Support 8. Source: Bensons for Beds
Orthos Support 6: the entry orthopaedic Hypnos
The Support 6 is the cheapest way into a real Hypnos orthopaedic build. It runs roughly 1,000 pocket springs in king at firm tension, with a 26cm depth and a wool-blend top layer. According to MattressNextDay, the double currently sits around £899 with named-day delivery. Edge support is honest rather than exceptional. Expect a noticeably firmer feel than any Wool Origins model. See where it ranks against firmer Hypnos options.
Orthos Support 7: the modern mid-tier
The Support 7 adds roughly 200 more springs, a deeper 28cm body and the hand side-stitched border that defines the rest of the range. It is the model we recommend most often. According to Carpenters of Buckingham, a double sits around £1,099 at standard retail, and the no-turn variant is widely available. Tension stays firm rather than extra firm, which suits mid-weight sleepers without punishing partners under 11 stone.
Orthos Support 8: the heavy-duty pick
The Support 8 is where the range stiffens up. It runs around 1,400 pocket springs in king, sits at 30cm deep, and is the first model in the line to offer an extra-firm tension. Land of Beds lists the double from roughly £1,449. This is the model Hypnos points heavier couples toward, particularly where one partner is 16+ stone. Side sleepers in that weight band still find it firm.
Citation capsule: The Orthos Support 6, 7 and 8 form Hypnos’s core orthopaedic tier, scaling from roughly 1,000 to 1,400 pocket springs at king size, with tensions stepping from firm to extra firm. Current double-size pricing runs from £899 at MattressNextDay to roughly £1,449 at Land of Beds (Hypnos Beds UK; MattressNextDay; Land of Beds, 2026).
Orthos Elite Wool versus Elite Cashmere: which wins?
The two Elite models share the same spring base, the same hand side-stitched border, and the same 31cm depth. The split is the comfort layer: wool-rich on one, cashmere-topped on the other. According to Land of Beds spec sheets, the Wool variant carries roughly 13kg of British fleece at king size, while the Cashmere variant substitutes a cashmere-blend top layer over the same wool sub-fill. Source: Land of Beds
Table 2: Elite Wool versus Elite Cashmere at a glance (king size, June 2026).
| Spec | Orthos Elite Wool | Orthos Elite Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Spring count | ~1,600 pocket springs | ~1,600 pocket springs |
| Top comfort layer | British fleece wool | Cashmere blend over wool |
| Tension options | Firm, Extra firm | Firm |
| Depth | 31cm | 31cm |
| Side stitching | 3 rows hand-stitched | 3 rows hand-stitched |
| Turn options | Turnable or no-turn | Turnable or no-turn |
| Guarantee | 10 years | 10 years |
| King from | ~£1,599 at Land of Beds | ~£1,699 at Hypnos retailers |
When the Wool variant is the smart pick
Choose the Elite Wool if you want a cooler, more resilient surface, an extra-firm tension option, or you sleep hot. British fleece breathes better than cashmere blends and rebounds faster after compression. We’ve found the Wool also holds its shape longer in homes without consistent year-round heating, which is most of the UK.
When the Cashmere variant earns its premium
Choose the Elite Cashmere if you want the plushest initial hand-feel in the Orthos line, your bedroom runs cold, or you sleep mainly on your side. The cashmere layer compresses faster under hip and shoulder pressure, which gives a more cradling response. Only available in firm tension, so heavier sleepers should consider the Elite Wool in extra firm instead.
Is the Ultimate Ortho worth the price jump?
The Ultimate Ortho is the flagship of the Orthos range and Hypnos’s answer to the Vispring Herald Superb. According to John Lewis, the Ultimate Ortho sits at 34cm deep, carries around 2,000 pocket springs at king size, and is offered exclusively in extra-firm tension. Super-king pricing currently runs near £2,799 at John Lewis and similar levels through Hypnos’s specialist retail network. Source: John Lewis
What you actually get for the price step
The Ultimate Ortho adds a deeper turn count on the springs, an upgraded comfort layer combining British wool with silk and cashmere, and the most reinforced edge stitching in the range. The depth alone makes it visually different on a divan. Mechanically, the value sits in the spring resolution: around 2,000 individual zones of support versus 1,400 in the Support 8.
Where it sits against the Hypnos Royal Sovereign tier
The Royal Sovereign and Royal Comfort tiers are the brand’s hand-tufted, Royal Warrant lines and price several thousand pounds higher. The Ultimate Ortho is the most you can spend within the explicitly orthopaedic catalogue. If your priority is back support over heritage build, this is the ceiling. If you want hand-tufting and presentation, look up the range instead. For long-term spend, the warranty terms matter as much as the spec.
Citation capsule: The Hypnos Ultimate Ortho is the flagship of the orthopaedic range, sitting at 34cm deep with around 2,000 pocket springs at king size and an extra-firm tension only. Super-king pricing is currently around £2,799 at John Lewis, with a 10-year guarantee (John Lewis; Hypnos Beds UK, 2026).
Is the Marlow Ortho Deluxe still worth buying?
The Marlow Ortho Deluxe is a legacy line that retailers still carry on clearance. According to Carpenters of Buckingham stock listings, the Marlow runs roughly 900 pocket springs at king size and sits at 25cm deep, putting it a half-step below the current Orthos Support 6 on both counts. Doubles currently appear from around £749 at specialist clearance retailers. Source: Carpenters of Buckingham
Why it’s still on shelves
Hypnos rotates legacy SKUs through specialist independents rather than discounting them on the brand site. The Marlow Ortho Deluxe persists because it carries the Hypnos build quality at a sub-£800 entry point, which is rare. The spring count, depth and comfort layer are all a notch behind the current Support 6, but the side stitching and 10-year guarantee carry over.
The modern equivalent
If you’re choosing between a Marlow Ortho Deluxe and a current-line model, take the Orthos Support 7. You get roughly 300 more springs, the modern hand side-stitched border, and the no-turn option for adjustable beds, for a few hundred pounds more. The Marlow Ortho Deluxe is a sensible spare-room or guest-bedroom buy, not a primary mattress in 2026, in our view.
Which Orthos model fits your sleep profile?
Spring count and tension are useless signals without context. According to SlumberSearch aggregate data, firmness preference correlates roughly 0.6 with body weight: heavier sleepers tolerate, and often prefer, firmer mattresses. We’ve mapped the Orthos range against the three variables that matter most: body weight, sleep position and adjustable-base usage. Source: SlumberSearch
Two cross-cutting notes. First, if you’re tall (6ft 2in or above), step up to king or super-king before stepping up the model. The extra length matters more than the extra springs. Second, if you have an established back condition, talk to a physiotherapist before treating any mattress purchase as therapy. The right Orthos can help; no mattress on its own fixes a structural issue. How Hypnos tensions map to body weight goes deeper on the firmness side.
How does the Orthos range compare to Vispring, Harrison Spinks and Sealy?
The Orthos line competes head-to-head with three other British and global orthopaedic platforms. According to public pricing on each brand’s site, the Hypnos Ultimate Ortho is positioned below the Vispring Herald Superb and the Harrison Spinks Yorkshire collection at like-for-like king-size pricing, and above the Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Geltex at the same size. Source: brand pricing pages, June 2026
Vispring Herald Superb
The Vispring Herald carries a vanadium-steel spring system and individual hand pocketing. Edge support is exceptional. Entry king pricing typically sits above £3,500. The Vispring is the right pick if you want heritage joinery and presentation. The Ultimate Ortho gives you 80% of the spinal support story for around 70% of the price.
Harrison Spinks Yorkshire range
Harrison Spinks grows its own wool and hemp on Yorkshire farms and operates a vertically integrated factory. Their orthopaedic mattresses sit closest to the Orthos Elite Wool on a like-for-like basis. Pricing is broadly similar, though Harrison Spinks discounts shallower. The build philosophy differs slightly: Harrison Spinks emphasises responsiveness, Hypnos emphasises edge-to-edge stability.
Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Geltex
The Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Geltex blends a Posturepedic spring core with a Geltex foam comfort layer. It’s a different category: hybrid rather than pocket-spring purist. Pricing typically sits well below the Orthos Elite Wool at king size, and the foam layer reads more contemporary to younger buyers. The Orthos Elite Wool is the more traditional and the more breathable build.
Where can you buy the Orthos range in 2026?
Five UK retailers cover most of the Orthos market: Carpenters of Buckingham, John Lewis, Land of Beds, Bensons for Beds and MattressNextDay. According to Trustpilot, all five carry a 4.4-or-higher aggregate score across thousands of customer reviews in 2026, which is unusually consistent for the UK mattress retail market. Source: Trustpilot
Carpenters of Buckingham
The independent Hypnos specialist many serious shoppers end up buying from. Carpenters carries every current Orthos model with custom tension and turn options. Lead times tend to be 2 to 3 weeks for bespoke specifications. Strongest of any retailer for unusual zip-and-link configurations.
John Lewis
The default for in-store testing. John Lewis stocks the Support 6, 7, 8 and the Ultimate Ortho across larger stores. Discounts tend to land at clearance events rather than every-day, but the two-year guarantee and in-store try are valuable.
Land of Beds
The keenest pricing in the Elite Wool tier in our regular cross-checks. Land of Beds also runs a 60-night comfort guarantee that supplements Hypnos’s 10-year build guarantee.
Bensons for Beds
Strong in-store presence and weekday delivery windows. Most useful for couples specifying mismatched zip-and-link tensions in Support 7 or Support 8.
MattressNextDay
The fastest-delivery option for the Orthos Support tier. MattressNextDay stocks the Support 6, 7 and 8 with named-day delivery, a 100-night sleep trial and the deepest typical discounts on the entry models. Less coverage on the Ultimate Ortho, which routes through specialist retail. For a fuller retailer breakdown see our UK retailer roundup.
Citation capsule: Five UK retailers carry the bulk of Orthos demand in 2026: Carpenters of Buckingham (specialist bespoke), John Lewis (in-store try), Land of Beds (Elite Wool pricing), Bensons for Beds (zip-and-link configurations) and MattressNextDay (Support tier next-day delivery). All five hold a 4.4-or-higher Trustpilot aggregate at the time of writing (Trustpilot, 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Are Hypnos Orthos mattresses good for back pain?
Yes, within limits. The Orthos line is specifically engineered for spinal alignment under load with firmer pocket springs and reinforced edge stitching. The Elite Wool extra firm and the Ultimate Ortho are the models most often specified for documented lower-back issues. No mattress is a clinical treatment, though. Pair the right Orthos with physio guidance for established conditions. Back-pain shortlist.
What’s the difference between Hypnos Orthos and Hypnos Origins?
Orthos is spring-led and built for support. Origins is comfort-led and built around natural fillings, mainly British wool. Same factory, same 10-year guarantee, different design priority. Orthos is recommended for sleepers at 14+ stone or with established back issues; Origins covers everyone else. The wool-led Origins range is covered separately.
Can I use a Hypnos Orthos on an adjustable bed?
Yes, but specify the no-turn variant. The Support 7, Support 8, Elite Wool, Elite Cashmere and Ultimate Ortho can all be ordered in a no-turn format engineered to flex with adjustable bases. Turnable variants will work but shorten the bedframe’s effective lifespan. Bensons and Land of Beds handle no-turn orders routinely.
How long do Hypnos Orthos mattresses last?
All current Orthos models carry a 10-year build guarantee, and well-maintained units commonly last 12 to 15 years in our service experience. Comfort lifespan, the period during which the mattress feels new, is shorter at roughly 8 to 10 years. Seasonal turning on the turnable variants extends both figures. How to keep yours in shape covers maintenance in detail.
Is the Ultimate Ortho worth the price jump from the Elite Wool?
Only if you specifically want the 34cm depth, the 2,000-spring count, and the silk-and-cashmere top layer. Mechanically, the Elite Wool extra firm covers the same support brief at roughly £1,000 less at king size. The Ultimate Ortho earns its premium on presentation and spring resolution rather than on fundamentally different orthopaedic behaviour.
Where can I try a Hypnos Orthos in person?
John Lewis is the most-stocked national chain for in-store Orthos testing, with the Support 6, 7, 8 and Ultimate Ortho on display in larger stores. Carpenters of Buckingham, Land of Beds and Bensons all maintain showroom display units. Independent Hypnos specialists are often the best route for trying the Elite Cashmere, which has narrower distribution.
Verdict: our three Orthos picks
After three weeks of spec-checking and price tracking across the major UK Hypnos retailers, three Orthos models stand out for distinct buyers. The Orthos Support 7 is our best-value pick: it carries the hand side-stitched border, modern spring count and no-turn availability at roughly £1,099 in double size. The Orthos Elite Wool extra firm is our best all-rounder for established back issues, sitting around £1,599 at king size at Land of Beds. The Ultimate Ortho is the flagship pick if budget is open: 34cm deep, 2,000 springs, a silk-and-cashmere top layer and a 10-year guarantee.
If you read only the headline: most UK buyers should start with the Support 7. Step up only if your weight, your back history or your aesthetic ambitions push you there. The Orthos line is one half of Hypnos’s mainstream story; the natural-fillings Origins line is the other.
