Mattress Export from India to United Kingdom
Sleepwit takes bulk, private-label and custom-size mattress and pillow enquiries for United Kingdom. UK buyers commonly ask for fire classification. BS 7177 applies to non-domestic mattresses, and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, amended in 2025, apply to domestic upholstered furniture. We confirm specification, compliance evidence, packing, incoterm and documents in a written quote before production.
Market snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Currency | GBP |
| Sales tax | 20% VAT (standard rate; verify) |
| Safety rules to check | Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended) and UK general product safety rules |
| Climate | cool, damp winters with centrally heated bedrooms |
| Typical bulk buyers | Hotels, care homes, caravan makers and narrowboat fitters are the main bulk buyers. Many want made-to-measure sizes. |
| Importer-side checks | Labelling, fire and chemical rules, duty and packaging requirements |
Sizes in United Kingdom
| Size | Width × length (cm) | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Small Single | 75 × 190 | 30 × 75 |
| Single | 90 × 190 | 35 × 75 |
| Small Double | 120 × 190 | 47 × 75 |
| Double | 135 × 190 | 53 × 75 |
| King | 150 × 200 | 59 × 79 |
| Super King | 180 × 200 | 71 × 79 |
Working with United Kingdom importers
UK buyers commonly ask for fire classification. BS 7177 applies to non-domestic mattresses, and the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, amended in 2025, apply to domestic upholstered furniture.
Hotels, care homes, caravan makers and narrowboat fitters are the main bulk buyers. Many want made-to-measure sizes.
Import from India needs landed-cost validation; UK finishing or contract manufacture is the long-term option.
Confirmed per order, never assumed
Minimum order, price, lead time, certifications, test reports and delivery terms differ by product and market. We state them in the written quote and show a certificate or test report before it is relied on. Photographs on this site are illustrative stock images, not pictures of an order.
Frequently asked questions
Can Sleepwit export mattresses to United Kingdom?
Yes, on an enquiry basis. We agree specification, compliance evidence, packing, incoterm and documents before production.
What fire or safety rules apply in United Kingdom?
Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended) and UK general product safety rules. Confirm which apply to your product with your importer; we state available test evidence in the quote.
What mattress sizes sell in United Kingdom?
Common sizes include Small Single (75 × 190 cm), Single (90 × 190 cm), Small Double (120 × 190 cm), Double (135 × 190 cm), King (150 × 200 cm), Super King (180 × 200 cm). Custom sizes are made to order.
Request a bulk or export quote
Tell us what you need. We reply with questions and a written quote. Prices, minimum orders and lead times are confirmed in the quote, and no payment is taken here.
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