Double Bed Cotton Quilt Mattress

Double bed cotton quilt mattress: a natural floor bed or topper for two

A double bed cotton quilt mattress gives two people a steady, natural layer to sleep on, wherever you need it: on the floor on a hot night, in the living room when relatives come to stay, or on top of a double cot that has become too hard. It is a slim, quilted mattress filled with natural cotton fibre, measuring 54 × 75 inches and weighing about 5 kg, finished in a 100% cotton cover. It comes on its own, without pillows.

Quilt mattress or full double mattress?

Our full double bed cotton mattress is the same size but holds more cotton, weighs about 8 kg and includes two pillows; it is made to be your bed every night. The quilt mattress holds less fill, weighs about 5 kg and is made for flexibility: rolled out when needed, aired easily, and stored when not. Many homes keep both, the full mattress on the main bed and the quilt for guests and floor nights.

How cotton feels as a floor bed for two

Cotton is medium and steady. On a floor it lies flat, keeps both sleepers level and passes very little movement between you. Our product notes list it for back, stomach, side and combination sleepers, which makes it a sensible choice for guests whose sleeping habits you do not know. For a softer surface, especially for side sleepers on a hard floor, compare the double bed kapok quilt mattress.

Ways families use a double cotton quilt

• Summer floor nights for a couple. When the bedroom is too warm, move to a cooler floor with a natural layer under you, and roll it away in the morning.
• Visiting relatives. A couple visiting for a wedding or a festival gets a proper bed in the hall or a spare room.
• Parent and child. A floor bed for a parent sleeping beside a young child, low enough that nobody falls far.
• Over a hard double cot. Laid on top of wooden planks or an old, compacted mattress, it adds a steady natural layer.
• Pooja, prayer or reading corners. Folded, it makes a firm floor seat for two.

Size and fit

At 54 × 75 inches it matches our double mattresses and double beds. On a floor, allow space around it to step past. As a topper, measure the frame inside the edges; on a 48-inch-wide double frame the quilt will lap up the sides by a few inches, which is fine for a soft layer.

Handling 5 kg

One adult can roll it out and put it away alone. Roll it loosely from the foot end rather than folding it tightly, so the cotton does not crease along one line. Carry it rolled to a balcony to air it.

Caring for a cotton quilt mattress

• Air it for a few hours in shade every couple of weeks, and always after guests leave.
• Keep it dry. Never wash or soak it, and do not roll it out on a damp floor.
• Turn it head to foot each time you set it up, so two sleepers do not press the same spots every time.
• Pat it flat. Natural cotton becomes more compact with use; patting spreads it back out.
• Store it breathing, in a cotton bag on a shelf rather than in sealed plastic.

Bedding and pillows

A double bedsheet (90 × 100 inches, with two pillow covers) wraps around the quilt and keeps it clean on the floor. Add two pillows of your choice; our cotton pillows come in sets of two and match the feel of the fill.

In the monsoon

Floors hold moisture in humid months. Before you roll the quilt out, make sure the floor is dry; a cotton mat or a durrie underneath helps. In the morning, roll it up promptly and let it air on a dry day.

Day one with a cotton quilt

Out of its packing, the double quilt is rolled tight and the cotton compressed. Unroll it, lay it flat, and press across it firmly with your palms so the fill spreads to every corner. Leave it open with a window ajar for a few hours. It will feel fuller by the evening, and fuller again after a few nights of use and a morning pat each time.

Double cotton quilt mattress questions

Does it come with pillows? No. Our full mattresses include pillows; quilt mattresses come on their own.

How heavy is it? About 5 kg.

Is it the same size as a double bedsheet? It is 54 × 75 inches; our double bedsheets are 90 × 100 inches, so they wrap around it with fabric to spare.

Can I wash it? No. Air it, keep it dry and spot clean the cover with a damp cloth.

A cotton quilt under a thin mattress

If an old double mattress has grown thin, a cotton quilt laid on top adds a fresh, even layer of natural fill. Cover both with one bedsheet and tuck it under the lower mattress.

A cotton quilt for a terrace night

On hot summer nights, some families still sleep on the terrace. A double cotton quilt is easy to carry up, gives a firm, natural surface on a mat, and comes back indoors before the morning dew.

Price and delivery

Orders are dispatched within 1 working day; cash on delivery is available, and unused products can be returned within 7 days.

Part of our Quilts range. Also see Single Bed Cotton Quilt Mattress, Double Bed Kapok Quilt Mattress, Queen Size Cotton Quilt Mattress, King Size Cotton Quilt Mattress, Single Bed Kapok Quilt Mattress, Queen Size Kapok Quilt Mattress.