Machine-Washable Bed Bumpers - Quilted Protection (134 x 96 cm Open Ends)
- 96cm High-Sided Machine-Washable - the 96cm height provides full rail coverage for profiling beds with mattress overlays or raised rail configurations where the standard 76cm version (NCL-MWB) would leave exposed rail above the overlay surface; the machine-washable FR polyester specification provides both the high-sided coverage and the deep laundering decontamination capability in a single product.
- FR Polyester Quilted Construction - fire-retardant polyester with quilted finish provides impact cushioning while meeting the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 fire safety requirements; the quilted structure maintains its protective depth through repeated machine-washing cycles, providing consistent impact protection throughout the product's care home use lifespan.
- Hook and Loop Bottom Fastening - 134x96cm - hook and loop fastening along the bottom edge; open ends for ventilation and flexibility at the rail end positions; 134cm body length suits shorter rail configurations or provides partial-length coverage on longer rails; the extended-length high-sided version is NCL-MWBPBH (200x96cm) for full profiling bed length high-sided coverage.
- Machine Washable per HTM 01-04 - machine washable for thorough decontamination per HTM 01-04 care home linen management standards; CQC Regulation 12 equipment hygiene obligations supported by the machine-washable specification; a documented bed rail risk assessment confirming the high-sided height requirement and the clinical indication is required before fitting.
Machine-Washable Quilted Bed Bumper - 134x96cm - Open Ends - High-Sided
The Machine-Washable Quilted Bed Bumper (134x96cm, Open Ends, High-Sided) provides the 96cm height required for profiling beds with mattress overlays in a machine-washable FR polyester quilted construction. Hook and loop bottom fastening; open ends. Extended profiling bed length version is NCL-MWBPBH (200x96cm, open ends). Closed-end high-sided versions are NCL-MWBHE (134x96cm) and NCL-MWBHLE (183x96cm).
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-MWBH |
| Dimensions | 134 x 96 cm (53" x 38") |
| Material | Fire-retardant polyester, quilted |
| Ends | Open |
| Fastening | Hook and loop along bottom edge |
| Washing | Machine washable |
| Extended Length Version | NCL-MWBPBH (200 x 96 cm open ends) |
| Closed-End Versions | NCL-MWBHE (134x96cm); NCL-MWBHLE (183x96cm) |
Regulatory Compliance
The 96cm height satisfies MHRA guidance on full rail coverage for overlay-configured profiling beds; the FR polyester material meets the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 fire safety requirement; the machine-washable specification meets NHS IPC HTM 01-04 decontamination standards. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation should confirm the overlay configuration, the 96cm height rationale, and the laundering schedule. The bed rail risk assessment must also address Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations where applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FR polyester fire safety performance equivalent to FR foam?
Both FR polyester and FR foam are designed to meet fire safety requirements for soft furnishings in regulated care environments under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, but the specific fire performance standards differ by material and product. FR polyester is the material used in the machine-washable MWB range; FR foam is used in the wipe-clean cotside bumper ranges such as the CSBH range. The fire risk assessor or the product specification should confirm that the material meets the fire safety standard required for the specific care setting. FR polyester's key advantage over FR foam for bed bumpers is its machine-washable capability, which FR foam does not provide.
When should the 134x96cm high-sided version be chosen over the 200x96cm?
The 134x96cm version (NCL-MWBH) should be selected where the rail length is 134cm or less, or where partial-length high-sided coverage is required for a longer rail; the 200x96cm version (NCL-MWBPBH) provides full-length high-sided coverage for standard adult profiling bed rail lengths. Rail length measurement before procurement is essential; where the 134cm body length would leave unprotected rail sections at either end, the 200cm version should be specified. Both versions are at the same 96cm height and use the same hook and loop fastening and open-end design.
NCL-MWBH
- 96cm High-Sided Machine-Washable - the 96cm height provides full rail coverage for profiling beds with mattress overlays or raised rail configurations where the standard 76cm version (NCL-MWB) would leave exposed rail above the overlay surface; the machine-washable FR polyester specification provides both the high-sided coverage and the deep laundering decontamination capability in a single product.
- FR Polyester Quilted Construction - fire-retardant polyester with quilted finish provides impact cushioning while meeting the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 fire safety requirements; the quilted structure maintains its protective depth through repeated machine-washing cycles, providing consistent impact protection throughout the product's care home use lifespan.
- Hook and Loop Bottom Fastening - 134x96cm - hook and loop fastening along the bottom edge; open ends for ventilation and flexibility at the rail end positions; 134cm body length suits shorter rail configurations or provides partial-length coverage on longer rails; the extended-length high-sided version is NCL-MWBPBH (200x96cm) for full profiling bed length high-sided coverage.
- Machine Washable per HTM 01-04 - machine washable for thorough decontamination per HTM 01-04 care home linen management standards; CQC Regulation 12 equipment hygiene obligations supported by the machine-washable specification; a documented bed rail risk assessment confirming the high-sided height requirement and the clinical indication is required before fitting.