Firmness
Type
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
25
Number of Layers
6
Trial Period (nights)
200
Warranty (years)
10
Price Range
£277 to £549
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Certifications
Assessed from Emma's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
The main draw here is low-risk comfort at a fair price. From £277, you get a 25cm mattress with pressure-relieving foam over a 5-zone spring system, plus a comfort foam edge for improved support near the sides. The cover is completely removable and machine washable at 40°C, a practical touch if you deal with allergies or spills. Emma's 200-night trial is longer than most brands offer, so you can test it through a proper stretch of real nights rather than a quick shop-floor lie-down. Delivery is free within 2 to 7 working days. It's a medium firm feel, which suits most sleepers, although anyone wanting a plush, sink-in surface may find it slightly firmer than they'd like.
Key Features & what's inside
- Emma cover. A cover that's gentle on your skin and completely removable. It machine washes at 40°C, which means keeping the sleep surface fresh is genuinely easy.
- MemoryAdapt Foam. This enhanced foam moulds to your body's unique shape and distributes your weight evenly. In practice, that eases pressure points and keeps you comfortably supported.
- Soft foam layer. An upgraded soft foam that gently adapts to your body from the very first moment. It helps ease pressure points and makes it easier to settle into a comfortable position.
- SupportBase. SupportBase cushions your body and eases strain on sensitive pressure points. It also creates a smooth transition to the core layers, so you shouldn't feel any abrupt change in firmness as you sink in.
- Spring system. The springs are divided into 5 targeted zones that adapt to you head-to-toe. A new comfort foam edge improves support towards the sides of the mattress.
- Bottom cover. This layer anchors the mattress and grips your bed frame. That means less sliding about when you change the sheets or shift position at night.
Layer details from emma-sleep.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Who's it NOT for?
If you want a noticeably soft, cradling feel, the medium firm tension here may feel a little unyielding, particularly for lightweight side sleepers. And if you prefer the springy, traditional feel of a fully sprung mattress with no foam surface, the foam-forward comfort layers won't be for you.
Emma Original Classic Mattress
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Is the Emma Original Classic mattress firm or soft?
Emma describes it as medium firm. The MemoryAdapt Foam and soft foam layers ease pressure points, so it feels supportive rather than hard, although lightweight side sleepers who prefer a softer surface may find it slightly too firm.
Does the Emma Original Classic come with a trial period?
Yes. Emma offers a 200-night trial when you buy from its own site, which gives you months of real sleep to decide. It's also covered by a 10-year guarantee.
Can you wash the Emma Original Classic mattress cover?
Yes. The top cover is completely removable and machine washable at 40°C, which makes it a practical choice if you're prone to allergies or worried about spills.
How much does the Emma Original Classic mattress cost?
Prices range from £277 to £549 depending on size, starting at £277. It comes in eight sizes, from UK Single up to Super King, plus EU Single, Double and King for continental frames.
How deep is the Emma Original Classic mattress?
It's 25cm deep, built from foam comfort layers over a zoned spring system with a comfort foam edge. Standard fitted sheets should work fine at this depth.
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