Emma Original Lite Single Mattress
The Emma Original Lite is a hybrid mattress, meaning it combines foam layers with a pocket spring core, which gives you a bit of bounce alongside the pressure relief of foam.
- Zoned support where you need it
- Stable edges, no roll-off feeling
- 200-night trial & 10-year guarantee
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Emma Original Lite Single Mattress
Emma Original Lite Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Emma Original Lite Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Foam
Pocket Spring
Hybrid
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
22
Layers
4
Layer Details
Cover
The top cover of the mattress.
Airgocell foam layer
Emma's Airgocell foam sits beneath the cover, which means a cushioned, pressure-relieving surface where your body first meets the mattress.
SupportBase foam
A supportive foam layer that sits between the comfort foam and the springs, helping to keep your spine aligned.
3-zone pocket spring core
A pocket spring core divided into three zones, with a wraparound comfort foam edge. The zoning means support is tailored to different parts of your body, while the foam edge keeps the perimeter feeling stable.
Layer details from emma-sleep.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Key benefits
- Fits almost any room: At 90cm wide it needs just 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space by our guidance, leaving room for a desk, wardrobe or toy storage.
- Works on raised frames: The 22cm depth suits bunk beds, cabin beds and mid sleepers, where a thicker mattress can sit above the guardrail.
- Grows with a child: The medium firm feel and zoned springs give proper support through the teenage years, so it isn't a purchase you repeat in two years.
- Usable edge on a narrow bed: The wraparound foam edge keeps the perimeter stable, which matters more on a 90cm mattress where you sleep closer to the sides.
- Guest room friendly: Two UK singles fit where one double dominates, a practical setup for a spare room that hosts different guests.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager and want something supportive enough to last beyond the primary school years, you're a single adult in a compact room, student let or first flat where a 90cm footprint is all that fits, or you're kitting out a spare room and want a bed that leaves space for a desk or a second single alongside.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who moves around at night and finds 90cm restrictive, or the room can spare more width. The UK small double is 30cm wider at the same length, and we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for it.
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FAQ's
What are the dimensions of the Emma Original Lite UK single?
It measures 90 x 190cm, which is 3ft x 6ft 3in. That's the standard UK single size, so it fits any standard single frame, divan or slatted base. Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm single duvet fit without adjustment.
Will the Emma Original Lite UK single fit a bunk bed or mid sleeper?
The 90 x 190cm footprint matches standard UK bunk and mid sleeper frames, and at 22cm deep it sits low enough for most guardrails. Do check your frame's maximum mattress depth before buying, as some bunks specify a shallower limit for the top bed.
How much space do I need for a UK single mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which covers the mattress plus room to walk round and open drawers. That makes the UK single an easy fit in box rooms, loft conversions with a narrow usable strip, and children's rooms where the bed shares space with storage.
Is the Emma Original Lite single a good mattress for a child or teenager?
Yes, for most. The medium firm feel and 3-zone pocket spring core support a growing spine, and it's substantial enough to last into the late teens. A very light child may find it slightly firm at first, though children generally adapt to a firmer surface more easily than adults.
Should I get the Emma Original Lite in a single or a small double?
For a child's room or a bunk frame, the UK single is the practical choice. For an adult sleeping alone with room to spare, the UK small double is 30cm wider at the same length, a noticeable difference if you spread out. We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space for the UK small double.