Emma Performance 26 Mattress
Mattress
Emma Performance 26 Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Depth (cm)
26
Layers
7
Layer Details
- Cover. A soft knit cover that feels cool to the touch. Breathable micro-dots move air outwards, which means the sleep surface stays fresher through the night.
- Emma AirGrid™ Tech layer. A flexible grid engineered to adapt to your body, giving instant pressure relief. It also boosts airflow, so it cushions you without holding heat the way solid foam can.
- MemoryAdapt layer. Memory foam that responds to your body for immediate cushioning. It contours to your curves and relieves pressure, giving that cosy, cradled feeling.
- SupportBase layer. This layer eases strain on sensitive pressure points and creates a smooth transition down to the core. The result is balanced firmness that supports you without letting you sink.
- Zoned pocket springs. Springs zoned to give responsive support where you need it, while reducing motion transfer so a partner's movement is less likely to disturb you. A strong foam frame around the edges keeps the perimeter stable.
- SupportBase layer. A second SupportBase layer grounds the spring core and keeps the structure stable. It gives the mattress a solid, lasting foundation.
- Bottom cover. A base cover that keeps the mattress in position on your bed frame, all night every night.
Layer details from emma-sleep.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- Fits where space is tight: At 90cm wide the UK single leaves room for a desk, wardrobe and toy storage in a child's bedroom, or two beds with a walkway between for siblings sharing.
- Cooling that suits teenagers: The AirGrid™ Tech layer moves air as it cushions, which means a teen who runs hot gets pressure relief without the clamminess solid memory foam can cause.
- Grown-up support in a one-person size: Zoned pocket springs and a foam edge frame give a single adult proper support right to the perimeter, useful in a student room or first flat.
- A spare room upgrade: In a study that doubles as guest space, occasional visitors get a genuinely comfortable hybrid rather than the thin mattress spare beds often make do with.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm single duvet fit, and both are the most widely stocked and affordable bedding of any UK size.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager who needs a supportive, cool-sleeping mattress that will last through growth spurts, you sleep alone and your room can't take anything wider than 90cm, or you're setting up a spare room or student flat and want one-person comfort without giving up the floor space a desk needs.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who sprawls in your sleep, or two of you will ever share the bed. We'd recommend the UK small double instead, which is 30cm wider than the UK single and still compact enough for most rooms.
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Will the Emma Performance 26 UK single fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
The 90 x 190cm footprint matches standard UK bunk and mid sleeper frames. The catch is depth: at 26cm the Performance 26 is thicker than many bunks allow, and a mattress that sits above the guard rail is a safety risk on a top bunk. Measure from the base to the top of the rail before buying.
Is the UK single Emma Performance 26 good for a child or teenager?
Yes, with one caveat. The zoned springs and breathable grid suit growing bodies and teens who sleep hot, and motion transfer barely matters in a one-person bed. The memory foam layer does give a gentle cradled feel, though, so a child who prefers a flat, firm surface may find it slightly too soft.
What room size do I need for a UK single mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space for a UK single. That leaves enough clearance to walk round the bed and open drawers or a wardrobe. In a loft conversion, remember the 90cm width lets the bed tuck under the slope where a wider size wouldn't go.
Should I choose the UK single or size up to the UK small double?
If the room allows it and the sleeper is an adult, the UK small double gives noticeably more space to spread out: the UK single is 30cm narrower than the UK small double. For children, bunk frames or rooms where every centimetre counts, the UK single is the practical choice.
Where can I compare prices for the Emma Performance 26 in a UK single?
Right here. The prices shown on this page are pulled from retailers' live listings and updated as they change them, so compare the retailers listed on this page rather than relying on a figure you saw elsewhere, which may already be out of date.