Last seen for £194 at Eve Sleep on 23rd June 2026
Eve Lighter Single Mattress
The Eve Lighter Mattress sits at the more affordable end of Eve's range, available in UK Single, Double, King and Super King.
- Moisture-wicking top cover
- Cushioning comfort foam layer
- Supportive foam base layer
Save with the previous model
Some retailers still sell the earlier version of this mattress for less than the current model's best price.
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Mattress details
Mattress
Eve Lighter Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Foam
Rolled
Depth (cm)
Layers
Layer Details
Cover
Moisture wicking top cover
Top Layer
Evecomfort® foam layer
Layer 2
Supportive foam base layer
Key benefits
- Fits a compact room: At 90cm wide it leaves floor space free for a wardrobe, desk and toy storage, and we suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of room.
- A sensible first mattress: All-foam construction with a supportive foam base suits growing children and teens moving up from a cot bed or shorter kids' bed.
- Works where two beds are needed: Its 90cm width makes it practical for siblings sharing a room or a guest room set up with two beds and a walkway between.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Single sheets and a standard 135 x 200cm single duvet are the most widely stocked bedding of any UK size.
- Compare before you buy: Prices for the UK single change, so check the live retailer table on this page rather than assuming the first listing you see is the best.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager's room where the bed shares space with storage and a desk, you're a solo adult in a compact bedroom, student room or first flat where the frame came with the tenancy but the mattress didn't, or you're kitting out a spare room, perhaps with two single beds rather than one larger one.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who shares the bed, or a restless solo sleeper who wants space to spread out. The UK double of the Eve Lighter is 45cm wider at the same length, and we'd recommend it instead.
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FAQ's
Will the Eve Lighter UK single fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
The 90 x 190cm footprint matches standard UK bunk, cabin and mid-sleeper frames, so width and length are fine. The other thing to check is depth: raised frames often set a maximum mattress height for guardrail safety, and Eve doesn't publish a depth, so confirm it with the retailer before ordering.
Is the Eve Lighter single big enough for an adult?
At 3ft wide and 6ft 3in long, a UK single works for one adult of average height who sleeps fairly still. Taller adults should note that the UK king and UK super king are 10cm longer. If you tend to sprawl, the extra 45cm of width in the UK double is a more comfortable long-term buy.
How much floor space does a UK single mattress need?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which gives you room to walk around the bed and open drawers or wardrobe doors. That makes the UK single a realistic fit for box rooms, loft conversions with a narrow usable footprint, and children's rooms where the bed competes with everything else.
Is the Eve Lighter UK single a good choice for a child's bed?
It's a reasonable fit: the all-foam build, an Evecomfort® top layer over a supportive foam base, has no springs to wear unevenly under a lighter body, and the 90cm width is the standard for kids' frames. Verified firmness detail isn't available, so ask the retailer if your child has a strong preference.
What bedding do I need for this size?
Standard UK single fitted sheets, sized for a 90 x 190cm mattress, and a 135 x 200cm single duvet. Both are the cheapest and easiest bedding to find in UK shops, which is a small ongoing saving worth factoring in if you're furnishing a guest room or a child's room from scratch.