Simba Hybrid Essential Single Mattress
The Simba Hybrid Essential is Simba's entry-level hybrid, combining springs with foam.
- Suits back & most side sleepers
- Cool, breathable foam layer
- Lighter to handle & rotate
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Simba Hybrid Essential Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Simba Hybrid Essential Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Foam
Pocket Spring
Hybrid
Rolled
Depth (cm)
20
Layers
Layer Details
Cover
Soft and breathable hypoallergenic knitted cover
Top Layer
Cool and breathable Simbatex foam layer
Layer 2
1500 miQro® pocket springs
Layer 3
Zoned support base
Key benefits
- Fits a compact room: At 90cm wide it leaves floor space free in a child's bedroom that already has to hold a wardrobe, a desk and toy storage.
- A slim profile for raised frames: The 20cm depth sits well below most bunk and mid sleeper guard rails, though you should still check your frame's stated maximum.
- Light enough to handle alone: A single at this depth is one of the easiest mattresses to carry upstairs and rotate, useful in a student room or first flat.
- Medium firm support that grows with a child: The middle-ground feel suits back sleepers and most side sleepers, so it can carry a child through the teenage years.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm duvet fit, and both are the most widely stocked bedding of any UK size.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child's room or a teenager and want a mattress that will last them years without dominating the floor space. Or you're fitting out a spare room that spends most of the year as an office, and a single keeps the desk usable. It also suits a bunk, cabin or mid sleeper frame, where the slim 20cm depth is an advantage rather than a compromise.
Consider another size if...
You're a solo adult who likes room to spread out, or you sometimes share the bed. The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, and we'd recommend it instead if your room allows.
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FAQ's
Will the Simba Hybrid Essential UK single fit a bunk bed?
In most cases, yes. The UK single is the standard bunk and mid sleeper footprint at 90 x 190cm, and the Simba Hybrid Essential's 20cm depth usually sits comfortably below the guard rail. Frames vary, so check the maximum mattress depth your frame allows before ordering, particularly on cabin beds with lower rails.
Is the Simba Hybrid Essential single big enough for an adult?
For one average-sized adult, yes: at 3ft x 6ft 3in it's the standard UK one-person size, and the 1500 miQro pocket springs give decent support across the surface. Taller or heavier adults, or anyone who moves around a lot at night, will feel the 90cm width, and the UK small double gives noticeably more room.
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, which gives you room to walk round the bed and open drawers or a wardrobe. That's our own guidance rather than Simba's. In a loft conversion, the single's narrow footprint also makes it easier to place under a sloped ceiling.
Is the Simba Hybrid Essential UK single good for a child?
It's a reasonable choice for children and teens. Medium firm gives growing bodies proper spinal support, and the hybrid build, springs topped with Simbatex foam, holds up better to years of use than a basic all-foam mattress. Lightweight children who sleep on their side may find it slightly firm at first.
Where can I buy the Simba Hybrid Essential in a UK single?
Compare the retailers listed on this page. The prices shown here are live and updated as retailers change them, so it's worth checking back if you're not buying immediately. Availability of the UK single can differ from the other sizes, as stockists don't always carry the full range.