TEMPUR vs Emma Original - 2024 Review

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Essential Information

Mattress Type
TEMPUR® foam
Memory foam
Brand
Tempur
Emma
Year Launched
1991
2019 (2015 in Europe)
Unique Points

TEMPUR Original mattresses give you the perfect balance of comfort and support in a medium feel. (21cm model):

  • Tempur® comfort material (2cm)
  • Tempur® support material (8cm)
  • Durabase™ technology(11cm)

The Emma Original mattress optimises body support and relaxation for a dream-worthy sleep with its 3 special layers:

  • 3cm Breathable Point-elastic Airgocell® foam
  • 2cm Pressure Relieving Visco-Elastic Memory Foam
  • 19cm Supportive Cold Foam.
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Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
CertiPur-US®
Other Certification Info

Firmness & Feel

Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Good Firmness Standard
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Select Your Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Adjustable Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Half-Half Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Flippable / Reversible Firmness
Firmness Info

The TEMPUR® Original mattress provides a medium feel, balancing comfort and support using a material originally developed by NASA. This material adapts to your body's temperature, shape, and weight, moulding perfectly to you as you move during sleep. However, it may be too firm and high for some, affecting ease of use.

Not too firm, not too soft… this medium firmness mattress is perfect for all sleeping positions. Rated a 5/10 on the firmness scale. If you prefer a firmer feel, see the Emma Premium.

Pricing

Single
Double
King
Super King
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Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
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Construction & Materials

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TEMPUR
Emma Original
Layers
Tempur® comfort material, Tempur® support material, durabase™ technology
Breathable Point-elastic Airgocell® foam,Pressure Relieving Visco-Elastic Memory Foam, Supportive Cold Foam.
Cover
To make sleep even sweeter TEMPUR® Original Mattresses have the added benefits of removable covers, washable at 60°C, and are low maintenance because there is no need to flip or turn them over.
The top cover consists of special climate fiber that regulates humidity. At the same time, it is so elastic that it fits the core of your mattress, perfectly. Removable and washable cover made of 100% Polyester. The grey side cover with 3D-mesh supports air circulation, gives the mattress a stylish look and grips the underside thanks to the practical non-slip elements. Now with handles.
Machine-washable Cover
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Ergonomic Handles
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Comfort
Experience where it all started with NASA developing a material to relieve the pressure endured by astronauts during lift off. This is why the TEMPUR® Original Collection delivers the core benefits of outstanding comfort and support for those who prefer a mattress with a medium feel.
The breathable Airgocell® foam allows for optimal ventilation due to its open pores. In addition, the cover with climate control fiber provides a particularly fast moisture removal, which ensures a completely pleasant sleeping climate. The Airgocell® foam provides you with ideal comfort thanks to exceptional point-elasticity that allows one area to compress without affecting the rest of the mattress. In addtion, Emma's open-pored highly breathable material won't make you sweat. The innovative mattress cover not only impresses with its contemporary design characterised by modern simplicity but with its particularly customer-friendly handling. It was specially developed to allow for constant air circulation. The Airgocell® foam provides you with ideal comfort thanks to exceptional point-elasticity that allows one area to compress without affecting the rest of the mattress. In addtion, Emma's open-pored highly breathable material won't make you sweat. The innovative mattress cover not only impresses with its contemporary design characterised by modern simplicity but with its particularly customer-friendly handling. It was specially developed to allow for constant air circulation.
Support
Every TEMPUR® Original Mattress contains the space technology that is TEMPUR® Material, engineered to respond to your body's temperature, shape and weight, even as you move throughout the night, perfectly moulding to you however you sleep.
By combining the different materials and structures, an optimal pressure distribution can be achieved. This creates ideal conditions for a restful sleep, because only then can your body regenerate overnight. The conformable Next Generation Airgocell® foam which can adapt to any body shape thanks to its point elasticity. The advanced 3 layer zone profile improves pressure distribution of the body effectively and supports this adjustment so you can sleep well in any position. The visco-elastic memory foam in the intermediate layer distributes pressure in an optimal fashion. This material is a modern marvel, because it keeps you comfortable in any sleep position. Our cold foam supports you where it matters. The firm, bottom layer provides the necessary counter pressure, whatever your sleeping position, and offers comprehensive support for your lower back. The shoulder zone promotes a healthy and optimal weight distribution in the shoulder area ensuring the perfect spinal alignment. It is, so to speak, your personal dream assistant for a restful and pleasant sleep. Relaxation meets health.
Manufactured in
Denmark
United Kingdom

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Size & Weight

Available Sizes
Single, Small Single, Long Single, Double, King, Super King
Single, Double, King, Super King
Mattress Depth
21 cm
25 cm
UK Single
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
UK Single Weight (kg)
N/A
16
UK Double
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
UK Double Weight (kg)
N/A
23
UK King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
UK King Weight (kg)
N/A
33
UK Super King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
UK Super King Weight (kg)
N/A
33

FAQ

Trial & Warranty

Free Trial
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.  Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.  Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Sleep Trial (Nights)
100
200
Warranty (Years)
10
10
Free Shipping
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Free Returns
YES
YES

Delivery

Delivery Information

FREE DELIVERY AND RETURNS FOR ALL MAINLAND UK ORDERS. Our teams are working hard to help you enjoy a great night’s sleep as soon as possible, but please bear in mind delivery times may still be a little longer than usual while restrictions are in place.

Free delivery with UPS with an additional option for Saturday delivery for an extra cost. The Emma Original mattress will be delivered in a box 45x45x110cm. Due to the spread of the Coronavirus, we now offer no-contact delivery - doorstep delivery and no-signature policy.

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