Simba Essential Foam vs Nectar Hybrid - 2024 Review

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Essential Information

Mattress Type
Memory foam
Hybrid (foam & springs)
Brand
Simba
Nectar
Year Launched
1979
2016
Unique Points

The Simba Essential foam mattress is the budget friendly memory foam mattress from Simba, made up of 3 layers:

  • Hypoallergenic, knitted cover
  • Cooling, supportive simbatex® layer
  • Zoned, high-density foam base

The Nectar Hybrid is a six-layer design with innovative materials, which has 4 significant foam layers (including springs):

  • Quilted Cooling Cover
  • Dynamic Support Layer
  • Micro Spring Layer
  • Pressure Relieving Memory Foam
  • 7 Zone Support Base
  • Positioning Base Material
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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®
Pro-Planet, Carbon Neutral Delivery
100% Carbon Neutral
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 Simbatex Essential mattress is rated as 'medium-firm', offering gentle molding and support to the body. Its premium foam provides 30x more airflow than standard memory foam, enhancing comfort.

The Nectar Hybrid is a medium-firm mattress. Where you get the most comfort and support and the best sleep!

Pricing

Single
Double
King
Super King
Pay Later
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.

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Construction & Materials

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Simba Essential Foam
Nectar Hybrid
Layers
Hypoallergenic, knitted cover, Cooling, supportive simbatex® layer, Zoned, high-density foam base
Dynamic Support Layer, Micro Spring Layer, Pressure Relieving Memory Foam, 7 Zone Support Base
Cover
Hypoallergenic, knitted cover: A soft, breathable cover that’s free from harmful substances (Oeko-tex 100 Standard) and suitable for allergy sufferers
Custom designed to draw heat away from your body and circulate fresh air with every move you make.
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
Cooling, supportive simbatex® layer: Open cell, graphite-infused Simbatex® foam keeps you cooler, with 30x the airflow of standard memory foam.
Nectar’s 25 cm thick medium hybrid memory foam mattress combines all the comforting benefits of the Nectar memory foam mattress with a layer of springs giving the best of both worlds.
Support
Zoned, high-density foam base: A crenelated, high-density foam base offers zoned support, providing extra pressure relief to the shoulders and lower lumbar area.
The micro-springs enhance breathability and facilitate localized movement on the mattress, promoting disruption-free natural changes in position.
Manufactured in
United Kingdom
United Kingdom

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Size & Weight

Available Sizes
Single, Double, King, Super King
Single, Small Double, Double, King, Super King
Mattress Depth
19 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)
13
19
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)
19
29
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)
22
39
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)
27
39

FAQ

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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)
200
365
Warranty (Years)
10
Forever Warranty
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

Simba offers FREE carbon neutral standard delivery with a two-person delivery crew. Simba can also take away your old mattress for recycling once you have your new one. Delivery usually be within 3 business days if you order before 2pm, and within 4 business days after 2pm.

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