Simba Essential Foam vs Simba Hybrid - 2024 Review

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Essential Information

Mattress Type
Memory foam
Hybrid (foam & springs)
Brand
Simba
Simba
Year Launched
1979
2015
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 Simba Hybrid mattress is the most popular mattress in the Simba line, the five luxurious layers help you get the quality of sleep you've been dreaming of:

  • Simbatex® foam (Density: 60 kg/m³)
  • 2,500 Conical Pocket Springs (25mm conical spring enclosed in a 100% polyester pocket)
  • High definition foam with edge support (Density: 50 kg/m³)
  • Zoned support base (Density: 33 kg/m³).
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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
Pro-Planet, Carbon Neutral Delivery
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 Simba Hybrid is a medium-firm mattress. 95% of Simba sleepers love their mattress. If it doesn't work for you, Simba mattresses that are returned are either refurbished or recycled; they never go near a landfill site.

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
Simba Hybrid
Layers
Hypoallergenic, knitted cover, Cooling, supportive simbatex® layer, Zoned, high-density foam base
Simbatex® foam, Conical Pocket Springs, High definition foam with edge support, Zoned 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
A 500gsm hypoallergenic sleep surface that provides freshness and temperature control.
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.
We've created a mattress engineered for optimal sleep. Our engineered support base, along with our unique combination of conical pocket springs and memory foam, allows two people with different sleeping patterns and body types to enjoy the perfect night's sleep - without being interrupted by each other. We've developed a super comfort layer of what we like to call 'Simbatex' to give cool, gentle support.
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 Visco memory foam moulds expertly to your body shape. It's like a mattress tailor made for you. Our perfectly engineered support base has different zones to ensure a perfect night's sleep for all. Our mattress features up to 2,500 unique conical pocket springs. They individually adjust as you sleep, so you wake up with a spring in your step for the whole day.
Manufactured in
United Kingdom
United Kingdom

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Size & Weight

Available Sizes
Single, Double, King, Super King
Single, 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
24
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
34
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
45
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
45

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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
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

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.

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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