Emma Sleep UK mattress alternatives
Does the Emma Original’s soft-medium feel not quite right for you?
Not to worry.
Emma Sleep offers a range of mattresses in the UK that could serve as excellent alternatives for Canadian shoppers looking for variety.
These options are available through Emma’s UK website or select retailers, and some may be accessible for Canadian consumers via international shipping or similar models in Canada.
Emma Sleep in Canada
It's official: Emma Sleep is in Canada! 🥳
If you've been curious about this fast-growing mattress brand, now could be the perfect time to buy without worrying about racking up a mountain of customs taxes.
But just because you can, does that mean you should?
From mattress comfort to brand deliveries and trials, there are a lot of factors to consider when buying a new mattress. 🤔
Let's take a closer look at the bestselling and award-winning Emma Original mattress.
Who is the Emma Canada Original mattress most suitable for?
From our review, we can confidently say this mattress is most suitable for:
- Those who prefer a softer mattress
- Light to medium-weight individuals
- Side sleepers
- Restless sleepers and couples
But we'll go into all the details below. 👇
Emma Sleep Canada Original: Comfort and firmness
The Emma Sleep Canada Original is a soft-medium memory foam mattress that offers a balance of comfort and support.
We’ve broken down its key features to help you understand what it’s like to sleep on.
How comfortable is the Emma Sleep Canada Original mattress?
The Emma Canada Original is a high-quality mattress considered comfortable by many. 🤗
Though it may also not be the best mattress if you often sit on the edge of your bed as it only has average edge support - spring mattresses like the Emma Hybrid are better for this.
It's also worth noting that comfort is subjective and is heavily affected by factors like firmness.
Research conducted by Good Morning and Douglas showed that 73% of Canadians polled preferred a medium to firm-feeling mattress [1].
The Emma Sleep Canada Original may not be the best match if you prefer something firmer.

Sinking in too much or too little may cause bending in the spine, aggravating back pain. ❤️🩹
But the firmness and overall feeling of a mattress can vary depending on your weight. ⚖️
So, the same mattress will likely feel firmer to a lighter-weight individual, who doesn’t sink into the surface much, than to a heavier person, who will sink further into the mattress.
How firm is the Emma Sleep Canada Original mattress?
The Emma Sleep Canada Original mattress is rated 5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, according to Emma.
A soft-medium mattress like the Emma Canada Original is best suited to:
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People of light to average weight.
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Individuals who tend to sleep on their side.
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Those who like a softer sleep surface.
But the softer feel isn't for everyone, and some Emma Sleep Canada reviews comment that the Original mattress is too soft.

Heavier people and those who favour sleeping on their stomachs need something firmer than this mattress.
Does the Emma Sleep Canada Original mattress sleep hot?
As a memory foam mattress, the Emma Canada Original retains heat, which may make it too warm for hot sleepers.
While it provides outstanding pressure relief and support, those who sleep hot might prefer a hybrid mattress with better breathability, like the Emma Hybrid.
Is the Emma Sleep Canada Original mattress good for couples?
The Emma Canada Original excels in motion isolation, making it ideal for couples.
Its low motion transfer absorbs movement, ensuring minimal disturbance if one partner changes positions or follows a different sleep schedule.
This feature is particularly beneficial for restless sleepers or those with differing sleep patterns.
Overall, if you like a softer feel, sleep cooler, and want something supportive yet pressure-relieving - you’ll love the Emma Canada Original. 🤩
It’s also available in a range of sizes to suit every home, including Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and California King.
Emma Sleep Canada Original: Composition
The Emma Sleep Canada Original mattress has an all-foam design, with 5 layers.
This means it is highly adaptive, contouring around your body to provide tailored support as and where you need it. 🤗
All the foams used are CertiPUR-US certified [2].
Before we dive into these layers, it's worth pointing out there have been some claims of dishonest descriptions on the Emma CA website, with some sections referring to the mattress's 5 layers and others discussing 3.
However, this is simply because some sections include the cover and base, whereas others only refer to the foam layers.
Now that's out of the way, let's dig a little deeper into what each of these layers means for you.
Layer 1: Emma Sleep Canada Original mattress cover
Unlike many older mattresses, the Emma Sleep Canada Original has a soft, removable mattress cover.

This means you can easily remove and wash the cover. 🧼
A machine washable cover is good news if you have allergies.
Layer 2: Point elastic Airgocell foam
Foam mattresses tend to sleep hot. 🥵
They are designed to react to heat and mould around your body, which also means they retain heat and allow less air circulation.
The point elastic Airgocell foam layer which tops the mattress helps counteract this by enhancing breathability and temperature regulation. 👍
It absorbs and evaporates sweat, meaning less heat is stored in the mattress.
This improved temperature regulation is essential as studies show we sleep best when we don't overheat [3].
Layer 3: Halo memory foam
The memory foam layer offers excellent tailored support.
It provides enhanced spinal support, allowing heavier parts of the body (like the shoulders and hips) to sink further into the mattress. 💗
This keeps your spine in a continuously neutral position.

By contouring around your body, this memory foam layer also offers better pressure relief, preventing build-ups which could lead to joint and back pain.
Layer 4: HRX foam
The HRX foam layer is a 'high resiliency extra' foam.
It is designed to enhance durability and stability. 💪
This layer also features 3 cutout zones to better support the various areas of the body.
Layer 5: Anti-slip base cover
The final layer of the Emma Canada Original mattress is the durable, anti-slip base cover.
It helps the mattress stay in place so you can get the best sleep. 😴
Emma Sleep delivery and setup
Emma Sleep Canada offers free delivery and returns for all its products.
Mattresses are delivered rolled and vacuum-packed in a box, ensuring they are easy to bring into your home and bedroom. 📦
Unlike many companies, Emma Sleep Canada also offers mattress setups for a small additional fee.
However, this in-home setup service is currently only available in Ontario.
Emma Sleep trials and guarantees
One of the best things about the Emma Sleep company is its mattress trials and guarantees.
Emma Sleep Canada mattress trial
All Emma mattresses come with a 100-night trial.
Emma requires customers to sleep on the mattress for at least 21 nights (up to 100 nights), ensuring you have plenty of time to adjust and decide if you love your new Emma mattress. 🤔

If you don’t love it, you can return your mattress for a full refund under the Emma trial.
We recommend using a mattress protector as mattresses with stains, tears, or odours are not eligible for return under the Emma trial period. ❌
Emma Sleep Canada mattress guarantees
All Emma mattresses in Canada also come with a 10-year guarantee.
This warranty covers any faults such as dipping or lumps.
While Emma's customer service can be slow (and sometimes poor), customers in other markets have generally found that the mattress guarantee is honoured.
But bear in mind this process isn’t always as easy as it should be. 😞
Should you buy an Emma Sleep mattress in Canada?
Emma Sleep Canada is a high-quality brand from Europe.
While some customers face issues with the company’s customer services, most Canadians have loved their new Emma mattresses.
The Emma Canada Original is the most popular mattress.
Its soft feel and memory foam design are best for light to average-weight individuals, side sleepers, and those seeking pressure-relieving support.
Firm mattress fans may prefer something from Douglas, as all mattresses currently available from Emma Sleep Canada are on the softer side.
But what if this model is not right for you?
Here's a quick recap of our favourite Emma UK alternatives:
Contact Emma Sleep Canada
Customer service: To contact Emma Sleep Canada directly for complaints, support, or queries, please e-mail them at support@emma-sleep.ca, visit their website to use the live online chat, or call 1 (844) 906 3662. Lines are open from 08:00 to 18:00 GMT-6, from Monday to Friday.
Registered office: Emma Matratzen GmbH, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Str. 78, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Alternatively, message us directly via the Contact Us page.