About Eve Sleep#

Eve Sleep is a British mattress brand founded in London in 2015, making it one of the UK's original direct-to-consumer mattress companies. Eve went public on the London Stock Exchange in 2017 and has since consolidated its position as a trusted mid-range brand. Eve offers a 100-night trial and a 10-year guarantee, and sells through its own website and selected retail partners including John Lewis and Next.

Eve Original Mattress: construction#

The Eve Original is a four-layer foam mattress:

  • EveRelax foam (top, 4 cm): Eve's proprietary open-cell foam. More breathable and responsive than standard memory foam, with a medium-fast response that makes position changes comfortable.
  • Memory foam layer (2 cm): A thin contouring layer beneath the top foam for pressure relief.
  • Support transition foam (4 cm): Medium-density foam that transitions between the comfort layers and base.
  • Base support foam (15 cm): High-density support core providing structural integrity and durability.

Eve Hybrid Mattress: construction#

The Eve Hybrid adds a pocket-spring layer above the base foam, beneath the comfort layers. The overall construction is similar to other mid-range UK hybrids, with the EveRelax foam providing the characteristic Eve feel on the surface. The Hybrid is available in soft, medium and firm options — one of the wider firmness ranges available from an online UK brand.

Firmness and feel#

The Eve Original is rated as medium. It has a slightly more responsive feel than the Emma Original or Nectar — the EveRelax foam is designed to feel like a "responsive medium" rather than the slow-sinking memory foam feel. This makes it more suitable for combination sleepers than pure memory foam alternatives.

The Hybrid range's multiple firmness options is a significant advantage: being able to select soft, medium or firm means you're not forced to compromise.

Temperature performance#

The Original performs adequately for most sleepers, though it's still an all-foam mattress and will sleep warmer than a hybrid. The Hybrid provides significantly better temperature regulation. The open-cell EveRelax foam is noticeably more breathable than standard memory foam.

Who Eve suits#

  • Best for: UK buyers who prefer a British brand; combination sleepers who want a responsive foam feel; those who want firmness choice from an online brand (Hybrid); side and back sleepers of average weight
  • Less suitable for: Hot sleepers (Original); those wanting the longest possible trial (100 nights is below Emma/Simba/Nectar); very heavy sleepers

Our verdict#

Eve Sleep produces a quality product with a thoughtfully designed foam system that differentiates it from generic memory foam alternatives. The Hybrid range's multiple firmness options are a genuine advantage over brands that offer only medium. A solid choice for UK buyers who want a well-made, British-brand mattress at a competitive price point.