ComparisonLast updated on 30 July 2025
Napp vs Emma Original
Easily compare the Emma Original vs Napp Mattresses side-by-side.
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At a glance | |
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Recommended For | |
The Napp mattress has a medium firmness best suited for side sleepers and couples who find it challenging to agree on a mattress's firmness. | The Emma Original mattress is a medium-firm foam model that’s ideal for side sleepers and people with partners. It’s also great for people who like the pressure relief of foam mattresses but want to keep cool. |
What we like | |
The mattress is medium-firm and balances the need for a sturdy, firm, yet breathable mattress. The cover is also removable and comes from a material that excellently controls temperature. o | The Emma Original mattress is a popular choice in New Zealand, known for its unique features and benefits. This mattress offers a comfortable and supportive sleeping surface that is suitable for all types of sleepers. Here are some of the USPs of the Emma Original mattress:
Pressure-relieving foam: The Emma Original mattress features a top layer of memory foam that is designed to relieve pressure points and provide excellent support for your body. This layer contours to your body's shape and reduces the strain on your joints and muscles, helping to alleviate back pain and other sleep-related issues.
Breathable materials: The Emma Original mattress is made with breathable materials that help regulate your body temperature and prevent overheating during the night. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who tend to sleep hot and wake up sweaty.
High-quality construction: The Emma Original mattress is made with high-quality materials that are durable and long-lasting. It is also designed to resist sagging and maintain its shape over time, ensuring a consistent level of support and comfort.
Easy delivery and setup: The Emma Original mattress is delivered straight to your doorstep in a compact box, making it easy to move and set up. The mattress can be easily unpacked and set up in minutes, without the need for any additional tools or equipment.
Sleep trial and warranty: The Emma Original mattress comes with a generous 100-night sleep trial, allowing you to test the mattress in the comfort of your own home. It also comes with a 10-year warranty, providing peace of mind and ensuring that you can enjoy your mattress for years to come.
Overall, the Emma Original mattress is a great option for those looking for a comfortable, supportive, and high-quality mattress at an affordable price point. Its pressure-relieving foam, breathable materials, and easy delivery and setup make it a popular choice for New Zealanders. |
Keep in Mind | |
When you unpack the Napp mattress for the first time, it emits some off-gas smells that result from the manufacturing process, much like any other all-foam mattress. People who are allergic to off-gas compounds may struggle with this for one or two nights. Its edges also lack reinforcement, so weightier customers might choose to sleep in the centre instead of the edges of the mattress. | There are a few negative features to consider before making a purchase. These include:
Edge support: The Emma Original mattress does not have reinforced edges, which may cause the mattress to compress when sitting or sleeping near the edge. This may be a concern for those who need extra support near the edge of the bed.
Off-gassing: Like most foam mattresses, the Emma Original mattress may emit a slight odour when first unpacked. While this odour should dissipate within a few hours, some customers may find it unpleasant. |
Essential Mattress Info | |
Brand | |
Napp | Emma (New Zealand) |
About | |
Napp is made in New Zealand. A 100% owned and operated New Zealand family business since 1978 and selling online since 2001. | Emma is one of the most awarded mattress companies globally, and recently sold it's four millionth mattress. |
Mattress Type | |
Memory foam | All Foam |
Prices | |
Video | |
Certifications | |
OEKO-TEX® | |
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Trial & Warranty | |
Trial Period | |
Trial Period (nights) | |
100 | 100 |
Warranty Length (years) | |
10 | 10 |
Firmness Options | |
One Firmness Fits All? | |
Adjustable Firmness | |
Half-Half Firmness | |
Selectable Firmness | |
Flippable / Reversible Firmness | |
Firmness Info | |
The mattress has a base layer that supports the natural curvature of your body - not too firm, not too soft. | The Emma Original Mattress has a medium firm feel and is a 6/10 on the firmness scale with 10 being a hard mattress. With 7 zones of built-in comfort so each pressure point across your body is given the comfort and support it deserves. A stress-free 100 night sleep trial so you can decide for yourself. |
Mattress Construction | |
Materials Overview | |
Three layer construction:
- Breathable European cover
- 5cm Hygroflex Foam
- 5cm Gel Infused Memory Foam
- 15cm High Density Foam Support Core. | The Emma Original Mattress consists of three different layers:
- Breathable eco-friendly hyperfoam
- Supportive polyether 7 zone foam
- Pressure-relieving point-elastic foam. |
Comfort Info | |
A generous layer of advanced temperature balancing comfort foam gently cradles your body, whilst allowing for easy movement during the night. Its excellent hygrothermal properties help to dissipate heat and humidity, for a more comfortable sleep. It is environmentally friendly and hypo-allergenic, making it perfect for asthmatics. | Eco-friendly foam is made from natural materials that help you stay cool all night. This innovative layer wicks moisture away and prevents you from getting too hot. The high-quality cover also supports perfect air circulation. |
Support Info | |
N/A | A three-layered mattress core adapts to any body shape to align your spine, regardless of your size. The high-quality foams work together perfectly to distribute all pressure evenly across the entire mattress. |
Comfort Specs | |
A Hygroflex comfort layer, exclusive to Napp, has superior temperature control than regular memory foam.
A mid layer of Gel Infused Memory Foam moulds to your curves. It's pressure-relieving properties help to increase blood circulation, which reduces tossing and turning that can disrupt your sleep. This high density memory foam is gel-infused so it won't overheat like some memory foams. | Breathable eco-friendly hyperfoam in the top layer is kind to the environment and to your sleep. This foam wicks away moisture and stops you from overheating all night long. The foam is bouncy. |
Support Specs | |
University research has shown Hygroflex foam to offer superior pressure point relief than other memory foams. It also allows you move freely and not have that 'stuck in' feeling you may have had with other foams.
The high density foam support core provides comfortable support and durability, while minimising partner disturbance and roll together. | The supportive polyether foam used in the middle layer has 7 zones, these zones effortlessly adapt specifically to different parts of your body. This high resilience foam distributes pressure perfectly across the mattress.
Pressure-relieving point-elastic foam in the base layer provides essential counter-pressure to comfortably support your lower back and make moving on the mattress a breeze without disturbing your sleeping partner. |
Fabric Specs | |
Cool to the touch European cover created with Outlast© technology. This stretch knit cover will help you sleep comfortably cool, is water resistant and is removable (zip off) for easy care. | The Emma Original mattress is wrapped in a climate-regulating and elastic cover. This moisture-wicking top material (99% polyester and 1% elastane) ensures a good sleep climate and the elasticity keeps the cover tight around the mattress. The top cover is removable and machine-washable.
The 100% polyester side cover promotes good air circulation and the handles help you to move the mattress.
The bottom cover has anti-slip elements (87% polyester and 13% polypropylene) to keep the mattress from moving. |
Manufactured in | |
New Zealand | ? |
Suitability | |
Side Sleepers | |
Back Sleepers | |
Size & Weight | |
Single | |
Single Dimensions | |
188 x 92 x 25.5 cm | 188 x 92 x 25 cm |
Single Weight (kg) | |
20 | 17 |
King Single | |
King Single Dimensions | |
203 x 107 x 25.5 cm | 203 x 107 x 25 cm |
King Single Weight (kg) | |
25 | 19 |
Double | |
Double Dimensions | |
188 x 138 x 25.5 cm | 188 x 138 x 25 cm |
Double Weight (kg) | |
30 | 26 |
Queen | |
Queen Dimensions | |
203 x 153 x 25.5 cm | 203 x 153 x 25 cm |
Queen Weight (kg) | |
35 | 29 |
King | |
King Dimensions | |
203 x 168 x 25.5 cm | |
King Weight (kg) | |
39 | |
Super King | |
Super King Dimensions | |
203 x 183 x 25.5 cm | 203 x 183 x 25 cm |
Super King Weight (kg) | |
42 | 35 |
Delivery | |
Delivery Cost | |
FREE | FREE |
Delivery Info | |
Free delivery throughout New Zealand. Delivery times are 48 hours to your home in Auckland and 3 to 5 working days to the rest of New Zealand. | Delivery of your Emma mattress is free of charge, typically within 1-10 business days. Emma will donate any returned mattresses to the Salvation Army or one of their other charitable partners. |
Prices | |
Latest Promotions | |
Mid-Winter special - Take 5% off your order now - until 4th August Discount code MidWS5 See website | Emma is no longer operating in New Zealand. See offer |