Simba Sleep: Complete Review of the Brand, Its Mattresses, and Its Presence in France

Simba Sleep is one of the brands that has profoundly impacted the online mattress market in France between 2016 and 2022. Known for its premium hybrid mattresses, the British brand has gradually ceased its operations in France and in almost all of continental Europe. Here’s everything you need to know about Simba: its history, its products, the reasons for its withdrawal from France, and the best alternatives available for French sleepers.

Who is Simba Sleep?

Simba Sleep is a British brand founded in Bristol (UK), with family roots in the textile industry dating back to 1979. The contemporary brand was built from 2002 around mattress design and experienced rapid growth thanks to the direct-to-consumer model (online sales, rolled delivery, generous trial period).

Simba stands out for several features:

• B Corp Certification: strong commitment to social and environmental impact
• Manufacturing in the UK for the majority of its products
• Proprietary technology: Simbatex foam (infused with graphite for thermoregulation) and Aerocoil™ springs (independent micro-pocketed springs)
• 200-night trial offered to British customers, among the longest in the industry

Simba in France: a story ended

Rapid expansion (2016–2020)

Simba launched in France during the 2010s, driven by the wave of online mattress brands (Emma, Casper, Tediber…). The brand offered a range of hybrid mattresses at premium prices — between €900 and €1,700 depending on the model and size — with communication focused on sleep science and material quality.

The models marketed in France included the Simba Hybrid (entry-level), the Simba Hybrid Pro (best-seller), and the Simba Hybrid Luxe (premium version).

Gradual withdrawal (2022–2024)

Starting in 2022, Simba gradually reduced its presence in France, before officially withdrawing from the French market around 2024. The site simbasleep.fr now displays an explicit message: “Simba no longer operates in France”, with information for customers wishing to exercise their warranty or make a return.

The reasons for this withdrawal have not been officially communicated, but several structural factors likely played a role: increased competition in the French market, the logistical complexity of serving multiple distinct European markets, and the strategy to refocus on Anglo-Saxon markets where the brand is historically stronger.

Where does Simba operate today?

As of 2026, Simba Sleep is available only in two countries:

The brand no longer delivers to any other countries: France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Australia — all these markets have been closed. There is no option to order with international delivery from the UK site.

The current range of Simba mattresses (UK, 2026)

All Simba mattresses belong to the Hybrid family, combining Simbatex foam and Aerocoil springs. Here is the complete range with prices in the UK:

Prices in GBP, UK market only. No distribution in France.

Key technologies

Simbatex: open-cell foam infused with graphite. Offers better heat dissipation than traditional polyurethane foams while maintaining a plush feel.

Aerocoil™: independent micro-pocketed springs (up to 2,500 springs depending on the model). Ensure excellent sleeping independence, optimal ventilation, and progressive support.

Natural wool: present in the Pro, Luxe, and Ultra models, it regulates humidity and temperature.

What alternatives are available for French sleepers?

If you are looking for a hybrid mattress of comparable quality to the Simba range, several brands offer equivalent or superior products, available in France with delivery and after-sales service:

Emma Hybrid II — The best hybrid quality/price ratio

• Price: starting from €649 in 140x190 cm
• Technology: foam + pocket springs
• Trial: 100 nights
• Warranty: 10 years

Slome (formerly Hypnia) Supreme Well-Being — The premium alternative

• Price: €799 in 140x190 cm
• Technology: memory foam + springs + latex
• Trial: 120 nights
• Warranty: 15 years

Someo Dream 600 — The French alternative

• Price: €499 in 140x190 cm
• Technology: pocket springs, 682 springs
• Trial: 6 months (the longest on the market)
• Manufacturing: Wattrelos, France

For a complete comparison, check out our comparison of the best hybrid mattresses and our top 5 best mattresses 2026 .

The Simba Ashdown bed base: still available?

Simba also marketed a slatted bed base, the Simba Ashdown. We dedicated a complete article to this product. As with the mattresses, it is no longer available in France. Check our review of the Simba Ashdown bed base for alternatives.

Should you buy a used Simba?

Some Simba mattresses are circulating in the second-hand market (Leboncoin, Facebook Marketplace). A few points of caution:

• No warranty: a used mattress is no longer covered by the dissolved Simba France warranty
• Hygiene: difficult to verify, prefer a mattress with a mattress protector included or sold recently
• Residual lifespan: a Simba mattress purchased in 2019-2022 has already 4 to 7 years of use

If the quality/price ratio of a used Simba attracts you, make sure to negotiate the price well and inspect the condition of the springs (no noise, no visible sagging).

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