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The Best Organic Mattress
Avocado Green Organic Hybrid Mattress
Another Great All-Around Mattress
Birch Luxe Natural Mattress
The Most Customizable Organic Mattress
Naturepedic EOS Classic Organic Mattress
Best Flippable Mattress
Saatva Zenhaven Natural Latex Mattress
You’re going to be sleeping for roughly 23 years of your life, on average, so why not choose the best organic mattress? These natural beds are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream.
Conventional mattresses often have questionable materials in them. Everything from polyurethane foams with formaldehyde and TCEP (a flame retardant) to phthalates can end up in nonorganic mattresses, off-gassing into your home. How much these substances impact you isn’t scientifically settled, but one way to avoid possible harm is to get a mattress made from natural, organic materials. Most natural mattresses are made of a combination of wool, natural latex, and cotton. The construction is similar to conventional mattresses but without the chemicals.
Once you’ve settled on a mattress, check out our other eco-friendly home guides, including the Best Organic Mattress Toppers, Best Organic Sheets, and the Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products.
Updated June 2025: We’ve completely revamped and simplified our guide, changing our top pick to the Avocado Green mattress and adding the Naturepedic EOS Classic Organic Mattress. We’ve also added a new section on box springs (spoiler: you don’t need one) and updated links throughout.
What Makes a Mattress Organic?
Certified organic mattresses are made of natural, organic materials that have been independently tested to meet standards. Not all “organic”mattresses are equal though. We’ve narrowed our search by sticking with companies that have certifications like the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). GOLS covers latex, which has a pretty complex manufacturing process that is not always the healthiest, but GOLS ensures that the finished result is as free of harmful substances as natural latex can be. See our more extensive explainer for more information on these certifications.
The GOTS certification covers everything from certified organic cotton to organic linen to other natural materials. It’s similarly comprehensive, looking not just at how the cotton is grown and processed but also at ecological and social criteria, sustainability and more. It uses third parties to independently verify that standards are being met. If you’re curious, you can read version 6 of the standard online.
While we especially like the big-picture approach of GOTS and GOLS, there are other certifications that test the finished product. The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, which, unlike the others, deals with the final product, making sure there’s no potentially toxic chemicals like the polyurethane foam, PFAS, heavy metals, flame retardants, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in many traditional memory foam toppers.
Another thing to look for is the Greenguard Gold certification and UL Environment’s Formaldehyde Free label, which both certify that there are no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or formaldehyde in your mattress.
Some organic mattresses are also “needle-tufted.” This means the mattress is sewn rather than glued (assuming it’s 100 percent needle-tufted). Since needle-tufted mattresses use no adhesives, you don’t need to worry about VOCs.
How We Tested and What to Look for in an Organic Mattress
Mattresses are large, and testing them is time- and space-consuming. Members of the WIRED Reviews team have been testing mattresses for many years, and we have slept on every mattress on this list for at least a couple of weeks, often longer—in many cases, years longer. That said, there’s no way for us to test them all. Here are a few general tips, tricks, and things to look for when shopping for an organic mattress online.
- Know What Kind of Sleeper You Are: Different mattresses are designed for different sleeping styles. Are you a side sleeper? Stomach sleeper? Back sleeper? Or are you like me, a little bit of everything (which they call a combination sleeper)? Knowing the answer to this question can help narrow down your search to mattresses that are a good fit for your sleeping habits. This is where mattress reviews like ours come in handy; we test for every kind of sleeper.
- Do You Like Firm, Soft, Medium? Mattresses come in different firmness levels, often within the same model. Whichever one is right for you depends on which firmness option you enjoy, as well as any issues you may have, like back pain.
- Do You Sleep Hot? Cold? The difference matters. For example, solid natural latex mattresses typically don’t breath or have as good of airflow, making them hotter, a perfect choice for cold sleepers, but not so great for hot sleepers who would benefit from the temperature regulating properties of wool.
- Innerspring vs. Foam: Organic mattresses come in two basic flavors: the traditional innerspring coil design and pure foam. We’ve primarily tested and recommend innerspring in this guide, though pure foam designs have improved in recent years, and we’re in the process of testing a few now. The big difference in my experience is the amount of heat that foam retains. It’s a good choice for those who sleep cold, while those who sleep hot are better off with a traditional pocketed coil design.
- Look for a Trial Period: Everyone makes mistakes; to avoid having to live with a potential mistake, make sure the mattress you’re considering offers a sleep trial. Everything listed here offers some kind of sleep trial period after which, if you’re not happy, you can return the mattress.
- More Expensive Doesn’t Mean Better: Organic mattresses aren’t cheap, but there’s no reason to spend a fortune just to get a good, eco-friendly night’s sleep.
- Check the Warranty: Lifetime warranties are rare these days, but most of the mattresses we’ve tested offer around 25-year warranties. Some companies cap it at 10 years, but view those with suspicion. A good mattress should last more than 10 years, and good companies are willing to stand behind their products for that long.
- Wait for a Sale: Mattresses go on sale all the time, usually every few months for most brands. Unless you need a new mattress right now, you’re probably better off waiting for the next big sale.
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The Best Organic Mattress
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Photograph: Melissa Krused/Avocado Mattress
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Photograph: Scott Gilbertson
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Photograph: Scott Gilbertson
Avocado
Green Organic Hybrid Mattress
WIRED TIRED Impeccable organic certifications throughout, with high quality, eco-friendly, nontoxic materials It’s not light, make sure you have it where you want it before you unwrap it. Firm without being too firm Comfortable for most sleepers. Excellent edge support After years of testing, the Avocado Green hybrid mattress (9/10, WIRED Recommends) remains the best organic mattress I’ve slept on. It’s the only mattress my wife and I can agree on. She likes a soft mattress, and I prefer a firm one. This model somehow manages to be both without being too much of either. It’s also good for combination sleepers like myself, who spend time in just about every position in the course of a night. After nearly three years of sleeping on this Avocado, it’s proven its durability—there’s zero sagging or other issues.
Avocado’s organic, nontoxic mattresses are made in the USA from GOLS-certified organic latex, GOTS-certified organic wool, and GOTS-certified organic cotton. While the sustainable, organic materials and eco-friendly construction were definitely part of the initial appeal, what really stands out about Avocado in all my testing is the comfort.
The Avocado Green mattress uses pocketed coils, which are steel coils wrapped in a sleeve (the pocket) made of fabric. Each coil moves independently, which increases motion isolation. That means you get the support of an innerspring mattress while minimizing “motion transfer,” meaning you don’t feel like you’re on a trampoline every time your partner rolls over.
There’s a one-year trial, a 25-year warranty, and free shipping available on all Avocado mattresses. If you prefer a plusher feel, there’s also a pillow-top option, or you can add a topper, like the company’s luxurious (and sustainable) Alpaca fur topper.
The Avocado Green is 11 inches thick and arrives compressed. Avocado offers a 25-year warranty that covers any defects or issues, including visible indentation “equal or greater than one and a half inches.” —Scott Gilbertson
The price ranges from $1,400 for a twin to $2,700 for a California king, although the mattresses are often discounted.
Spec Firmness (1-10) 7 Certifications GOTS, GOLS, Oeko Tex Standard 100, Greenguard Gold Trial Period 365 nights Return Policy 30-Day Minimum; $99 Return Fee Shipping Free -
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Another Great All-Around Mattress
Photograph: Cole Slutzky/Birch
Birch
Luxe Natural Mattress
WIRED TIRED Very good edge support. Motion transfer is higher than Avocado Medium firmness and coil support are great for back sleepers Had a funky, “earthy” smell for the first couple months (most likely the wool) Latex layers provide a high bounce, which is good for those that toss and turn In-home delivery and old mattress removal options (costs extra) Birch’s Luxe organic mattress has been our top pick at times, and it’s still a great organic model that offers good support, but also a good bit of pressure relief (Birch calls it a medium-firm mattress). It’s a little on the bouncy side, meaning that it springs back a good bit when you turn around, which makes it a good choice for back sleepers, since you’re well supported.
Like the Avocado above, the Birch Luxe is made of natural materials
and uses individually wrapped steel coils, which are topped with layers of organic latex and wool, capped off with a GOTS-certified organic cotton cover. The coils offer full lumbar support and are arranged to cradle your spine but are also stiff around the edge. The Luxe started off with an odd little lip around the edge of the mattress, but after a couple of months that went away. There’s no sag in the Birch Luxe, and I had none of the lower-back pain I associate with softer mattresses. The wool and latex top layers provide truly exceptional temperature regulation, and the pillowy top provides a nice bit of softness. (The pillow top is the main thing that separates this from the cheaper, not-Luxe model).Birch offers free shipping and a 100-night trial period, and all its mattresses have a 25-year warranty. Birch offers an in-home setup and removal of your old mattress through LoadUp; details can be found on Birch’s website. The Luxe arrived completely compressed, and while it was small, it was definitely heavy. If your mattress is headed up stairs, or you’re not comfortable lifting bulky, heavy objects, we recommend going for the in-home setup option. —Scott Gilbertson
The price ranges from $1,300 for a twin to $3,214 for a California king.
Specs Firmness (1-10) 5 Certifications GOLS, Oeko Tex Standard 100, Greenguard Gold Trial Period 100 nights Return Policy 30-Day Minimum; $99 Return Fee Shipping Free, In-Home Setup in some areas
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The Most Customizable Organic Mattress
Naturepedic
EOS Classic Organic Mattress
WIRED TIRED Incredibly customizable. If you don’t spend a lot of time aligning the parts while putting it together, you can end up with sloppy edges. Sturdy pieces zip together to closely resemble a traditional mattress. Naturepedic’s highly customizable mattress system makes it possible to satisfy sleeping partners with different firmness levels on each side of the bed. The EOS (pronounced EEE-oz) is a multipart zip-together system. There’s a cover that you put over separate layers of foam and individually wrapped coils. It’s much more like a traditional innerspring mattress than many on this list, if that’s what you’re after.
The EOS is made with organic cotton, wool, and latex. It’s a big and sturdy mattress that comes disassembled in three boxes. The biggest reason to buy, though, is the fact that you can swap out the five different latex layers for free for 100 nights, giving you the chance to fine-tune your firmness. After that you can still swap them but you’ll have to buy the new layers—still a nice option if your body or preferences change, or if you get a new partner who has different needs.
Getting these zippered systems to have totally taut and even edges is a chore I have not mastered; you may end up with a funky-looking corner or two unless you invest some time adjusting. —Martin Cizmar
Naturepedic EOS ranges from $2,199 for a twin mattress to $4,299 for a California King.
Specs Firmness (1-10) Varies Certifications GOLS, GOTS, Oeko Tex Standard 100, Greenguard Gold, and more Trial Period 100 nights Return Policy Swap out any layer within 100 nights Shipping Free, In-Home Setup for $299 (Continental US Only) -
Best Flippable Mattress
Saatva
Zenhaven Natural Latex Mattress
WIRED TIRED Choice of two firmnesses (think of them as medium-soft and medium-firm) offers versatility. The two firmnesses don’t vary as much as they could Stays relatively cool for a non-hybrid mattress. Not a bed-in-a-box shipped by parcel carriers. Excellent craftsmanship. Doesn’t have layer of microcoils It’s assumed that most mattress shoppers are selecting between soft and firm, or trying to find a middle ground acceptable to partners with different preferences. But what if your tastes change with the seasons or how achy your muscles are after a long, active day? The Zenhaven lets you choose a side.
Saatva’s Zenhaven is made of organic latex protected by an organic wool liner and an organic cotton cover. The two sides, labeled Plush and Firm, don’t vary as much as dedicated soft and firm mattresses, with the company claiming an 18 percent difference in the two, but it does offer a nice change of pace. Beyond that, the Zenhaven is pricey but extremely well built (and heavy—this is not a mattress-in-a-box). It has great edge support, sleeps neither hot nor cool, and will last you years. —Martin Cizmar
The price ranges from $1,999 for a twin to $4,799 for an Upper-Flex king.
Specs Firmness (1-10) Varies Certifications GOTS, GOLS, Oeko Tex Standard 100, Greenguard Gold Trial Period 365 nights Return Policy $99 Return Fee Shipping Free in-home setup and mattress removal
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Another Great Luxe Option
Coyuchi
Natural REM Organic Mattress
WIRED TIRED Very comfortable, medium firm with good support for back sleepers First mattress from Coyuchi, options are limited Excellent organic transparency, made in the USA Undyed, which is great for anyone bothered by industrial dyes. Organic bedding brand Coyuchi recently launched its own organic mattress, combining cotton, wool, and Dunlop latex atop individually wrapped coils. While Coyuchi’s linen sheets are excellent, I was a little nervous to try the company’s first mattress effort. Bedding is not a mattress, after all, and expertise does not always transfer across endeavors. In this case, though, it did. Coyuchi’s organic Natural REM Mattress is wonderfully firm without being too firm and perfect for those of us who lack a sleeping style and tend to sleep every which way—side, back, stomach. I was never uncomfortable.
The design starts with encased coils on a wool pad and then, like a Midwestern dip, layers in smaller coils, latex, and then wool, and tops it off with an organic cotton cover. There’s surprisingly good edge support considering the distance between the coils and the top, and the mattress provides good motion isolation as well. Coyuchi says the Natural REM can be used with or without a box spring. I tested it for a few months on a box spring and then spent a week with it just on the floor and did not notice a difference. At 11 inches deep, there’s room for a topper, though I did not feel the need.
The cotton and wool layers are GOTS-certified organic, while the Dunlop latex carries the GOLS certification. The material is undyed, which is great for anyone bothered by industrial dyes. As with most of these organic options, the Coyuchi is made without chemicals, foam, or glues. Coyuchi’s Natural REM organic mattress is made to order in the United States and comes with a 100-night trial, which means you can get a full refund if it doesn’t work for you. —Scott Gilbertson
The price ranges from $1,400 for a twin to $2,400 for a California king.
Specs Firmness (1-10) 7 Certifications GOTS, GOLS, Oeko Tex Standard 100 Trial Period 100 nights Return Policy Free for 100 days Shipping Free, In-Home Setup for $100 -
Best Organic Mattress for Kids
Photograph: My Green Mattress
My Green Mattress
Kiwi Children’s (Twin)
WIRED TIRED Twin mattresses available No in-home setup Dual sided No plush option Crib mattresses available My desire for a natural, nontoxic mattress started when I needed new beds for my kids. I care a lot more about what they’re sleeping on than what I’m sleeping on. Still, as much as I love the Avocado Green mattress, it’s not cheap. For my kids, I bought the more affordable Kiwi Mattress by My Green Mattress. The Kiwi is similar to our top pick Avocado. It’s a hybrid model with pocketed springs and natural materials: certified organic cotton, wool, and latex. It’s also something of a rarity; organic twin mattresses are somewhat difficult to find.
One nice twist that makes the Kiwi appealing for kids is the two-sided option. It costs a little more upfront, but being able to flip it over extends its life, which is handy if your kids think beds are actually trampolines in disguise. The Kiwi is definitely a firmer style, but I think it’s comfortable, and my children loved it when they were younger. —Scott Gilbertson
The price ranges from $775 for a twin to $1,699 for a California king, although the mattresses are often discounted.
Specs Firmness (1-10) 7 Certifications GOTS, GOLS, Greenguard Gold Trial Period 365 nights Return Policy You donate Shipping Free
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A Vegan Organic Mattress
Essentia
Tatami Organic Mattress
WIRED TIRED Vegan Dense and heavy. Removable, zippered cover is easy to clean. Lacks structure. Latex foam contorts to your body’s curves and relieves pressure point Essentia’s Tatami is vegan, meaning there’s no wool or animal byproducts used, and all materials have been sustainably sourced from farms that follow sustainable and ethical farming practices, including fair trade and labor standards. The mattress has a zippered organic cotton cover that can be easily removed for cleaning, and it has a nontoxic, allergy-free Kevlar fabric barrier. The mattress is made of an organic latex support core with holes for breathability, and the active organic foam helps spinal alignment and contouring support for pressure points.
Without springs, the Tatami is super-comfortable, and the foam really conforms to your body’s curves and pressure points. The Tatami has free shipping, a 120-night sleep trial, and a 20-year warranty. The organic, sustainably sourced, and sustainably made bed is expensive, but it delivers on its high price by being well-balanced with both structure and support (without needing springs). —Molly Higgins
The price ranges from $775 for a twin to $1,699 for a California king, although the mattresses are often discounted.
Specs Firmness (1-10) 6 Certifications GOTS, GOLS Trial Period 120 nights Return Policy 30-day minimum; 9 percent of price, plus taxes Shipping Free -
A Firmer Organic Mattress
Photograph: Molly Higgins
Awara
Premier Luxury Hybrid
WIRED TIRED Medium firm Top bubbles in certain areas. Quilted top helps with airflow Coils can be felt through fabric on sides The Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid mattress has a comfy (and cool) wool and rayon blend quilted cover top, followed by a layer of sustainable, GOLS- and FSC-certified organic foam, with coils on the bottom for spinal support and structure (including four handles for easier moving). This 12-inch mattress is listed as a 6 on the firmness scale (with 10 being the firmest), and it was slightly more firm than I usually like, but it was still comfortable.
I always slept coolly with that quilted top that helps increase airflow. The edge support was pretty solid, although the top tended to bubble up in certain areas. The cool silkiness just makes it feel elevated—you can tell it’s well-made using solid materials. I really liked this luxe organic model, I just wish it were a tad more plush. —Molly Higgins
The price ranges from $799 for a twin to $1,998 for a split king, although the mattresses are often discounted.
Specs Firmness (1-10) 6 Certifications GOLS, Oeko Tex Standard 100 Trial Period 365 nights Return Policy Free, donate locally Shipping Free
Honorable Mentions
There are a lot of mattresses out there. Here are a few more we liked but didn’t love as much as the ones above.
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Turmerry
Natural and Organic Latex Mattress
An excellent solid natural latex mattress that strikes a good balance between support and softness. This is a foam mattress that sleeps closer to a traditional coil mattress, at least at first. Over time, natural latex will slowly shape itself to your main sleeping position.
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Awara
Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress
This isn’t nearly as nice as our top-pick Awara, and the edge support wasn’t great. But it’s inexpensive for what it is, if you’re on a tight budget it’s worth considering.
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WinkBeds
EcoCloud
The 4-inch Talalay latex layer here sets atop the coil springs to put this one on the softer side. It’s worth noting that the latex here isn’t certified organic.
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Birch
Natural Mattress (11-Inch)
We like the Luxe version of this mattress (#2 above) more, but this Birch is a good alternative for side sleepers.
How Can I Be Sure a Mattress Is Truly Organic?
It’s all good and well to say a mattress is organic, but how does anyone know these companies are living up to their claims?
As noted above, there are independent standards that have to be met in some cases—which we’ve also outlined in this explainer—but in the particular case of GOLS, the latex certification, the fine print says “organically grown natural rubber latex.” Unfortunately, while it’s great that the rubber trees are grown without harmful chemicals, that doesn’t mean those weren’t added somewhere in the process that transforms rubber tree sap into something you can sleep on. It’s a safe bet that just about any industrial process is going to have a detrimental effect on its source material. How detrimental and what that means for you is often difficult to know. Most companies, when you read the fine print, will say that latex foam is ≥95 percent certified organic latex, which is the highest possible standard. The remaining 5 percent represents the essential processing agents—required for any manufacturer to make latex foam.
In the end, it seems that while perfection may not be achievable, these eco-friendly mattress are still much better for you and the planet than conventionally manufactured mattresses.
Do You Need a Box Spring to Accompany Your Organic Mattress?
Short answer? Probably not. Mattresses these days, the organic variety included, are engineered to have the support of a box spring already built into it by way of including coils. Since a box spring predominately was sturdy support for a fluffy mattress on top, contemporary mattresses roll both these components into one. Plus, depending on your warranty, your mattress’s manufacturer may actually discourage the use of a box spring, as it may damage the materials of the bed.
