Thinking Of Investing In A New Mattress? Here Are The Best Organic Mattresses For All Sleep Types

Comfort is crucial when it comes to finding a mattress to optimize your sleep—but materials are just as important to consider. The best organic mattresses come from brands that prioritize non-toxic and sustainably sourced materials. 

Investing in an organic mattress is a choice that goes beyond upgrading your sleep surface.

"Organic" means that a material is produced or farmed without the use of any pesticides or other icky chemicals, ensuring a purer and healthier sleep environment.

Additionally, the beds on our list boast other important credentials for nontoxic materials (such as CertiPUR-US and GREENGUARD Gold) and sustainably sourced materials (such as Rainforest Alliance).

A recommended brand from chiropractor Ashley Elmer, D.C., Birch designs premium mattresses with durable, natural materials. This particular mattress is made from organic New Zealand wool, organic Fair Trade cotton, natural Talalay latex, and individually-wrapped steel.

We love that this latex mattress is free from harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde and pesticides. The materials are also hypoallergenic, making it a great choice for allergy sufferers. 

Another recommendation from Elmer, Saatva is known for its luxury designs, premium white glove delivery, and eco-friendly mattresses.

The Saatva Latex Hybrid combines the firm support of an innerspring mattress with the responsive, bouncy feel of latex foam. The organic cotton cover is hand-tufted, hypoallergenic, and creates a cooling environment.

It doesn’t have that stiff-as-a-board feel you’d expect from an extra firm design, though. Instead, you’ll feel like you’re comfortably lying on the mattress rather than sinking in.

My Green Mattress makes all its mattresses in a certified organic factory in Illinois using organic and eco-friendly materials. The Kiwi mattress is a hybrid design made from individually pocketed coil and pressure-relieving GOLS-certified organic latex. 

We love this mattress for its excellent temperature regulation, which comes mostly from the breathable GOTS-certified organic wool and cotton quilted cover.

This customizable pick is a great choice for those seeking a softer mattress with organic materials. It’s available in medium (which the brand ranks at a 5 out of 10 on its firmness scale) or plush (a 3 out of 10).

What really stands out to us about this mattress is the brand’s Lifetime Renewal Exchange program.

As you’ll see from our tester’s photos, the cover of this bed unzips—so you can swap out the comfort layer to change your bed’s firmness during your year-long sleep trial.

Even better, you can purchase a new comfort layer down the road to extend the life of your mattress.

Memory foam will never be the most sustainable choice, but the WinkBed EcoCloud is as eco-friendly as a memory foam option could get. This hybrid design has multiple certifications, including Rainforest Alliance, GOTS Organic, and OKEO-TEX. 

The brand rates this mattress at a 5 out of 10 on its firmness scale, and our testers agree that it has a true medium feel. We recommend this pick for side sleepers, as they’ll benefit from the optimal pressure relief and the way the mattress hugs your body. 

We're aware that organic mattresses can come with a higher price tag, however, the investment is worth it considering the long-term benefits.

These high-performing mattresses on our list are crafted without harmful chemicals, ensuring a safer sleeping environment free from off-gassing and potential health hazards.

Middleton emphasizes that a quality mattress is essential for spinal health. Your ideal firmness depends on your preferred position.

"When you are lying on your side, the mattress is responsible for supporting your spine and keeping it in proper alignment,” she explains. “Generally, side sleepers should look for a medium-firm mattress, as it can provide ample support while still being comfortable.” 

Back and stomach sleepers, on the other hand, need ample support to keep their hips in alignment. Buoyant latex foam mattresses or hybrid models with coils are great picks for either sleep style.

Keep in mind firmness levels feel different from one person to the next. We learned this firsthand when testing the best organic mattresses.

"Ultimately, mattress firmness preference will differ between individuals and can vary depending on height and weight," says Elmer, pointing out that if you prefer a firmer mattress, a mattress topper can help alleviate pressure points. 

Mattresses are a big purchase and, because comfort is so subjective, you should absolutely take advantage of a brand's sleep trial. 

If you're a picky sleeper (no shade, you should be!), you might want to opt for a brand with a more generous sleep trial. 

Not all mattresses are created equal—and we’re all about optimizing our sleep. The best organic mattresses create a healthier sleep environment, for a healthier environment overall.

3/31/23: We confirmed the availability and pricing of the mattresses on this list, and added a pick for stomach sleepers.

8/1/23: We answered more commonly asked questions to make it easier to choose the best organic mattress for you.