Best Organic Mattress of 2025: Tested by Experts

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With a name like organic mattress, you know you’ll be doing your bit to reduce the environmental impact. Unlike other mattresses, an organic mattress is made of at least 95% organic materials like latex, wool, cotton and steel coils. The brands behind organic mattresses are also subject to strict sustainability regulations, meaning that if they don’t adhere to specific rules during the farming and manufacturing process, then their mattresses can only be categorized as “natural” and not “organic.”

A recent CNET survey found that consumers are willing to spend about $78 monthly (nearly $1,000 a year) to improve their quality of sleep. A further 46% said that they were willing to invest in better mattresses or bedding. Organic mattresses are pricier than their more common counterparts, but I think it’s well worth it. After all, the organic materials within these mattresses are antimicrobial and hypoallergenic — perfect for deterring household allergens like mold, bacteria and mildew in ways non-organic mattresses can’t compete with.

Having spent years personally testing a wide range of beds as a sleep and mattress expert, I’d like to think I have an extensive knowledge of mattresses. With that expertise, my team and I have curated a list of the best organic mattresses that feature high-quality natural and organic materials. Not only do these mattresses accommodate different body types and sleeping positions, but they also meet various certifications. Whether you’re looking to grab a new mattress for yourself or go the extra mile and gift an organic mattress to a loved one, we’ve got something for everyone. Here are our top picks for the best organic mattresses.

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Watch CNET’s Owen Poole review the best organic mattresses for 2025. 

What is the best overall organic mattress? 

Avocado Green mattress in the CNET mattress testing lab

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During our testing process, we found that the best organic bed is the Avocado Green mattress. Avocado’s reputation and seven certifications can’t be beat. It utilizes certified organic cotton, certified organic wool, certified organic Dunlop latex foam and heavy-duty recycled steel coils. In addition to its several organic certifications, the bed has an endorsement from the American Chiropractic Association. 

The Avocado Green mattress is a comfy, eco-friendly bed suited for firm-bed lovers and back and stomach sleepers. It’s one of the best organic mattresses for back pain that you can get. A queen Avocado Green mattress retails for $1,999, although it’s often on sale. It may also be HSA/FSA eligible.

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Why we chose the Avocado Green: The Avocado Green mattress is available in three firmness options: firm, medium or plush. The firmness option is 11 inches thick, and the other two have a pillow top and a box top that are 13 and 15.5 inches high. This mattress is made from certified organic Dunlop latex foam, organic wool and certified organic cotton. The base is even eco-friendly, made with heavy-duty recycled pocketed steel coils. It will support any body type, from lightweight to larger bodies. 

“I tested the Avocado Green with the pillow top, which I’d say has a medium-firm firmness. It has a responsive latex feel even with the pillow top, and it’s super comfortable while on your back and stomach. It also has above average edge support from the individually wrapped coils,” says sleep writer Aly Lopez. 

How it sleeps: When testing, we found the Avocado Green mattress to be on the firmer side, and you don’t sink into it when sleeping. This bed is best suited for back and stomach sleepers who suffer from back pain, as it does a good job of keeping your spine supported throughout the night. With the optional pillow topper, this bed is around medium-firm or a 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale. You should choose the Plush firmness level if you’re a strict side sleeper, but it might be too firm for lighter individuals. 

Runner-up: Plank Firm Natural is very similar to the firmest option of the Avocado Green. While the Plank Firm Natural may be a bit firmer, both beds have an organic cotton and wool cover and are made of latex foam (Note: Plank’s latex foam is not organic) and a layer of coils. If you like the Avocado Green but want something a little more affordable, the Plank Firm Natural is a bit cheaper.

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Why we chose the Birch: Brought to you by Helix, Birch mattresses are GOLS certified, Greenguard Gold certified, Eco-Institut certified and use Fair Trade certified cotton. The Birch Natural mattress has two more layers than the Avocado mattress and incorporates natural and organic GOLS-certified latex foam, responsibly sourced organic wool and organic cotton. You can also opt for a plush organic mattress topper for around $500 (queen size). 

How it sleeps: Birch is very bouncy and feels supportive. It’s extremely durable, thanks to the pocketed coil and latex foam combo. You won’t sink into the foam here, but the organic wool batting on top gives it more of a fluffy, airy feel on the top. It’s not a soft bed by any means, although it is softer than Avocado. It’s about a medium-firm or around a 7 out of 10. Larger body types who favor their side will probably enjoy this bed more than lighter individuals or average side sleepers.   

Runner-up: If you want a hybrid mattress made of organic and natural materials but need more cushion on the top layer, the Bear Natural is a great option. It has a quilted cover with organic cotton and a layer of latex foam that gives the bed more comfort. Note that its foams are not 100% organic, but the mattress is Greenguard Gold certified and Eco-Institut certified. 

See more in our Birch mattress video review.

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Why we chose the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss: PlushBeds Botanical Bliss is an all-latex foam bed with two firmness levels: medium and medium-firm. The bed is made with three different layers of organic latex foam, and each slab has its own firmness level. Each layer is adjustable, so if you or your partner think your mattress is too soft, you can switch the layers around and change the firmness level to your liking. This is a very unique feature we don’t see in many other beds, and it gives couples plenty of tries to get the firmness right.

“This mattress has an undeniable latex foam feel. The key takeaway from this style of mattress feel is responsiveness. It responds almost instantly once pressure is released from it — basically, picture the opposite of a memory foam. Since it’s so responsive, we also perceived this bed to be slightly firmer,” says sleep writer and video producer JD Christison. 

How it sleeps: The mattress is bouncy and supportive but also gives in more along the curves of your side, offering pressure relief, which side sleepers especially need. Strict side or combination sleepers should opt for the Medium model but know that it feels slightly firmer than medium. Either model will work for back and stomach sleepers. Keep in mind that the all-foam design doesn’t have great motion isolation. If this is a deal breaker for you and your partner, consider the Luxury Bliss. 

Runner-up: Couples may find a flippable mattress, like the Zenhaven by Saatva, helpful for deciding on the best firmness option. One side is Gentle Firm, and the other side is Luxury Plush. It’s made with GOTS-certified organic wool, GOLS-certified and eco-INSTITUT latex foam and Green Guard Gold certified.

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Why we chose the Awara Natural Hybrid: Awara mattresses are GOLS certified, FSC certified, Eco-Institut certified, OEKO-TEX certified and use organic wool from New Zealand. The Awara Natural Hybrid utilizes an organic wool and rayon blend cover, organic latex and individually wrapped coils. It’s a firmer bed with a top cushiony layer of latex. During discounts, you can find this mattress for under $850.  

“For anyone looking for an organic mattress who is also shopping on a budget, I think the Awara Natural is going to be one of your best bets. Most latex hybrids that feature organic materials are generally expensive, but somehow, after factoring in discounts, the Awara Natural is in the same price bracket as some all-foam mattresses with no organic materials,” says sleep writer and video producer Owen Poole. 

How it sleeps: The Awara Natural is very responsive and dense. It is only available in one firmness option, and we found it to be around a medium-firm or even a bit firmer. This makes it a great choice for back and stomach sleepers or heavier sleepers who need lots of support. Strict-side sleepers or petite individuals should look for a mattress with more pressure relief, which this bed lacks. 

Runner-up: Another budget organic mattress on the market is the Natural Escape Organic Mattress from My Green Mattress. It’s a GOTS and GOLS-certified organic bed with coils, Dunlop organic latex, organic wool, cotton and a 7-zone lumbar support system. When it’s on sale, the mattress goes for $1,499.

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Why we chose the EcoCloud: The EcoCloud is WinkBed’s organic and natural mattress option, and it’s one of the most pressure-relieving latex hybrid mattresses on the market. The bed is made with recycled steel coils with a zoned design to provide targeted pressure relief to the shoulders and hips. The top layers include natural Talalay latex, organic cotton and premium New Zealand wool. 

“This is a natural hybrid mattress that features a predominant latex foam feel. When you press into the sleeping surface and let go, you’ll find that it pops back into its original shape almost instantly. The bed itself is springy, responsive and sort of soft and firm at once,” says sleep writer and video producer JD Christison. 

How it sleeps: Latex foam is typically on the firmer side, although the EcoCloud from EcoCloud falls between a medium or a 5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. It teeters between soft and firm, making it supportive but also pressure-relieving for folks who suffer from hip and shoulder pain or like to sleep on their side. 

Runner-up: Petite side sleepers or those looking for extra pressure relief should check out the Organica Plush by Amerisleep. It has an added box top for an additional 3 inches of natural latex softness. Note that its latex is natural but not organic.

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Testing edge support of the Avocado Luxury Organic mattress

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My fellow CNET Sleep editors and I are the collective brains behind our mattress best lists. We have tested over 300 different beds and have countless years of experience under our belts. Our unique mattress warehouse currently houses about 100 mattresses, and we’re constantly trying additional new beds. Our mattress-filled office and testing protocols enable us to create honest and unbiased mattress roundups that include our favorite picks. When testing organic mattresses, here are a few factors we keep in mind. 

Firmness and feel

The first step in testing any mattress is lying down and determining the firmness. You can think of it as how hard or soft a mattress is. Organic mattresses tend to be on the firmer side since materials like wool and latex are firmer than memory or neutral foam. 

How a mattress feels is where we get handsy with the beds. In addition to lying on it, we press down, touch the bed and note how the material responds. Organic latex foam and other natural materials tend to be very dense. If you were to throw a bowling ball onto an organic mattress, it would most likey bounce a few times before settling. 

Durability 

How durable a mattress is comes down to its materials. Based on its construction, we estimate how long you’ll get out of your bed. For example, pocketed coils and latex foam help organic mattresses last longer. 

Motion isolation

Motion isolation is how well a bed dampens the movement across the surface. This is important if you sleep with someone who moves around a lot at night. Two team members jump and bounce on the bed when testing motion isolation.

Edge support

Edge support refers to the strength of the perimeter of the mattress. To test edge support, we sit and lay on the edge of each mattress. If we feel like we’ll fall off, the bed doesn’t have strong edge support. 

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Mattresses are subjective. What works for someone else might not be best for you. Keeping these factors in mind will help you find the best organic mattress. 

Material 

All materials in organic mattresses are sustainably sourced, antimicrobial and hypoallergenic, so you don’t have to worry about them triggering your allergies or asthma. Organic latex foam is also great for people who are hot sleepers because it’s perforated for better airflow.

Organic mattresses include several materials like latex foam, recycled steel coils and organic cotton or wool. Each material will impact how a mattress feels, so it’s important to understand what you’re getting before you buy. For example, organic latex foam beds feel firmer and dense. Not to mention, some materials may increase the price, like Dunlop latex. 

Certifications

When shopping for an organic mattress, third-party certifications ensure that you’re getting a bed that contains organic, sustainably sourced materials. 

Here are some of the important certifications to look for when comparing organic mattresses:

  • EWG Verified: This certification states that the mattress was made without harmful chemicals, flame retardants, fiberglass, PVCs and “forever” chemicals.
  • FSC: The Forest Stewardship Council certifies that wood-based products are sourced in a suitable way from responsibly managed forests.  
  • CertiPUR-US: This certification ensures that the mattress foams are free of toxic flame retardants, heavy metals and other harmful substances. It also means the bed has low volatile organic compound emissions. 
  • GOTS: Global Organic Textile Standard is a third-party organization with established criteria for organic fibers. A mattress with a GOTS seal has at least 95% organic fibers. 
  • GOLS: Global Organic Latex Standard certifications mean that the mattress contains at least 95% raw and organic latex. 
  • GreenGuard Gold: This certification means that the mattress meets chemical emission standards. 
  • Oeko-Tex Standard 100: This certification is specific to the textile of mattresses. Seeing a mattress with an OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification means textiles have been tested for harmful substances. 

Body type

Your body type also matters when shopping for an organic mattress. Some materials, like steel coils and multiple layers of latex foam, are better suited for heavier body types because they offer the support and durability they need. 

Your body type also will influence how the mattress feels to you. A petite person will put less pressure on the mattress, which means it will feel firmer to them. Someone over 230 pounds will sink further into the mattress, making it feel softer. It’s important to keep your body type in mind to choose a firmness level that best suits your needs and preferences. 

Sleeping position

Based on your sleeping position, here’s how firm you want your organic mattress: 

  • Side sleepers need a softer mattress that relieves pressure points at the shoulders, hips and knees. We suggest a plusher organic mattress like the Organica Plush by Amerisleep or the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss. 
  • Back and stomach sleepers should seek a firmer mattress that will keep their spine in neutral alignment throughout the night. Most organic mattresses are firmer, so you can’t go wrong with the Avocado Green, Birch or Awara Natural Hybrid mattresses. 
  • Combination sleepers have the most flexibility, but you should choose firmness based on the position you spend the most time in. If you are someone in the middle, we suggest a mattress with around a medium firmness — like the WinkBed EcoCloud.  

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There are several benefits of sleeping on an organic mattresses. One, organic beds are eco-friendly because the materials sourced for the mattress are ethically and sustainably sourced. Additionally, organic mattresses use natural materials that are non-toxic and hypoallergenic. Organic mattresses are a surefire way to ensure that you’re not exposing yourself to any common chemicals in mattresses. 

Organic latex foam is the best material for organic mattresses. It comes from the sap of tropical rubber trees. This organic latex is then baked into a unique foam, which feels like a supportive, springy and soft sponge. This process creates an eco-friendly, natural mattress that differs from traditional memory foam or neutral foam mattresses. These entirely natural latex mattress models also have a much different feel than an innerspring or hybrid mattress.

Natural and organic seem like interchangeable phrases, but there is a difference. They’re made from similar materials, but natural mattresses are short on certifications. Natural mattresses contain materials such as Talalay or Dunlop latex, which don’t have the GOLS or GOTS certification, so they can’t be called “organic.”

Yes, organic mattresses tend to off-gas. However, they do so less than traditional or non-organic mattresses. Organic mattresses don’t seem to off-gas as much because they don’t contain harsh chemicals that come with synthetic materials. 

It may be worth it to buy an organic mattress if you are looking for a way to reduce your impact on the environment or need an all-natural bed made without harmful chemicals. Keep in mind that organic mattresses will be on the firmer side, and they won’t feel like a traditional memory foam or neutral foam mattress. 


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