I’ve tried the best organic mattress brands over several years and am finally sharing the ones that have worked well for me. A truly non toxic mattress will be made with natural materials like certified organic cotton and latex and be free of harmful chemicals, VOCs, polyurethane foam, adhesives, glues and chemical flame retardants.

It was super important that I switch to a natural and non-toxic mattress since I spend over eight hours a night sleeping on one. Plus, I love bedrotting in general, so I definitely want to avoid all the chemicals found in conventional ones!

Toxins Found in Mattresses

• Chemical Flame Retardants: Many conventional mattresses contain flame retardant chemicals like polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) or chlorinated Tris, which can release toxic gases when heated.
• Fiberglass: commonly used as a cheap fire barrier and can go by different names like Glass fiber, Glass wool and Silica.
• Industrial glues, formaldehyde-based resins and fabric treatments: can release toxins into indoor air.
• Formaldehyde: a known carcinogen and respiratory irritant that’s used preservative in cotton or synthetic fabrics.
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Some mattresses can emit VOCs, such as benzene, toluene, and styrene. These chemicals can contribute to indoor air pollution and cause respiratory problems, headaches, or dizziness.

Organic Mattress Certifications to Look For

Third party certifications are important for knowing a company’s claims are valid. Tese are some that show the mattress has been vetted:

• GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard): Ensures cotton and wool are organic and free of many toxic chemicals. 
• GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard): Confirms natural latex is organic without synthetic fillers. 
• GREENGUARD Gold:  low chemical emissions and VOCs (volatile organic compounds
• Cradle to Cradle GOLD: measure of its health impact, level of material re-use, water stewardship, and social fairness
• Formaldehyde-Free, MADE SAFE, Eco-Institut: Higher standards for minimal hazardous materials. 

I tried Naturepedic EOS Classic Customizable Mattress

I found Naturepedic’s EOS Classic Customizable Mattress to be one of the cleanest, highest quality mattresses on the market, hands down. They don’t just check the usual “non-toxic” boxes but go above and beyond when it comes to materials, comfort, third party certifications, and performance. The mattress is made with certified organic materials throughout, including GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool, plus organic latex. This is also one of the few mattress brands that actually manufactures in its own U.S. facilities. They’re GOTS certified, MADE SAFE certified, and GREENGUARD Gold certified, meaning the mattress is rigorously tested for harmful chemicals. They never use polyurethane foam, flame retardants, glues or adhesives.

What really sets the EOS Classic apart is the customization aspect. I love that I can customize the left and the right side of the mattress from five levels of firmness and swap out layers for the first 100 nights to find the best fit. I chose Medium for the right side and Firm for the left side, which turned out to be the perfect combination. I don’t like sinking into an overly soft bed every night, but sometimes prefer a little softness for when I sleep on my sides. The Medium level has softer coils so I feel my hips are cradled without getting sore overnight. The firm side has just the right amount of firmness and has that buoyant, responsive feel that keeps me supported without feeling stiff. As far as setting it up, there’s a little more effort involved placing the encasement first then the individual layers and making sure they’re lined up nicely. But overall, it’s super easy and there were no strange smells whatsoever. Very happy with the mattress so far and will update with any changes I notice with time!

Price (Queen): $3,039
Best for: Side, back, and stomach sleepers plus hot sleepers
Mattress Type: Latex Hybrid
Materials Used: Quilt (organic cotton fabric + organic wool batting + pla comfort layer), 3″ organic latex comfort layer, 8″ encased coils with edge support, Organic cotton batting, Mattress encasement (organic cotton fabric + organic cotton fill + solid brass zipper)
Firmness Options: Extra Firm, Firm, Firm-Cushion, Medium, Plush
✓ GOLS certified ✓ MADE SAFE ✓ EWG Verified ✓ Greenguard Gold Certified ✓ 100 night trial

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I tried Savvy Rest Simplicity Mattress

For an affordable non-toxic mattress my top recommendation is Savvy Rest’s Organic Mattress. Their Simplicity mattress is beautifully made inside AND out with natural Dunlop latex, a natural wool layer and covered in GOTS certified organic cotton. They never use pesticides, flame retardants, or bleaches and always opt for organic materials certified to the highest standards possible. Overall, this is an amazing company to support because they’re employee-owned and all their facilities, including warehouse, woodshop, and sewing (not just the materials used) are all GOTS-certified. I was super impressed by their craftsmanship and ethos.

My experience: Even though it’s on the thinner side at 6 inches thick, I found the Simplicity mattress to be comfortable as a combination sleeper who sleeps both on my side and my back throughout the night. It feels firm and supportive, about a 7 out of 10. It feels breathable and is comfortable throughout both summer and winter. They also offer THE most customizable mattress available on the market, Savvy Rest’s other Serenity Mattress offers 3 individual layers on each side that can be customized. I haven’t seen this level of customization with any other organic mattress company!

Price (Queen): $1,499
Best for: Back, stomach and combination sleepers
Mattress Type: Latex
Materials Used: natural Dunlop latex, natural wool layer, GOTS-certified organic cotton cover
Firmness Options: Medium Firm (6/10)
✓ GOTS certified ✓ GREENGUARD Gold certified

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I tried Happsy Organic Mattress (budget friendly)

I have had two Happsy mattresses over the last decade (both queen and twin size) and am quite happy with both of them. This is a GOTS certified organic mattress and they never use any flame retardants, polyurethane foam, fiberglass, formaldehyde or glue. I got my first Happsy mattress around eight years ago and received a second one more recently. The quality has stayed exactly the same. The mattress feels plush and is definitely on the softer side. I do feel like I’m sinking in Happsy’s a bit more than other non-toxic mattresses I’ve tried. It’s about 10 inches thick and contains 2 inches of latex, individually encased steel coils, organic wool and cotton blend pad, and a Herringbone cotton bottom panel. I appreciated how easy the setup was and there were no smelly fumes hooray!

Price (Queen): $1,399
Best for: Side, back, stomach sleepers, hot sleepers and all bodyweight
Mattress Type: Latex Hybrid
Materials Used: 2 inches of latex, individually encased steel coils, organic wool and cotton blend pad, Herringbone bottom panel.
Firmness Options: Medium Firm or Plush
✓ GOLS certified ✓ MADE SAFE ✓ EWG Verified ✓ Organic Content Standard 100 ✓ 120 night trial

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I tried Birch Luxe Mattress

I chose the Birch Luxe because it has a slightly softer medium firm feel than the regular version. I also liked that it has an extra layer on top for more contouring and body cradling (basically a built-in mattress topper so there’s no need to buy a separate one!). Birch mattresses produce low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and are free of polyurethane foams, fiberglass, formaldehyde, or pesticides. They use GOLS certified latex, are GREENGUARD Gold certified and are partnered with Cleanhub to reduce plastic waste. The main difference I noticed with Birch’s mattress compared to other organic mattresses is that it’s quite bouncy. Their mattress is supportive and responsive but not super firm nor plush. Not that the aesthetic matters but it’s definitely the most beautiful and luxe looking mattress I have. There was no offgassing smell either.

Price (Queen): $1,399 for Birch Natural Mattress or $1,968 for Birch Luxe Natural Mattress
Best for: Combination, back, and stomach sleepers / average to heavy weight
Mattress Type: Latex Hybrid
Materials Used: Organic cotton cover, 3 layers of Natural New Zealand wool, 2 firmer cradling layer of GOLS certified organic latex, softer pressure relief layer of organic latex, followed by individually wrapped steel coils and a base of fiberglass-free fire retardant fiber layers
Firmness Options: Medium Firm (6/10)
✓ GOLS certified latex  ✓ GREENGUARD Gold certified ✓ 120 night trial

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I tried Soaring Heart Organic Latex Mattress

If you’re looking for a firm mattress that’s great for back pain, Soaring Heart Organic Latex Mattress is the best I’ve tried. They use the highest quality organic materials and meticulously handcraft each one. The overall design is thinner at just 6 inches thick and it doesn’t have a spring or coil system. However, I can attest to the fact that it’s excellent for chronic back pain sufferers. Their mattress is made with only Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) certified latex certified by an independent testing laboratory, The eco-INSTITUT. Their wool is sourced from New Zealand sheep and their cotton is 100% organically grown in Texas. Yes, the construction is simple but it’s impeccably handcrafted (the person who made it even signs a little tag which is so sweet!). I like that it’s got great motion isolation so I don’t notice when my partner shifts or rolls over. It is on the pricier end and does take longer to deliver than other companies because each mattress is made to order instead of being manufactured and stored in a warehouse.

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Price (Queen): $2,799
Best for: Back pain, side, back and stomach sleepers plush to sleepers
Mattress Type: Latex
Materials Used: GOLS certified organic latex
Firmness Options: Firm and Extra Firm
✓ GOLS certified latex

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