This year’s best organic mattresses use natural, sustainable materials and focus on eco-friendly production to create beds that sleep cool, are naturally hypoallergenic, and create a non-toxic sleep environment. Like the beds in this year's best mattress guide, our top organic picks are durable, long lasting investments, free from harmful chemicals like fibreglass.
Our panel of professional mattress testers are experienced in checking GOTS and GOLS material certifications to ensure mattresses adhere to the organic status. We also test each mattress to analyze their performance across areas such as pressure relief and temperature control to find the best organic mattress for every individual sleep need and preference. After rating each mattress out of 5 for these key areas —as well as considering budget, organic credentials, and perks — we’ve pulled together this guide to showcase our top five picks.
At No 1 is the Avocado Green mattress, a latex hybrid bed featuring a Dunlop latex comfort layer designed to provide the perfect level of firmness for different areas of your body. As you can imagine, premium natural materials come at a premium price, but regular mattress sales mean you'll never have to pay full MSRP on an organic bed. And, with the Presidents' Day mattress sales coming up, now's the best time to invest. Find the perfect choice for you in this guide, chosen by our expert reviewers.
Best organic mattress overall for 2025
The 100% certified organic Avocado Green Mattress is solidly made. It contains a 2-inch Dunlop latex comfort layer that lies over the top of a zone support core. This delivers different levels of support to different parts of your body, so you won’t feel the same level of firmness across the entire mattress – it will be firmer or softer in specific areas. It’s the coils that give it a firmer feel, which also makes it one of the best mattresses for heavier bodies. (The mattress can support up to 700lbs. of combined weight.)
We tested the Avocado Green Mattress and can recommend it to anyone who is prone to sleeping hot. That’s because its breathable organic cotton cover is naturally able to wick away sweat, so you’ll feel cooler and drier, even during the warmer months. (It's also cool to the touch.) The 100% natural latex is cooling too and is combined with tall pocketed coils for a slightly bouncy yet firm feel. For as much bounce as it has, we found this sustainable mattress's motion isolation impressive so couples will fare well with this one. Edge support is also excellent.
If you're a back or stomach sleeper, the medium-firm feel of the Avocado Green, combined with its ergonomic zones, will be a blessing. If you're not used to a firm mattress, allow yourself some time to break it in. However, if you're a side sleeper, you're unlikely to get as much pressure relief along the shoulders and hips as you'd like, even after a week or two of sleeping on it. (Alternatively, you can add a pillowtop for a plusher feel for another $400.)
You’ll get a one-year trial, which is market-leading, and it comes with a 25-year warranty. For the latest savings, see our guide to the best Avocado mattress sales and deals as well as our Avocado Mattress promo codes. Discounts range from 10% off to $200 off after coupon – but note that like most brands in the industry, Avocado has raised the retail prices of its beds in response to the current cost of living crisis. Also, beware that unlike most mattresses on this list, delivery is not free – it costs between $99 and $249.
- Read more: Avocado Green mattress review
Best affordable organic mattress
Nolah Sleep makes a wide range of highly rated boxed mattresses, and the Nolah Natural 11 is the brand’s most eco-friendly mattress. A US-made hybrid made from organic Dunlop latex and recycled steel coils, the Natural 11 lives up to its title as the brand's "most responsive mattress yet". Its ease of movement makes it a great choice for restless and combination sleepers who change sleep positions throughout the night. It's also packed with eco-credentials and certified-organic materials, including GOTS-certified wool, GOLS-certified latex, and a GREENGUARD Gold stamp of approval.
We slept on the Nolah Natural for a month and found it to be ultra-responsive, making it a great choice for those who prefer a springy mattress and dislike the sink-in feel of memory foam. While the mattress does have some flexibility and give to prevent it from becoming too firm, we found its lack of pressure relief means it won't be the best choice for side sleepers who like a plush, cushioning surface.
However, we were impressed by how cool the Nolah Natural slept thanks to its naturally breathable materials, such as temperature-regulating wool, a moisture-wicking cotton cover, and airflow-boosting coils. The mattress also features a premium design, including a bottom cover with handles for easy moving.
You’ll have 120 nights to trial it at home (you have to trial it for a minimum of 30 nights), and the mattress comes with a market-leading Lifetime Warranty. If you change your mind during the trial period, Nolah will issue a refund but you will have to pay a $99 fee to cover collection and removal of the mattress. The award-winning Nolah Natural 11 is normally on sale for hundreds of dollars off and we have rounded up the best Nolah mattress sales and deals to save you money.
- Read more: Nolah Natural 11 Mattress review
Best luxury organic mattress
The Essentia Stratami mattress is one of the best luxury mattresses made from 100% GOLS Certified Organic Latex. The support core ensures proper spinal alignment, with the responsive latex cradling and contouring to your body’s movements. Further to this, the latex is shaped into domes to allow proper airflow between the surface of your mattress and your body, as well as relieving pressure from key areas. Essentia calls this mattress a ‘natural firm’ and our testers rated it at a 6.5 out of 10, so medium firm.
When we tested the Essentia Stratami mattress, we scored it 5/5 for temperature regulation. The combination of the GOTS organic cotton cover and the domed latex meant that the breathability of the mattress was superb, making temperature regulation throughout the night a breeze for our tester. They also found the all-latex structure made for excellent motion isolation, suiting couples with varying schedules and combination sleepers. The Stratami also excelled in edge support, making getting in and out of the bed easy and maximizing the sleeping area, another feature that makes it a suitable option for couples.
While it is a medium-firm mattress, side sleepers may want a little bit more pressure relief in key areas like the shoulders and hips, although our panel of side sleeping testers did still find this a comfortable sleep surface. Back and stomach sleepers will feel supported and comfortable night long, thanks to the layers of domed latex and the base support core. The soft cotton cover is followed by a non-toxic Kevlar flame barrier to ensure the mattress is flame retardant, and there is an option to upgrade to the EMF Foam Protection which is designed to shield you from electromagnetic radiation.
You’ll get a 120-night sleep trial, which isn’t the most generous trial we’ve seen but will likely be long enough for your body to become accustomed to the mattress, and it comes with a 20-year warranty which will likely cover the lifespan of the mattress. Discounts range throughout the year, with Essentia offering moderate discounts during major holidays and sale events, but currently there aren’t any deals on the Essentia Stratami mattress, meaning the price is definitely still on the luxury, premium end of mattresses.
- Read more: Essentia Stratami Organic mattress review
Best cooling organic mattress
This Birch mattress is made from 6 layers of high-quality, sustainable and organic materials. It starts with an organic cotton cover that is breathable and soft to keep sleepers comfortable. Beneath this are two wool layers, which serves as an organic, non-toxic fire retardant to fiberglass. It also has moisture wicking benefits, as well as pressure relief, meaning sleepers will find it easier to regulate their temperature. Like many of our top picks in this guide, there is a natural latex layer to provide that unique responsive and adaptive support, before individually wrapped coils that absorb motion, provide edge support and proper spine alignment.
Because of this structure, you can expect a bouncy feel. You won’t sink into this mattress like a memory foam mattress, instead you’ll feel lifted up. However, there is still some ‘give’ which reduces the risk of pressure build up. Birch rates it at a 6/10 on the firmness scale, and when we tested it, we thought this was about right. It’s a medium firm feel, meaning most sleeping positions will be supported, although we think back and stomach sleepers will find it most comfortable. Although it’s worth noting that our light weight side sleeper was pleasantly surprised by the comfort of this mattress, so it’s an option that’ll suit just about anyone. It’s also ideal for people who move around a lot in their sleep, because the surface will bounce back to position as you move, and then contour to your new position quickly.
Because of this, we didn’t award the mattress full marks for motion isolation. It still performed well, getting a 3.5/5, but memory foam will always absorb motion better than latex. But where this bed really excels in its temperature regulation, hence why it makes it into this year’s best cooling mattress guide. The combination of the open structure of latex and the hybrid construction means there is plenty of airflow through the mattress. Pair this with naturally cool and moisture wicking materials like cotton and wool, and you’ve got a mattress that’s ideal for hot sleepers. In fact, our lead tester awarded this bed 5/5 for temperature regulation.
While the sleep trial isn’t as generous as some others in this guide, at 100 nights, the lifetime warranty means that while it’s a big investment, it should last you a long time. You’ll also get free fast shipping, with an option to add a setup and removal service. Birch offers an evergreen discount sitewide, meaning the Birch Natural is always 20% off, however, this discount does often increase to 25% off during major sale events, so it might be worth waiting until Presidents Day if you’re in no hurry.
- Read more: Birch Natural mattress review
Best organic mattress for side sleepers
The Naturepedic Concerto Pillow Top is a latex hybrid mattress, meaning there are seven layers of certified organic latex, organic cotton and wool batting, high-density microcoils, and encased coils. This, combined with the plush pillow top, creates a soft but responsive surface, ideal for side sleepers. However, because of the impressive support, the mattress will cater to a wide range of sleeping styles.
Our professional mattress testers were surprised by how soft this mattress felt, but both back sleepers and side sleepers found it to be comfortable, with the euro top offering excellent pressure relief and the 4000 high-density microcoils offering targeted support and spine alignment. This mattress also excels in temperature regulation, sleeping naturally cool because of the breathable natural fabrics used, like wool and cotton, alongside the dual coil layers that allow airflow throughout the structure. Despite the soft, sinking in feel, both edge support and motion isolation are good in this mattress, thanks to the responsive nature of the latex.
The mattress uses glueless encased coils that are individually wrapped for full body contouring. These add to the bouncy feel of the mattress, as well as aiding heat dissipation for easier temperature regulation. Like the best pillow top mattresses, the plush quilted cotton pillow top is made with wool batting and a PLA plant-based comfort layer which is naturally moisture wicking, keeping the mattress fresher for longer.
Naturepedic is a 1% for the Planet member, which means they put sustainability and the environment first. With your purchase you’ll get a 100-night trial, which is on the shorter side of sleep trials, but it does come with a generous 25-year warranty. Discounts range throughout the year, with Naturepedic regularly offering around 20% off on certain mattress models during major holidays and sale events. Currently there is a sitewide Fall sale offering 20% off, bringing the price of the Concerto Pillow Top down but still keeping it within the premium range of most mattresses.
How we test organic mattresses
The Tom’s Guide mattress review process is editorially independent and not influenced by any third parties. Our expert mattress testers sleep on each mattress for at least three weeks — that's roughly how long it takes for your body to get used to a new mattress — and spend hours scientifically testing the performance of each product.
Mattress firmness is subjective, so each lead reviewer also forms a trusted and experienced testing panel made up of people with different sleep needs and body types. We have side sleepers, back sleepers and stomach sleepers, with lighter, average and heavier bodies, who rate each mattress using a specific set of performance criteria.
Together, these processes enable us to produce accurate, well-balanced and data-backed mattress reviews, to help you easily decide whether the mattress you’re interested in really is the best choice for you. Read our full mattress methodology for more.
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While all natural beds are pricey, most are usually discounted throughout the year thanks to holiday sale events. The biggest sales of the year are usually the Black Friday mattress deals in late November and the Cyber Monday mattress deals in early December.
Other shopping events to look out for include the upcoming Presidents' Day mattress sales in February and the Memorial Day mattress sales towards the end of May, and this is a good chance to save on an organic mattress before the prices are generally increased over the summer period.
All of that said, we have noticed a continuing trend among the best organic mattress brands to offer similar price cuts each month, as a way to make these normally more expensive beds a little more accessible to buy. Brands such as Plush Beds, Saatva and Awara offer evergreen discounts, and these normally comprise money off and free bedding.
What's better, Talalay or Dunlop latex?
Our Talalay vs Dunlop latex explainer goes through it in more detail, but here's the short version. Both types are made from the same raw material, but manufactured in slightly different ways. Talalay latex is typically softer, less dense and more expensive. It's better for comfort layers. Dunlop latex is typically firmer, denser, and cheaper. It's ideal for support layers, but is also sometimes found in comfort layers. Because of the way it's produced, Talalay latex cannot be GOLS certified organic.
How to choose the best organic mattress
Before investing in a new organic mattress, carefully consider your current sleeping habits. Think about what you enjoy about your current mattress and what you would like to see improved. For example, waking in the night because you’ve overheated could be rectified with a mattress with cooling properties, like the Amerisleep Organica mattress. Or perhaps you’ve recently started waking up with back pain, in which case you might benefit from a mattress that specifically delivers targeted spinal support, such as the Nolah Natural 11 mattress. Whatever your sleep needs, make sure you opt for a mattress that meets them.
Of course, you can’t really know how comfortable a mattress is until you start sleeping on it. Choosing a mattress with a long trial period, such as the Saatva Zenhaven Natural Latex, which comes with a 365 night trial, will allow you to purchase your mattress with peace of mind.
How much does a good organic mattress cost?
Organic mattresses command a slightly higher price tag, and the most affordable options in our list start from around $1,100 for a queen size. However, a queen size Awara Natural Hybrid mattress, America’s most affordable organic mattress, is currently on sale for $999, which is the cheapest we’ve ever seen it. On the other end of the spectrum, a queen size Saatva Zenhaven Latex — which is crafted by New Zealand wool, natural latex and organic cotton — is currently on sale for $2,945. so prices really vary. Just like the best non-organic mattresses, prices vary in line with different features and specifications.
Should you buy a sustainable mattress?
Let's put aside the environmental benefits for a moment – can your sleep benefit from buying a sustainable mattress? Mattress brands that opt for sustainable builds might not have the full range of materials to choose from, but these beds aren't simplistic or uncomfortable. Sustainable mattresses can still be made using the latest technology and with a comfort level that mimics even the best memory foam mattresses.
Before choosing a sustainable mattress, consider your sleep style. From my experience – both using on an eco-friendly bed and working as a sleep writer – sustainable mattresses tend to have a firmer feel that suits back and stomach sleepers. Side sleepers might struggle to find a softer sustainable bed, but the market is growing, and firmness is subjective. Otherwise, investing in a mattress topper can help soften a firm organic bed – our guide to the best mattress toppers can help you get started.
To return to those environmental benefits, if you do prioritize sustainability, you shouldn't have to compromise when it comes to your sleep. A green bed doesn't have to mean someone has forgotten to clean their mattress – it could be just what your rest needs.
