The 10 Best Organic Mattresses For All Sleep Types (+ What An Orthopedic Surgeon Recommends)

The details: An Elmer-recommended brand, Birch designs premium mattresses with durable, natural materials. Made using organic New Zealand wool, organic Fair Trade cotton, natural Talalay latex, and hundreds of steel coils for optimum support, this option is free from harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde and pesticides and is one of the best latex mattresses on the market today. The materials are also hypoallergenic, an added bonus for allergy sufferers. Each mattress has reinforced side edges which help maintain the bed’s structure and shape while also preventing any roll-off mishaps.

The details: Elmer personally recommends this brand, and we’ve included it in a number of our roundups. This particular hybrid model is constructed using a combination of Rainforest Alliance-certified natural Dunlop latex and individually wrapped coils, which offer great support while keeping you cool and dry as you sleep.

Individually-wrapped coils help prevent motion transfer, while an adaptive latex foam layer promotes better spinal alignment. The medium-firm feel is great for stomach or side sleepers. We've also recommended this mattress for couples who are seeking strong motion isolation.

The details: This GOLS-, GOTS-, and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100-certified mattress features individually-cased coils that relieve pressure while limiting motion transfer. Bonus: if you’re sharing the bed with a partner, you won’t have to worry about getting woken up by their movements. No chemical adhesives or fire retardants are used, which makes for a healthier night’s sleep. This is also one of the best affordable mattresses, and doesn't sacrifice quality. Plus, all materials are single-origin and handcrafted in California.

The details: This model from Brentwood Home combines a plant-based memory foam, a sustainably-sourced Tencel cover, and 3,000 pocketed coils to provide a supportive hybrid feel. The plush, tufted Euro pillow-top gives it a medium-soft feel that memory foam lovers will appreciate, but the coils offers enough support and firmness for stomach sleepers. This model does include some synthetic foams, but with certifications like GOTS, CertiPUR-US, and GREENGUARD Gold, there's still plenty to feel good about. And, like their sister brand, Avocado, Brentwood Home is Climate Neutral Certified and carbon negative, which means they measure and offset their carbon footprint.

The details: Elmer also suggests Saatva, a brand she sleeps on nightly. This mattress is designed to relieve pressure and offer support and can help improve circulation. Although traditional memory foam is not a very sustainable choice and is not 100% organic, the memory foam used in this mattress is made from renewable oils that give off less greenhouse gasses during the manufacturing process, making it a good choice for those who simply can’t give up the memory foam feel. We've even included it on our roundup of the best memory foam mattresses of 2023.

Additionally, the mattress is not shipped in a box. In fact, the brand provides free white glove delivery and setup for each mattress. The team can also remove your old mattress and foundation at no cost if you select this service at checkout, depending on the brand and model.

The details: Another brand recommended by Elmer, Avocado is a preferred mattress brand due to its high-quality products and use of eco-friendly materials. This mattress is made using GOLS-certified organic latex, GOTS-certified organic cotton, and over 1,400 coils arranged throughout five different zones which helps prevent motion transfer.

Both organic and vegan, this mattress has a gentle-firm feel, making it a great option for side sleepers who need more support. Instead of wool, Avocado’s vegan mattress is made from 100% organic cotton batting, sourced from family farms in India. And, as we mentioned with the Brentwood Home bed above, Avocado provides free, carbon-neutral shipping.

The details: Made from GOLS-certified Dunlop latex, GOTS-certified organic wool, organic cotton, and recycled steel coils, the Avocado Eco Organic Mattress is a perfect fit for side sleepers who want a better (and healthier) night’s sleep, without spending a ton of money.

This GOTS-certified organic mattress, which is also biodegradable, uses no toxic chemicals, fiberglass, or polyurethane foams, and even has the MADE SAFE non-toxic seal for safety. The latex used has an open-cell structure, which prevents you from sinking in and is naturally cooling.

The details: This organic mattress is certified by a long list of standards, including GOTs, OEKO-TEX® 100, eco-INSTITUT, Rainforest Alliance, and Cradle to Cradle. Its organic, temperature-regulating wool and natural Talalay latex make for a more eco-friendly and enjoyable sleeping experience. Steel coils provide back support and promote proper spinal alignment that can help alleviate aches and pains, especially in side sleepers. The mattress is rated a 6 on the brand’s firmness scale.

Split king sizing is available as well, which is especially helpful for couples who may want more room to spread out. An added bonus: This mattress is constructed from locally-sourced materials, and the brand prioritizes family-owned businesses.

The details: Both exceptionally luxe and environmentally friendly, this hybrid latex mattress proves that you don’t have to sacrifice luxury when it comes to buying an eco-conscious mattress. Composed of 100% organic wool, natural Talalay latex, and premium coils, this high-quality choice comes with 12 European air vents to help keep you cool at night. Its fabric-covered coils and motion-isolating latex make it another great choice for couples. Both medium and medium-firm firmness options are available to choose from.

The details: Constructed using OEKO-TEX® and GOLS-certified organic latex, organic wool, and organic cotton, this mattress is designed with customization and quality in mind. What makes this choice so unique is its adjustable layers of latex. Each mattress comes with a layer of soft latex, a layer of medium latex, and a layer of firm latex, which allows you to easily adjust the firmness level at home by rearranging and configuring the layers.