LoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThere’s a Lot of greenwashing around the term “organic” these days. It often seems more like a reason to raise prices than anything else, which is why it helps to be selective about where you pony up for organic things. I’ve taken to buying organic by exposure—you’re going to sleep on a bed every night for years, and that’s a lot of exposure, so to my mind, it makes sense to invest in an organic mattress. The good news is that most of these aren’t much more expensive than a conventional mattress.
Conventional mattresses often have questionable materials in them. Everything from polyurethane foams with formaldehyde and TCEP (a flame retardant) to phthalates can end up in nonorganic mattresses, off-gassing into your home. How much these substances affect you isn’t scientifically settled, but it’s not hard to avoid them altogether with a mattress made from natural, organic materials. Most organic mattresses are made of a combination of wool, natural latex, and cotton. The construction is similar to conventional mattresses but without the chemicals.
I’ve been testing and sleeping on organic mattresses for seven years now, and these are my favorites out of the dozens I’ve tested. All of the prices below are for queen-size models unless specified.
Updated August 2026: We've revamped this guide to narrow down our picks and added some organic toppers and sheets you can grab to round out your organic bed.
To help you make sense of the often bewildering world of organic mattresses, here are some terms and certifications to know.
The big name in organic certifications, and organic cotton certification specifically, is the Global Organic Textile Standard, generally abbreviated as GOTS. It looks not just at how the cotton is grown and processed but also at ecological and social criteria, and it uses third parties to independently verify that standards are being met. If you’re curious, you can read version six of the standard online.
Most of the mattress brands here have GOTS certification. Our top pick, Avocado Green Mattress; our favorite kids’ mattress, My Green Mattress; and the Birch Natural are all GOTS certified. Awara is not. But cotton is not the end of the story for these mattresses, which usually also contain latex, which has its own certifications like GOTS. The latex certification is called Global Organic Latex Standard and is more or less the same as GOTS, but for latex instead of cotton. Again, the goal of GOLS is to look at the entire supply chain, not just the finished product. Avocado and My Green Mattress are the only ones in this guide certified by GOLS and GOTS.
Another popular certification comes from Oeko-Tex, which certifies that an item is “tested for harmful substances and that the article, therefore, is harmless for human health.” Another thing to look for is the Greenguard Gold certification and UL Environment’s Formaldehyde Free label, which both certify that there are no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or formaldehyde in your mattress.
Another term you might see while shopping for organic mattresses is “needle-tufted.” This means the mattress is sewn rather than glued (assuming it’s 100 percent needle-tufted). Since needle-tufted mattresses use no adhesives, you don’t need to worry about VOCs from adhesives.
Organic mattresses are something of a Wild West when it comes to certifications. There is no government involvement here, and no USDA or other official organic certification. Anyone can claim their mattress is organic. Some companies claim to carrry GOTS- or GOLS-certified brands or have a certified mattress when, in fact, they don’t. What they have is certified materials, but the end product has not been tested. In particularly egregious examples, companies will claim someone else’s certification for themselves. I have not included any such brands in this guide, but it’s also important to understand that there’s a big a difference between certifying the materials and certifying the finished product. In one case, the finished product has been independently tested; in the other, it has not.
As noted above, there are independent standards that have to be met in some cases, but in the particular case of GOLS, the latex certification, the fine print says “organically grown natural rubber latex.” Unfortunately, while it’s great that the rubber trees are grown without harmful chemicals, that doesn’t mean those weren't added somewhere in the process that transforms rubber tree sap into something you can sleep on. It’s a safe bet that just about any industrial process is going to have a detrimental effect on its source material. How detrimental and what that means for you is often difficult to know. Most companies, when you read the fine print, will say that latex foam is ≥95 percent certified organic latex, which is the highest possible standard. The remaining 5 percent represents the essential processing agents—required for any manufacturer to make latex foam. If you want to make sure that the other 5 percent don't end up in your mattress, you’d essentially have to buy a mattress without latex, and those are few and far between.
In the end, it seems that while perfection may not be achievable, these mattresses are still probably much better for you and the planet than conventionally manufactured mattresses.
How We Tested and What to Look for in an Organic Mattress
Mattresses are large, and testing them is time- and space-consuming. Members of the WIRED Gear team have been testing mattresses for many years, and we have slept on every mattress on this list for at least a couple of weeks, often longer—in many cases, years longer. That said, there’s no way for us to test them all. Here are a few general tips, tricks, and things to look for when shopping for an organic mattress online.
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After years of testing, the Avocado Green hybrid mattress remains my favorite organic mattress. It’s the only mattress my wife and I can agree on. She likes a soft mattress, and I prefer something firmer, and the Avocado somehow manages to be both without being too much of either. It’s also good for combination sleepers like me, who spend time in just about every position in the course of a night. After nearly five years of sleeping on this Avocado, it’s proven its durability—there’s zero sagging or other issues.
Avocado also has the most organic and nontoxic certifications out of all the mattresses I’ve tried. The company’s organic, nontoxic mattresses are made in the USA from GOLS-certified organic latex, GOTS-certified organic wool, and GOTS-certified organic cotton. The company also does extensive PFAS testing to ensure there are no forever chemicals in your mattress and carries a Made Safe certification as well.
While the sustainable, organic materials and eco-friendly construction were definitely part of the initial appeal, what really stands out about Avocado in all my testing is the comfort. The Avocado Green mattress uses pocketed coils, which are steel coils wrapped in a sleeve (the pocket) made of fabric. Each coil moves independently, which increases motion isolation. That means you get the support of an innerspring mattress while minimizing “motion transfer,” meaning you don’t feel like you’re on a trampoline every time your partner rolls over. The Avocado Green is 11 inches thick and arrives compressed. Once expanded it’s heavy and somewhat unwieldy, so make sure you move it around before you uncompress it.
Avocado offers a one-year trial, a 25-year warranty, and free shipping on all Avocado mattresses. Notably, the 25-year warranty covers any defects or issues, including visible indentation “equal or greater than one and a half inches.” If you prefer a plusher feel, there’s also a pillow-top option for this mattress, just select the plush version when buying.
Avocado Green ranges from $1,499 for a twin to $2,899 for a California king.
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Birch’s Luxe organic mattress is another well-rounded option that offers good support but also a good bit of plushness and pressure relief (Birch calls it a medium-firm mattress). It’s a little on the bouncy side, meaning that it springs back a good bit when you roll around, which makes it a good choice for back sleepers, since you’re well supported.
The Birch Luxe is made of natural materials and uses individually wrapped steel coils, which are topped with layers of organic latex and wool, capped off with a GOTS-certified organic cotton cover. The finished mattress does not have a Made Safe certification, but it does carry Greenguard Gold certification, which means very low amounts of VOCs will off-gas. The coils offer full lumbar support and are arranged to cradle your spine but are also stiff around the edge. The Luxe started off with an odd little lip around the edge of the mattress, but after a couple of months that went away. There’s no sag in the Birch Luxe, and I had none of the lower-back pain I associate with softer mattresses. The wool and latex top layers provide truly exceptional temperature regulation, and the pillowy top provides a nice bit of softness. (The pillow top is the main thing that separates this from the cheaper, not-Luxe model.)
Birch offers free shipping and a 100-night trial period, and all its mattresses come with a 25-year warranty. Birch offers an in-home setup and removal of your old mattress through LoadUp; details can be found on Birch’s website. The Luxe arrived completely compressed, and while it was small, it was definitely heavy. If your mattress is headed upstairs, or you’re not comfortable lifting bulky, heavy objects, we recommend going for the in-home setup option.
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Coyuchi started out making organic bedding (its linen sheets are excellent), but this is the company’s first mattress and it’s an impressive first effort. Coyuchi’s organic Natural REM Mattress is wonderfully firm without being too firm and perfect for those of us who lack a sleeping style and tend to sleep every which way—side, back, stomach. I was never uncomfortable.
The pocketed coil design starts with encased coils on a wool pad and then, like a Midwestern dip, layers in smaller coils, latex, and then wool, and tops it off with an organic cotton cover. There’s surprisingly good edge support considering the distance between the coils and the top, and the mattress provides good motion isolation as well. Coyuchi says the Natural REM can be used with or without a box spring. I tested it for a few months on a box spring and then spent a week with it just on the floor and did not notice a difference. At 11 inches deep, there’s room for a topper, though I did not feel the need.
Coyuchi’s Natural REM organic mattress is made to order in the United States. The company offers a 100-night trial, up to an 180-day return policy (there is a restocking fee of $150 if you go over the 100-night trial), and a 25-year warranty.
Coyuchi Natural REM ranges from $1,400 for a twin to $2,400 for a California king.
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Beds for my kids are what started me down the organic mattress road. I care a lot more about what they’re sleeping on than what I’m sleeping on. Still, as much as I love the Avocado Green mattress, it’s not cheap. For my kids, I bought the more affordable Kiwi Mattress by My Green Mattress. The Kiwi is similar to our top pick Avocado. It’s a hybrid model with pocketed springs and natural materials: certified organic cotton, wool, and latex. It’s also something of a rarity; organic twin mattresses are somewhat difficult to find.
One nice twist that makes the Kiwi appealing for kids is the two-sided option. It costs a little more upfront, but being able to flip it over extends its life, which is handy if your kids think beds are actually trampolines in disguise. The Kiwi is definitely a firmer style, but I think it’s comfortable, and my children loved it when they were younger.
As with our top pick Avocado, My Green Mattress’s Kiwi uses GOTS Certified cotton, GOLS Certified latex, and has both GreenGuard Gold certification and MadeSafe certification.
While I’ve picked My Green Mattress for kids, it’s worth noting that the company makes excellent larger mattresses as well.
Kiwi Mattress by My Green Mattress ranges from $794 for a twin to $1,789 for a California king.
I have slept on a lot of mattresses, many of which were great, but maybe not quite great enough to be a top pick in this guide. Still, if none of the above quite grab you, these are solid choices worth considering.
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Silk & Snow’s organic latex bed is a good value at this price. It’s great for side sleepers, and the materials include GOLS-certified latex, GOTS-certified organic cotton, and organic wool as well. It comes with a one-year trial period and a 15-year warranty.
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Naturepedic's highly customizable mattress system—the cover holds together separate layers of foam and wrapped coils—can offer different firmness levels on each side of the bed to satisfy couples with different firmness needs. You can even swap out the five different latex layers for free for 100 nights, giving you the chance to fine-tune your firmness.
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This mattress is much softer than its advertised medium-firm rating, so if you’re in the market for a more plush organic mattress, this is a good choice. That pillowy softness does make sleep warmer, though. —Molly Higgins
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Essentia’s Tatami is vegan, meaning there’s no wool or animal byproducts used. It has a nontoxic, allergy-free Kevlar fabric barrier. There’s no springs, but the Tatami is super comfortable, and the foam really conforms to your body’s curves and pressure points. —Molly Higgins
It soesn’t make much sense to buy an organic mattress and then not get an organic topper and sheets. We’ve got separate guides to organic mattress toppers and organic sheets, but to save you time, here are some of our top picks from each.
This Alpaca wool topper is one of the softest things I’ve ever slept on. If you like being enveloped in a cocoon of fluffiness, this is the topper for you. It’s not cheap, but put this on your mattress and you’ll feel like you’re in a five-star hotel.
For those in search of a firmer topper, My Green Mattress’s organic latex topper is my top pick. It’s made from two inches of certified organic latex wrapped in an organic cotton cover, with a zipper so you can remove the latex pad (though I am not sure why you’d want to). It contours nicely to your body and is comfortable even if you sleep on your side. Lying on my stomach or back, I don’t even touch my actual mattress anymore with this on top.
These GOTS-certified sheets get a USDA-certified bio-based softener that makes them feel lived in right out of the box, without that vaguely satin-feel that sateen often has. These are on the lighter side, despite being sateen, and our overall top pick for organic sheets.
I’m a huge fan of linen sheets, but unfortunately there are not a lot of organic linen sheets on the market. I have not tried this set from Naturepedic, which uses GOTS-certified flax and is Made Safe certified, but they’re our top pick for organic linen sheets.
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