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Our team of editors has spent the last ten years testing organic, nontoxic, and eco-friendly mattresses. These are the best luxury mattresses that meet our qualifications.
You’ve probably heard the advice that you should always invest in what comes between you and the ground — things like shoes, car tires, desk chairs, and mattresses. 🛌
A good quality mattress might just be one of the best investments you ever make. A mattress that supports good sleep can help you improve your mood, energy levels, immune function, and even heart health. And when you’re spending up to a third of your life on your mattress, a cheap one can wear out quickly — so investing in a mattress designed to last a lifetime can pay for itself.
We’re always looking to buy in accordance with our values here at The Good Trade, which is why we love talking about our favorite sustainable mattresses — ones made with natural materials like latex, wool, cotton, or hemp rather than synthetic foams or fabrics. And the highest quality, most sustainable mattresses we’ve found are even hand-stitched with natural fibers, often in North American factories.
Why should you choose an organic, nontoxic mattress?
Choosing an organic, nontoxic mattress limits your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals, like adhesives or the VOCs that synthetic foams offgas. And products made with natural materials are kinder on the planet, too, since they’re less polluting to make and often biodegrade.
What makes luxury mattresses more expensive?
Luxury mattresses are more expensive because of their materials and craftsmanship. Not only are our favorite luxe mattresses made with natural materials — they’re made with organically certified materials, which are more expensive than conventional ones. They’re also made (usually in North America) with meticulous craftsmanship, taking dozens of hours of handcrafting instead of relying on machines.
What should you look for when shopping for a mattress?
We recommend reading plenty of reviews (including this one!) when mattress shopping, along with reading up on each brand you’re considering. And when shelling out for a luxury mattress, make sure it was made by hand with high-quality (read: natural) materials. We’ve noted below the features of each of these luxury mattresses so you can find an option that’s tailored to you. Whether you’re a side sleeper who needs soft support, suffering from allergies, or sleeping hot, there’s a luxury organic mattress here to solve whatever sleep challenges you face.
What are the relevant certifications?
Our favorite certifications to see for a luxury natural mattress include the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), and the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) to ensure organic raw materials. Greenguard and Oeko-Tex ensure a safe finished product, and we also love to see a B Corp, a 1% for the Planet member, or a US-made product. Check out the icons listed below each brand name in this guide to see which certifications they hold.
Our criteria:
We’ve personally tested and researched the top natural and organic mattress brands — these are our picks for luxury mattresses with top-of-the-line nontoxic materials and thoughtful construction. This piece is regularly updated with new favorites that meet the following criteria:
- COMFORT | Comfort is key, so we try mattresses ourselves, spend hours scouring online reviews, and represent all the feedback from our readers that we collect through surveys, comments, and emails. We’ve noted which options are best for back, side, stomach, and combination sleepers.
- HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION | The mattresses on this list are luxurious because of their design, quality materials, and craftsmanship. We’ve included as much detail as possible about what makes each of these options worth the ticket price.
- ORGANIC CERTIFICATIONS | Every mattress on this list has received rigorous certifications for safe materials and eco-friendly production; each brand’s specific certifications are listed in the icon section above their feature. None of the mattresses on this list contain harsh flame retardants, and all are free from toxic chemicals, PFAS, VOCs, and fiberglass.
If you’re casting a wider net for your mattress search, check out our favorite nontoxic mattress brands. We’ve also rounded up our favorite nontoxic wooden bed frames and upholstered beds, too.
1. Avocado Luxury Organic Plush
Best For | Our overall favorite
Organic & Eco-Friendly Certifications | GOLS, GOTS, Greenguard, Made Safe
Features | 17 layers of organic certified latex, wool, silk, and hemp; 2,588 individually encased coils
Mattress Type | Hybrid
Firmness Options | Medium, plush, ultra-plush
Sizes Available | Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Split King
Queen Price | $4,799
Avocado has been a TGT favorite for years now — the B Corp never disappoints with their luxury home goods at reasonable price points and with even better sustainability specs. The first mattress brand to achieve Climate Neutral certification, Avocado has been making their mattresses in the brand’s LA factory for over 30 years. One of our editors reviewed their most luxurious model, the Luxury Organic Plush Mattress, and found it lived up to the hype. Its motion isolation was practically perfect, allowing her to keep a glass of water upright on the other side of the bed — and her sleep score even improved. It combines the support of a memory foam mattress with the soft plushiness of an innerspring, so it’s softer than their Green Mattress yet supportive enough for side sleepers. Made with GOLS-certified latex and organic wool, both from Avocado’s own farmers, the mattress also includes organic cotton, hemp, and silk, all needle-tufted together by hand with no solvents or water-based adhesives.
Our Editor’s Review | “The Luxury Organic Plush Mattress is not only super soft—it is super supportive, making it great for us side sleepers or folks who shift throughout the night. Avocado keeps you temperature-regulated using a latex comfort layer plus a coil-based support layer to allow the free circulation of air. Likely one of the (many) reasons it improved my sleep score. If you do one healthy upgrade in 2025, spring for an Avocado nontoxic mattress.” – Trinity Wilbourn, Contributing Editor [Read our full review here.]
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2. PlushBeds Royal Bliss Luxury Mattress
Best For | Handmade to order in the US
Organic & Eco-Friendly Certifications | GOLS, GOTS, Greenguard
Features | Organic latex, cotton, wool, cashmere, and horsetail hair
Mattress Type | Hybrid
Firmness Options | Medium, med-firm
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Split King
Queen Price | $9,249
Each PlushBeds mattress is made-to-order at their California factory, and their Royal Bliss Luxury Mattress is their most deluxe model yet. Made with all-natural materials and designed to last a lifetime, the mattress is free of all synthetic materials and instead uses layers of natural, organic materials like latex, cotton, wool, cashmere, and horsetail hair, all hand-sewn to order using European techniques like hand side-stitching. Its horsetail hair bottom layer provides excellent ventilation, while its calico coils conform to your body for excellent comfort, its latex layer provides support, and its wool top layer keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The result is one of the highest quality mattresses on the market, made in a way you can trust (and feel good about), and that comes with a free lifetime warranty.
3. Naturepedic Serenade Organic Hybrid Mattress
Best For | Affordable luxury
Organic & Eco-Friendly Certifications | GOLS, GOTS, Greenguard, Made Safe
Features | Organic certified latex, encased coils, cotton and wool batting
Mattress Type | Hybrid
Firmness Options | Firm, cushion-firm, plush
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King
Queen Price | $1,999
Naturepedic has been handcrafting all of their organic mattresses at their Ohio factory since 2003, using nothing but simple, organic materials — GOLS-certified latex, GOTS-certified cotton and wool, and zero adhesives. Our editor is a fan of their Serenade Organic Hybrid Mattress, noting that the latex has been great at temperature regulation, keeping her cool throughout the night, while the individually wrapped coils (that the brand makes themselves) provide great support and motion isolation. And at $1,999 for a queen-size, the mattress is one of the more affordable luxury options we’ve reviewed. The family-owned business has racked up the sustainability certifications, too — including Made Safe, Greenguard, and 1% for the Planet, and earlier this year they were the first mattress brand to meet the EWG VERIFIED Mattresses standard. It’s also worth noting that Naturepedic makes customizable mattresses so you can choose the firmness levels on each side of the bed.
Our Editor’s Review | “Since switching to Naturepedic, my sleep has been great (and my fiancé reported his sleep has improved too!). We both noticed the lack of motion transfer — feeling each other move in the middle of the night — and loved the luxury feel of it. And when I had a two-day migraine, it was fantastic to have a mattress that kept me cool and supported my head, neck, and back while I rested.” – Brianna Schubert, Contributing Editor [Read our full review.]
4. Essentia Stratami
Best For | Vegan and latex-free
Organic & Eco-Friendly Certifications | GOLS, GOTS
Features | Organic certified latex, organic cotton
Mattress Type | Latex
Firmness Options | N/A
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King
Queen Price | $4,235
Essentia’s Stratami is an all-latex mattress that uses an exclusive dome-shaped contour latex surface layer to keep it comfortable and supportive without the need for innersprings or coils. The only wool-free (and vegan!) option on this list, the Stratami is made of nothing but GOLS-certified latex, that’s as supportive as it is temperature-regulating, plus two covers — the Kevlar fabric cover is a nontoxic flame retardant, while the organic cotton cover can be removed and washed for effortless cleaning. The mattress is also free of latex proteins, making it safe for folks with latex allergies to sleep on. Essentia knows that at the end of the day, how you sleep on your mattress is what matters most — and their mattresses have been shown to extend deep sleep cycles by up to 20%. The Stratami also comes with a 120-night sleep trial and a 20-year warranty.
Customer Review | “I was nervous buying a mattress online. I found the ratings for Essentia Stratami in Consumer Reports. We love the mattress. We’ve had it for about 3-4 weeks. It definitely does not sleep hot, nor too cold. I’m a side sleeper, 59 years old, and love waking up without my hips hurting me. Also, you feel very little to no vibration from your spouse. That’s great because I’m a light sleeper. So far it has been worth the expense. It’s very comfortable.” – Barbara E. (Read more reviews.)
5. Natural Form Euro Mattress
Best For | Adjustable firmness
Organic & Eco-Friendly Certifications | CertiPUR-US, Oeko Tex Standard 100
Features | CertiPUR-US certified foam, Merino wool, pressure-relieving air pods
Mattress Type | Hybrid
Firmness Options | Adjustable firmness
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Split King, Split Cal King
Queen Price | $3,945
The Euro Mattress by Natural Form might just be the most high-tech option on this list. Like many of our favorite mattresses, it features a wool top layer that’s great at regulating body temperature. But unlike most others, the mattress has handy firmness controls on each side that you can use to instantly adjust the feel (and both sides can feel different so both you and your partner have optimal firmness). The mattress has a patented pressure relief system of 80 air pods that help balance weight even across the whole surface (so no more sore shoulders or hips for side sleepers), along with a CertiPUR-US certified foam for extra comfort and support — while the foam is synthetic, its certification means its been rigorously tested for content and emissions. And all of Natural Form’s mattresses are handmade in an FDA-certified US factory that’s 100% solar powered.
Customer Review | “We slept on this mattress at my sister’s house and when we got home, we immediately order one. It is the most comfortable mattress that I have ever slept on. I love it and my husband loves it. I love that it is adjustable and we can each set it to our personal setting. I highly recommend this mattress!!!!!” – Janet M. (Read more reviews.)
Natalie Gale is a Boston-based freelance journalist. Since 2022, she has been reviewing the top sustainable home, wellness, fashion, and beauty products, sharing her honest opinion on the best finds. When she’s not writing about art, food, or sustainability, you can find her biking to the farmers’ market, baking, sewing, or planning her next Halloween costume. Say hi on Instagram!
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