You’re going to be sleeping for roughly 23 years of your life on average, so why not choose the best organic mattress? These natural beds, bedsheets, and linens are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream. 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 impact you isn't scientifically settled, but one way to avoid possible harm is to get a mattress made from natural, organic materials. Most natural mattresses are made of a combination of wool, natural latex, and cotton. The construction is similar to conventional mattresses but without the chemicals.
Members of the WIRED Gear team have been testing mattresses for many years , and we have slept on every mattress on this list. We are always testing more, but these are our favorites right now. In general, we recommend hybrid mattresses with a core of individually wrapped springs because they feel more supportive and have better airflow, so they don't sleep as hot.
You may also find our Best Mattresses guide helpful. All of the prices below are for queen-size models unless specified. Updated November 2024: We've changed our top pick to Birch's Luxe Natural Mattress and updated prices and links throughout.
Table of Contents The Best Organic Mattress: Birch Luxe Another Great Mattress : Avocado Gr.
