The best organic mattress 2024: 8 eco-friendly beds for all budgets

Having the best organic mattress means that you can sleep a lot more soundly in the knowledge that you've invested in an eco-friendly bed, and we can help you find your ideal option at a price you'll like. We've picked out eight of the top organic beds from some of the best mattress brands in the business, all of which deliver comfortable and supportive sleep without harming the environment.

What does organic mean in terms of mattresses? In brief, an organic mattress has to be made from materials that haven't been treated with toxic materials or non-degradable chemicals. Most organic mattresses tend to be made with latex instead of foam (our article on what is a latex mattress will explain more), and they're generally a lot more environmentally-friendly than standard mattresses; they don't use polyurethane, they support sustainable farming methods and they have a lower carbon footprint.

An organic mattress will feature materials with certification from authorities such as the Global Organic Textile or Latex Standard (GOTS / GOLS) and the US Department of Agriculture. However, all these factors mean that you'll generally pay more for an organic mattress than for an equivalent but less eco-friendly option.

Don't let that put you off, though, because we can help you find the best price when you buy the best organic mattress. We provide pricing information with each mattress listed, and we'll also direct you to the top mattress sales so you can always get the best price when you buy. 

Got all that? Great, let's get on to our listing of the best organic mattresses available now.

The best organic mattress in 2024 – as chosen by experts

Best overall

Organic mattresses are generally an expensive investment, but when it's on sale (which is nearly all the time) the Awara Natural Hybrid mattress is one of the most reasonably-priced options. This is particularly impressive considering that it’s certified by the Rainforest Alliance and uses GOLS-certified latex and GOTS-certified New Zealand wool.

This is one of our recommended best mattresses for side sleepers, with excellent pressure relief at the shoulders, hips and knees. Our reviewers were impressed with how comfortable this mattress is from day on. Although lighter sleepers might find the mattress a little on the firmer side, heavier sleepers should appreciate the slightly firmer feel.  

The Dunlop latex is combined with coils, meaning this is a particularly bouncy mattress. It’s great for combination sleepers, who will find it easy to change position during the night. But it’s not a great choice for those sharing a bed with a restless sleeper – both the latex and coils make this a buoyant mattress with a lot of motion transfer. 

• Read more: Awara mattress review

Best premium

The Saatva Zenhaven is an excellent premium choice due to its clever dual sided design and the overwhelmingly positive customer reviews it receives (4.9/5). The mattress can work for a large range of sleepers and manages to offer excellent pressure relief on both sides. The Luxury Plush side is particularly suitable for side sleepers, who need a softer feel to cradle the shoulders and hips. The Gentle Firm side is repeatedly praised for its ability to help with back pain, and stomach sleepers should also benefit from their spine being kept aligned by the firmer feel.

Made from natural wool, cotton and latex, the Zenhaven does a great job of keeping sleepers cool with naturally breathable materials and the bounce from the latex makes it easy for combination sleepers to change position. We haven’t had a chance to test the mattress as yet, but the overwhelmingly positive reviews for it praise it for excellent pressure relief and helping with aches and pains.

Best for back sleepers

One of the most popular organic mattresses on the market, the Avocado Green is particularly well suited to back sleepers, heavier sleepers and co-sleepers as we found in our Avocado Green mattress review. It offers the support that these sleepers need and can support a combined weight of 700lbs.

The Avocado Green is made from a combination of wool, cotton, Dunlop latex and pocketed coils and is GOTS and GOLS-certified, as well as Greenguard Gold certified. The pocketed coils are divided into five ‘strategic zones’, which are designed to support the shoulders, hips and lower back in different ways. Despite the combination of latex and coils, this is a slightly firmer mattress with minimal motion transfer and great edge support, making it a good choice for couples. Side sleepers and those of a lighter build are likely to find it too firm however, with it not being soft enough to cushion pressure points. We’re big fans of the Avocado – it’s one of our best mattress choices, as well as one of the best mattresses in a box and best hybrid mattresses. Our guide to the best Avocado Mattress coupon codes can help you save when you buy, too!

• Read more: Avocado Green mattress review

Best pressure relief

Nolah's a reliable sleep brand (see our Nolah Evolution 15" mattress review for an example of its range), and for an organic option it has the Natural 11". While it's not a cheap option, this hybrid mattress definitely ticks all the eco-friendly boxes; it's GOTS-certified and made with ecologically-sourced and non-toxic materials including organic cotton and wool, hypoallergenic Talalay latex and recycled steel coils.

Its combination of latex and springs means that it's also an incredibly supportive and responsive mattress with quite a bit of bounce (potentially a bit much for some). It's also a great choice for anyone who suffers from back pain thanks to its exceptional pressure relief; Talalay latex is much better at pressure relief than other forms of latex, so you can rely on it to sooth bad backs and sore joints.

The organic cotton cover is breathable and moisture-wicking, while its layers of organic wool and latex are similarly breathable and temperature-regulating, which means you should be up for a comfortable night at any time of year. There's a 120 night trial, however unlike many mattress brands, Nolah will charge you $99 to return your mattress if you decide it's not right for you.

Best cooling

If you sleep hot but still want an organic and natural mattress, the Birch Natural mattress is an excellent choice. It’s one of the most cooling organic mattresses on the market, with breathable wool and ventilated latex and coil layers to keep sleepers cool at night. It’s also one of the cheaper offerings in our lineup, but it doesn’t scrimp on materials, with the mattress being 100% organic and certified.

Although we haven’t tested the mattress yet, customers who sleep on their backs or stomachs are big fans of the Birch. Back and shoulder pains are eased by the more traditional taut, springy feel of the mattress, with it offering good support and pressure relief. It’s too firm for side sleepers and does have a strong off-gassing smell, particularly when compared to other organic mattresses. This does fade after 24 hours though.

• Read more: Birch Natural Mattress review

Best for combination sleepers

The WinkBeds Eco Cloud Hybrid mattress is one of the most sustainable mattresses available, with a host of eco-friendly materials including natural latex, organic cotton and wool and recycled steel coils. It’s a fantastic choice for combination sleepers, who appreciate how easy it is to change positions throughout the night due to its bouncy feel.

We haven’t yet tested this mattress, but customers repeatedly praise it for helping to ease and combat back pain, due to the zoned support that helps promote a straight spinal alignment. The mattress is also breathable and scores highly with hot sleepers, who say they’re kept cool throughout the night. It’s not firm enough for strict stomach sleepers though, who are likely to find their hips sinking too far into the mattress and the high motion transfer means it’s not a good choice if you share your bed with a restless sleeper.

Best for side sleepers

The Amerisleep Organica is softer than many organic mattresses, due to its thicker wool comfort layer. This gives the mattress a pillow top feel and makes this the best organic mattress for side sleepers, who should find their pressure points cushioned and supported. Indeed, the Organica offers excellent pressure relief in all positions, with customer reviews supporting how comfortable the mattress is.

This is still a firmer mattress than one containing memory foam, but the wool comfort layer and pocketed coils do a good job of reducing motion transfer. The coils are also designed to offer targeted support to areas that need pressure relief. If you’re a lightweight sleeper of under 130lbs, we think you’ll probably still find the mattress a little too firm, even with the wool comfort layer. Temperature regulation is excellent however, making this another good choice for hot sleepers.

Best affordable

Buying the best organic mattress doesn't automatically mean spending a fortune. Our top pick, the Awara Natural Hybrid, comes in at a reasonable price, but if you want to go even cheaper we'd direct you towards the Allswell Organic Hybrid mattress. At MSRP a queen size will cost you just $847, and we've occasionally spotted it on sale with 10% off, which means that if you time things right you may be able to get it for just $762.

Even though it's cheap, the Allswell doesn't skimp on quality. It has all the organic certification you'd hope for, with GOLS-certified Dunlop latex and GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool, plus 98% recycled steel coils providing zoned support. The Allswell's Euro top is made with a thick latex layer to give you a medium-firm, responsive feel, and that's topped off with a layer of wool to give things a luxurious final touch.

Lightweight side sleepers will likely find this one a little too firm, and we're not too keen on the 90-day trial period; Walmart states that while you can return this mattress within 90 days it has to be in its original packaging, and that you should contact Walmart directly if it isn't, which doesn't exactly fill us with confidence.

How do you choose an organic mattress?

Once you’ve decided to invest in an organic mattress, you’ll probably be wondering how you should choose one out of the selection on the market. First things first: what’s your sleeping style? Your sleeping position puts pressure on certain parts of your body, so you need a mattress firmness that doesn’t throw your spine out of alignment. In general, organic mattresses contain latex, which has a firmer feel and is particularly suited for back and front sleepers who need firmer support to keep their spines aligned.

Latex is bouncy, which also helps combination sleepers who will probably prefer a hybrid organic mattress. The addition of coils helps make changing positions even easier. Many organic mattresses are too firm for side sleepers, so look for those with extra wool comfort layers that provide a softer sleep surface.

The breathable materials of organic mattresses make them a great choice for hot sleepers, but bear in mind that latex is a bouncy material that often means these mattresses will give you a bit of motion transfer.