5 Best Organic Mattresses

As well as the chemical processes and synthetic materials which are part of the manufacture of a normal mattress, they are often also doused with highly toxic flame retardants.

As a result, a ‘normal’ mattress can be a source of exposure to some seriously nasty stuff, including off-gassing volatile organic compounds (which can cause lung and skin irritation), PBDE (associated with hormone, brain, and reproductive damage), formaldehyde (a highly toxic chemical), and a number of different flame retardants which are linked to hair and memory loss and may even be carcinogenic.

Organic mattresses, on the other hand, use non-toxic fire barrier methods, and because they are made from natural materials that aren’t chemically treated they are free from all those potentially dangerous chemicals.

Quality organic mattresses are every bit as good at providing comfort as their normal counterparts.

Organic latex naturally molds to the contours of the body, providing support and relieving painful pressure points on bones, nerves and within muscles.

It’s also elastic by nature, which means that just like man made memory foam it bounces back into shape when you take your weight off it, and doesn’t compress like many synthetic foams.

Mites are another significant source of health problems.

These little critters love to live in the man made polyurethane foam used in normal mattresses.

Each time that foam is compressed or expanded (i.e. when you move about on it during your sleep) it sucks in dust, hair, dead skin, bacteria, and moisture which is the perfect paradise for mites to live, breed, and defecate in.

Eww.

Exposure to mites and their faeces is a major cause of allergies and asthma — and even causes damage to DNA — and recent studies show that an already asthmatic person who continues to be exposed to dust mites runs the risk of worsening lung inflammation and even death of DNA cells.

When you choose an organic mattress you’re not just making your life better, you’re helping the environment too.

Organic latex mattresses are sustainable and biodegradable.

Organic wool, organic cotton and organic latex are renewable resources that have a relatively low impact on the planet, which helps to reduce the carbon footprint and protect the ecosystem.

These materials are produced in accordance with organic standards without chemicals, which promotes continued soil fertility and health.

Natural latex comes from rubber trees, and is harvested without the trees needing to be cut down. Wool is a renewable resource that is shorn each year safely and humanely from ethically treated sheep.

The biodegradable cotton used in organic mattresses is grown using environmentally conscious methods that have a low impact on the environment without the use of harmful pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.

This luxurious, 12 inch, thick organic mattress from Oliver Smith is designed to create a cooling sleeping experience thanks to the 100% natural and organic Ventilating Cooling Cover and multiple layers of ventilated pressure relieving and cooling memory foam.

Inside the mattress are 15 gauge pocket sprung coils, each one independently pocketed for added comfort and stability.

Oliver Smith have also included a plush Euro Pillow Top for even greater softness that you can really sink into — it’s ideal for people suffering from back pain.

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Popular and easy on the wallet, the Pure Echo mattress from My Green Mattress features a comfortable pocketed spring system that offers excellent lumbar support and reduces motion transfer, plus it includes heavy 13.5 gauge perimeter coils for a firmer seating edge.

This organic mattress is made using Global Organic Textile Standard certified organic cotton, eco friendly wool, and is handcrafted and hypoallergenic.

The one sided design is made up of 4 layers — a thick innersprung coil base, a layer of heavyweight organic cotton batting, a soft layer of all-American eco wool, and a quilted organic cotton cover for added comfort.

This medium firm mattress is conforming and pressure relieving, making it ideal for anyone seeking that perfect mix between comfort and support.

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The Chorus from Naturepedic is free from formaldehyde, organic & Greenguard Gold certified, and passes all federal and state flammability standards without the use of fire retardant chemicals or chemical flame barriers.

This organic mattress has a medium firm to firm feel, and features a spring system composed of 1.5 inch, individually wrapped, high density microcoils for full body contouring comfort and pressure point relief, plus 8 inch breathable encased coils to ensure isolation of movement and proper postural alignment.

A top layer of organic cotton batting provides additional cushioning, and a 1 inch quilted wool and cotton cover gives cushioning and resiliency along with temperature regulation and moisture wicking.

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Organic mattresses aren’t just for adults, and the Naturepedic Verse Organic Kids firm support mattress is one of the best for growing children and teens.

Handcrafted and made to last, this organic mattress is is GOTS certified organic and non toxic, as well as being formaldehyde free and certified to the GREENGUARD Gold standard.

The 7 inch coils in the Verse are individually wrapped for full body-contouring comfort, isolation of movement, and balanced support for proper postural alignment.

The mattress is also created with excellent breathability and heat dissipation characteristics, and a top layer of 1 inch thick PLA, cotton and wool adds resiliency and improved moisture wicking for a more comfortable night’s sleep.

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Designed to make a positive impact on the environment and certified organic and non toxic, the Happsy Organic Mattress contours to your every curve thanks to the 8 inch pocketed springs to reduce motion transfer and allow for airflow, covered with a 2 inch layer of organic latex for floating pressure point relief, a soft layer of organic wool batting, and a top layer of organic cotton filling with a comfortable organic cotton fabric cover.

This organic mattress is available in a wide range of sizes to suit your needs.

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