If you are considering a new “healthy” mattress for the New Year, you are in luck. There seem to be more options than ever. The ads are everywhere – online, on the subway…in your favorite magazines. They come in a box, claim to be “eco-friendly”, and many cost less than $1000. Sound too good to be true? Let’s break it down. The “Natural” mattress market, to my estimation, has nearly tripled from the mattress recommendation list that I posted a few years ago! This is a very exciting development. But also a little confusing, primarily because, a mattress claiming to use natural memory foam, doesn’t necessarily mean that the mattress is chemical free. Natural latex rubber is derived from the sap of the rubber tree. That milky, sap must go through a vulcanization process to make any rubber product, including sturdy foam for cushions, mattresses and pillows. At this point, all kinds of chemicals might be introduced. In fact, many memory foams will use any combination of synthetic foam and latex to form a hybrid foam.
Conventional memory foam is a chemically produced, synthetic petroleum product made from polyurethane. Some soy foams or “eco-foams” contain a fraction of the plant-based materials they claim, making them primarily a petroleum product. For instance, Keetsa, a popular and very affordable, “eco-friendly” (Ahem) line with showrooms in CA and NYC, claims to replace petroleum in their memory foam, with tea tree oil. 12% tea tree oil, to be exact. The CertiPur certification is the gold star for many mattress companies who are after an “eco-friendly” stamp of approval. CertiPur does perform lab tests that show mattresses are free from harmful chemicals, known carcinogens, PBDE’s, heavy metals, or formaldehyde. But be clear – CertiPur certifies polyurethane foams that meet their low VOC standards. It turns out that CertiPur is a product of the trade association for the Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam. Most of us co-exist with polyurethane obliviously. But if you think that sleeping on polyurethane foam is a good idea, please consider, the one thing that you don’t want is to be inhaling it, as it is a known lung irritant and asthma trigger.
It is also known to cause skin irritation and migraines. “Low VOC” may be a legitimate category under CertiPur’s certification guidelines, but with the roster of clean, organic, or truly natural mattresses out there, why should anyone need to compromise? Natural latex is inherently hypoallergenic, dust mite resistant, and antimicrobial, which inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew – all qualities shared with wool. Natural latex mattresses incased in eco-wool and organic cotton create an allergen-free sleep zone. In addition to health benefits, most people experience a natural latex mattress to be more comfortable than conventional memory foam, circulating heat more effectively while offering better support, hence avoiding that “sinking” feeling. In general, it is wise to look for third-party certifications for home goods, which are typically born from non-profit, consumer groups with no financial conflicts of interest. Reliable third-party certifications for mattresses include GreenGuard, Oeko-Tex, Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).
“When shopping [for an organic mattress], ignore words like eco and natural. Instead, seek out companies that explain ingredients clearly and can point to where materials are sourced. Even better, look for third-party certification.” — Laura Fraser, “O” Magazine Offering Natural Latex & Organic Wool/Cotton Mattresses & Baby Beds Certified: B Corporation, GreenGuard, and Cradle to Cradle Price range starting at $2000 *all price range quotes are for Queen size (jGj extra points for assisting customers in recycling used mattresses & the Savvy Rest Safe Sleep Pillow program, donating new pillows to at risk women & children in emergency shelters) Offering Organic Latex mattresses manufactured in a certified organic facility Certified: GOLS, GOTS, Oeko Tex, Green America, Exova, and Organic Trade Association Price range starting at $2,000 Offering Hybrid Latex with coil innerspring mattress and a Vegan Latex mattress option. *Stick with the “Natural” line to avoid CertiPur certified conventional Memory Foam.
Certified: GOLS & Oeko Tex and CertiPur Price range starting at $1200 Offering Natural & Organic Latex mattresses in their Botanical Bliss & Natural Bliss collection(s) Certified: GreenGuard, GOTS, USDA Organic Price range starting at $1000 One of the original, organic mattress mavericks. Offering a design of organic latex layers over plant-based, batting incased support coils. Certified: GOTS, GOLS, OC100, FSC, Rainforest Alliance, MADE SAFE 30 day money back guarantee/90 day free layer swap on the EOS line Offering natural latex & organic latex mattresses plus pillows and toppers using organic cotton, Wool, Kapok & Buckwheat hulls. Vegan options also available. Offering a natural latex over pocketed coil innerspring mattressesSleep Sherpa’s 2016 Best Natural Mattress Award Price range starting at $1,099.00 Offering natural latex mattresses that include coconut fiber & seaweed (which slowly releases iodine – offering gentle boost to the respiratory system)
Price range starting at $2400 Offering natural latex, metal free, organic mattresses using US sourced Eco-Wool. Price range starting at $2800 OMI is a subsidiary of LifeKInd – a 20 year leader of the Organic Mattress trade. Offering completely organic mattresses that also include coiled innerspring models. Price range starting at $3000USDA / GOLS Certified Organic Latex As America's largest distributor of ARPICO organic latex, PlushBeds brings the world's finest latex directly from ARPICO's certified organic plantations to your bedroom. More expensive than natutal talalay latex or traditional dunlop, certified organic latex as per the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) is latex that has been processed using only organically-grown, milky-white latex sap tapped from the rubber tree grown without chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides, as well as being grown using one or more sustainable energy sources. Unlike talalay latex, which is infused with excess air to be light and fluffy (ideal for pillows and top comfort layers), organic latex provides a heavier and more dense mattress core which is where the support of your mattress comes from.
The core is the largest, most expensive component of a latex mattress and a high quality core can be the difference between years of long lasting support or unpleasant sagging indentations after a short period of time. While you'll sometimes find what appear to be great deals on claiming to be "organic", be sure that the true value bears that out, and that the retailer can produce the necessary documentation. 100% Natural Talalay Latex Comfort Layer Right underneath your mattress's organic cotton cover is a plush comfort layer of the world's finest 100% natural talalay latex, which offers a pressure-reducing, buoyant sensation found only with 100% natural talalay latex. Talalay latex is an effective barrier to dust mite allergen transfer and so it can help you sleep better! Dust mites are the #1 source of indoor allergens which may lead to sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion. This latex provides the highest quality, most consistent, breathable and resilient comforting latex available in the world.
Non-Woven Organic Cotton Cover Breathe...deeply...it's, soft, high-quality 100% GOTS certified organic cotton. With unsurpassed non-restricted airflow, moisture absorption, breathability, and environmental safety, your Botanical Bliss latex mattress cover also provides more safety, environmental integrity and care because the cotton was grown without any dangerous pesticides or herbicides. Non-Woven mattress covers are softer, more breathable, more elastic, offer better moisture control, and provide better pressure relief than woven covers. 100% Pure Joma New Zealand Wool - No Chemical Flame Retardants Every Botanical Bliss is made in the USA with up to 10 pounds of natural Joma wool - over three times what competitors use - allowing your body to get to a comfortable sleeping temperature quicker and maintain it through the night. Our Joma New Zealand wool breathes more naturally than synthetic counterparts and creates a micro climate which assists in regulating body temperature and humidity, allowing your body to get to a comfortable sleeping temperature quicker and maintain it through the night.
Unlike most of our competitors, our entire mattress is GreenGuard Gold Certified as a low-emitting product. Through rigorous testing, UL Environment certifies our mattresses meet some of the world's most rigorous, third-party chemical emissions standards with strict low emission limits for over 360 volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Our Mattresses get reviewed quarterly to maintain this seal of approval. By being certified at the Gold level, our mattresses are beneficial for sensitive individuals such as children and the elderly.A Company You Can Trust When you buy a natural latex mattress, you are making an investment in your sleep, your body's revitalization, and your health. Like any investment, it's wise to look at the reputation of the company you are considering buying from. Are they an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau? A company's past track record is a good indication of what you might expect should problems arise after you've made your purchase.
PlushBeds serves over 10,000 customers a year with a rock solid reputation and hundreds of readable reviews from verified customers. Allow us the opportunity to make you one of our loyal fans! View 3rd Party Reviews Where a 100 Night Risk Free trial is truly Risk Free Unlike other online retailers who boast they will "take the mattress back" within a certain time period, but fail to mention that it's up to you to ship it ($300-$600 average cost to ship a used mattress across the country), at PlushBeds, a risk free trial is truly risk free. From the day your mattress is delivered, you have 100 nights to fall in love with it. If after the first 30 days you decide that your new mattress is not for you, simply call us to arrange a pickup. We'll send our carriers to your house to pick up your mattress. Once we receive your mattress, a full refund of the purchase price will be refunded back to you. Please note white glove delivery fees or other shipping upgrades are not refundable.