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I chose the Nolah Natural as the best overall organic mattress because every layer is stacked with materials that are high-quality and eco-friendly. When shopping for an organic bed, our chief medical advisor, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, says to “look for materials like natural latex or organic cotton, both known for offering exceptional safety and comfort when it comes to mattresses.” The hypoallergenic, nontoxic Nolah Natural delivers here — we gave it a 5 out of 5 for materials due to its organic wool cover, all-natural Talalay latex layer, and supportive coils made from recycled steel. 

The mattress also holds numerous third-party certifications to establish those organic bonafides: It’s made with GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified wool and cotton and meets standards for Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, eco-INSTITUT certification, and Rainforest Alliance certification.

When we tested the mattress, we found it comes in at a 6 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale, where 1 is the softest and 10 is the firmest. This means it’s a tad softer than average. That said, we didn’t experience much sinkage:  The bouncy latex and supportive coils had us feeling more “on” the bed than “in” it. Overall we found that it provides a nice balance of sturdy support and more contouring pressure relief. 

To get a deeper feel for the Natural’s pressure relief, we rolled out a specialized mat that senses pressure buildup and tried lying on the mattress in different sleep positions. When back sleeping, the map was almost entirely blue, indicating low pressure. Because of this, we think this mattress is an excellent choice for back sleepers, especially those with back pain. 

Our tester, Bridget Chapman, agreed and said back sleepers “should be in snooze heaven on this mattress. Their hips will sink in just the right amount, keeping their spine aligned and comfortable.” Bridget also saw low pressure when sleeping on her side and felt nice sinkage around the hips and shoulders, so we’d recommend this bed to side sleepers, too. Ultimately we gave it a 4 out of 5 for pressure relief. 

Despite that slight contouring, the Nolah Natural is also extremely bouncy and responsive thanks to two layers of all-natural Talalay latex. This is great news for combination sleepers who should find it easy to move around on. Latex is also naturally cooling, and the latex foam in this bed contains punctures that promote even more airflow. The addition of tall innerspring coils also helps make the bed breathable, and we found great cooling overall.

To learn more about the Nolah Natural, read our full Nolah Natural mattress review. If you’re looking for a bed that’s still responsive, but has less foam, try the organic Saatva Classic or head over to our best mattress of 2025 roundup.

If you struggle with allergies, look no further than the Birch Natural mattress. Sleepopolis Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Raj Dasgupta says, “A mattress can make your allergies worse if it attracts dust mites, promotes the growth of mold and/or is made of allergenic materials.” That’s not the case with the Birch — the bed is entirely hypoallergenic and made with 4.5-star materials like organic cotton, all-natural wool, and Talalay latex that don’t contain harmful chemicals or volatile organic compounds. And when it comes to organic and nontoxic certifications, the Birch is stacked. This bed has received certifications from GREENGUARD Gold, GOTS, Eco-INSTITUT, and Fair Trade Certified Factory.

The Birch leans firm, coming in at a 7 out of 10 on our firmness scale, and our expert testers think it’s most compatible with back and stomach sleepers. When we ran the mattress through our pressure map test, we found a great combination of pressure relief and support, which could help with back pain. When back sleeping, our tester Madison Schaper said, “While lying on it, I felt the Birch’s springs and bouncy latex keep my spine in a pleasantly lifted position.” However, she didn’t find enough sinkage when side sleeping, so these sleepers may prefer a softer bed.

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We gave the Birch 5 stars for responsiveness because its bouncy latex and coils make it easy for combination sleepers to move around on. We also think sexually active couples can enjoy the mobility this bed provides. However, this level of bounce makes it harder to absorb motion. Our seismometer test results displayed subpar motion isolation, leading us to give it only 3.5 stars in this category. This could pose an issue for couples if one person tends to be easily disrupted when their partner moves around on the bed.

To learn more about the Birch, head on over to our full Birch mattress review. If you’re looking for more motion isolation, try out the hypoallergenic Nectar Premier or read our best hypoallergenic mattress roundup.

Hybrid mattresses are constructed with both soft foams and supportive coils to create a balanced sleeping surface. I chose the Silk & Snow Organic mattress as the best hybrid organic mattress because its medium-firm feel promotes both pressure relief and spinal support, while containing a number of 5-star eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, organic wool, and natural Dunlop latex. I also appreciate this bed’s affordability, which can be rare for an  organic bed, so we gave it 4.8 stars for value. 

The Silk & Snow Organic mattress contains multiple third party certifications, including GOTS, GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard), and Eco-INSTITUT. We were especially impressed by the Dunlop latex, which is 100-percent organic and provides a soft yet supportive experience.

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When our experts tested this bed for pressure relief using a pressure map, they found the best results in the back-sleeping position. In fact, we gave this bed 5 stars for pressure relief when back sleeping. Our tester Bridget Chapman said, “I think [back sleepers] will enjoy the zoned support the mattress offers, which means it has a softer feel under the head and leg area to allow sinkage in those zones, while keeping your hips at the right height.” However, we saw a red hot-spot at the hips when side sleeping, so we don’t recommend this bed to most side sleepers.

When our experts tested this bed for pressure relief using a pressure map, they found the best results in the back-sleeping position. In fact, we gave this bed 5 stars for pressure relief when back sleeping. Our tester Bridget Chapman said, “I think [back sleepers] will enjoy the zoned support the mattress offers, which means it has a softer feel under the head and leg area to allow sinkage in those zones, while keeping your hips at the right height.” However, we saw a red hot-spot at the hips when side sleeping, so we don’t recommend this bed to most side sleepers.

The bouncy latex gives the Silk & Snow a very responsive feel, which both combination sleepers and couples can appreciate. We gave this bed 5 stars for responsiveness because it was very easy to move around on. We also think couples and hot sleepers can sleep nice and cool due to the breathable latex and coils. However, couples may want to note the sub-par motion isolation, which only earned 3.5 stars. This indicates that you might feel your partner tossing and turning at night on this mattress.

Want to know more about this bed? Read our full Silk & Snow Organic mattress review. If you’re looking for something a bit softer, try out the Nolah Natural or head to our best hybrid mattress roundup.

Queen-size mattresses are the most popular size for a reason. They’re great for single sleepers or folks who share the bed, but they’re not as expensive or gargantuan as a king or California king mattress. If you’re looking for an organic queen bed, you’ll love the Leesa Natural.

This medium-firm latex hybrid should cater to a wide variety of sleepers, offering a balance of support and pressure relief that earned the bed a 4.8-out-of-5 rating. I also gave the bed a perfect 5-out-of-5 score for response, so it’ll be a great bed for combination sleepers and sexually active folks. Otherwise, the bed ended up with a well-rounded performance across the board, leading to an impressive overall score of 4.5 out of 5.

After testing out this mattress for myself, I rated it at 6.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale, which is true medium firm. This versatile firmness level allows for multiple sleeper types to feel comfortable on the bed’s surface. Though it definitely has a more “on top” feel than a memory foam bed, where you’d be sinking comfortably into the layers, I was able to get pressure relief on my back and side. The latex cushions your shoulders, hips, and lower back in each of these positions, helping to stave off discomfort.

As a lightweight sleeper, I also felt supported while lying on my stomach — my hips weren’t dipping and throwing my spinal alignment out of whack. I think that stomach sleepers with a larger build may fare better on something firmer, though, so keep that in mind.

Where the Leesa Natural excelled was in the response category, as to be expected of a hybrid. I was able to seamlessly bounce around on the surface and switch positions with ease. There’s a softness to the cover that I might’ve expected would inhibit my movements, but I never felt trapped by it at any point. Combination sleepers will be able to toss and turn like there’s no tomorrow.

With this level of bounce, I was expecting that the Leesa Natural wouldn’t have a great showing for motion isolation. With bouncy beds like these, you usually feel movements amplified across the surface of the mattress, which spells trouble for light sleepers. But when my fellow tester got into the Leesa Natural with me, I could barely feel any of her movements. Sometimes latex beds get a bit jiggly when your partner gets in and out of bed or movies around, but this wasn’t the case. While there was a bit of disturbance that may irritate especially light sleepers, I think the bed’s motion isolation rating of 4 out of 5 is plenty suitable for co-sleeping.

The Leesa Natural started to lag behind in our edge support tests, however. Sitting down on the perimeter of the mattress, I felt a bit of compression beneath my weight, but the coils beneath kept me feeling boosted. Getting in and out of bed is also a breeze because of its bouncy nature, which should be a boon for older adults or folks with mobility concerns.

However, lying down proved to be more of a challenge. I could feel myself tilting as I lay down on the edge, enough that it made me feel a bit unstable. This may not trouble most sleepers who gravitate toward the edge during sleep, but I think that a lot of couples who like to spread out will need more support. If that sounds like you, you might like the WinkBeds EcoCloud instead.

For more about this bed, read our full Leesa Natural mattress review.

Luxury mattresses are known for their high-quality materials, durability, and unique features. If you’re willing to spend a bit more money on a high-end mattress, the Avocado Green is a great choice. Earning 5-star scores in materials, value, support, responsiveness, sleep trial, and warranty, this bed is luxurious at every layer. The wool in this bed is not only GOTS certified; it came from Avocado’s co-owned wool collective. Another luxury feature is the layer of individually wrapped innerspring coils with five strategic support zones, so you can find excellent lift at every turn.

It’s hard to beat the Avocado Green mattress when it comes to organic certifications. This bed has over 10 certifications, including GOTS, USDA Organic and Certified BioBased, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified, Climate Neutral Certified, and more.

The Avocado Green falls at a 6.5 out of 10 on the mattress firmness scale, making it a true medium-firm bed. We tested the pillow-top version of the mattress, so it may be a tad firmer if you choose the standard option. When we tested the bed for pressure relief using our pressure mat, we found the best results in the back and stomach sleeping positions. Tester Nichole Mondshein said, “I think average-weight back sleepers will really enjoy this mattress. It allows these sleepers to lie on top of the bed rather than sink in it. This will keep their spines in alignment, which helps to reduce back pain.” However, side sleepers with shoulder pain may want an even softer mattress. Overall, we gave this mattress 4 stars for pressure relief.

When we tested this bed for motion isolation, we found surprisingly decent results. Based on the 5-star responsiveness and overall bouncy feel, we thought this bed would struggle to absorb motion and isolate it at the source. However, we saw better results than expected, earning it 4 stars for motion isolation.

Keep in mind, this bed is a luxury option, so it runs more expensive than standard and budget mattresses. 

For a closer look at the Avocado Green, read our full Avocado Green mattress review. For a better option for side sleepers, check out the DreamCloud Premier mattress.

If you’re a hot sleeper who struggles to stay cool at night, you should look for a bed with a construction and materials that promote airflow and heat dissipation. We chose the Bear Natural mattress as the best cooling organic mattress because it combines latex with coils to combat heat from getting trapped — so much so that we gave it a solid 4 out of 5 for cooling. These materials also make it bouncy and responsive, which should help combination sleepers comfortably change positions throughout the night. 

When it comes to certifications, the Bear Natural also doesn’t fall short. This bed is GREENGUARD Gold certified, contains GOTS-certified organic cotton, eco-INSTITUT certification, and is EcoFlex Fiberglass-Free.

According to our director of sleep health, Dr. Shelby Harris, “Latex is a naturally cooling and breathable material, meaning it won’t trap your body heat and instead, will keep you cool while you sleep. It has good moisture-wicking properties, and is a naturally hypoallergenic material, thus resistant to dust and other allergens.” Although we have not tested the Bear Natural with our thermal gun yet, the latex should naturally keep a low temperature, and the coils leave plenty of room for air to flow in and out of the bed without getting trapped. The mattress also comes with an organic cotton cover that feels airy and breathable. 

I think the Bear Natural could also be a good choice for couples. This mattress contains another section of smaller coils around its perimeter, which reinforces the edges and keeps them strong. This means couples (and solo sleepers, for that matter) can fully spread out and use the entire surface of the bed without falling off. Strong edges can also indicate durability, as they’re less prone to premature sagging. With a score of 4.5 for edge support and a 5-star lifetime warranty, this mattress seems like a great durable option.

Although the Bear Natural contains responsive materials, I’m not too worried about motion transfer. That’s because this mattress contains a bottom layer of DuraDense foam that can absorb vibrations caused by movement, thus limiting motion transfer.

Our full Bear Natural mattress review is coming soon. For a cooling option without latex, check out the Helix Midnight Luxe or head to our best cooling mattress roundup.

When it comes to back sleeping, our chief medical advisor, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, says you “should focus on a medium-firm mattress for proper spinal alignment and support. Pressure relief is important, especially in the lumbar area.” With a blend of comfort from latex foam and lift from coils, the WinkBeds EcoCloud mattress is an excellent choice for back sleepers seeking an organic bed. It also excelled across the board in our testing — we gave it a 5 out of 5 for materials and support, and 4.5 out of 5 for pressure relief and cooling. 

The materials in this bed are solid, earning certifications from Oeko-Tex Standard 100, GOTS, and Rainforest Alliance. The cover contains both organic cotton and sustainable New Zealand wool that’s both soft and breathable. The layer of Talalay latex is also antibacterial and hypoallergenic, and the coils are made from recycled steel.

The EcoCloud falls at a 6 out of 10 on our firmness scale, making it slightly softer than average. When we tested the bed for pressure relief, we found excellent results in the back-sleeping position. Tester Nichole Mondshein says, “I felt my hips sink in more than the rest of my body. However, the rest of my body still felt lifted and my spine was in neutral alignment. The WinkBeds EcoCloud also offered pressure relief for my lower lumbar area.” We gave this bed an overall pressure relief score of 4.5.

The EcoCloud doesn’t contain any specific cooling technology, but we thought the cotton and wool cover did a nice job of wicking away moisture, and the coils helped make the bed feel airy and breathable. The naturally cooling latex also contributed to its crisp feel. When we measured the bed’s temperature before and after lying on it for 5 minutes, we found just a 7.1-degree increase, which indicates good cooling.

Although the bed earned 5 stars for responsiveness — suggesting it’s a great option for sexually active couples because it’s so easy to change position — it lacked proper motion isolation and only earned 3.5 stars in that category. If you sleep with a partner, you may want a bed with less bounce and lower motion transfer.
Want to know more about the WinkBeds EcoCloud? Read all about it in our full WinkBeds Eco Cloud mattress review. If you’re looking for a bit more motion isolation, check out the Bear mattress or read our best mattress for back sleepers roundup.

If you’re a sleeper who prefers a firm feel, you’ll want to make sure your mattress provides pressure relief in addition to firm support. According to chief medical advisor, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, “A mattress might be too firm if you experience pressure points, discomfort, and lack of spinal alignment.” Based on this, I chose the Saatva Latex Hybrid as the best firm organic mattress because it not only contains 5-star organic materials and 4.5-star support, but it also has 4.5-star pressure relief that prevents pain. This means you can enjoy the firm feel without sacrificing comfort.

The Saatva Latex Hybrid is constructed with all-natural Talalay latex, organic cotton and wool, recycled steel coils, and a thistle pulp flame retardant barrier (instead of fiberglass). The mattress earned certifications from GOLS, GOTS, GREENGUARD Gold, and eco-INSTITUT. 

This mattress falls at a 7.5 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale, so it’s definitely a firm bed. When we tested the Saatva Latex Hybrid for pressure relief, we found the best results when back sleeping, as seen by the entirely blue pressure map. Our tester Bridget Chapman said, “When I was lying on my back, I felt more ‘on top’ of the mattress than ‘in’ it, and the latex layers provided a comfortable, supportive feel.” I also think this bed is great for stomach sleepers since its firm feel prevents the hips from sinking too far into the bed and keeps the spine in a straight line from shoulders to hips.

Our testers thought the edge support on this mattress was strong, and they gave it 4.5 stars in this category. They said that the edges of the bed felt very secure and didn’t sink too much under their weight. These strong edges, combined with a 5-star lifetime warranty and 5-star materials, indicate good durability, so premature sagging shouldn’t be an issue.

Cooling is another factor organic mattresses are known for, and the Saatva Latex Hybrid is no exception. With naturally cooling latex and breathable coils, this bed slept quite cool, earning 4.5 stars. These materials also make the bed very bouncy, so we gave it 5 stars for responsiveness. However, the bounce made it struggle in the motion isolation category, where it only earned 3 stars. If you sleep with a restless partner, you’re likely to feel their every move on the Latex Hybrid. 

Interested in the Saatva Latex Hybrid? Read all about it in our full Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress review. For a bed with more motion isolation, check out the Nolah Evolution mattress or head over to our best firm mattress roundup.

If you struggle with back pain, the right mattress can be key to finding some relief. According to Sleepopolis’s chief medical advisor, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, “A suitable mattress can help ease back pain by providing proper support that keeps your spine aligned naturally, reducing muscle strain.” It also distributes your body weight evenly, relieving pressure points that can cause discomfort, he said. The Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress is a great option for this — it earned 5 stars for its incredible support system and 4.5 stars for its organic materials. The cushioning latex should keep the hips cradled and prevent pressure buildup, and the sturdy coils should keep the hips lifted and aligned with the shoulders. 

The Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress also contains organic latex, wool, and coils that meet certain global environmental standards, including GOLS, Forest Stewardship Council, GOTS, and Oeko-Tex Standard 100.

This bed leans slightly firm, falling at a 7 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale. When we tested the bed for pressure relief using our pressure mat, we found excellent results when back and stomach sleeping. We were impressed by the strong support system that prevented the spine from bending out of alignment. Tester Kenny Timper said, “I noticed minimal sinkage and body contouring. My body remained lifted and supported when lying on my back and stomach, making it great for stomach sleepers and individuals with back pain.”

We were also very impressed with the mattress’s unflagging support from one corner to the other. When we sat down on the edge of the mattress, we found only an inch of sinkage, so we gave the bed 5 stars for edge support. This means couples and solo sleepers should be able to fully spread out without worrying about falling off the side. It also tends to be a positive marker of overall mattress durability. 

The latex and coils make this bed pretty bouncy and responsive, so combination sleepers should be able to easily switch between positions. Although this bed may be a tad too firm for strict side sleepers, combination sleepers who only spent part of the night on their side should be comfortable.

Ready to know more about the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress? Read our full Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress review. For a better option for side sleepers with back pain, check out the Saatva Rx mattress or head to our best mattress for back pain roundup.