The 5 Best Organic Mattress Toppers, Picked by Certified Sleep Science Coaches

The Saatva Organic Quilted Mattress Topper is made with organic latex foam, organic wool, and organic cotton. The latter two are certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), but we confirmed with a company representative that the latex isn’t certified by the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS). Still, during testing, we found the Saatva topper to be made with a lot of care and an eye towards sustainable textile manufacturing and protection from harmful chemicals. That aligns with Dr. Shelby Harris’ take on latex toppers in general, which she describes as eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, and breathable, with a bouncier, more supportive feel. 

Sleepopolis tester Melanie Kassel describes the Saatva topper as soft yet slightly springy. “It gives me and my partner a lovely sense of weightlessness and buoyancy without slacking in the support department,” she said. “I don’t actually like latex mattresses too much, but I love this topper as a complement to my hybrid bed.” According to Saatva, the topper has a plush feel, and Melanie found it veered a touch softer as well. She gave it a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, which is a little softer than average. That works really well for cushioning areas prone to pressure.

Melanie gave the Saatva top or nearly top marks across the board, with 5 out of 5 stars for its motion isolation and the experience factor. She tested the Saatva topper on a Saatva Classic mattress, a luxury innerspring known for having poor marks in the motion isolation category. “I think the topper has really helped bring down the motion transfer on this bed,” she said. “The latex is bouncy, but it still seems to help muffle the big movement ripples.” At the same time, the latex has a quick response time that worked really well for Melanie. “The natural responsiveness of the latex means I get the best of both worlds on this topper: a nice bit of cushion, plus all the necessary snap-back to change positions easily. Latex truly feels like a magical material,” she reported.

When it came to the Saatva’s cooling ability, the topper earned 4.5 stars. “I think this topper made the surface of our bed cooler,” Melanie shared, adding that she tested it during the middle of the summer and didn’t wake up as frequently because she was growing too warm. “I don’t notice a particularly cool feel to its surface, nor do I feel my body temperature actively lowering when I’m in bed, but I’m still impressed.”

The biggest hurdle for shoppers will likely be the cost. “This topper is about $1,000, which at first blush feels overly decadent,” said Melanie. “But if you’re someone who cares a lot about buying organic products, perhaps the price won’t shock you as much.” Ultimately, she gave the mattress 3 stars for its value. “It’s hard to ask anyone to pay this much for a topper — it’s halfway or more to the price of a new mattress entirely! However, I was so impressed with its performance that I didn’t want to downplay its value, either.” Saatva offers a 180-sleep trial on its Organic Quilted Mattress Topper, along with a one-year warranty. Together with its comfortable feel, excellent support, and performance overall, that may make the higher cost a little easier to swallow.

Looking for something less pricey? Check out the Happsy Organic Mattress Topper, which we found to be a great value for side sleepers.

The Avocado Eco Organic Mattress Topper comes in a choice of heights and feels. Shoppers can choose between two inches or three inches and GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex with a medium feel or a plush layer of pure Talalay latex. Both toppers have a GOTS-certified organic cotton cover with a concealed zipper, and both share the same lengthy list of certifications, including OEKO-TEX Standard 100, EWG Verified, and MADE SAFE certified. Sleepopolis tester Livvi DiCicco tested the plush model in three inches, which is incredibly substantial. She rated it a 5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, but that softer feel doesn’t compromise on additional support. “It’s definitely softer, but it still has that latex feel so it’s supportive, not super slow-moving like memory foam,” she explained. “On my back, I sink in a bit, but I don’t feel like I’m out of alignment. On my side, I wish my shoulder sank in a bit more, but it’s still on the softer side.”

Livvi tested the Avocado topper on a medium-firm Saatva Classic and confirmed that it really did change the feel of her bed. “If you have a too-firm bed, I think this combo would actually provide great pressure relief without sinking in too far,” she noted. Overall, she rated the experience 4 stars out of 5. “This latex has a softer feel than what I’d expect, so it’s not as seamless as coils, but it’s definitely on the springier side.” 

Livvi clarified that she experienced a good amount of bounce as she moved around, but felt like actually climbing out of bed was a touch harder. “It’s like I’m a buoy on the rough seas rather than an astronaut on the moon, which is my preferred feel,” she explained. Those who prefer a similar sensation may prefer the medium model in Dunlop latex, which is naturally firmer and denser, with a more grounded feel.

Livvi gave the Avocado topper another 4 stars for its cooling prowess. While it isn’t cool to the touch — a sensation that comes from synthetic materials and chemical finishes, which you won’t find in an organic topper — all of the materials used to make it are breathable and shouldn’t trap heat. “As a hot sleeper, I didn’t feel any warmer than usual,” she said, noting that most hot sleepers will be fine on this bed, as long as they aren’t expecting active cooling. That’s typical for organic materials, and we think the Avocado does a great job overall of maintaining a comfortably neutral sleep environment.

Considering its overall material quality, durability, and certifications, it’s reasonably well priced. The two-inch option with the medium feel retails under $329 for a queen size, while the three-inch plush model is just under $500. That’s before promotional pricing. To sweeten the deal, the topper comes with a 100-night sleep trial and it’s backed by a one-year warranty. “I feel like if you want to get a whole new mattress but don’t want to spend thousands of bucks, and you like a latex feel, it’s well worth the price to completely transform your bed’s feel,” said Livvi.

Just be prepared for the unboxing experience. “It exploded out of the plastic wrap with so much force that I felt like it might knock me over,” Livvi noted. She also mentioned a noticeable latex smell upon first use. “It’s not chemical, but it is a bit rubbery,” she described. “It went away after the first night, but it was noticeable when I was laying atop it.”

Want something closer to medium-firm? Try the Naturepedic 2” Adagio Organic Latex Mattress Topper, which we rated a 6 out of 10 in firmness.

Wool is incredibly well-suited to better sleep, thanks to its natural temperature regulation, breathability, and moisture management. The PlushBeds Natural Wool Mattress Topper makes this fiber downright luxurious, with a soft yet springy feel and excellent resilience. Sleepopolis tester Sosha Lewis gave the Plushbeds topper a 6.5 out of 10 rating on the firmness scale and noted that it firmed up the sensation on her squishy latex Nolah Natural mattress without sacrificing responsiveness.

Her experience on the wool topper was positive overall, earning 4 stars out of 5. “It is plush, but I didn’t think that it impeded movement,” she noted. “It doesn’t pop back extremely quickly but I think that is more because of the plush top.” Sosha clarified that the three-inch topper is firmer on the bottom, which improves ease of movement — especially on the Nolah Natural or any mattress that has a softer, squishier feel. At the same time, the plusher surface of the PlushBeds topper does a great job of absorbing motion, earning it another 4 stars.

Sosha was most impressed by the topper’s materials and construction, which directly contributed to its luxuriousness and earned 5 stars. “The cover material is a satin weave and it feels durable and comforting. I was a fan,” she said. “I was taken by how thick and tight the stitches were. I think that this will hold up for a long time.” The wool topper holds excellent certifications as well, including GOTS, Eco-Institut, and GreenGuard Gold. Its wool is ethically and sustainably produced.

While hot sleepers can expect breathability and temperature regulation, this natural wool mattress topper doesn’t offer any kind of active cooling technology. Still, “It didn’t feel cool to the touch, but it didn’t cause me to heat up,” Sosha reported.

Like the Saatva, the sticking point might be the cost. A queen size is priced just under $1,000 before promotional pricing. Another drawback is that PlushBeds doesn’t offer a sleep trial and the topper isn’t returnable. On the plus side, it has a one-year warranty that protects against manufacturer defects.

Looking for a more budget-friendly option? Check out the Avocado Eco Organic Mattress Topper, which costs less than half the price.

This 2-inch organic latex mattress topper from Naturepedic is designed to add pressure-relieving softness to a firmer bed. It’s simply constructed with GOLS-certified organic latex and an organic stretch-knit cotton cover, but the quality is clear. “Just by the look and feel, it communicates luxury,” said Sleepopolis mattress tester Nicole Davis.

Naturepedic recommends the topper for adding softness to firmer beds, and that aligns with Nicole’s experience — and her husband’s. “This is more supportive than a memory foam topper would be for sure, but they still call it ‘soft’ on their website,” she said, rating it 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. Nicole describes herself as a strict stomach sleeper and found the topper incredibly comfortable, especially on her hips. But even with the softer feel, it doesn’t lack support. “My husband, who is a combo sleeper (stomach/side) hasn’t had any complaints about stomach sleeping on this,” she added. While they’re looking to replace their firm mattress with a medium-firm model to better accommodate their sleep needs, Nicole thinks this topper is a great solution for now.

She gave the topper 5 stars for its experience overall, noting its bounciness. “No feeling stuck when I switch from side to side and it returns to the original shape almost instantly,” she said. On the other hand, the bouncy feel had a negative effect on its ability to isolate motion. “My husband is a big guy and when he moves around at night, it almost always wakes me up. This topper didn’t prevent that,” she explained, giving it just 2 stars in this category.

Things improved when Nicole assessed the topper’s cooling ability. “I feel the cooling on this is neutral to slightly cooling,” she noted, adding that it felt breathable and neither she nor her husband overheated during their testing experience. That was the case with bamboo-derived sheets for the most part. “I put our flannel sheets on top of this once and my husband complained about being hot,” she said. Overall, she gave the topper 4 stars for its cooling.

Naturepedic offers a 100-night sleep trial, which is comparable to others on this list. “It also comes with a 10-year limited warranty, which is great for a topper,” said Nicole. And while it is pricey — a queen is around $750 before any discounts — we were impressed with its materials and construction. “If non-toxic living is important to you, this is worth looking at,” Nicole added.

Need more motion isolation for co-sleeping? Try our top pick, the Saatva Organic Quilted Mattress Topper. 

The Happsy Organic Latex Mattress Topper has a similar construction as the Naturepedic – 2 inches of GOLS-certified Dunlop latex wrapped in GOTS-certified cotton fabric. Lay it across any mattress for an instant pillow-top effect. “It feels high quality,” said Sleepopolis senior editor Caitlin Giddings. “I would expect this topper to provide good support for at least five years without signs of sagging.”

Caitlin rated the Happsy topper 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, noting that she used it to add support and pressure-point relief to an RV mattress she described as something you’d be issued in a holding cell or punitive boot camp. “The topper was an enormous success in this regard — it added a hint of slow-moving, contouring cushion while also bolstering the overall support level of the bed,” she said. A self-described combination back and side sleeper, Caitlin noted that the Happsy resolved the hip and back pain she previously experienced on this mattress and spared her the expense of buying a new one. She gave it 5 stars for the experience overall.

Latex is naturally responsive, and that was Caitlin’s experience. “It’s very easy to reposition and move around on the topper. At no point did I feel stuck or immobilized,” she explained. On the other hand, latex isn’t known for its ability to isolate motion. “I could feel a lot of my sleeping partner’s movements on the other side of this topper, but they weren’t enough to disrupt me or wake me once I was asleep,” Caitlin said. “I think a thicker topper would absorb the movements more effectively, but I’m not a particularly light sleeper so I didn’t mind.” We gave the Happsy 3.5 stars in this category, so those who share the bed with a restless partner may want to keep that in mind.

In the cooling department, the topper performed well, earning 4 stars. Caitlin lacked the tools for an objective temperature test, but she described it as fairly temperature neutral after sleeping on it. “I didn’t feel sweaty or overheated throughout the night, but it provided a certain amount of cozy warmth when reflecting back my body heat, and the cotton cover felt airy and breathable,” she added.

The Happsy Organic Latex Mattress Topper is one of the most economical on our list, but that doesn’t mean it’s inexpensive. A queen is priced just under $400. “From the standpoint of a shopper getting amplified comfort and support without needing to buy a whole new mattress, it’s a massive bargain,” noted Caitlin. The topper has a 120-night sleep trial, with free shipping and free returns.

If you’re looking for something better suited to combination sleepers, check out the Naturepedic 2” Adagio Organic Latex Mattress Topper.