Most of us sleep on our side or stomach. Unsurprisingly, then, back-sleepers can have a tough time finding the right mattress. Here are our top picks for organic, non-toxic mattresses that work for back-sleepers, with choices to suit all budgets and body types.
Table of Contents
Best overall for back-sleepers
The best customizable hybrid mattress for back-sleepers
Best ready-assembled mattress for back-sleepers
Best customizable all-latex mattress for lighter to average weight back-sleepers
Most customizable zoned latex mattress for back-sleepers
Best budget ready-made mattress with zoning for back-sleepers
Best budget mattress for younger, average-weight adults
Best budget customizable mattress for back-sleepers
Best budget mattress for younger, lighter adult back-sleepers
Best ready-made for older adult back-sleepers
Our criteria
All our mattress choices below are:
- Made with organic materials including GOTS cotton, GOTS wool, GOLS/FSC organic latex and other organic materials where relevant and available
- Free of chemical flame retardants
- Free of chemical treatments such as toxic stain repellents and antibacterial chemicals
- Highly rated by customers
- Reasonably priced.
The best non-toxic mattresses for back-sleepers
PlushBeds Botanical Bliss [Staff Tested]
Highlights: Fantastic mattress for back-sleepers of any size and weight. Available in a wide range of sizes and with dual-firmness to meet everyone’s needs. Made with organic latex, wool, and cotton with no innersprings. Requires home assembly, which can be a little challenging.
At a glance:
- Pricing: $2,799 – $3,798
- Materials: GOTS cotton, GOTS wool, GOLS latex
- Certifications: GOTS, GOLS, GreenGuard Gold, Eco Institut
- Sleep Trial: 100-night sleep trial
- Firmness: Medium / Medium-Firm / dual firmness option
- Depth: 12-inch (9-inch and 10-inch options also available)
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Split Queen, Split King, Split Cal King
- Best for: Back-sleepers of any size and weight
- Available in medium and medium-firm (recommended for back-sleepers)
- Can adjust layers and flip for different firmness
- Free shipping, free returns, and a free 100-night sleep trial
- 25-year warranty
- Can unzip to move a layer at a time
- Sturdy, well-placed handles
- Quiet (more discreet than innersprings)
- Very heavy full latex mattress
- More expensive than hybrid latex/coil mattresses
- Too springy or bouncy for some adults
- Home assembly is more challenging than it looks
- Less edge support than mattresses with reinforcing coils
Love it! I’m a back sleeper- excellent support. Firm, but not too firm. I’ve had it for a few months now and so far so good.
Amanda C., 2022
There really Love it! I’m a back sleeper- excellent support. Firm, but not too firm.
Nancy F., 2021
Back-sleepers will love the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss. This all-latex mattress is available in a 9-, 10-, and 12-inch model and we recommend the two deeper sizes in a medium-firm for heavier or taller adult back-sleepers. The PlushBeds factory is GOTS certified and the company makes all mattresses to order. The mattresses are also GreenGuard Gold and Eco Institut certified, featuring only organic, non-toxic materials.
In the 12-inch build, the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss comprises:
- GOTS organic cotton cover with zipper
- GOTS organic British wool flame barrier
- GOTS organic cotton underlay to prevent the wool from bunching
- 3-inch Talalay latex comfort layer
- 3-inch Arpico latex core for lumbar support
- 6-inch Arpico latex core
In the 9-inch and 10-inch models, there’s just one 6-inch Arpico latex layer. The 9-inch mattress has a 2-inch Talalay latex later instead of a 3-inch layer. PlushBeds typically recommends the following builds based on body weight:
| Adult weight | Recommended mattress height |
|---|---|
| Up to 225 lb. | 9-inch |
| 225-250 lb. | 10-inch |
| 275 lb. or more. | 12-inch |
The Botanical Bliss is made entirely of organic and non-toxic materials. It is free of polyfoam, chemical flame retardants and fiberglass, and other synthetic materials, glues, and adhesives. Members of the LeafScore team have used the Botanical Bliss for years and can vouch that it doesn’t come with the off-gassing “new mattress smell” so many of our readers are trying to avoid.
The medium Botanical Bliss is likely too soft for most back-sleepers but may be a good compromise for adults who weigh 130 lb. or less and also sleep on their side.
Savvy Rest Serenity Spring
Highlights: Incredibly customizable latex hybrid mattress that works for everyone, back-sleepers included! Offers excellent lumbar support and pressure relief, with white glove set-up available and a comfort layer exchange program!
Savvy Rest is offering LeafScore readers 20% off their purchase using coupon code LEAFSCORE at checkout.
At a glance:
- Pricing: $1,599 – $3,299 (Queen from $2,199)
- Materials: Organic latex, organic cotton, organic wool, recycled steel coils
- Certifications: GOTS, GOLS
- Sleep Trial: None
- Firmness: Whatever you want!
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cali King, Split-sizes
- Depth: 12-inch
- Best for: Back-sleepers of all shapes and sizes
- The most customizable latex hybrid mattress available
- Can customize coil and latex layers on both sides
- Made with organic, non-toxic, recycled materials
- GOTS and GOLS certified
- Reconfigurable to meet changing sleep needs
- Made by a Staff-owned B Corp in the U.S.
- 20-year warranty
- No returns
- No handles
- Not suitable for adjustable or Murphy beds
Back-sleepers who want good underlying support and a comfortable sleep surface will love the Savvy Rest Serenity Spring mattress. This hybrid design is the most customizable latex and coil mattress available, with firmness options for the top comfort layer and the coils below, and dual-firmness available for back-sleepers whose sleep partner likes things a bit different.
The hybrid Serenity Spring comprises:
- GOTS certified organic cotton cover
- GOTS certified organic wool batting, quilted to prevent bunching
- 3-inch layer of Talalay or Dunlop latex in soft, medium, or firm, customizable on both sides
- 8-inch pocket coil layer, customizable in firm or plush and on both sides.
Savvy Rest wraps the recycled steel pocket coils individually in PLA (a plant-derived polymer), then heat-seals them together without glues or adhesives. There are no chemical flame retardants or other synthetic chemicals in the Serenity Spring, and the latex carries GOLS (Dunlop) and Cradle to Cradle Gold (Talalay) certifications. The wool and cotton are also GOTS, as is the Savvy Rest factory.
PlushBeds Luxury Bliss
Highlights: A latex hybrid mattress with a medium and medium-firm option, the latter offering comfort and support for most back-sleepers. Available in dual-firmness to suit couples with different sleep needs. GOTS, GOLS, GreenGuard Gold, and Eco Institut certified. Excellent choice for reduced motion transfer and edge support, and for heavier adults.
Use code LEAF100 at checkout to get $100 off your first purchase with Plushbeds.
At a glance:
- Pricing: $2,399 – $3,598
- Materials: GOTS cotton, GOTS wool, GOLS latex, steel coils
- Certifications: GOTS, GOLS, GreenGuard Gold, Eco Institut (latex), GreenGuard Gold
- Sleep Trial: 100-night sleep trial
- Firmness: Medium / Medium-Firm / dual firmness option
- Depth: 12-inch
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Split Queen, Split King, Split Cal King
- Best for: Heavier back-sleepers (med-firm), lighter back-sleepers (medium)
PlushBeds offers the Luxury Bliss in split sizes too, so you can choose a medium-firm as a back-sleeper and get the other side in medium if your partner prefers a softer mattress.
- A hybrid latex and coil mattress made with organic materials
- Much firmer than competitors’ mattresses
- Impressive edge support and reduced motion transfer
- Available in a split firmness design and in medium firmness
- Excellent for heavier adults (combined weight of 600 lb.)
- Lighter and easier to move than an all-latex mattress No chemical flame retardants or other toxic materials
- Much more expensive than Avocado and Happsy
- Too firm for combination sleepers (but medium is available)
- No option to switch out comfort layers
I have been using this mattress for the last 2 years and I still congratulate myself for making a great purchase. I am a side sleeper and I used to have back problems. My partner is a back sleeper, tall and relatively heavy. The mattress is extremely comfortable for both, has the right balance of support and softness, and does not transfer movements from one person to another.
Andra C., 2022
If you’re looking for a slightly firmer, ready-assembled mattress-in-a-box that’s ideal for most back-sleepers, including heavier adults, the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss ticks all the boxes. This latex hybrid mattress comprises individually wrapped pocket coils and organic latex to create comfortable pressure relief with firm support to keep your spinal posture just right.
PlushBeds offers an impressive lifetime warranty for its Luxury Bliss mattress as well as a 100-night sleep trial.
Savvy Rest Serenity
Highlights: Mid-price, fully customizable layered latex mattress ideal for most back-sleepers under around 250 lb. Larger adults may find the 10-inch depth too shallow for full support. Made in the U.S. by a staff-owned B Corp!
Savvy Rest is offering LeafScore readers 20% off their purchase using coupon code LEAFSCORE at checkout.
At a glance:
- Pricing: $1,799 – $3,999 (Queen from $2,699)
- Materials: Organic latex, organic cotton, organic wool
- Certifications: GOTS, GOLS
- Sleep Trial: 90-day Latex Exchange (no sleep trial or returns)
- Firmness: Whatever you want!
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cali King, Split-sizes
- Depth: 10-inch
- Best for: Lighter to average-weight back-sleepers
- GOTS and GOLS certified organic and non-toxic
- Can customize both sides and all three layers
- Choice of Talalay and Dunlop latex in soft, medium, firm
- Reconfigurable to meet changing sleep needs
- Made by a Staff-owned B Corp in the U.S.
- Available in custom dimensions and shapes!
- White glove delivery and set-up available
- Heavy
- No handles
- No returns
- Not for use on Murphy or adjustable beds
- 10-inch profile may be too shallow for heavier adults
Savvy Rest’s Serenity mattress is a 10-inch customizable latex design ideal for back-sleepers who are lighter or average weight. Folks heavier than around 250 lb. may find this mattress too shallow to avoid bottoming out, though you could add a pillow-top for additional support.
Top to bottom, the all-latex Savvy Rest Serenity comprises:
- Organic cotton casing with brass zipper
- Organic wool batting (quilted to prevent bunching)
- Three 3-inch layers of natural latex.
Lighter to average weight back-sleepers will enjoy the gentle contouring and robust underlying support available with the Serenity mattress, although this will depend on which latex layers you choose. The mattress is overall very breathable and supports temperature regulation and moisture control for a comfortable sleep. Basically, if you’re a back-sleeper who sleeps hot, this is a great mattress!
Obasan Organic Mattresses
Highlights: The most customizable mattress around, made with organic materials in a carbon-neutral factory in Canada. Customize both sides and zones and then re-customize later if your sleep needs change!
At a glance:
- Pricing: $2,599 – $6,499+ (Queen from $4,299)
- Materials: Organic latex, organic cotton, organic wool
- Certifications: GOTS, GOLS
- Sleep Trial: 180-night sleep trial
- Firmness: Whatever you want!
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cali King
- Depth: 13-inch (recommended; 10-inch also available)
- Best for: Everyone!
- Totally customizable (on both sides)
- Re-customizable at a later date!
- Free of any toxic chemicals and materials
- Organic and eco-friendly
- Made carbon-neutral in Ottawa, Canada
- 180-night sleep trial and 20-year warranty
- One-time free comfort exchange
- Very expensive compared to off-the-shelf mattresses
- No manual customization option (all through its automated system)
- No returns unless there’s a manufacturing defect or product is unopened
- Comfort exchange only applies after 180 days
Obasan patiently helped me to adjust my layers and sent me replacements until the firmness was correct. Once we got it right though, it was heaven on earth!
Jenna N., 2022
Back-sleepers who want the ultimate luxury mattress should definitely check out Obasan. This Canadian mattress maker has been creating tailored mattresses for decades and is well regarded for its exemplary customer service and sustainability.
Obasan makes its mattresses by hand and to order in Ottawa in a carbon-neutral workshop. It uses only organic and natural materials, including GOTS certified organic wool and cotton and certified organic GOLS latex.
The Deluxe has a 13-inch depth overall and features:
- Organic cotton Jersey fabric quilted encasement
- Organic Topper comprising:
- 1-inch soft latex and 1-inch needle punched wool on both sides
- 2-inch top layer of soft latex
- 4-inch customizable core with head-to-toe zoning
- 4-inch customizable base layer of medium or firm latex.
Obasan never uses glues or adhesives in its mattresses and these all-latex products are free of poly-foam, VOCs, flame retardants, or synthetic materials.
Avocado Green Mattress [Staff Tested]
Highlights: A medium-firm mattress ideal for most back-sleepers needing a soft sleep surface with good underlying support. Hand-made in the U.S. by an industry-leading sustainable B Corp using certified non-toxic, organic materials. Offers excellent edge support and zoned pressure relief.
At a glance:
- Pricing: $1,399 – $2,599 (Queen is $1,999)
- Materials: Organic Fair Trade cotton, organic wool, organic Dunlop latex, upcycled steel coils
- Certifications: GOTS, GOLS, Made Safe, GreenGuard Gold, Climate Neutral certified, FSC, Responsible Wool Standard, Formaldehyde Free (UL), Eco Institut, Fair Trade, 1% for the Planet, B Corporation, Sustainable Furnishings Council
- Sleep Trial: 365-night sleep trial
- Firmness: Medium-firm (gentle-firm available with Pillow-Top)
- Depth: 11-inch (13-inch with Pillow-Top)
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cali King
- Best for: Back-sleepers
- Latex hybrid mattress offering medium-firm support
- Made with all organic materials and upcycled steel coils
- Rare certification from Made Safe (free of toxic chemicals)
- 5-zoned support and reinforced edging
- Less motion transfer and partner sleep disruption
- Made in the U.S. by a carbon negative B Corp
- Affordable and durable with a 25-year warranty
- 365-night sleep trial
- More sustainably packaged than most mattresses
- One firmness level (can’t flip for different firmness)
- Can’t move comfort layers around
- Only two handles on long sides
- No split sizes (but can use two Twin XLs for a Split King)
The mattress arrived on schedule in a box that was manageable for me to maneuver into the house and unpack (Just so you know—it’s a standard-size mattress, and I’m a 110-lb. woman in her 60’s). It was a bit challenging to get it up onto the bed, but leverage is your friend, and it only took a few minutes to work it into position and remove the final layer of plastic wrap.
Brunnhilde, 2019
Avocado’s signature Green mattress is available with or without a Pillow-Top. For most adult back-sleepers, we recommend the Standard 11-inch Avocado Green without the Pillow-Top. This ready-made medium-firm mattress rates around 7/10 for firmness and is one of just a handful of mattresses with Made Safe certification as non-toxic
The Avocado Green mattress is a latex hybrid with far more innerspring coils than most mattresses in this price range. It features up to 1,414 individually wrapped 8-inch innerspring coils and is designed with added coils at the edges for good perimeter support.
Top to bottom, the Avocado Green comprises:
- GOTS certified organic cotton encasement
- GOTS certified organic wool flame barrier
- 2-inch comfort layer of Dunlop latex (D65 / 14-19 ILD, soft)
- 8-inch individually wrapped pocket coil unit
- 1-inch layer of Dunlop latex (D65) in the base
- Wool and cotton bottom layers.
With the Pillow-Top model, Avocado adds an extra 2-inch layer of Dunlop latex (D65) on top.
Avocado ships the Avocado Green for free in the contiguous U.S. and shipping is carbon neutral. It also offers white glove delivery in the continental U.S.
Happsy Organic Mattress
Highlights: Incredibly affordable, non-toxic, organic mattress with Made Safe certification. On the firmer side, so good for younger and average-weight back-sleepers on a budget. Hybrid coil and latex mattress with little motion transfer and plenty of support where you need it. Pair with the Pillow-Top if you like extra cushioning.
At a glance:
- Pricing: $899 – $1,699 (Queen is $1,399)
- Materials: Organic cotton, organic wool, organic latex, recycled steel coils
- Certifications: GOTS, GOLS, Made Safe, GreenGuard Gold, UL Formaldehyde Free, Zero Toxics Product Registry, Rainforest Alliance, FSC, Green America certified business, 1% for the Planet, Sustainable Furnishings Council,
- Sleep Trial: 120-night sleep trial
- Firmness: Medium-firm
- Depth: 10-inch
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cali King
- Best for: Average weight, younger back-sleepers
- Exceptionally affordable
- Made with certified organic materials and recycled steel coils
- Made Safe certified
- Firmer mattress with reinforced edging
- Individually wrapped pocket coils help reduce motion transfer
- Free shipping and free returns
- 120-night risk-free trial
- 20-year limited warranty
- Made in the U.S. by a sustainable company
- Available up to Cali King size
- No zoned support, so best for average-weight adults with no back pain
- No handles on the sides
- Can’t customize comfort level
- Less transparency on materials and construction (but owned by Naturepedic, who we trust!)
This is a good mattress, with a bit of bounce. It sleeps much cooler than memory foam. The edges aren’t as structured as I would have hoped, so you lose a couple of inches all around, but overall it’s a good, solid mattress. Better for back sleeping, but with a[topper] it likely would work well for side sleepers.
Adriane C., 2023
Happsy was founded by Naturepedic, which is one of our favorite eco-friendly, non-toxic mattress companies. So, while Happsy looks new to the game, it has a huge head start, thanks to Naturepedic’s know-how and existing supply chains. This is how it can offer an incredibly affordable mattress that is heavily certified and made with quality materials. In fact, Happsy is one of just a handful of companies with the coveted Made Safe certification as non-toxic.
Happsy also keeps costs low by offering just one mattress in a single firmness. This means the Happsy mattress won’t work for everyone. Indeed, it’s usually a terrible choice for side-sleepers and a poor fit for heavier adults needing deeper support and cushioning.
If you’re a younger, pain-free back-sleeper in the market for a firmer mattress at an affordable price, the Happsy is a fantastic choice.
The Happsy mattress is zippered in an organic cotton casement, but don’t let that trick you into thinking you can customize the layers. This mattress is a ready-made 10-inch design and the zipper is purely for ease of recycling. Arguably, it also makes the mattress cheaper to build and a little less durable than mattresses with fully stitched outer casings.
Spindle Mattress [Staff Tested]
Highlights: Zippered 10-inch mattress ideal for younger and lighter back-sleepers. Made with mostly organic and natural materials and free of toxic chemicals. Three-layer design allows for custom comfort and layer exchanges at a later date.
At a glance:
- Pricing: $1,749 to $2,599 (Queen is $2,299)
- Materials: FSC/GOLS latex; GOTS cotton; GOTS wool; zipper with nylon teeth, a metal trolley and metal pull tab; tiny amount of polyester thread (less than 0.1% of mattress weight); tiny amount of heat-resistant Kevlar thread (less than 0.001% of mattress weight)
- Certifications: GOTS, GOLS, FSC, Oeko-Tex
- Sleep Trial: 365-night sleep trial
- Firmness: Soft to firm (depends on configuration)
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Double, Queen, King
- Depth: 10-inch
- Best for: Lighter back-sleepers
- Very customizable and affordable mattress
- Mostly made with sustainable materials
- Super transparent company
- Can shuffle layers to reconfigure mattress firmness
- 365-day sleep trial and 10-year warranty
- 25-year comfort policy offers a 30% discount on replacement layers
- Easier to move than a solid, glued latex mattress
- Free shipping to 48 states
- Breathable latex (great for hot sleepers)
- Heavy!
- Not available in Cali King or Split sizes
- Not deep enough for very tall or heavier adults
- Contains some synthetic components (but no polyfoam)
- Costs more than similar mattresses
- Quite bouncy with not insignificant motion transfer
- Too soft for most stomach sleepers
- Expensive to ship to Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada
- Requires a platform or box-spring bed base or narrow slatted base
- Unsuitable for most Murphy beds
Our new mattress has a great balance of both give and support. We are both back and side sleepers. Overall this Spindle mattress has improved the quality of our lives.
Zachary N., 2022
Spindle offers a 10-inch organic latex mattress with a layered and customizable design. This mattress works best for lighter adults, especially back-sleepers and some side-sleepers. For adults weighing 230 lb. or more, the mattress likely won’t offer deep or firm enough support to maintain proper spinal alignment and relieve pressure on joints. Indeed, Spindle doesn’t recommend its mattress for adults with a BMI above 31.
Note that Spindle only offers Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, and King sizes, with no Cali King or split size options.
Spindle makes its mattress using:
- GOLS certified organic latex – three layers, in firm, medium, or soft (at your choosing)
- GOTS certified organic cotton – for the sleep surface (circular knit), side and bottom fabric (cotton canvas)
- GOTS certified organic wool – as a flame barrier around the mattress.
Spindle also uses a metal zipper for the cotton encasement, polyester thread for stitching, and Kevlar tape to seal seams vulnerable to flames. These components all satisfy GOTS rules and make up less than 0.1% and 0.001% of the mattress for polyester and Kevlar, respectively.
Spindle’s latex is exclusively Dunlop latex from Sri Lanka. It has a springiness of around 4/10, according to the company. The latex comes in three firmness levels:
- Soft: 20 – 23 ILD and D65 (kg/m3)
- Medium: 26 – 29 ILD and D75
- Firm: 34 – 37 ILD and D85.
A ready-made Spindle mattress has a layer of each firmness top to bottom. You can also customize your mattress with different layers, such as a soft-medium-medium, or soft-firm-firm, for example.
Birch Natural Mattress
Highlights: Sustainably made, affordable latex hybrid mattress with a medium-firm feel best suited to back-sleepers under 200 lb. without back pain or joint issues. Made in the U.S. using organic cotton, wool, latex, and steel coils. Reinforced edging on two sides and no zoned support.
At a glance:
- Pricing: $999- $1,749 (Queen is $1,449)
- Materials: Organic Fair Trade cotton, organic New Zealand wool, Talalay latex, steel coils
- Certifications: GOTS, GreenGuard Gold, Eco Institut (latex), Fair Trade (cotton)
- Sleep Trial: 100-night sleep trial
- Firmness: Medium-firm
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Double, Queen, King, Cali King
- Depth: 11-inch
- Best for: Lighter back-sleepers
- Made with certified organic materials
- Free of polyurethane foam and chemical flame retardants
- Reinforced coils at two long sides for edge support
- Breathable design for excellent temperature regulation
- Vacuum-packed for easy delivery and set-up
- 100-night sleep trial and 25-year warranty
- Free ground shipping in contiguous U.S. and free returns
- One-sided
- No choice of firmness
- Couples can’t customize firmness on each side
- Out of date/contradictory certificates
Reviews
Jessica H., 2021
I normally suffer from back pain but this bed has helped so much. It is perfect for both me and my husband. I am a side and back sleeper while he sleeps on his back and stomach mostly! Our dog also loves it! We love that it is eco friendly as well!
Back-sleepers on the lighter side will likely love the Birch Natural latex hybrid mattress. This affordable, eco-friendly mattress is GOTS and GreenGuard Gold certified and made in the U.S. It lacks the more robust full perimeter edging of the Birch Luxe Natural and the zoned lumbar support, but is a more affordable option for back-sleepers under 200 lb. who like a firmer mattress and don’t have existing back pain or joint problems.
Top to bottom, the Birch Natural comprises:
- GOTS certified organic cotton cover
- GOTS certified organic wool comfort layer
- GOTS certified organic wool flame barrier
- Eco Institut certified Talalay latex
- Pocket coil layer
- Another layer of wool
- Organic cotton cover.
The wool comes from New Zealand from free-range sheep raised to the standards of the PGC Wrightson Wool Integrity Program, with full transparency through the wool supply chain and guaranteed ethical conditions for farming.
The Talalay latex is responsibly sourced according to Eco Institut standard, although Birch’s certificate was out of date by two months when I checked in March, 2023. Birch uses extra coils for sturdier edge support on the two long sides of this mattress. The Luxe has full perimeter edge support. There are up to 1,000 coils in the Birch Natural mattress, which is less than the Avocado Green and the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss.
This mattress offers great breathability, support for temperature regulation, moisture-wicking, and good bounce and spring for sex.
While Birch Living uses eco-friendly materials, the company is a little inconsistent with its certifications and wholesale approach to sustainability. The company used to donate to the National Forests Foundation but doesn’t appear to have any active programs like this currently. There’s also a ‘carbon offsets’ logo lurking on the site but no indication as to what this means. The company’s certificates are also hit and miss, with some missing, one out of date, and contradictory information on which materials hold which certificate. Why list Birch Living, then, given these signs that point a little bit to greenwashing? Because I contacted the company and found it extremely responsive and helpful. Staff provided me with the missing certificates and information and it’s clear that the confusion is mostly due to a slightly outdated website and web copy. The eco credentials of Birch Living are robust and the mattresses seem to offer excellent value for money.
Birch Luxe Natural Mattress
Highlights: Well-designed latex hybrid mattress with zoned support at the shoulders and hips and extra edge support. Ideal for heavier and older adults who sleep hot and need deeper support and help with temperature regulation. Sustainably made in the U.S. and certified GOTS and Greenguard Gold.
At a glance:
- Pricing: $1,449- $2,849 (Queen is $2,449)
- Materials: Organic Fair Trade cotton, organic wool, organic cashmere, Talalay latex, steel coils
- Certifications: GOTS, GreenGuard Gold, Eco Institut, Fair Trade
- Sleep Trial: 100-night sleep trial
- Firmness: Medium-firm
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Double, Queen, King, Cali King
- Depth: 11.5-inch
- Best for: Back-sleepers needing more support
- Made with certified organic materials
- Fully reinforced perimeter for edge support
- Zoned support at hips and shoulders
- Great for heavier and older adults needing more support
- Breathable design for fantastic temperature regulation
- Vacuum-packed for easy delivery and set-up
- 100-night sleep trial and 25-year warranty
- Free ground shipping in contiguous U.S. and free returns
- One-sided
- No choice of firmness
- Couples can’t customize firmness on each side
There is nothing I don’t love about my mattress. I sleep on my back and side mostly and it’s comfortable both ways. It doesn’t have any weird, chemical smells and is excellent quality. I would highly recommend the Birch Lux!
Chelsea L., 2023
You’ll pay about $500 more for the Birch Luxe Natural mattress versus the Natural but it’s worth it if you’re a heavier adult or have existing back or joint pain. The Luxe boasts zoned support and better edging, and extra layers of cashmere and wool to enhance thermoregulation, breathability, and moisture-wicking.
Like the Natural, the Birch Luxe Natural is a hybrid latex mattress featuring Talalay latex with innerspring coil support. There’s no poly-foam, chemical flame retardants, or synthetic materials in the Luxe. Instead, you’ll find the following materials top to bottom:
- A quilted Euro-Top – GOTS certified organic cotton and organic wool as a flame barrier
- Organic cashmere and wool
- More organic wool
- More organic wool
- Talalay latex
- Pocket coils with zoned support at the hips and shoulders
- Organic wool flame barrier
- Organic cotton canvas cover.
Birch uses extra coils at all four sides for full edge support, though there are still fewer than 1,000 coils in the mattress overall.
FAQs
Back-sleepers tend to distribute their body weight fairly evenly across the surface of a mattress. However, heavier adults or those with larger hips may find that they sink into the mattress at the lower back. Without the right kind of support in this area, this can put the spine out of alignment, lead to strain on the back, and result in back pain and stiffness as well as restless sleep.
Back-sleepers do tend to snore more and are also more at risk of sleep apnea. Sleeping on your side can help reduce snoring and sleep apnea but may require a more plush mattress with deeper support. Sleeping on your stomach may also help decrease snoring and sleep apnea risks but can lead to a sore neck and back without the proper mattress and pillow set-up.
Back-sleepers tend to do best with a medium-firm mattress that offers additional support in the lumbar (lower back) region. This helps to prevent too much sinkage into the mattress at the hips, which can put the spine out of alignment. Back-sleepers don’t typically need extra support at the shoulders, however, unlike side-sleepers where hip and shoulder zoning is ideal.
Back-sleepers often find latex hybrid mattresses a great fit for their needs. These mattresses are typically supportive and responsive, providing good cushioning without too much sinkage in the hip area.