Let us start by saying there is currently no Organic Mattress certified by USDA on the market. There are mattresses called Organic but they are not certified as whole finished product but rather the components they are built from are certified Organic (natural latex foam, cotton, wool…) In recent years more consumers concerned with their well-being and their environmental impact began to search for all natural, healthier mattress options that are produced sustainably without toxins. Organic mattresses are natural, healthy alternatives to mattresses made with synthetic materials like polyurethane, nylon, polyester, formaldehyde and flame-retardant chemicals including silicone, boric acid, phosphates, melamine and polyvinylidene chloride. Vast majority of mattresses contain at least one component made form these synthetic materials and are not considered Organic. Organic mattress and all its components are made from organic cotton or wool, organic silk, natural latex rubber, wood, shredded coconut shells or horsehair. Do not assume it is an Organic mattress when the label says it is green, all natural, eco-friendly, or sustainable.

Benefits of organic mattress are obvious from a health stand point – less exposure to chemicals each night, reduced allergic reactions, since some natural materials are hypo-allergenic and anti-microbial and improved temperature regulation because of superior breathability. Organic mattresses also tend to decompose faster after being disposed, creating less long-term waste.

In order for a mattress to be labeled Organic ALL its components must be produced in full compliance with USDA National Organic Program (NOP) regulations or must be produced in accordance with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the world's leading processing standard for organic textiles and fibres, including ecological and social criteria, backed by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. The aim of the standard is to define globally recognised requirements that ensure the organic status, from harvesting of the raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing all the way to labelling in order to provide credible assurance to the end consumerGlobal Organic Textile Standard. This was explicitly directed in the USDA NOP Policy Memorandum (PM-11-14) addressing the labeling of textile products containing organic ingredients and made it more transparent for consumer to distinguish a true Organic product.

To have a competitive advantage in a pursuit of consumer manufacturers decided to use third party certification bodies to issue eco-labels for the mattress components (cotton, foam, wool, etc). These labels either confirm the components’ health impact (i.e., absence of toxins) or its environmental sustainability (i.e., organic production, minimal environment impact after disposal). These labels provide valuable information about the product but do not guarantee that the whole mattress is Organic.

We don't verify any claims provided by manufactures. The list of brands below features brands that offer either organic mattresses or organic components in their mattresses.