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Buying a new bed can be a hassle, especially with the sheer amount of options out there. However, if you’re looking for a breathable, hypoallergenic mattress, consider one made with latex. We found the best latex mattress for every sleeper, including an organic mattress for eco-minded consumers, so you don’t have to spend hours researching.
Our team of mattress experts have tested around 300 different mattresses, many of which have latex foam. We rounded up our top picks for the best latex mattress and primarily took materials, price, firmness and notable certifications into consideration. Whether you’re looking for the best latex mattress for side sleepers or the best firm model, we’ve got you covered.
The prices listed are for queen-size mattresses.
What’s the best latex mattress?
While testing the best latex mattresses, we found that the Awara Natural is the best overall. It’s a hybrid bed made with 100% natural and nontoxic materials like natural Dunlop latex, organic cotton and New Zealand wool. Awara also has several green certifications like OEKO-TEX, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Global Organic Latex standard (GOLS). Awara also has a more affordable price tag, especially for being a natural and organic latex bed.
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Type
latex hybrid mattress
Firmness
medium-firm or 7
Warranty
lifetime warranty
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Made with natural and nontoxic materials
- Works for back, stomach and combination sleepers
- Certified third-party sustainability champions
Cons
- The coil layer may cause added motion transfer
- Might be a little too firm for strict side sleepers
These hybrid latex mattresses are comprised of four layers of premium organic materials, starting with a plush Euro Top. This pillow top is filled with certified organic wool from New Zealand and covered with a sleek-feeling organic cotton cover. The next layer consists of four inches of Dunlop latex for pressure relief and joint comfort. Then comes a layer of wrapped eight-inch coils for less motion transfer and improved breathability.
We particularly like that Awara partners with Trees.org to promote sustainability. The organization aims to “end hunger and poverty by training farmers to regenerate their land.” To contribute to this organization, Awara plants ten trees for every mattress it sells.
While the queen-size retail price is just under $1,400, you can expect several hundred dollars in discounts from the brand.
Our take – The PlushBeds Botanical Bliss organic latex mattress offers the perfect blend of pressure relief, temperature regulation and soft, supportive comfort at a good price. This latex bed consists of two layers of organic Dunlop underneath a single layer of organic Talalay latex, all tailored according to each order’s customized firmness (medium or medium-firm) and thickness preference (9-, 10- or 12-inch).
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Firmness
two firmness levels | medium (5) | medium-firm (7)
Warranty
25-year limited warranty
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Made with eco-friendly and organic materials
- Customizable firmness
- Suitable for most sleeping positions
Cons
- It’s a bit expensive
- You have set up the mattress and its layers yourself
- Might be too firm for side sleepers under 150 pounds
The medium organic latex mattress option is best for side sleepers and is chosen by 80% of PlushBeds shoppers. Medium-firm constructions are the best latex mattresses for those weighing over 275 pounds, back sleepers and stomach sleepers.
The PlushBeds Botanical Bliss also incorporates 10 pounds of certified organic wool from New Zealand, adding natural elasticity, moisture-wicking properties and temperature-regulating support to the mix. The company also offers a free latex mattress topper comfort exchange during the sleep trial. This trial period exchange offer allows you to swap your firmness level for a new top comfort layer of the other firmness option. You can also typically expect PlushBeds to offer a discount.
Our take – Spindle boasts old-fashioned values and is owned by a family in its fourth generation of mattress making. It also donates one mattress for every ten sold and 10% of its profits to environmental organizations.
Firmness
customizable firmness levels
Warranty
10-year warranty
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Appeals to all sleeping positions (customizable firmness)
- Made entirely from certified organic materials
- Breathable like the other latex beds on our list
Cons
- It’s a pricey bed
- Not as supportive as a hybrid bed
The Spindle Organic Latex mattress consists of 9 inches of certified organic Dunlop latex covered with a full inch of US-sourced organic cotton and wool batting. This Spindle mattress is another excellent choice for the eco-conscious shopper, with no chemical fire retardants, manufactured latex or harmful VOCs.
One thing that makes the Spindle Organic Latex stand out is the fact that it ships its latex (along with the rest of the mattress) to the customer in one firm layer and two medium layers, separately. This mattress comes as a medium-firm but is designed with layers that can be adjusted to the customer’s preference, making it firmer or softer. Aside from that, the latex relieves pressure and gives the sleeper a supportive surface with a generous amount of bounce and minimal sink.
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Type
latex foam hybrid mattress
Warranty
lifetime warranty
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Good for all sleeping positions
- Accommodates all body types
- It’s a mattress worthy of a luxury hotel
Cons
- Might be too soft for heavy back and stomach sleepers
- It’s on the more expensive side
The EcoCloud starts with a quilted organic cotton and wool cover. This is followed by a full four inches of textured Talalay latex, molded into layers to provide firm lower back and lumbar support and light support in the hips and shoulders. The bed’s innerspring mattress support system is next, with each coil individually wrapped and ready to hold the body’s heaviest regions and an advanced edge support system.
Reviewers shared that the EcoCloud provided perfect firmness and softness, bringing relief to many sleepers with a history of back pain. Some even noticed remarkable relief overnight. This is most likely a result of the innovative lumbar support system created with the molded Talalay latex.
Watch our video review on the WinkBed EcoCloud.
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Type
latex hybrid mattress
Firmness
medium to medium-firm
Warranty
20-year warranty
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Provides ample motion isolation
- Hypoallergenic, making it great for people with allergies
- Suits most sleeping positions and body types
Cons
- Petite side sleepers might find it too firm
- It has some off-gassing for an organic bed
This mattress is composed of four layers that are hand-tufted together. The first layer is a soft organic cotton cover, followed by a layer of cushiony Joma Wool, which comes from sheep in New Zealand. This material is manufactured using an additional step called “crimping,” which gives it a substantial gain in loft (40 to 50%) while not adding any weight. This makes the bed feel more soft and pressure relieving.
Then comes the layer of natural Talalay latex, which offers cooling qualities and enhanced pain-relieving properties. Finally, the pocketed coil system wraps things up with support and motion isolation. With multiple certifications to ensure compliance with environmental standards, this mattress is excellent for eco-friendly shoppers and those with health concerns or allergies. With every sale of an Organica mattress, Amerisleep also donates part of its profits to sustainable farming and local manufacturing.
Read more: Amerisleep Mattress Reviews
Firmness
2 firmness levels | medium or 5 | medium-firm or 7
Warranty
10-year warranty
Pros & Cons
Pros
- More affordable than most latex beds
- Ideal for all sleeping positions, especially side
Cons
- Not as accommodating for people over 230 pounds
Made in the company’s Chicago factory, the SleepOn Latex Pure Green Organic Latex mattress is hand-sewn, assembled and packaged onsite. This all-foam mattress uses organic wool, organic cotton and organic Dunlop latex for a comfy and eco-friendly sleep experience.
With this bed, you can choose your firmness preference. The medium option is considered a 5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, which is great for anyone who needs enhanced pressure relief. The firm latex mattress feel is a 7 on the same scale and is recommended for those with back pain, and back and stomach sleepers.
Our take – The Avocado Green mattress is a top favorite organic latex mattress, and for good reason. It’s a strong hybrid mattress with organic latex foam, New Zealand wool, organic cotton and recycled steel coils. There’s also an optional pillow top you can buy to make it softer and more pressure-relieving.
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Firmness
7 or medium-firm with the pillow top (9 or firm without)
Warranty
25-year limited warranty
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Backed by several organic certifications
- Multiple firmness options
- Ideal for all body types
- Accommodates multiple sleeping positions
Cons
- You’ll have to pay more for a softer firmness level
- Expensive
Inside the mattress are over 1,000 steel coils arranged in five different ergonomic zones for targeted support where you really need it. It’s a firm mattress, so it’s best for back and stomach sleepers. With the pillow top, combination sleepers can also get away with sleeping on the Avocado Green mattress.
The coils and latex foam make the bed feel supportive and springy, while the plush pillow top adds pressure relief and comfort. The airflow between the pocketed coils and perforated latex foam means it sleeps on the cooler side. This is helpful if you’re a hot sleeper who struggles to get through the night due to the heat.
A queen-size Avocado Green mattress retails for $1,999, but you can find it on sale often.
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Our take – If you’re looking for a quality latex mattress at an affordable price, Lucid’s 12-inch Latex Hybrid is our go-to pick. This mattress provides five layers of latex, foam and individually wrapped steel coils in a supportive and comfortable hybrid form. Ideal for side, back and stomach sleepers, this mattress is rated a 3 out of 5 on the company’s firmness scale, and we’d agree, ranking the firmness of this bed around a 6 out of 10, or medium to medium-firm on our scale.
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Type
latex hybrid mattress
Firmness
medium to medium-firm or 6
Warranty
10-year warranty
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Affordable hybrid bed
- Good for all body types
- Ideal for back, stomach and combination sleepers
Cons
- Might be too firm for some side sleepers
- It has a short trial period
The Lucid Latex Hybrid’s first comfort layer is an airy soft cover, followed by a layer of latex and another layer of cooling and body-contouring gel memory foam. Then comes the transition foam to buffer the area between soft and supportive foam, and finally, a layer of foam-wrapped steel coils to create optimal support throughout the whole mattress, as well as great edge support and motion isolation.
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Materials
Many mattresses have latex foam in one layer, but our best latex mattress list only includes beds that use latex foam as their primary comfort layer. Latex mattresses have a distinct feel that’s both supportive and pressure-relieving. They also tend to be made with natural and organic materials; another major part of their appeal.
Firmness
There’s something about the makeup of latex beds, especially latex hybrid beds, that puts them on the firmer end of the spectrum. We tried to limit the number of very firm (10 out of 10 on the firmness scale) beds because they cater to a smaller number of sleepers.
Firmness is one of the most important determining factor for testing and recommending mattresses. It’s also a subjective factor. To get a full picture of a bed’s firmness, we have our whole team of sleep experts test and rate the firmness of the bed. Then, we compare it to other beds we’ve tested to find where it falls on the scale.
Price
A bed with organic and natural materials is usually more expensive than your average foam mattress. Think of it as organic produce versus non-organic; you always fork out more money for organic stuff. We included organic beds at different price points, from budget-friendly to expensive.
Natural vs. synthetic
There are two categories of latex foam: natural and synthetic. Dunlop and Talalay latex foams are natural and sourced from the great outdoors. To achieve that supportive and soft latex foam feel at a lower price, some mattress brands create synthetic latex. It looks and feels like latex foam, but it’s made in a factory. If you don’t necessarily value the eco-friendly part of natural and organic mattresses you can opt for a synthetic latex foam bed and save more money.
Certifications
There’s a difference between a natural bed and an organic one. Organic mattresses must have GOLS-certified latex foam and GOTS-certified cotton and wool. It’s difficult to achieve these certifications because the brand must follow strict standards at every point of the supply chain, from sourcing to manufacturing.
See more: Mattress Certifications Explained
Firmness
The best latex mattress will cater to your sleeping position.
- Side sleepers should find a medium firmness or softer latex mattress for proper pressure relief.
- Back and stomach sleepers can opt for a medium to firm mattress, depending on the level of support they want. The firmer the mattress, the more supportive it will be. Medium-firm is a good firmness level because it offers a fair amount of pressure relief, and it’s ideal if you suffer from back pain.
Natural latex comes from the sap of rubber trees, also called rubber serum, which is collected, foamed, poured into molds and baked into pure latex layers. Each rubber tree can be harvested for about 30 years, and it isn’t necessary to cut down the tree to collect sufficient sap, nor does it harm the tree. If you are as concerned about the planet as you are about getting a good night’s sleep, then natural latex mattresses might be the best mattress option for you.
Depending upon which form of latex is being made, another of two processes are followed to make the final latex used in mattresses: Dunlop or Talalay. Talalay latex is made using a more modernized process, but when it comes down to the feel of your bed, you can hardly tell the difference.
Latex mattresses offer ample support, contouring and breathable designs to help make your mattress more comfortable. Natural and organic latex is also welcome for eco-conscious shoppers because it’s sustainably sourced from tropical rubber trees. Natural and organic latex foam has hypoallergenic and antimicrobial properties to help prevent the build-up of household allergens.
They can be if you dislike the feel of hugging, sinking memory foam that slowly responds to pressure. Latex foam is bouncy, and it doesn’t feel like you have to climb out of a sinkhole to switch positions. It is also more breathable than traditional memory foam because of its perforated design.
No, latex mattresses don’t retain heat like memory foam beds do, and they have holes perforated throughout the surface, allowing air to pass through easily. Latex beds are some of the best for warm sleepers who want a temperature-regulating mattress.
