Whether you love your current mattress or are saving up for a new organic mattress, a mattress topper is an excellent option that helps to extend the life of your mattress and can save you some money in the short term. Mattress toppers also give your body a bit of extra comfort and can modify the firmness of a mattress.
So, if your current mattress still has a lot of life in it but your body needs something a little softer these days, don’t throw out your mattress – get a mattress topper!
Here are our top six organic, non-toxic mattress toppers, made with eco-friendly materials by environmentally friendly companies supporting good working conditions and a fair trade philosophy.
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Evaya Organic Mattress Topper
Highlights: GOTS and Made Safe Certified to be free of even trace amounts of toxic chemicals.
- Carries rare MadeSafe and Eco Institut certifications as non-toxic
- GOTS certified organic cotton and wool
- Wool Integrity NZ™ certified for animal welfare
- FSC certified latex
- Thermoregulating, moisture-wicking, and super comfy
- Impressively affordable for its high specs and green certifications
- 25-year warranty
- 100-night sleep trial
- Made in the USA!
- Sadly, this topper isn’t vegan, but the wool is humanely sourced
There’s a lot to love about the Evaya Organic Mattress Topper. It packs all the right green certifications and its smart design makes for a super comfortable sleep.
We were so impressed by the Evaya Organic Mattress Topper’s that we handpicked it for the LeafScore Essentials store!
Evaya uses GOTS organic cotton for the cover and layers of organic EverEden Wool from New Zealand, plus an inner core comprising FSC Certified natural latex. The 3-inch mattress topper looks like this from top to bottom:
- 350 GSM GOTS organic cotton stretch knit cover
- Top layer of GOTS organic EverEden Wool as a natural flame barrier
- Comfort and performance layer of organic EverEden Wool
- Natural FSC Certified latex for pressure relief and support
- Bottom layer of GOTS organic EverEden Wool as a natural flame barrier
- 350 GSM GOTS organic cotton stretch knit cover.
Together, these layers and materials make for a cozy, thermoregulating, no-sweat, comfortable sleep. This mattress topper is also really well built, meaning that it can hold up well to everyday use. And if something does happen, Evaya offers an industry leading 25-year limited warranty, including 10 years of full replacement value with an additional 15 years of prorated coverage. Evaya also offers a 100-night trial.
The Evaya Organic Mattress Topper ranges from $549 to $999 and is available in:
- Twin
- Twin XL
- Full
- Queen
- King
- Cali King.
Unlike memory foam mattress toppers and some other ‘natural’ toppers, the Evaya contains absolutely no hazardous chemicals. That means no off-gassing or worries about toxic dust floating about your home.
Plushbeds Talalay Latex Mattress Topper
Highlights: PlushBeds offer a Natural Latex Mattress Topper made with Talalay latex that is hand-crafted in the USA and is certified OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and GreenGuard Gold.
- Made in USA
- GreenGuard Gold
- Affordable for the certifications the product carries
- Vegan
- Not all Plushbeds mattress toppers are eco-friendly so make sure to go with either wool or latex
Although they don’t offer this explicitly online, they can also make a GOLS certified Dunlop latex mattress topper at your request. To get one of these, you need to place an online order and then contact the company to customize with GOLS Dunlop. I was assured by a company representative that the cost is the same as for the Talalay models, and they do have latex mattress toppers listed on their current GOLS certification.
These mattress toppers are available in Twin, Twing XL, Full, Queen, King, and Cali King and in Soft, Medium, Med-Firm, and Extra-Firm. The king and Cal king sizes have a seam down the middle due to the way they’re made, but this should not affect the soundness of the structure.
You can also add an organic cotton cover to these mattress toppers. So, if you go for the GOLS Dunlop option, this can be a fully organic mattress topper.
The Talalay model has an open-cell airflow design that makes the topper more breathable and helps you stay cool and comfortable. The Dunlop model, presumably, would be a smoother, not open-cell design, given the relative firmness and different kind of processing involved for this organic latex.
These mattress toppers are also a good choice for vegans or anyone with a wool allergy as they are made purely with latex and cotton if you choose the cover.
As a reminder, the GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) certification ensures that latex is natural, non-toxic, eco-friendly, and free from dangerous chemicals. It also incorporates labor rights and helps make sure that workers are treated fairly at every stage in a product’s creation, from latex harvesting to finishing touches at the factory.
Savvy Rest Organic Mattress Topper
Highlights: These mattress toppers are manufactured in a GOTS-certified facility and ship directly, normally within 7 days. Savvy Rest is an employee owned company with an excellent reputation and an extensive corporate social responsibility program.
- GOTS-certified organic options available
- Variety of firmness options to choose from
- Cradle to Cradle GOLD and FSC-certified Talalay latex selections available
- The Harmony mattress topper is also Greenguard Gold certified
- While the latex exchange program is available, the no-returns policy can be frustrating
Savvy Rest offers four types of mattress toppers, two that are GOTS-certified organic toppers made with latex and two that are filled with wool (one GOTS certified, one not).
The Harmony is one 3-inch layer of natural latex encased in organic cotton, and is Greenguard Gold certified. You can customize this mattress topper, choosing Soft Talalay to create the most popular Harmony option or choosing Soft Dunlop for more support. Medium or Firm latex is also available. The total height is four inches, and it is GOTS certified organic.
The Vitality is one 3-inch layer of Soft natural Talalay latex in a certified organic cotton knit casing. This mattress topper is made exclusively with Cradle to Cradle GOLD and FSC-certified Talalay latex and offers an easy way to add extra cushioning and pressure relief. It is non-customizable, however, and is ineligible for the 90-day latex exchange.
The Natural Savvy Woolsy (only ⅗ leaves) has three inches of domestically-sourced, natural wool encased in organic cotton. For a fully organic version, though, choose the Organic Savvy Woolsy, which is made with certified organic wool and cotton.
Avocado Organic Mattress Topper
Highlights: These mattress toppers have a natural cotton canvas bottom to keep it in place and feature a brass zipper to allow easy access if you need to adjust the latex inside.
- Greenguard Gold certification
- Certified Vegan by Vegan Action and PETA
- GOLS organic certified latex
- GOTS organic certified cotton
- No synthetic materials, no chemical adhesives
- No seams that break down over time
- We’d love to see more firmness options available beyond simply plush and firm
- Many online reviews complain of a persistent latex “off-gassing” smell
Avocado are Greenguard Gold certified for all their mattresses, toppers, and pillows. This means their mattress toppers have been tested and found to satisfy strict criteria for emissions standards for chemical exposure and pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, and phthalates.
The wool and cotton sewing thread used in the stitching and embroidery on an Avocado Green Mattress Toppers are OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified for environmental compliance in production.
The Avocado Vegan Mattress Toppers are certified by Vegan Action and PETA and feature GOLS organic certified latex and an internally quilted ticking made with GOTS organic certified cotton, plus reinforced seams. Available in Plush (D65 Soft) and Firm (D75 Medium Firm) latex, these are exactly the same as the Avocado Green Mattress Topper, but use cotton instead of wool.
Avocado favor Dunlop latex in their products because it requires less processing than Talalay latex (which means it’s a dash more eco-friendly). They also make their own GOLS organic certified latex from their co-owned farmer’s societies in India, operating under the USDA’s National Organic Program. Dunlop latex is naturally antimicrobial, cooler than memory foam, requires no adhesives to seam it together, and is more durable than Talalay latex.
The plush mattress topper has one seamless layer of soft Dunlop latex. The firm mattress topper has medium-firm Dunlop latex. They don’t use blended or synthetic latex or any chemical adhesives, meaning there are no seams to break down over time and ruin your mattress topper. The latex is also eco-INSTITUT certified.
These mattress toppers have a natural cotton canvas bottom to keep it in place and feature a brass zipper to allow easy access should you ever need to adjust the latex inside. Avocado’s mattress toppers are available in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and Cali King and come with a 1-year trial, free shipping, and a 10-year warranty. If you’re looking for an easy way to get dual firmness on a King size mattress, get two twin Avocado mattress toppers, one firm and one plush and lay them side by side!
Mattress toppers are shipped using packaging that has at least 60% recycled content and is fully recyclable. Avocado are members of 1% for the Planet, meaning that they give back 1% of profits to environmental initiatives. They also have an impressive track record of donating to and otherwise supporting a range of social and environmental initiatives. And finally, Avocado customer service has a solid reputation, with many happy customers!
Avocado never use polyurethane, toxic fire retardants, pesticides or other risky chemicals and they makes mattresses to order by hand in California, paying their workers a fair and living wage. Their factory itself is GOTS certified and accredited ISO 9001 for quality management. The company is also a B Corp and Climate Neutral, meaning that they voluntarily offset more than 100% of their emissions, from resource extraction to shipping, by supporting carbon offset projects through the Bonneville Environmental Foundation.
Holy Lamb Organics Mattress Topper
Highlights: This fleece topper provides cozy warmth in winter and helps keep sleepers cool in summer.
- Made with untreated Eco-Wool that’s sustainably sourced
- Range of size options is incredibly vast, from bassinet to Cali King
- No toxic ingredients or chemical concerns
- Biodegradable shipping option has to be arranged ahead of time
- Lanolin remnants on the wool tends to keep a mild scent for a little while
The Holy Lamb Fleece Wool Topper is a dreamy-soft lambswool fleece woven into a smooth organic cotton backing. The wool fibers stand about 1 inch high and this topper is ideal for anyone prone to bed sores or who spends a lot of time in bed. It is breathable, comfortable, and helps regulate body temperature.
The wool topper is made using Premium Eco-Wool™ sourced from sustainable west coast sheep farms in the US. It is a far better alternative to traditional sheepskin which is often doused in unpleasant chemicals that can make the hide feel stiff and heavy, with some serious off-gassing.
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This fleece topper provides cozy warmth in winter and helps keep sleepers cool in summer. It comes in bassinet and stroller sizes all the way up to a Cali King size. There are also travel mat and massage table options, making this a great choice for camping, yoga, and more. The queen and king sizes are created by hand stitching two pieces of fleece together; the seam line is on the reverse side and not noticeable on the fleece side.
Holy Lamb Organics ship these fleeces in sturdy cardboard boxes with paper tape. There’s no plastic wrap or synthetic wrapping materials, but you can request your fleece be placed inside a biodegradable bag before boxing.
This fleece mattress topper will naturally ‘felt’ over the first 6-8 months of use, which means it might start looking a bit matted. Spot clean and air out in the sun to refresh the fleece during this time. After the break-in period, you can wash the fleece on a cold water, soak and spin cycle (non-agitating) and can add live cultured enzymes (try Bac-Out by Biokleen) during soak if it is stained. To dry, drape the fleece in the sun or in another warm place to dry. Do not wring out or machine dry.
Bear in mind that this is a sheep’s fleece, meaning that while it is cleaned using natural methods and no harsh chemicals, it will have a mild scent. The wool retains some of the naturally occurring lanolin oil, which helps condition the fibers and keep them fluffy and soft. This could irritate skin in some people, but the scent typically dissipates in a few days and you can use an organic cotton sheet on top of the topper if concerned.
Soaring Heart Mattress Topper
Highlights: Soaring Heart offers a range of mattress toppers made with organic wool, latex, and cotton.
- Revitalization program to add layers as opposed to replacing an entire mattress topper is a wonderful, sustainable program that more should follow
- Toppers are handmade in Seattle
- Soaring Heart’s social and sustainable initiatives are commendable
- The pricepoint can make some of these toppers a bit more of a luxury purchase, at least initially
Soaring Heart is one of my favorite mattress companies and offer a range of mattress toppers made with organic wool, latex, and cotton. Soaring Heart is a great choice for mattresses and toppers because they have a ‘Revitalization’ program. Natural fibers can pack down over the years, losing a little bounce, so the company offers the option of adding a few new layers of cotton or wool, rather than replacing an entire mattress topper, mattress, futon, or shikibuton. What’s more, they offer this at cost! Meaning you only pay for raw materials and labor, with no ‘cushion’ on top. This program saves you money and saves perfectly good mattress toppers and mattresses from landfill.
The Organic Wool Mattress Topper is available in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and Cali king from $799. It features two inches of certified organic wool batting, a blend of eight breeds of sheep’s wool, layered and then hand-tufted inside of an organic cotton sateen case. The organic wool is selected from sheep farms in New Zealand, and the organic cotton is 100% organically grown in the cotton fields of Texas.
The Deluxe Organic Wool Mattress Topper is available in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and Cali king from $949. This one boasts twice the amount of wool than the Organic Wool Mattress Topper and is ideal if you are a side sleeper or have joint and muscle pain as it helps ease strain on pressure points.
The Soaring Heart Organic Latex Mattress Topper starts at $949.00 and consists of 2 inches of 100% organic, synthetic-free Dunlop latex wrapped in an inch of premium organic wool and hand-tufted to ensure long-lasting comfort.
The Royale Organic Latex & Wool Topper starts from $1,049.00 and is the most luxurious topper from Soaring Heart. It boasts 2 inches of Dunlop latex sandwiched between 4 inches of organic wool (2 inches top and bottom). The Royale is flip-able, hand-tufted, and certified organic.
Finally, the Wave Natural Rubber Pillow Top (3″) starts from $895.00 and is made with 3 inches of GOLS certified organic natural rubber latex encased in certified organic cotton knit fabric. The sculpted surface provides comfort for sleepers with pressure-point issues but has more firmness than a wool topper.
Handmade in Seattle, Soaring Heart mattresses are 100% organic and chemical-free and the company doesn’t use chemical-based foam or synthetic fire retardants in any of their products. Soaring Heart has been making mattresses for more than 35 years and offer a 20-year warranty on manufacturing defects and a 30-day comfort guarantee, as well as free shipping in the US. Their logistics and delivery team is constantly on the lookout for new ways to recycle old mattresses and package new products in an environmentally friendly way, and to reduce the company’s carbon footprint in other ways.
Soaring Heart partner with Spring Back Recycling, for instance. This non-profit organization creates employment opportunities for disenfranchised men and is a sustainable business redefining recycling. The non-profit has been in operation since 2010, incorporated in 2012, and has expanded to other communities in the US as the first and only social enterprise to fully recycle mattresses.
The company is also socially engaged, with quarterly Charity Pillow Builds on behalf of Children’s Hospital, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and homeless shelters, such as Seattle’s Plymouth Housing Group. Their goal is to direct 1% of annual gross sales to charitable causes.
Final thoughts
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