The Ultimate Guide to the Best Latex Mattresses - Review and Buying Guide
Nothing beats a good night’s sleep. If you struggle falling into a drooling slumber because you spend the whole night tossing and turning, trying to get comfortable, it could be your mattress causing all of the trouble. So you say, ‘I need a new mattress…’ but what kind?
Literally, you have thousands of options. One of the most popular options today is the latex mattress. There are all kinds of reasons why people are switching from coiled springs and cotton stuffing to latex and comfort is a big part of it.
Because of that, we began looking at latex mattresses – what’s so great about them? What we discovered is that you can’t just go looking for a “latex mattress.” Which one? There are several different categories from natural latex to Talalay latex – what in the hell is that?
Well, we’re going to tell you what’s what with each different type of latex so that you can decide which one will work best for you. In our search, we created this ultimate guide to the best latex mattresses – the best brands, the best quality, and the best sleep possible. Be sure to read all the way to the end for more information about latex mattresses!
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1. GreenGuard Gold Certified Natural Latex Mattress
When you start testing mattresses, one thing you’ll notice immediately is the plushness of natural latex. It’s soft but it is also resilient and springs back. That’s why we chose the Pure Green Natural Latex Mattress from Sleep On Latex as one of the best natural latex mattresses.
Made from 100% natural latex foam, there are no synthetics, no chemicals, and no blends in this mattress. The latex foam itself is 8” thick but the wool covering is a full inch thick. Now wool may not sound ideal for a mattress cover but for natural latex mattresses which do not use fire retardant chemicals to prevent mattress fires, it is naturally flame retardant. One thing that we love about this mattress is that to compensate for sometimes scratchy wool, the cover is blended with quilted cotton as well.
Our pick is medium firm which gives you the best support – not too hard, not too soft. You’ll also love the no assembly part of it and this mattress fits on any bed frame. Simply remove the plastic protecting and you are all set to finally get the type of restful sleep you need and deserve!
2. Comfy Thick Organic Natural Latex Mattress
We found the thickest, cushiest natural latex mattress anywhere – this one was close! It is the Aries Organic Natural Latex Mattress from Pure Rest. It offers a full foot – yes 12” of natural latex cushioning for the comfiest night of sleep you’ve ever had! And, this is 100% all natural Dunlop latex (USDA Agricultural Certified).
Organic natural latex mattresses are chemical free and made of totally organic products. The 11” thick latex is processed from rubber tree sap. Here’s what makes it super soft. The innermost layer is made of firm latex, 6” of it. That is wrapped in a 2” layer of extra soft latex on one side and 3” on the other.
The extra plush dual pillow-top outer layer is a blend of quilted organic cotton and USA certified Eco-wool batting. You won’t be bothered at night with allergies because of the wool which is also fire retardant and bacteria resistant.
A note of caution, this mattress fits on specific frames: a frame with at least 15 slats or a PureRest foundation. If you use the mattress on the floor or solid wood board or any other synthetic material you’ll void the warranty. On the other hand, as long as you take good care of it, you will have a mattress that will not sag after two decades of use or more!
3. Bouncy but Firm Latex Foam Mattress
So maybe allergies are not the problem. You don’t care if your mattress is all natural or not. You just want a good, quality sleep on a mattress that is supportive, yet springy. We have the mattress for you! It is the Tuft & Needle Mattress from Tuft & Needle. Made of what they call adaptive foam, these mattresses are created from a proprietary process for pouring the foam a certain way which gives more control over the type of firmness, coolness, and buoyancy the mattress has.
It’s a very popular mattress even though the company is relatively new. No one else sells this type of latex foam. It is 10” thick and is designed to limit bounce to specific areas of the bed so that whoever is sleeping in the bed with you isn’t jostled around when you move.
Because this mattress is a synthetic, remember that it has an odor to it. Tuft & Needle says that the smell goes away after three days. Still, if it’s more than you can tolerate, you can get a full refund after sleeping on it for 100 days – this is, if you purchase the 100 Night Sleep Trial.
4. CertiPUR Certified Ventilated Natural Latex Foam
Unlike the T&P mattress, the 10” Latex Foam Mattress from Lucid is made with a 3” layer of all natural latex. Despite being synthetic, this latex foam mattress matches the breathability and coolness of an organic latex foam – a feature that is CertiPUR Certified.
You can order this mattress in all sizes from Twin to Cal King. The cover is really soft and it sops up moisture for hot sleepers, making it much cooler than other latex foam mattresses. Inside is a high quality latex foam that combines resilience with softness to perfection!
Better than memory foam, this mattress does conform to your body and weight but it won’t sink or sag. It offers bouncy resistance to relieve pressure on joints and body pains. Even though it’s 10” thick, it is compressed and rolled, then packed into a box for easy assembly. Easy like, take it out of the box and unroll it.
Like most other non-organic latex mattresses, yours will probably have a smell when it comes out of the box. Give it time to dissipate but sometimes, synthetic latex beds just have a smell to them so you may want to factor that into your decision.
5. Pillow Soft Organic Latex Mattress
What makes the Premium Organic Latex Mattress from Natural Reserve so soft? It’s the layering. Just like nearly all top quality organic latex mattresses, this one has a wool cover but that wool is stretched over a quilted layer of 100% certified organic cotton that wraps around a half an inch layer of gushy, soft natural latex – whew!
Inside of that ultra soft shell is one inch of progressively soft latex on one side and a two inch comfort support layer on the other. Inside of that is a full six inches of chemical free 100% all natural latex. Then, to quadruple down on the comfort, the entire mattress is wrapped in 100% Global Organic Textile Standard organic cotton fiber.
The hypoallergenic, bacteria resistant 100% American wool is chemical free and helps you sleep cooler at night and better regulates your body temperature. You get medium firmness that fully supports your body weight no matter what position you are in.
For our money, when you are looking for the very best in organic latex mattresses, you really can’t go wrong with this one. Especially if you like a pillowy soft yet supportive mattress, your body will thank you for choosing this beauty.
6. Chiropractic and Orthopedic Approved Organic Latex Mattress
Suffer from joint and back pain? You’re not alone. Sleeping on the wrong mattress will only make things worse. If that’s why you are in the market for a new one, the search is over. We found you the Botanical Bliss Latex Mattress from PlushBeds – one of the best mattress brands around!
Perhaps that’s why many chiropractors and orthopedic specialists alike recommend sleeping on this mattress to their patients. That quality starts with the latex itself. Totally organic and processed from the best organically grown white latex rubber tree sap, this mattress is totally eco-friendly, chemical free, and GreenGuard Certified.
Our last mattress was one of the softest we could find with three pounds of softened organic wool cover. This mattress is covered in 10 pounds of 100% New Zealand wool – which is supposed to be really good. It helps regulate body temperatures so that you don’t overheat in the middle of the night or wake up soaked in sweat.
Breathable organic cotton is stretched out over the plush organic latex mattress for a softer surface. Sleep organizations agree that PlushBeds is perhaps the best latex mattress company out there. Where better to buy a mattress to help overcome your joint and back pain?
7. Sleep Inducing Talalay Latex Mattress
If getting to sleep is your problem, here’s the solution. The Summer Rain All Talalay Latex Mattress Set from Natures Rest is designed with you in mind. One of the thickest latex mattresses we found, this set offers 12 cushy inches of all natural Talalay latex.
A firmer mattress is really good for providing support and pressure relief. This mattress’ core is made up of six inches of standard natural Talalay latex. Outside of that layer is three inches of firm Talalay latex. On top of that layer is three layers of luxury Talalay latex to create a firm but cushioned sleep.
Talalay latex resists mold and mildew. The entire mattress is enveloped in a very soft layer of 100% hypoallergenic cotton. What’s great about this product is that it is a set so the foundation is made specifically for the Talalay latex mattress. It has 18 slats to maximize ventilation and is eco-friendly.
When you order the Summer Rain Mattress Set, you have the option to choose what Natures Rest calls “White Glove Mattress” delivery. Meaning, they not only deliver your mattress, they will bring it in, unpack it, set up wherever you choose, and take the packing material mess with them!
8. Springy Latex Hybrid Mattress
It’s rare to find purely coiled mattresses anymore. Anyone 40 years old or older knows why. Over time, it will “spring” a leak – meaning a spring coil will end up poking through the cover or eventually it will start sagging right in your sweet sleep spot. But the Hybrid Natural Latex Mattress from Sunrising Bedding is different. As a hybrid it combines what was good about coils with what everyone loves about latex!
Using Talalay latex, each of the 825 tempered steel coils inside of the mattress is encased independently so that they won’t snap or sag overtime. Plus between your body and those coils is a thick, eight inch layer of dust mite resistant and chemical free Talalay latex.
The bounce of a nice springy coil mattress tempered by firm latex is the perfect combination for sleepers that suffer from pressure point pains during the night. You get the breathability and eco-friendliness of latex with the bounce and elasticity of a traditional coil mattress.
There is no lingering odor that you get with some of the other synthetic blends. This mattress is CertiPUR certified free of chemicals, metals, and funky smells. Here’s something you’ll really love – you get four months to try this mattress and if you don’t like it, you get a full refund, no questions asked! That is on top of a 20 year warranty – you can’t beat that!
9. Ultra Plush Gel Memory Foam plus Latex mattress
Last but certainly not least, if you actually like memory foam but want the supportiveness of a latex mattress, we think you’ll absolutely adore the 16” Plush Gel Memory Foam and Latex Mattress from Lucid. From one of the top brands in latex mattresses, this is the thickest latex mattress we found and it comes in all sizes from Twin to Cal King.
There are many drawbacks to memory foam and support is one of them. Constructing a 10” supportive layer of plush latex, Lucid may have solved the problem! The bulk of the cushioning is latex while the top layer is covered in highly breathable TENCEL cloth blend, stuffed with quilted bamboo charcoal memory foam.
Another major complaint about memory foam is the way that it conforms to the body but does not spring back. The makers at Lucid use cell technology to prevent the foam from making lasting body impressions. That helps to relieve pressure point pains when in certain sleeping positions. If you want a memory foam mattress without the drawbacks, you’re going to love this mattress.
More About Your Latex Mattress
What are the best latex mattress brands?
In our list you’ve seen a number of different latex mattress brands. We think all of these are top quality brands but according to surveys, PlushBeds makes the best latex mattresses. We put Lucid and Natures Rest right up there with the best of them too!
What are the latex mattress benefits?
The Sleepadvisor points out the many benefits of sleeping on a latex mattress. Consumers find that latex is better for people who sleep hot, who have a restless partner sleeping with them, who prefer an eco-friendly mattress, who have allergies, and who have a rough time falling asleep because of pressure point pains.
are latex mattresses comfortable?
Cotton mattresses which were the norm for a century or more can attract dust, mold, and mildew. Latex mattresses resist allergens. So if you have allergies that keep you coughing, hacking, and sneezing all night, you probably need to switch to a latex mattress.
Some people sleep hot. Meaning, the mattress itself (a cotton mattress cover or a foam cover) causes your body temp to rise throughout the night. You definitely need a latex mattress! Latex mattresses sleep cooler than other mattress materials.
Why would you choose a latex over a foam mattress?
And if you fell for the memory foam craze, you may be kicking yourself now, especially if you have bad knees, ankles, back, or any other joint. The problem with memory foam is that it lacks buoyancy so yeah, it conforms to your body, but you end up sinking into it which only adds to joint pain. Latex both cradles your body like a memory foam, but it also bounces back when you move so your body is supported.
Sleepadvisor says that natural latex is the best kind of latex mattress. It lasts for decades, it sleeps the coolest, is totally hypoallergenic, most supportive and buoyant, and it’s eco-friendly! However, like everything there are two major downsides to a latex mattress – smell and price.
Yeah, it’s true, natural latex doesn’t have an odor but when you get a latex blend which is usually less than half latex, the mattress could have a strong odor; plus blends are not as springy. Then there is the cost. That is perhaps the biggest knock against latex mattresses, but if you want the best, you’ve got to pay the cost.
how much do latex mattresses cost?
A really good latex mattress like the ones on our list are going to run you at least $2,000 and some go as high as $4K for one mattress. When you consider all of the benefits, we think it’s worth the cost if you suffer from troubled sleep. After all, good sleep is vitally important to your overall health. You actually increase your chances of heart attacks and heart disease if you are not getting enough sleep. Do you want to spend $4K now for the best latex mattress or pay the ultimate price for lack of sleep!
