The 9 Softest Mattresses From Organic Brands (2025)
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Our editors have researched and slept on dozens of soft, organic mattresses — these are our top selections for side sleepers or anyone looking for extra cushion.
Side sleepers, rejoice, for it’s finally your time to shine. 🪩💤
While stomach and back sleepers normally opt for firmer mattresses, side sleepers (this editor included) can benefit from softer mattresses. The same goes for those with joint pain in the shoulder, hips, or back, or lightweight individuals — mattresses that contour to your shape and provide relief are invaluable for good sleep. With that in mind, you’ll want a soft mattress that offers spinal alignment, cushioned top layers to alleviate pressure points, and any sort of memory foam, innerspring, or hybrid combo.
Why choose an organic mattress?
Many conventional mattresses are made with polyurethane foam (a petroleum-based material), chemical flame retardants, and other additives that can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air over time. Considering we spend nearly a third of our lives in bed, regular exposure or inhalation of these compounds can raise concerns for both health and indoor air quality.
That’s why choosing an organic mattress can make such a difference. Certified organic materials — like natural latex, organic cotton, and wool — are nontoxic, biodegradable, and sustainably sourced. They’re crafted without harmful glues or synthetic dyes, offering a cleaner, healthier sleep environment.
Beyond being better for you, organic mattresses are also kinder to the planet. The natural materials are responsibly harvested, often renewable, and processed using eco-friendly methods that reduce waste and chemical runoff. Plus, because these materials are inherently durable and resilient, organic mattresses often outlast their synthetic counterparts, maintaining comfort and structure for years to come.
How to choose the right firmness (or softness) for your sleeping style:
When choosing the right firmness for your sleeping style, think about how your body naturally rests and where you need the most support. Most experts agree that medium-firm mattresses promote the best comfort and sleep quality — so if you prefer a soft mattress, materials can make all the difference in how comfy your mattress feels to you.
If you’re a side sleeper, a softer mattress made with materials like organic latex, organic cotton, or nontoxic memory foams can gently cradle your shoulders and hips, relieving pressure while keeping your spine aligned. Back sleepers generally do best with a medium-firm mattress that combines comfort and stability — think natural latex or hybrid designs with a supportive coil base and a slightly softer top layer. This setup helps maintain proper lumbar support without feeling rigid. For stomach sleepers, a firmer mattress crafted from dense organic latex or innerspring coils is ideal to keep the hips from dipping too low, which can strain the lower back. These materials are naturally resilient, offering the lift and structure that stomach sleepers need.
What is our review process?
Eight out of these nine mattress brands on this list has been personally reviewed by one of our editors. Unlike other review sites, we bring these mattresses into our homes and sleep on them for months (sometimes years!) to see how they hold up and feel over time. Our top considerations are health and safety, comfort, environmental impact, durability, and long-term value. In addition to hands-on testing, we tour factories, investigate certifications, interview brands, scour online reviews, and survey our own readers for your preferences. We’ve got your back when it comes to finding the softest nontoxic mattresses for your home!
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We’ve found nine of the softest mattresses on the market from organic and sustainable brands. Our editors have personally tested these products, spoken to the brands, and/or scoured online reviews to select the absolute best, and this guide is updated regularly with new favorites. Plus, all of these brands also offer generous warranties, financing plans, and customer service support to ensure you’re happy with your new super soft purchase.
- SOFTNESS | Most bedding companies use a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the softest. We’d consider anything under a 4.5 to be on the softer side, with most of the options below ranging from 2–3.
- ORGANIC | Each of these brands uses organic, sustainable, and nontoxic materials, including organic cotton, organic wool, plant-based BioFoam, and natural latex. Any additional organic certifications are mentioned alongside the brand below.
If a new mattress is out of the budget — or your current mattress still has a lot of life left — but you’re hoping for a softer experience, consider our list of the best organic mattress toppers. And if you are in the market for a new mattress but have particular preferences, our guides to the best natural latex mattresses, fiberglass free mattresses, cooling mattresses, and our top organic mattresses can steer you in the right direction.
Table of contents
- Best For Plush & Topper Combo: Happsy ($1,399+)
- Best For Various Sizes & Heights: Saatva ($2,139+)
- Most Luxury Ultra-Plush Mattress: Avocado ($7,299+)
- Best For Balancing Affordability With Quality: Brentwood Home ($2,199+)
- Most Natural Materials: Birch ($1,874+)
- Best For Cooling Mattress: Bear ($2,427+)
- Best For Organic Pillow Top Latex Hybrid Mattress: Naturepedic ($2,799+)
- Best For Natural Latex Mattress: Earthfoam ($1,299+)
- Most Lumbar Support: My Green Mattress, ($1,249+)
1. Happsy
Best For | Plush & topper combo
Softness Rating | 2/10
Features & Certifications | MADE SAFE, GREENGUARD, & GOTS certified, hybrid innerspring & latex foam, made in the USA, 120-night trial, free shipping & returns, 20-year warranty
Nontoxic Materials | Organic cotton, wool, & latex
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $1,399; queen toppers starting at $399
Discounts Available | During Happsy’s Black Friday sale, save 20% off sitewide and receive free pillow(s) with code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout
For the softest mattress on the list, check out Happsy’s Organic Mattress and Topper combo: The 10” mattress is made up of organic latex and pocketed springs, and the 2” topper comprises organic cotton and latex. Combine them together, and you’ll feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud. ☁️ Free of fire retardants, adhesives, or polyurethane, Happsy prioritizes natural materials as much as possible — even nixing the glue you’ll find within most encased coils. Instead, these mattresses are certified sustainable and fully made in the USA. Your purchase includes free shipping, free returns, a 120-night trial, monthly financing options, and a 20-year warranty, and a percentage of all orders goes to 1% for the Planet. With a mattress like that, you’ll feel like you’re living the dream.
Customer Review | “This mattress is so comfortable. I’ve been sleeping on a Happsy for over two years. Truly, the best sleep I’ve gotten. I used to deal with night-sweating on my old mattress – completely gone with the Happsy. Highly recommend.” – Anna (Read all reviews.)
2. Saatva
Best For | Various sizes & heights
Softness Rating | 3/10
Features & Certifications | Hybrid innerspring, CertiPUR-US certified, made in the USA, free white glove delivery, 365-night trial, lifetime warranty, 24/7 customer support, financing available
Nontoxic Materials | Organic cotton, nontoxic Guardin antimicrobial treatment, eco-friendly foam, natural pulp barrier
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, Cal King, Split Cal King
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $2,139
Discounts Available | Now through December 3rd, save $400 off your purchase of $1,000 or more (with mattress in cart) when you use this link at Saatva
The Saatva Classic Plush Soft is great for those who really want to customize their bed. There are eight different sizes, two heights, and three comfort levels to choose from — and the plush soft is ideal for side sleepers who want extra relief. And while it is very cushioned, you won’t feel as though you’re sinking into the mattress since it’s supported by hundreds of steel coils and designed to enjoy healthy spinal alignment. (It’s also finished with an organic cotton cover for added breathability and comfort!) Made to order in the US, Saatva offers free white glove delivery and set up (including taking your old mattress away for free!) and a one-year home trial. The team also touts a lifetime warranty on its mattresses and has always-on customer service. The dedication is real and you can rest easy (pun intended) knowing you have the flexibility you need.
Our Editor’s Review | “I laid down on my new bare mattress and immediately noticed that well, there was nothing to notice — no smell, no stiffness. Lying on my new mattress, I had the sense of being gently held while also supported, kind of like how it feels when someone puts a comforting hand on your lower back — reassurance without pressure.” – Trinity Wilbourn, Contributing Editor at The Good Trade [Read the full review.]
3. Avocado
Best For | Luxury ultra-plush mattress
Softness Rating | 3/10
Features & Certifications | Certified B Corp, MADE SAFE, GREENGUARD, GOTS, & FSC certified, made in the USA, 3” box top, 24-year limited warranty, 1-year trial, in-home delivery required, financing available
Nontoxic Materials | Organic cotton & wool, natural Alpaca fiber, organic natural Dunlop latex
Sizes Available | Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $7,299
Discounts Available | We’re officially in holiday season! During Avocado’s holiday sale, you can save up to 20% off sitewide
Avocado’s Organic Mattress in Ultra Plush may actually redefine luxury. With a whopping 17 (!) premium layers and thousands of individually encased coils, this mattress is about as top-of-the-line as you can get. Here’s how it breaks down: The Ultra Plush model comes in at 19” high, including multiple layers of organic latex, cotton, wool, and alpaca fibers, plus a 3” box top comfort layer. That translates to an impressive seven ergonomic zones for support — so side sleepers seeking relief in their hips and shoulders will easily find it. Plus, it’s loved by our editors — for more deets, check out our in-depth review.
With the most eco-friendly certifications we’ve ever seen on one mattress, Avocado’s commitment to minimizing its footprint and maximizing sustainability is unparalleled. Plus, one percent of all revenue is donated to 1% for the Planet and the beds are climate-neutral. In-home delivery is required starting at $249, but thanks to the impressive warranty, customer service, and 0% financing, we think this one is worth the investment if you’re looking for luxury.
Our Editor’s Review | “First things first, I needed to test the plushness. Being a regular human and not a mattress expert, I did what seemed right: I felt for the Goldilocks balance of just enough cushiness that I would sleep like a baby, without so much cushiness that I would, like a baby, not be able to get out of bed by myself.” – Trinity Wilbourn, Contributing Editor at The Good Trade [Read the full review.]
4. Brentwood Home
Best For | Balancing affordability with quality
Softness Rating | 4.5/10
Features & Certifications | CertiPUR-US, GOTS, GREENGUARD, & Fair Trade certified, climate-neutral, hybrid innerspring & memory foam, made in the USA, free shipping & returns, 1-year trial, 25-year warranty
Nontoxic Materials | Organic wool & cotton, plant-based BioFoam, Tencel
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Split King
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $2,199
Discounts Available | During Brentwood Home’s holiday sale, you can save 15% on their most-loved mattresses, no code needed
Brentwood’s Oceano is their best-selling luxury mattress, and we can see why. For under $2,200 for a queen, the company’s beds tout nine layers, including thousands of supportive coils, cooling gel-infused memory foam, and luxurious organic materials like wool and poly-silk. What you won’t find here? Any chemical or fiber flame retardants, high VOC materials, or carbon footprint. Brentwood handcrafts all mattresses in their organic factory just outside Los Angeles, and each mattress is certified fair trade and sustainable. Standard shipping and returns are free, though you can add optional in-home delivery. You can try your mattress for up to a full year if you need. If you’re not sure if the Oceano is for you, you can also book a Zoom demo to see it in action and hear from the customer support team. It’s risk-free from start to finish.
Our Editor’s Review | “My first night sleeping on the Oceano was truly unlike any night of sleep I’ve ever experienced. The Oceano is medium soft, rated a 4.5/10, but with reinforcement from springs and edge protection. It was so comfortable. I woke up twice throughout the night, once to turn off the AC unit and another to use the bathroom. I’ve never been so happy to wake up in the night.” – Ashley D’Arcy, Senior Editor at The Good Trade [Read the full review.]
5. Birch
Best For | Natural materials
Softness Rating | 4.5/10 with topper
Features & Certifications | GREENGUARD, Fair Trade certified, handcrafted in the USA, 100-night sleep trial, free shipping, 25 year warranty, financing available
Nontoxic Materials | Premium natural latex, Fair Trade cotton, organic wool
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $1,874; queen toppers starting at $533
Discounts Available | During Birch’s Black Friday Sale, you can save 25% sitewide and receive two free pillows with select mattress purchases — just use code BF25 at checkout
Birch‘s Natural Mattress offers more than just a soothing night’s sleep. It’s GREENGUARD Gold Certified, and features an organic cotton cover, hygroscopic organic wool, and breathable natural latex for optimal airflow and cooling. It’s also designed for pressure relief and has a medium-firm feel, making it ideal for side, back, and stomach sleepers. The mattress is free from polyurethane foams, formaldehyde, and pesticides, ensuring a high safety standard, and its wool and latex components are sustainably sourced, providing insulation, durability, and fire resistance. Add Birch’s plush topper to your mattress for a soft yet supportive rest!
Our Editor’s Review | “This mattress is luxe, in all the best and most rewarding ways. For instance, I had been worried that the Euro top would be too squishy as we have not been a fan of the bed we slept on with a pillow top. My worries were unfounded as the Birch Luxe Euro top was just enough to gently hug all the right spots without making you feel like you’re sinking into the mattress. ” – Randi Donahue, Contributing Editor at The Good Trade [Read the full review.]
6. Bear
Best For | Cooling mattress
Softness Rating | 5/10
Features & Certifications | Hybrid innerspring & memory foam, cooling technology, CertiPUR-US & GREENGUARD certified, made in the USA, 120-night trial, lifetime warranty, free shipping & returns, financing available
Nontoxic Materials | Copper-infused memory foam, Celiant fibers
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Split King
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $2,427
Discounts Available | Save 35% sitewide at Bear right now when you use code FRIDAY35 at checkout, during the brand’s Black Friday Sale
Side sleepers who run hot will want to pick up the Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress in Soft. This hybrid mattress leverages copper-infused memory foam, zoned coil system, and thermoregulating fibers to keep you calm and cool all night long — while simultaneously offering relief to your joints. It’s so cool to the touch, you can say goodbye forever to tossing, turning, and waking up sweaty. Bear has been named a top mattress by numerous publications — and we certainly agree. This award-winning bed is made in Arizona and ships to you for absolutely free. (Returns are free, too — but we sense you may not need that!) Bear also provides a lifetime warranty and 120-night trial to ensure you enjoy this mattress for the long-term. Breathable, sustainable, and durable. Ahh. (That’s a sigh of relief.)
Our Editor’s Review | “Is the Bear Elite Mattress comfortable? In short — ask the drool stains on my pillow. But the longer answer here is that the Bear Elite is certainly firmer than previous mattresses I’ve owned, but the cushy top offers softness without sacrificing stability. I’ve noticed that I stay asleep more consistently throughout the night, and even stopped waking up anxious before my alarm.” – Emily McGowan, Editorial Director at The Good Trade [Read the full review.]
7. Naturepedic
Best For | Organic pillow top latex hybrid mattress
Softness Rating | 5/10
Features & Certifications | GREENGUARD, MADE SAFE & GOTS certified, 25-year limited warranty, free shipping & returns, 100-night trial, financing available
Nontoxic Materials | Organic cotton, wool & latex
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $2,799; queen toppers starting at $599
Discounts Available | Naturepedic’s biggest sale of the year is live! Save 20% off your purchase, and get a free luxury bundle with orders $699 and up, automatically applied at checkout
Experience luxurious sleep with Naturepedic’s Concerto Pillow Top Mattress. This latex hybrid mattress features organic cotton, wool, and latex, and is encased in support coils and high-density microcoils for exceptional breathability. By combining elegant tufted craftsmanship with naturally cooling comfort, Naturepedic ensures you’ll sleep healthy as this mattress contains no flame retardants, polyurethane foam, glues, or adhesives. Its sustainable construction also provides cooling comfort and body-contouring support. Since the individually wrapped coils offer excellent motion isolation and balanced support, this mattress is perfect for all sleepers. The Concerto offers a 100-night trial, a 25-year warranty, and free returns.
Our Editor’s Review | “That night, I crawled into bed and immediately felt the balanced support and comfortable plushiness. The mattress didn’t need to be broken in at all; it formed to my body while still feeling supportive. I fell asleep right away and woke feeling refreshed…I didn’t want to get up! ” – Brianna Schubert, Contributing Editor at The Good Trade [Read the full review.]
8. Earthfoam
Best For | Natural latex mattress
Softness Rating | 6/10
Features & Certifications | GOTS, GOLS, & OEKO-TEX certified, 100-day trial, free shipping & returns, 10-year warranty
Nontoxic Materials | Organic wool & cotton, natural latex
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $1,299; queen toppers starting at $399
Earthfoam‘s natural latex mattress is for those of us looking for cushiony support while we rest. Made from natural rubber sourced from organic farmers in Sri Lanka, organic wool from New Zealand sheep, and soft organic cotton, Earthform is ideal for supporting the hips, knees, and back, while providing a breathable and durable feel. For additional softness, you can add their soft foam rubber topper to add extra cushioning without sacrificing support. The topper also features GOTS-certified and sustainably sourced organic wool and cotton. Free shipping and returns are available in the contiguous United States, and the topper is compatible with any mattress, helping extend its life. Earthfoam’s natural rubber latex is sustainably sourced, fair trade certified, and processed in a transparent supply chain. Enjoy a supportive and pressure relieving rest, no matter how you sleep.
Our Editor’s Review | “Earthfoam notes that even their medium mattress is on the firm side since researchers tend to agree that medium-firm mattresses are best for your body. I sleep on both my side and my stomach throughout the night, and I’m happy to report that the mattress felt comfortable in any position — firm, but not too firm for side sleeping.” – Paula K. (Read all reviews.)
9. My Green Mattress
Best For | Lumbar support
Softness Rating | 7/10
Features & Certifications | GOTS, OEKO & GOLS certified, handcrafted in the USA, 20-year warranty, 365-day sleep trial, free shipping, financing available
Nontoxic Materials | Organic latex, cotton & wool
Sizes Available | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Full XL Queen, King, Cal King
Price | Queen mattresses starting at $1,249; queen toppers starting at $299
Discounts Available | During My Green Mattress’s Black Friday sale, save $300 on organic mattresses and 15% on your bedding, bases, and more — no code needed
My Green Mattress’ Kiwi Organic Mattress is where comfort and quality intersect. Free from flame retardant chemicals, polyurethane foams, and other toxins, this medium-firm hybrid mattress features up to 1,140 pocketed coil springs and a 7-zone lumbar support system. Its GOLS-certified organic latex, GOTS-certified organic cotton, and wool quilted cover offer a refreshing and nontoxic sleep experience. The Madison pocketed coil innerspring system is custom-designed and made in Illinois, providing exceptional lumbar support and motion isolation. Hand-tufting enhances durability without toxic adhesives, while the hypoallergenic and toxin-free construction makes it ideal for individuals with allergies. It can support weights up to 600 pounds and as a bonus, can also be used on various bed foundations. Proudly made in the USA, the Kiwi Organic Mattress comes with a 20-year warranty and a 365-night sleep trial, making it a safe, healthy, and affordable choice for all sleepers.
Our Editor’s Review | “The first thing I noticed when we did reading time that night was how luxurious the mattress felt. It had just enough plushness on top to give that delicious, sinking-into-a-cloud feeling without being a bean bag that destroys your back.” – Stephanie Fallon, Contributing Editor at The Good Trade [Read the full review.]
Featured image by Brentwood Home
