Best Latex Mattress of 2024, Tested and Hand-Selected by Our Experts

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Spindle Organic Latex

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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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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. 

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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. 

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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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 factors 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. 

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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. 

Based on our experience, the best latex bed for side sleepers is the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Original Latex mattress. It offers a comfortable balance of pressure relief and support that side sleepers will appreciate. You can customize the firmness and thickness of your Botanical Bliss mattress.