"Conventional mattresses often have questionable materials in them. Everything from polyurethane foams with formaldehyde and chlorinated tris (a flame retardant) to phthalates can end up in nonorganic mattresses, off-gassing into your home. How much these substances impact you isn't scientifically settled, but one way to avoid possible harm is to get a natural mattress made from organic materials. Most natural mattresses are made of a combination of wool, natural latex, and cotton. The construction is similar to conventional mattresses but without the chemicals."
"The Bear Natural mattress is a latex hybrid mattress with a zoned coil system that gives good lumbar support despite being what I would call a medium-soft mattress. It has excellent edge support-among the best I've tested, though there is some motion transfer thanks to the somewhat bouncy, floating feel. Also note that while much of the Bear Natural is organic, there is a polyfoam layer between the coils and the latex. -Scott Gilbertson"
Average person sleeps roughly 23 years over a lifetime, making mattress choice important for long-term comfort and health. Natural, organic mattresses substitute wool, natural latex, and cotton for synthetics to reduce potential exposure to chemicals like polyurethane foams with formaldehyde, chlorinated tris, and phthalates that can off-gas into homes. Construction often mirrors conventional mattresses but omits synthetic flame retardants and other additives. Recent picks include the Woolroom Luxury Wooly Mattress and honorable mentions such as Bear Natural and the Thuma Hybrid. Some hybrids pair organic layers with zoned coil systems and may still include small synthetic components like polyfoam.
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