Nontoxic Mattress for Hot Side Sleeper on a Budget

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I have been looking for a new mattress for over a year and found TMU through the Mattress Makers on Youtube (sadly, we’re priced out from purchasing from them). I hope someone here can help.

Story
My wife and I have had a hybrid memory foam mattress for 6 years (~$2,000) and it has been horrible for me from day 1; it was good for her for 5 years. I believe that the memory foam is too soft but that the actual coil system is too hard—I think I “melted” through the foam from the start and hit the wires below, simultaneously being engulfed in hot petrochemicals and being pushed by coils; meanwhile, I think the foam initially supported my wife but has now broken down so that even she is hitting the coils.

Help Needed
I need to find a mattress (or DIY option) that will meet the following criteria:

  1. Naturally-derived materials ONLY (steel, GOLS Dunlop latex, 100% natural Talalay, organic cotton, wool—preferably lots) and NO synthetic foams or “latex” blends
  2. NO silica/fire-retardant chemicals, glues, or polyester/synthetic layers (OK if coils are wrapped with OEKO-Tex or GOTS certified polypropylene)
  3. Must sleep COOL/be very breathable
  4. Edge support is important, motion transfer is NOT
  5. Suitable for 2x combo (side-dominant) sleepers, 1x <150 lbs and 1x <200 lbs.
  6. Cannot exceed 12" in height
  7. If it needs a topper, must be <$1,200; if it would not need a topper, it must be <$1,600.
    We are open to both latex-only and hybrid options.

What We Have Tried & Our Experiences

  • Avocado
    Eco: The cooling was great and it felt more comfortable than the Green (Firm) for side-sleeping but the edge support isn’t as good. We have concerns about the company having a history of not disclosing synthetics, etc.
    Green (Firm): The edge support and cooling were great but it felt a bit too firm for side-sleeping.
    Wool Mattress: Edge support and cooling were great again but the mattress was too firm.

  • Naturpedic
    Verse + Wool Topper: Comfortable for me but much too firm for my wife. It wasn’t as cool.
    Trilux: Very comfortable and customizable but not as cool and >$2,000 over budget.

  • Local Solid Latex Mattress (Firm) + 4" Wool Topper: This was our favorite setup so far but it was 2x our budget. It wasn’t cool so much as temperature neutral.

  • Local Wool Innerspring Mattress (Extra Firm) + 3" Wool Topper: Much too firm!!!

We’ve tried other mattresses but these are the most illustrative.

We Have Also Considered

  • Happsy (Medium-Firm +/- Topper)
  • My Green Mattress Kiwi
  • Sleep On Latex Medium
  • Sleep Essentials AR2 or AR3
  • Awara Organic
  • Silk & Snow Organic
  • SleepEZ or other DIY

I am willing to DIY but haven’t been able to find a wool-based encasement to hold the layers (not for the fire-retardancy but just because we love wool). Recommendations for that would also be welcome.

TL/DR: I need to find a good-quality, non-toxic mattress that sleeps cool and doesn’t exceed $1,200–$1,600 for a queen. Willing to DIY. Would love to support small business.

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SleepEZ for the win

John

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Hello,

It sounds like our Natural Escape mattress, with our added 2" organic latex topper would be a good fit for you. Similar to the Avocado Green mattress(firm), our Natural Escape offers a great pocketed coil innerspring support paired with 3" of organic latex. The Natural Escape is a little bit less firm than the Avocado green mattress, and I think with the added topper it will help to give you more pressure relief.

If you have any questions for us we are happy to help.

-MyGreenMattress

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Hi, Thanks for your reply. I’m afraid that setup would be outside our budget and I also have some concerns about it being too firm. I’ve read conflicting reports all over the internet about the Natural Escape vs. Kiwi—which one is firmer? Thanks!

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The Natural Escape mattress is slightly firmer using a higher coil count innerspring support, but it does have an extra added inch of latex to provide more pressure relief and contouring. The Natural Escape also has a firmer edge support built in. The Kiwi mattress would be a good fit as well, just a little less latex on top, and would still recommend the topper. The edge support is a little bit less firm than the Natural Escape.

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Hello, after looking more at the sizes, I’m wondering if we would get away with the Pure Eco with a topper. We specifically need a setup that is <12" in height total, including any toppers, etc. Even with the Kiwi, the mattress + topper would be too tall. This is something that we cannot compromise on due to specific mobility needs.

Would the Pure Eco (queen) support 2 adults (combined weight of ~300 lbs)? Besides the coil height (6" vs. 8"), are there any other differences between the Pure Eco and the Kiwi? Thank you.

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The Pure Eco mattress has a shorter 6" coil with a thinner 1.25" layer of organic latex for the comfort layer. Generally the Pure Eco can support adult weights, but our Kiwi and Natural Escape mattresses are usually better options for adult weights that provide better support.

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