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What is an Organic Memory Foam Mattress?

Written by Liz, March 8, 2018 The discussion of health hazards and environmental impacts has become more prevalent in recent years in relation to numerous products, including mattresses. Consumers are starting to seek out natural alternatives to chemically-treated materials. There is a desire to make more ethical and eco-friendly choices when bringing items into our homes and lives.

Unfortunately, there are companies that wish to capitalize on the good intentions of consumers without actually introducing organic and natural products. Memory foam is absolutely part of this problem, especially when it’s advertised as natural or organic. Here’s why.

Does Organic Memory Foam Actually Exist?

The short answer is no. Memory foam is a man-made, chemically-treated material that cannot meet the strict standards of organic certifications.

Even the word “natural” is misleading. A company may add some natural elements into the foam, such as essential oils, but that doesn’t make the end product natural. It’s like taking a double fudge chocolate cake and sprinkling a few organic berries on top. It doesn’t make it healthy (sorry, cake).

Also ask when researching mattresses: are they using certified organic cotton to encase the foam? Do they use certified organic wool as a natural flame barrier? And if they’re not using these materials, what are they using? Greenwashing—or making something appear more natural than it actually is—exists and as a company who goes above and beyond to source certified organic materials, we’re not happy about it.

There are mattress companies in the industry who wish to take advantage of those who are seeking a healthy, organic, and eco-friendly alternative but they want to source cheap materials and obtain minimal certifications to get there.

The lower the cost for them to manufacture a product, the higher the profit. If you can convince enough consumers that your product is safe and pure through a cheap material and one certification, then why source more expensive materials? We find this marketing strategy to be dishonest and lacking in transparency.

Plenty of memory and polyurethane foam mattresses are certified by Certi-PUR, which covers foams made without ozone depleters, formaldehyde, mercury, and phthalates. However, most of these companies cannot meet the requirements of certifications such as GREENGUARD Gold or Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), since these certifications take a few extra steps.


GREENGUARD Gold involves specific criteria related to the most vulnerable populations (children and the elderly). Products with the GreenGuard Gold seal are considered safe for environments such as schools and healthcare centers.

GOTS not only stresses the importance of certified organic materials but also evaluates manufacturing facilities to make sure these organic materials are in no way contaminated or mixed with non-certified materials. It’s about the entire life of the product. Every step of the process is analyzed, as it should be. GOTS is considered the most impressive and thorough certification in the industry. The safest, most pure mattress will be completely GOTS-certified.

Savvy Rest organic mattresses have earned both of these certifications. We have been evaluated on the highest level to ensure that our natural latex mattresses are certified organic and free of harmful chemicals.

We wanted to give our customers peace of mind, something truly organic instead of a mattress that is sort-of, kind-of, maybe a natural product. It’s taken a lot of hard work and determination to get here but we’re happy with the outcome.


It’s time for you to get an organic mattress! Stick to natural latex and look for the certifications that matter. Don’t settle for anything less than the best mattresses for you and your family. Sleep well!

Explore our best-selling layered mattress options Our flagship natural mattress is customized with personalized combinations of Soft, Medium and/or Firm latex. Choose Dunlop, Talalay, or both! Unity Pillowtop

The Unity Pillowtop has four 3" layers: it is simply the 3-layer Serenity organic mattress with the Harmony latex topper on top for added luxury. The Tranquility is made just like the Serenity, but with two 3" layers of natural latex. It’s a good choice for toddler beds, bunk beds, or smaller adults.

 Organic Mattresses What is Memory Foam? The Benefits and Drawbacks

Learn more about this material, and why Savvy Rest always opts for natural latex mattresses instead. What Is a Green Mattress?

A few key points to keep in mind when searching for your cozy oasis.