mattresses
Avocado Green Mattress
The Avocado Green Mattress sets the industry standard for organic construction, utilizing GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool alongside GOLS-certified organic latex. It is one of the few mattresses to achieve the MADE SAFE certification, ensuring it is free from known toxins and endocrine disruptors.
Quality & Materials
Features GOLS organic certified latex, GOTS organic certified wool, and GOTS organic certified cotton. No polyester, rayons, or toxic flame retardants are used; instead, hydrated silica and wool serve as natural fire barriers.
Evidence & Testing
Holds GREENGUARD Gold, GOTS, GOLS, and MADE SAFE certifications. It is also a Certified B Corp, reflecting high social and environmental performance verified by third parties.
Brand Transparency
Avocado is exceptionally transparent, owning their own latex processing facilities and wool farms. All certifications are easily accessible on their site with current license numbers.
Value Assessment
While priced in the premium segment ($1,999 for a Queen), the use of high-density latex (which lasts 20+ years) offers a significantly lower cost-per-year than synthetic foam mattresses that degrade within 7-10 years.
Why Not Alternatives?
Unlike competitors like Casper or Purple that rely on petroleum-based polyurethane foams and chemical flame retardants, Avocado uses 100% natural materials. It surpasses Birch and Awara by maintaining a stricter 'MADE SAFE' certification which monitors the entire supply chain for chemical purity.
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