Did you know your mattress may house up to 10 million microscopic dust mites? Dust mites are drawn to warm and humid environments — unfortunately, this includes your bed. The older your mattress and pillows are, the more creepy crawlies there are lurking beneath the covers. Pretty gross, right?
Many bed manufacturers are now making mattresses with hypoallergenic materials. Most of these mattresses are comprised of latex foam, which is naturally derived from the sap of rubber trees and free of chemicals. Generally, latex foam is durable, bouncy and responsive, springing back into shape faster than traditional memory foam. It also tends to be more temperature-neutral than memory foam. We can’t guarantee they will solve all your allergy issues, but the beds listed below can help reduce your exposure to allergens and allow you to sleep better.
What is the best overall hypoallergenic mattress?
After testing hundreds of mattresses, my team and I narrowed down our top picks for the best hypoallergenic beds on the market. Coming in at number one is the Natural Escape from My Green Mattress. This bed takes the crown for best overall hypoallergenic mattress as it was specifically designed with allergens in mind and offers a widely accommodating firmness profile.
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Type Hybrid mattressFirmness Medium-firm or 7 out of 10 Trial 365 nightsWarranty Lifetime warranty Price $$
Why we chose the Natural Escape mattress: If you have allergies or sensitivities, you can rest easy knowing this mattress is hypoallergenic and completely free of harmful chemicals or toxins. Handcrafted with natural and eco-friendly materials in their family-owned factory, this bed has earned My Green Mattress the top organic certifications in the mattress industry.
The Natural Escape consists of high-quality organic and sustainably sourced materials such as GOTS-certified wool and cotton — textiles that naturally wick moisture and prevent the buildup of allergens. It also features three inches of 100% all-natural Dunlop latex, which is antibacterial and resistant to mold and mildew.
This comfortable hybrid mattress boasts over 1,400 pocketed coils in its responsive innerspring system, providing durability and enhanced support for all body types. Thanks to its medium-firm profile, the Natural Escape accommodates most sleeping positions, including stomach, back and combination. Side sleepers can get away with this mattress, especially if they’re on the heavier side. Petite side sleepers wanting a softer feel should consider adding the plush organic latex mattress topper for additional contouring comfort.
Pros:
- Hypoallergenic and toxin-free
- Its firmness level accommodates all body types and most sleeping positions
- Excellent edge support
- Seven-zone lumbar support system provides enhanced durability
Cons:
- Motion isolation is not great
- Might be too firm for strict side sleepers
- A little expensive for budget shoppers
My Green Mattress Natural Escape
Type Latex foam hybrid mattressFirmness Medium or 5Trial 120 nightsWarranty Lifetime warranty
Why we chose the WinkBeds EcoCloud mattress: This bed lands around a medium on the firmness scale, making it one of the softest latex beds available and an excellent option for side and combination sleepers. You can feel it conform around your body and begin to relieve pressure from the shoulders and hips as soon as you lay down.
WinkBeds says this is “one of the healthiest mattresses on the market” and we’d agree. This bed is mold and dust-mite-resistant, non-toxic and made without formaldehyde or other harmful chemicals. The 4-inch comfort layer of buoyant Talalay Latex is naturally antimicrobial and hypoallergenic — and thanks to its open-cell structure, Talalay has a natural springiness that makes it super responsive, breathable and comfortable.
The soft quilt cover on top of the EcoCloud hybrid mattress is comprised of 100% organic cotton and sustainable New Zealand wool, which wick moisture and help keep you clean and dry. This bed is a dream for side and combination sleepers who are sensitive to allergens.
Read more in our WinkBeds mattress review.
Pros:
- Extremely accommodating latex bed
- Pressure relieving for the shoulders and hips
- Made of highly durable material
- Ideal for environmentally conscious sleepers
- Lifetime warranty
Cons:
- May be too soft for heavier stomach and back sleepers
- On the expensive side
WinkBed EcoCloud Hybrid
Type Hybrid mattressFirmness 3 or medium-softTrial 365 nightsWarranty 25-year limited warranty Price $$
Why we chose the Brentwood Home Oceano mattress: The Oceano is Brentwood Home’s most popular luxury hybrid mattress for good reason. This 14″ tall bed boasts innovative materials such as GOTS-certified organic wool and cotton, CertiPUR-US-certified cooling gel memory foam with BioFoam and plant-based Tencel fibers from eucalyptus trees. These natural materials prevent allergens from building up, helping you sleep more comfortably.
This hypoallergenic mattress has a medium-soft to medium ranking on the firmness scale and is topped with a soft, cloud-like pillow top cover. Cozy up on this bed, and you’ll feel the gel memory foam slowly mold around your body while providing comfort and pressure relief — making it another excellent option for side and combination sleepers.
The Oceano has two innerspring units of nearly 2,700 individually pocketed coils, enhancing support and providing better motion isolation than a traditional coil system. Brentwood Home’s Oceano is a great choice for anyone with allergies looking for that cushioning pillow top feel.
Pros:
- Medium-soft profile is ideal for side and combination sleepers
- Made with biodegradable, plant-based foam
- Impressive pressure relief
Cons:
- Might be too soft for strict stomach or back sleepers
- Only offered in one firmness level
- On the more expensive side
Brentwood Home Oceano
Type Latex hybridFirmness Medium to medium-firm or 6 to 7Warranty 25-year warrantyTrial 365 nightsPrice $$
Why we chose the Brentwood Home Hybrid Latex mattress: This supportive hypoallergenic mattress has a pocketed innerspring system of nearly 1,000 eight-inch upcycled steel coils in seven zones, offering full-body support up to the edge. Its hybrid construction and medium to medium-firm profile accommodate all body types, including sleepers weighing over 250 pounds.
Made entirely of natural materials, Brentwood Home uses Repreve in the cover of its Hybrid Latex mattresses. Each cover has up to 57 recycled plastic bottles that were repurposed into a polyester performance fabric commonly used in the clothing of popular active and outerwear brands. The cover’s water-repellent fibers and upcycled cotton denim from blue jeans create layers that are breathable, moisture-wicking and thermoregulating.
My partner and I — as well as our large dog and (large in personality) cat — have been sleeping on this mattress for the past six months. Sharing the bed with our fur babies means sharing the bed with their dander. The hypoallergenic qualities of this mattress have helped mitigate some of that, making a noticeable difference in my allergen sensitivities.
The Brentwood Home Hybrid Latex mattress is a fantastic option for environmentally conscious individuals or couples who are on the heavier side.
Pros:
- Accommodates all body types, including heavier sleepers
- Made of all-natural, recycled and waste-reducing materials
- Upcycled steel coils provide reinforced lumbar and edge support
- Has a nice, luxurious look
- One of the more affordable beds on this list
Cons:
- Might be too firm for strict side sleepers
- Memory foam lovers probably won’t like its latex feel
Brentwood Hybrid Latex
Type Latex HybridFirmness 7 or medium-firm with the pillow top (9 or firm without)Trial 365 nightsWarranty 25-year limited warranty Price $$$
Why we chose the Avocado Green mattress: For those who prefer a firmer mattress, the Avocado Green mattress without a pillow top is a fantastic choice. Avocado is a climate-neutral certified company and has been awarded many natural and organic certifications for its eco-friendly beds. With nearly 15,000 five-star reviews, the Avocado Green mattress is highly rated.
This bed is crafted with sustainably sourced GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex and GOTS-certified organic wool and cotton — eco-friendly materials that are antimicrobial, dust-mite resistant and act as a natural fire barrier.
With nearly 1,500 steel coils over seven distinct zones, this bed offers impressive durability and ergonomic support. Its design helps distribute weight more evenly and keeps your spine in neutral alignment. I would say that this bed feels like a “true firm” on the firmness scale, meaning it is ideal for back and stomach sleepers. If you want to make your Avocado Green mattress softer, consider adding one of their plush mattress toppers.
Read more in our Avocado mattress review.
Pros:
- Ideal for back and stomach sleepers
- Promotes neutral spine alignment
- Boasts many natural and organic certifications
- Can add a pillow top to make it softer
Cons:
- Too firm for side sleepers
- On the expensive side
Avocado Green
Type Responsive latex hybridFirmness Medium to medium-firm or 6 to 7Warranty Lifetime warrantyTrial 120 nightsPrice $$$
Why we chose the Nolah Natural mattress: The Nolah Natural is an 11-inch thick eco-friendly mattress that lands around a medium to medium-firm on the firmness scale. Its bouncy latex foam offers a distinct responsive feel that’s essentially the opposite of that sinking-in quality you get with memory foam. This profile makes it great for anyone with back pain looking for a hypoallergenic bed.
The Natural features individually wrapped steel coils for targeted zone support and spinal alignment — two key features for people with back pain. Above this durable innerspring system are two layers of responsive Talalay latex, helping to cushion the joints around pressure points and ease aches and pains.
Like the other brands in this list, Nolah uses high-quality and biodegradable materials in this mattress, including a soft, organic cotton cover that’s breathable and cooling. Nolah frequently offers this bed at a discounted price, making it a more affordable option.
Read more in our Nolah mattress review.
Pros:
- Its supportive construction helps relieve back pain
- Great for back, stomach and combination sleepers
- Latex is Oeko-Tex 100 Class 1 Certified
- Lifetime warranty
Cons:
- Might be too firm for strict side sleepers
- There is a $99 return fee
Nolah Natural 11″
Type Memory foamFirmness 5 or mediumTrial 100 nightsWarranty 20-year limited warranty
Why we chose the Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid mattress: The AS3 is Amerisleep’s best-selling mattress, combining comfort and support with its medium firmness and responsive memory foam feel. The memory foam used in the Amerisleep lineup bounces back into shape quicker than the traditional sinking-in quality of your standard Tempur-Pedic. The responsiveness makes it great for combination sleepers who love the feel of memory foam but tend to switch positions throughout the night.
Amerisleep developed a plant-based Bio-Pur material that provides more ventilation and breathability than traditional memory foam. Bio-Pur is a unique foam you won’t see in other memory foam beds. It’s CertiPur-US certified and low in volatile organic compounds, which increase indoor pollution and can harm your health.
Another bonus of this bed is its Refresh cover, which uses infrared technology to draw heat away from the body and help you sleep cooler. It doesn’t have an overtly cool-to-the-touch feel but will still help you temperature-regulate.
If you’re looking for something a little cheaper and don’t necessarily care about coils, check out Amerisleep’s all-foam options.
Pros:
- Non-toxic and fiberglass-free
- Multiple firmness options
- Free shipping and returns
- Great for sleepers with back pain
Cons:
- Not everyone likes the feeling of memory foam
- Not as organic or natural as other beds on this list
Read more in our Amerisleep mattress review.
Amerisleep AS3
Type Poly foam hybridFirmness 3 firmness levels availableTrial 365 nightsWarranty Lifetime warranty
Why we chose the Nest Bedding Sparrow Signature Hybrid mattress: Nest Bedding is the first mattress company to offer a Lifetime Renewal Exchange program. This means that you can refresh or alter the firmness of your bed by simply swapping out the top comfort layer for a new one. You can also rotate and flip this inner foam layer to help extend the life of your mattress.
The Sparrow Signature Hybrid is a thick 13-inch mattress with three different firmness levels: plush, medium and firm — each with a cloud-like pillow top and neutral foam feel. With multiple profile options, you can find the perfect mattress based on your sleeping preferences.
Nest Bedding has a 365-night trial period and boasts free returns, a perk many companies no longer offer. Rest assured, you’re making a risk-free investment toward improving your sleep with the Sparrow Signature Hybrid mattress.
Pros:
- Multiple firmness options to accommodate all sleeper types
- Lifetime renewal exchange program
- Good pressure relief and motion isolation
- CertiPUR-US certified foams
Cons:
- Not as many organic certifications as the other beds on this list
- On the expensive side
Nest Bedding Sparrow
Other hypoallergenic mattresses we’ve tested
At CNET, we’ve spent hundreds of hours testing mattresses. With so many beds to test and so few spots on our list, we aren’t able to showcase every quality hybrid mattress for side sleepers. However, we do want to give a few more beds the honorable mention they deserve.
- Avocado Luxury Organic Plush mattress: If you’re looking for an incredibly soft, hypoallergenic bed and budget isn’t a concern, Avocado’s Luxury Organic mattress is worth checking out. Handmade with up to 17 premium layers of organic and natural materials, including latex, wool, silk, hemp and cotton, this bed is where luxury and sustainability meet.
- Helix Birch Natural mattress: Similar to Brentwood Home’s Latex Hybrid mattress, the Birch Natural offers a latex foam feel and medium-firm profile, accommodating all body types and most sleeping positions. It’s made with natural and certified organic materials, so there are no chemicals or harmful off-gassing polyurethane foams.
Best hypoallergenic mattress of 2024 compared
| Mattress | Mattress type | Price (queen) | Sleep trial period | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Green Mattress Natural Escape | Hybrid | $1,699 | 365 nights | 20-year limited |
| WinkBeds EcoCloud | Hybrid | $1,999 | 120 nights | Lifetime |
| Brentwood Home Oceano | Hybrid | $1,839 | 365 nights | 25-year limited |
| Brentwood Home Latex Hybrid | Hybrid | $1,499 | 365 nights | 25-year limited |
| Avocado Green | Hybrid | $1,999 | 365 nights | 25-year limited |
| Nolah Natural | Hybrid | $2,099 | 120 nights | Lifetime |
| Amerisleep AS3 | Hybrid | $1,749 | 100 nights | 20-year limited |
| Nest Bedding Signature Sparrow | Hybrid | $2,132 | 365 nights | Lifetime |
How we tested the best hypoallergenic mattresses
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When we test mattresses, we have an established process that assesses key factors like firmness, feel and performance. We test how strong the edge of the bed is by sitting and lying on the edge. We test motion transfer by rolling across the mattress with a glass of water by the edge. These are things we do for all the beds we test. The best hypoallergenic mattresses f have a unique testing process, such as verifying all the materials are allergy safe. We dive further into the bed’s construction, paying attention to each layer contributing to the cooling process.
Firmness: We lie on each mattress and use our experience from testing over 200 different beds to determine firmness. Compared to other mattresses, we analyze how soft or hard a bed feels. It’s important to wait until the mattress is fully expanded after opening to get the real firmness perspective.
Feel: This is where we get handsy with the beds. We touch and feel the mattresses and watch what the material does. Is it light and bouncy like latex foam, or slow and dense like memory foam?
Durability: We don’t lay on the mattress every day for years, so it’s hard to tell exactly how long each bed will last. We can get an idea of a bed’s firmness by looking at its construction. Beds with steel coils are typically more durable and stronger than all-foam mattresses.
Best body type: We use construction and feel to determine how accommodating a bed will be for a heavy individual. Hybrid mattresses with steel coils are typically more supportive and longer-lasting; a plus for heavier individuals looking for a quality bed.
Best sleeping position: We get real physical and flip around the mattresses, testing each sleeping position: side, back, stomach and combination.
Motion isolation: With one or preferably two people on the mattress, we jump and bounce around to see how much movement can be detected throughout the bed. We also use the method where you place a cup of water at the edge of the bed and bounce around to see how much it moves.
Edge support: We analyze a mattress’s materials and physically lay on each edge of the mattress to get a feel for how well it’ll keep us feeling sturdy.
Temperature: We use hot sleepers to test and determine how cool a bed sleeps. We also take a look at its materials and construction — did a brand add anything to make it sleep more cool?
Smell: Some mattresses can off-gas an interesting smell. We use our trusty snouts to test this characteristic.
Read more on how we test mattresses.
Factors to consider when choosing a hypoallergenic mattress
Mattresses are subjective — what works for someone else might not be the best option for you. Keep the key factors below in mind to help you narrow down and choose the best match for a new mattress.
Material: The materials in hypoallergenic mattresses are naturally antimicrobial and hypoallergenic, so they won’t trigger your allergies or asthma. Mold and mildew can’t grow on the natural latex foam in organic mattresses. These mattresses are typically constructed with materials such as Dunlop or Talalay latex, recycled steel coils and organic cotton or wool. Each material will affect the mattress’s performance, so it’s important to understand what you’re getting before you buy.
If your allergies are severe, you may want to consider looking for a bed with a removable and machine-washable cover, such as those made by Amerisleep. Disclaimer: Be sure to wash the cover in cold water and air dry — never put it in the dryer as it might shrink and no longer fit on the mattress.
Body type: Your body type matters when shopping for any mattress. Some beds are better suited for heavier bodies because they provide the support and durability needed.
Your body type will also influence how the mattress feels to you. A petite person will put less pressure on the mattress, which means it will feel firmer to them. A heavier person will sink further into the bed, making it feel softer. It’s important to keep your body type in mind when choosing a firmness level that best suits your needs and preferences.
Sleeping position: It’s important to take your sleeping preferences into consideration. Side sleepers need a softer mattress that relieves pressure points at the shoulders, hips and knees. Back and stomach sleepers should seek a firmer mattress that will keep their spine in neutral alignment throughout the night. Combination sleepers have the most flexibility but should choose firmness based on which position they spend the most time in.
Certifications: Most hypoallergenic mattresses are also organic. Third-party certifications ensure that you’re getting a bed that contains naturally and sustainably sourced organic materials. Common organic certifications include:
- CertiPUR-US: This certification ensures that the mattress foams are free of toxic flame retardants, formaldehyde, heavy metals and other harmful substances. It also means the bed has low volatile organic compound emissions.
- GOTS: GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard, which defines internationally recognized requirements and ecological and social responsibility for manufacturing organic textiles. A mattress with a GOTS seal has at least 95% organic fibers.
- GOLS: Global Organic Latex Standard certifications mean that the mattress contains at least 95% raw and organic latex.
- GreenGuard Gold: This certification means that the mattress meets chemical emission standards.
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100: This certification is specific to the textile of mattresses. Seeing a mattress with an OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification means textiles have been tested for harmful substances.
Sleeping on a hypoallergenic mattress has many benefits, even if you don’t have allergies or asthma. The organic and eco-friendly materials used to make them naturally wick moisture away and prevent the buildup of allergens, mold and mildew. Not only are they generally better for your health, but they’re better for the planet. Most of the sustainably sourced materials used in these mattresses require less water and emit fewer greenhouse gasses in the manufacturing process. These mattress companies adhere to strict environmental policies in order to receive and maintain their certifications.
Regularly wash your bedding and dry it in high heat.
Vacuum consistently and maybe even consider removing the carpet completely, opting for hard-surface flooring instead.
Despite what “hustle culture” tells you, don’t make your bed right away in the morning — keep the blankets and sheets pulled back so they can dry out, which will reduce the moisture that attracts dust mites and bacteria.
Consider adding an air purifier or a dehumidifier to your bedroom.
Keep your windows closed when the pollen counts outside are high.
Bathe your pets: a weekly bath will decrease the amount of allergy-causing dander on your fur babies.
The brands on this list do not use fiberglass to manufacture their mattresses, but some other companies do. Fiberglass is an inexpensive, fire-resistant material typically used on the inner layer of the mattress. Tiny, stiff fibers can break off and migrate if the mattress is damaged or ripped, posing a health hazard. Fiberglass has the potential to trigger the eyes and throat when exposed to it and can aggravate those with asthma or bronchitis. For anyone with allergies or sensitivities, this is something to keep an eye out for when shopping for a new mattress.
