Avocado Green Mattress Review

Avocado is an eco-friendly mattress in a box company based in Hoboken, New Jersey. After opening in 2015, Avocado rose to popularity with their flagship mattress, the Avocado Green Mattress. Avocado’s goal is to promote better rest, sustainability, and a healthy sleep environment for all.

Avocado sells two hybrid mattresses: the Avocado Green and the Avocado Vegan, but they recently ventured into selling an all-latex mattress, the Avocado Latex. They even offer crib-size latex and hybrid mattresses, so you can provide your children with a sustainable and clean sleep space.

By taking a deep dive into Avocado, our brand review will help you better understand Avocado’s mission and whether or not their beds meet your needs.

The Good

• Avocado is the first Climate Neutral Certified (net-zero carbon emissions) mattress company and became carbon-negative starting in 2023
• All Avocado mattresses are made with organic materials
• 1 percent of all Avocado’s revenue goes to environmentally-conscious nonprofits

The Not-So-Good

• Avocado mattresses are pricier than other sustainable, hybrid, or latex mattresses
• The mattresses feel overly firm without buying the additional pillow top
• There are no soft or medium-soft mattress options

Avocado Green Mattress Similarities

Although each Avocado mattress has different features, but all of Avocado’s eco-friendly mattresses contain organic materials, Dunlop latex, and hand-tufted rosettes.

Organic Materials and Sustainability — Avocado is a Certified B Corporation®, meaning the company meets the highest standards regarding their social and environmental responsibilities.

Avocado prides themselves on their organic and eco-friendly materials. Avocado uses GOTS organic certified wool and cotton and GOLS organic certified latex in all their mattresses. The USDA National Organic Program—the national program in charge of verifying food and agricultural products are vegan—endorse both GOTS and GOLS certifications.

Avocado uses natural Dunlop latex in their mattresses rather than Talalay because Dunlop requires less processing and is, consequently, better for the environment. Also, the rubber plantations they own in India to harvest latex are organic certified and FSC® certified, meaning the latex produced is deforestation-free, environmentally friendly, and responsibly sourced.

Avocado utilizes renewable energy, wind, and solar-powered energy to fuel their factories, offices, and retail fronts in the United States, minimizing their carbon footprint.

Dunlop Latex — Avocado mattresses all contain Dunlop latex because it’s cool, hypoallergenic, and durable. Perfect for any sleeper seeking a mattress for allergies. Avocado chooses Dunlop latex over Talalay—due to Talalay’s processing method, it can never be certified organic.

Avocado processes Dunlop latex in their Southern India processing facilities. Their latex processing facilities are green, powered by biomass and wind turbines.

The Dunlop latex is STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® and MADE SAFE® certified, meaning the latex contains little to no harmful substances and very low toxicity levels. Avocado is one of the three mattress brands in the world to meet both of these strict standards for their latex.

Hand-Tufted Rosettes — All standard-size Avocado mattresses have distinct, soft rosettes made from wool (or cotton on the vegan model). Needle tufting is a functional technique dating back to the 17th century. Hand-tufted rosettes look nice, but they also boost the mattress’s durability and hold its layers together. Each Avocado mattress has between 32 to 36 rosettes depending on the model and size.

Company Policies — All Avocado mattresses come with the same policies to ensure you’re satisfied with your purchase.

• 365-night sleep trial: You can trial any Avocado mattress for 365 days after you purchase it. If you decide you aren’t satisfied with your mattress, Avocado simply asks you to use your mattress for at least 30 days before returning it.
• 25-year limited warranty: After buying, you receive 10 years of non-prorated, full coverage. During the next 11 to 25 years, the mattress has limited coverage and comes with a prorated fee for any repairs or replacements.
• Free shipping and returns: More than 95 percent of returned products are donated to charities, non-profit organizations, or those in need.
• Made in the USA: Avocado sources their latex from India, but manufacturers all their mattress in a Californian facility.

Avocado Mattress Comparison

Avocado offers five mattress models: three standard-size models and two cribs models, so you have the option to shop sustainably for your infants and toddlers. The most popular mattress is the Avocado Green, a hybrid model, but they also offer a vegan model and an all-latex model.

Avocado Green

The Avocado Green mattress is Avocado’s flagship model. It’s a hybrid latex mattress, meaning it has a zoned coil support system and a latex comfort layer, maximizing support, bounce, and pressure relief.

The standard Avocado Green Mattress is 11 inches thick and medium-firm. The standard mattress works best for back, stomach, and plus-sized sleepers (230 pounds or more).

Avocado also offers the Avocado Green mattress in a pillow-top version with 2 extra inches of latex at an additional cost. The pillow-top version better accommodates petite sleepers (130 pounds or less), side sleepers, and combination sleepers.

Back

Back sleepers should be most comfortable on the standard version of the Avocado Green Mattress. The medium-firm sleep surface promotes healthy spinal alignment while relieving lumbar spine pain. The pillow-top version might be too soft for some back sleepers, though petite back sleepers may prefer it.

Side

The regular Avocado Green Mattress can be too firm for side sleepers unless they are plus-sized or tall. Combination side sleepers can comfortably sleep on the firm surface, but strict side sleepers will develop achy shoulders and hips after constant use. Most side sleepers will likely prefer the pillow top version for its extra plushness and cradling.

Stomach

Stomach sleepers do well on the standard Avocado Green Mattress. There’s enough cushion for comfort, but not too much to cause sinkage and lead to unhealthy spinal alignment. The pillow top version would likely be too plush for most stomach sleepers.

Avocado Vegan

The Avocado Vegan mattress is the same (even price-wise) as the Avocado Green mattress, only it’s entirely vegan. The Avocado Vegan mattress is Vegan Action certified and PETA approved.

The mattress contains no animal products, animal byproducts, or wool (a material used in all other Avocado mattresses). Rather than using wool, Avocado uses an additional 100 percent organic cotton in the wool’s place. During manufacturing, the Avocado Vegan mattress shares facilities with the other models, but Avocado employees sanitize equipment between production cycles to prevent cross-contamination.

Regarding support, the Avocado Vegan matches the Avocado Green: the standard Vegan model is medium-firm, but with the optional pillow-top, it’s medium. The standard, medium-firm mattress is ideal for back, stomach, and plus-sized sleepers, while the pillow-top version is best for side, combo, and petite sleepers.

Avocado Latex

The Avocado Latex mattress is the only all-foam mattress in Avocado’s line-up. Avocado’s new model is best for couples, plus-sized sleepers, and back and stomach sleepers.

The Avocado Latex mattress contains a patented, Convoluted Latex built to minimize over-bounciness, an issue common in all-latex mattresses. The latex is cut into wavy, concave peaks to limit motion transfer, provide targeted support, and reduce the bounce—features useful for couples and restless sleepers.

Unlike other Avocado models, the Latex mattress doesn’t come with a pillow-top option. It’s their thinnest model, at 9 inches, and is medium-firm, or a 7.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale.

Back

The Avocado Latex mattress is just the right firmness for back sleepers so their spines are aligned and they don’t experience lumbar pain. Some petite back sleepers might find the Avocado Latex mattress too firm, but average and plus-sized sleepers will be comfortable on it.

Side

Plus-sized side and combination sleepers should be comfortable using the Avocado Latex mattress. However, petite and average-sized side sleepers will likely find the Avocado Latex mattress too firm, resulting in achy hips and shoulders and a misaligned spine. Since the Avocado Latex doesn’t come with a pillow-top version, petite and average side sleepers should skip this mattress.

Stomach

The Avocado Latex mattress is medium-firm, so most stomach sleepers should be comfortable sleeping on this bed. They should experience little sinkage, so their hips will stay in line with their spine.

Organic Crib

The Organic Crib mattress is for both toddlers and infants. It’s dual-sided, with one side being firm and supportive for infants and the other side being soft and flexible for toddlers. The Organic Crib mattress fits most standard cribs and comes with a crib mattress protector—it’s made from cotton and isn’t waterproof, but it will protect the mattress from any accidents.

Unlike other Avocado mattresses, the Organic Crib mattress ships flat, not rolled, or vacuum-packed.

Infant

The firm half of the mattress is for your infant from when they’re born to when they’re one year old. It’s solid so your infant has lots of support while they’re growing and don’t sink into the mattress, especially since infants sleep on their backs.

Toddler

The toddler half is for children ages one to four so they can grow into it for several years. This side of the mattress has a thicker, softer layer for different sleeping positions while still being supportive so your child sleeps peacefully.

Luxury Organic Crib

The Luxury Organic Crib is similar to the standard Organic Crib, only it has 170 pocketed steel coils for extra breathability and edge support. The Luxury Organic Crib feels similar to a traditional mattress, so it may be more comfortable for a growing toddler.

The main downside to the Luxury Organic Crib is the cost. At $1249—nearly one thousand dollars more than the standard Organic Crib—it’s hard to justify such a costly purchase, especially considering it’s only usable for up to four years of your child’s life.

The Luxury Organic Crib does have a 25-year warranty, like the other Avocado mattresses, so you can potentially use it for any future children. At the same time, if you’re shopping for a toddler, it’s more reasonable to skip a crib mattress and invest in a twin mattress they can use well into their teen years.

Infant

The infant side of the Luxury Organic Crib mattress provides a solid foundation for an infant who’s developing and strengthening their muscles. The firm foundation prevents your infant from sinking and the layers from bunching and getting in their face, decreasing the risk of suffocation. Also, the mattress is breathable, minimizing the risk of overheating (a symptom linked to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

Toddler

The toddler half of the crib mattress is primarily latex and much plusher than the infant side. The mattress is responsive, accommodating fidgety toddlers who are likely to shift in bed. Just like the standard Organic Crib, the Luxury Organic Crib mattress accommodates children from ages one to four until they move into a twin-size mattress.

Avocado Mattress vs. Competition

Compared to other organic, latex, and hybrid mattresses, Avocado mattresses hold up rather well. Despite Avocado’s high price, the company has lots to offer in terms of high-quality mattresses and customer satisfaction guarantees.

Eco Terra

Eco Terra’s flagship mattress is their Hybrid Latex Mattress and is most comparable to the Avocado Green and Vegan models. Eco Terra’s Hybrid Latex mattress is made from Talalay Latex (Avocado uses Dunlop), plus GOTS organic and OEKO-TEX® certified wool and cotton.

Avocado Green and Vegan mattresses use up to 1414 coils and have support zones, while the Eco Terra Hybrid Latex Mattress has up to 1280 coils and doesn’t have zoned support.

The Eco Terra Hybrid Latex Mattress costs $1149 for a queen, so it’s cheaper than all Avocado mattresses, but the sleep trial and warranty are also shorter, with the sleep trial being 90 days and the limited warranty being 15 years.

Is Avocado Green Mattress Right For You?

Avocado mattresses come in many varieties to meet many sleepers’ needs—the pillow-top models are best for side, combination, and petite sleepers for the extra softness and the standard models are best for back, stomach, and plus-size sleepers. However, no mattresses are available in medium-soft or soft, so some sleepers may find the mattresses too firm.

Pros

• Good if you prioritize eco-friendly and sustainably-sourced products and materials
• Has an option for vegan shoppers
• Durable mattresses for toddlers and infants
• Comfortable mattresses for couples (the mattresses have solid edge support, motion isolation, and are breathable)
• Mattresses are firm enough to support plus-sized sleepers (230 pounds or more)
• Extra-long sleep trial
• Good for sensitive sleepers, such as people with allergies and skin or scent conditions

Cons

• Pricier than other sustainable, hybrid, or latex mattresses
• Mattresses feel overly firm (regardless of their firmness rating) without the extra pillow top, especially for petite sleepers

FAQs

Do Avocado Green Mattresses need box springs?

Box springs only work with innerspring mattresses. Avocado mattresses are either hybrid and all-foam latex and work best on slatted or solid foundations and adjustable bases.

How long do Avocado Green Mattresses last?

It’s worth noting that Avocado asserts their mattresses have a lifespan of 25 years, which is why they offer a 25-year warranty for their products when it comes to evaluating mattress warranties.

However, most mattresses last between 7 to 10 years, and studies show mattress warranties are often longer than a mattress’s lifespan by a year or more. Avocado has only been in business for five years, so no customers have owned their mattresses for long enough to verify whether or not the mattresses actually last 25 years.

Where can I try an Avocado Green Mattress?

Avocado has showrooms—formally titled Experience Centers—in Hoboken, New Jersey, Santa Monica, California, and La Jolla, California. For shoppers who don’t have access to these showrooms, Avocado mattresses come with a 1-year sleep trial so you can test a mattress at home and return it if you decide it’s not right for you.

Can you flip an Avocado Green Mattress?

No, never flip Avocado mattresses. The mattresses have layers designed to sit in a certain way, so flipping it will not only feel uncomfortable but also rapidly wears down the mattress. Instead, simply rotate the mattress using its handles every 3 to 6 months to prevent a large indentation where you lay.

Are organic mattresses worth it?

Organic mattresses, just like other organic products, are more expensive because they contain the chemicals traditional mattresses have. Organic products aren’t a necessity for comfortable living conditions, but they make for a healthier and cleaner environment. Some benefits of organic mattresses include:

• Fewer toxins, odors, and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in your mattress
• Decreased chance of triggering allergic reactions or skin irritation
• Sleeps cool
• Eco-friendly
• Suitable for sensitive sleepers, like children or the elderly

Conclusion

When you’re trying to be more environmentally-conscious as a shopper, buying sustainably and organically is a strong start. It’s counterproductive to get rid of your brand-new mattress for a sustainable one, but instead, shop consciously when it’s time to replace an old mattress. Avocado’s eco-friendly mattresses are quite the investment, but with their extended sleep trial and cushiony warranty, the company gives you all the reason to try them out.