BIRCH NATURAL MATTRESS REVIEW
If you’re on the hunt for a sustainable, non-toxic mattress that doesn’t compromise on comfort or support, the Birch Natural Mattress deserves a serious look. Crafted by Helix under its Birch Living brand, this hybrid mattress combines certified organic materials with a responsive coil system to offer a sleeping experience that’s eco-friendly, breathable, and supportive.
In this in-depth review, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Birch Natural Mattress—from its construction and feel to its performance in key categories like temperature regulation, motion isolation, and who it’s best for.
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Birch Natural Mattress - Composition
The Birch Natural Mattress features a thoughtfully engineered six-layer design, balancing comfort, durability, and sustainability.
1. Organic Cotton Cover
The outermost layer of the Birch Natural Mattress is a breathable and soft organic cotton cover. This GOTS-certified fabric is not only gentle to the touch but also encourages airflow, helping to regulate your temperature as you sleep. The subtle stretch of the cotton cover allows it to conform slightly without restricting the performance of the comfort layers underneath.
2. Fire Retardant Fire Blend Layer
Instead of using chemical flame retardants, the Birch Natural Mattress uses a naturally derived fire-retardant layer made from wool and rayon. This layer complies with all federal flammability standards and adds a layer of safety without introducing toxins.
3. Birch Wool Comfort Layer
Next is a thick comfort layer of all-natural Birch wool. Wool is a naturally breathable and moisture-wicking material that helps regulate body temperature year-round. It keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. Plus, Birch wool has a natural elasticity, meaning it retains its shape and adds gentle cushioning.
4. Organic Latex Comfort Layer
Below the wool layer is the GOLS-certified organic latex comfort layer. This layer provides pressure relief and bounce, offering responsiveness that memory foam lacks. It contours to your body’s curves without sinking in, giving a “lifted” feeling that helps with spinal alignment. Natural latex is also known for its durability and resistance to sagging over time.
5. Individually-Wrapped Coil System
The support core features up to 1,000 individually wrapped coils. These pocketed coils offer zoned support—firmer under your hips and softer under your shoulders. The coils move independently to reduce motion transfer, and reinforced perimeter coils add strong edge support, so you can use the full mattress surface without feeling like you’ll roll off.
6. Fire Retardant Base Layer
The bottom layer is another natural fire-retardant wool blend that adds a layer of stability to the entire mattress structure. It also acts as a durable base for the coils and other comfort layers.
Birch Natural Mattress Sleep Tests
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We rated the Birch Natural Mattress a medium mattress at 6.5/10, offering the right balance between pressure relief, support, and responsiveness, ideal as a versatile mattress and couples with different firmness preferences. |
The Birch Natural Mattress sleeps cool thanks to its breathable organic cotton, moisture-wicking wool, and naturally temperature-regulating latex. |
Always protect your mattress with a waterproof mattress protector. In case of a spill, blot fresh stains with a clean cloth, fresh water, and a mild detergent. Do not rub stains to avoid spreading them, and ensure the mattress is dry prior to covering it with sheets again. |
We recommend the Birch Natural Mattress to all back sleepers, as well as side sleepers over 180 lbs and stomach sleepers under 180 lbs. |
As with most modern mattresses, the Birch Natural Mattress can be placed on any bed frame – box springs, divan bases, traditional frames, slats, adjustable bases, and even the floor will do! |
Firmness & Sleeping Styles
The Birch Natural Mattress has a medium feel, rated at 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This makes it a versatile option for a wide variety of sleep positions:
Back Sleepers: Excellent support for spinal alignment and full-body support. The Birch Natural Mattress is a great fit for all back sleepers, aligning the spine in a healthy manner and providing pressure relief in the hips and shoulder areas while aligning the spine thanks to the responsive latex layer and coils.
Stomach Sleepers under 180 lbs: The firmness is enough to keep stomach-sleepers’ hips elevated and aligned with the spine, preventing lower back discomfort. A slight contouring will please those who enjoy mild cradling to sleep. Those over 180 lbs will likely require a mattress rated 7.5 to 8/10 for extra support.
Side Sleepers over 180 lbs: Heavier side sleepers will find the latex and wool comfort layers offer sufficient cushioning for pressure points, especially around the shoulders and hips, while benefiting from healthy support. However, most lighter-weight side sleepers will have a preference for more cushioning and a slightly softer mattress. Those sleepers might benefit from adding the optional Birch Plush Pillow Top for added softness.
The Birch Natural Mattress is a great mattress for couples with different sleeping styles and preferences as it is so versatile and fitting for many sleeping styles.
Temperature Regulation
One of the standout features of the Birch Natural Mattress is its exceptional temperature control. Several components contribute to its cooling properties:
Organic cotton is breathable and naturally moisture-wicking.
Wool helps regulate body temperature by dissipating heat and absorbing excess moisture. Wool is a favorite material here at Non-Biased Reviews for its incredible benefits and the ability to auto-regulate the body’s temperature. In this mattress, the wool also acts as a natural fire retardant, making this a well-rounded fiberglass-free mattress!
Latex does not trap heat like memory foam and allows for increased airflow thanks to its open-cell design.
Pocketed coils further enhance breathability by allowing air to move freely through the core, replacing hot body air with cooler bedroom air.
If you are a hot sleeper or live in a warmer climate, this mattress does an excellent job of maintaining a cool and dry sleep environment.
Motion Transfer
Despite having individually wrapped coils and bouncy latex, the Birch Natural Mattress does a decent job limiting motion transfer. The latex layer adds responsiveness, so you may feel some movement from a partner turning over, but the coil system’s pocketed design helps isolate that movement more effectively than traditional innerspring systems.
However, if you or your partner are particularly sensitive to motion, you might notice some bounce compared to memory foam beds. During our tests, motion transfer was not an issue and we recommend the mattress to couples and those sleeping with a partner.
Maintenance
Caring for the Birch Natural Mattress is relatively low maintenance:
No flipping required: The mattress is designed to be used on one side only.
Spot clean only: The cover is not removable, and we always recommend using a high-quality waterproof mattress protector to protect your investment.
Rotate every 6 months: To ensure even wear, rotate the mattress 180° twice a year.
Use on a supportive base: Birch recommends a flat, sturdy foundation, adjustable base, or slatted bed frame with slats no more than 5 inches apart.
Because it contains natural materials like wool and latex, the Birch Natural Mattress is more resistant to dust mites and mold than synthetic mattresses. It is a hypoallergenic mattress, great for those suffering from allergies and skin conditions!
Who Is The Birch Natural Mattress Good For?
The Birch Natural Mattress is a great option for:
Eco-conscious shoppers: Certified organic, non-toxic, and sustainably sourced materials.
Hot sleepers: Naturally breathable construction with excellent cooling.
Back and stomach sleepers: Medium-firm support for proper spinal alignment.
Couples: Individually wrapped coils limit motion transfer and reinforced edges allow full use of the bed.
People with allergies or sensitivities: The mattress is free from harsh chemicals and off-gassing, making it a healthier choice.
It may not be ideal for:
Lightweight side sleepers who need more pressure relief.
Shoppers on a tight budget—while not the most expensive latex hybrid, it is a premium product.
Birch Natural Mattress Prices & Discounts
Birch Living by Helix is an American mattress manufacturer that manufactures natural and organic mattresses in Phoenix, AZ, USA. We love their commitment to sustainability and clean practices.
Their mattresses are made of organic cotton, organic latex, wool collected in Australia and New Zealand, and clean steel. Their USA production ensures that they have full visibility and control over the quality of the mattresses they put into your home!
The Birch Natural Mattress is the cheaper of the 2 adult mattresses manufactured by Birch Living. It remains on the medium to upper side of the budget for a hybrid mattress, however, we find it very fairly priced for a natural and organic mattress with a U.S. production. It creates really good value for the quality of the product you are bringing home.
It is available in all residential sizes from Twin to California King. Raising at 11 inches, it is an easy mattress to fit with your existing sheets.
Birch ships FREE to the lower 48. They do ship to Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii for an extra charge: $250 for mattresses and bases, $175 for foundations and frames, FREE for bedding accessories.
Make sure to click the box above to claim the deepest discounts.
Current pre-discounted prices (you can typically find discounts of up to 25% depending on the time of year):
Twin
- 38"W x 75"L x 11"H
Twin XL
- 38"W x 80"L x 11"H
Full
- 54"W x 75"L x 11"H
Queen
- 60"W x 80"L x 11"H
King/ Cal. King
- King: 76"W x 80"L x 11"H
- Cal.King: 72"W x 84"L x 11"H
Birch Natural Mattress
The Birch Natural Mattress is a premium hybrid that excels in sustainability, support, and breathability. Its combination of organic cotton, natural wool, and latex makes it a standout option for eco-conscious buyers who don’t want to sacrifice comfort or durability.
It is particularly well-suited to back and stomach sleepers, as well as couples and hot sleepers who need a cool, consistent sleep environment. While it may be a touch too firm for some lightweight side sleepers, the optional pillow top can provide the needed softness.
If you’re willing to invest in a mattress that’s safer for your body and the planet, the Birch Natural Mattress is an excellent choice.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Birch Living sent us this Birch Natural Mattress for testing purposes. This review is not sponsored and all opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Use tUse this link for the Birch Living Store Locator. If none are conveniently located, you have 100 days to make sure you love your Birch mattress, during which you can return your purchase – a $99 return fee will be charged.
All Birch Living mattresses are designed and manufactured in Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Yes, Birch Living by Helix offers an upgraded Natural Mattress called Luxe, as well as a Kids Mattress.
Yes, you can purchase Birch bed bases and a wide range of bedding accessories.
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Laura Georgieff
Laura is a mother of three who did not sleep through the night for the first 5.5 years of her kids' lives. She is passionate about sleep quality and loves sharing her experience and knowledge of all thing bedding! It is her mission to help you make the best decisions when it comes to sleep and help you get the best deal on the market!
Is the Birch Natural Mattress really organic?
Yes. The mattress uses GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool, along with GOLS-certified organic latex. It also meets GREENGUARD Gold standards, which means it’s tested for over 350 VOCs and chemical emissions.
Does it have off-gassing?
Because it’s made with natural materials and no polyurethane foams, the Birch Natural Mattress has minimal off-gassing. You may notice a faint natural wool or latex smell initially, but it’s not harmful and should dissipate quickly.
Can I add a pillow top?
Yes, Birch offers an optional Birch Plush Organic Mattress Topper, which can soften the overall feel by adding pressure relief—especially helpful for lighter side sleepers.
Where is the Birch Natural Mattress made?
It is made in Arizona, USA, in a certified facility that adheres to high standards for quality and safety.
