I slept on a 550lb mattress made of just cotton, wool and coils for a month. Here's the case for old-school beds

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I slept on a 550lb mattress made of just cotton, wool and coils for a month. Here's the case for old-school beds

TL;DR

  • The Naturepedic Serenade mattress uses organic cotton, wool, and PLA for its quilted top layer.
  • It features a 2-in organic latex comfort layer and an 8-in enclosed coil spring layer, avoiding chemical glues.
  • The firm version tested offers a good combination of support and cushioning, suitable for back sleepers.
  • The mattress sleeps cool, effectively dispersing body heat and moisture.
  • A significant drawback is the noticeable motion transfer, where movement on one side is felt on the other.
  • The mattress is also described as bouncy, which can affect edge support and sleep disturbance.
  • It's eco-friendly, with Naturepedic working with a company to donate or recycle returned mattresses.
  • The mattress is heavy (550lbs) and comes vacuum-packed, offering a slight cotton odor upon unpacking.
  • It comes with a 25-year warranty, though full replacement is only guaranteed for the first 10 years.