A Mattress Testing Expert Breaks Down Natural and Organic Certifications (2025)

As a professional Mattress tester, I have seen an upward trend in the past few years of people who look organic mattress,, toppersAnd leaves. Whether it is because of an accent renewed on what is really “healthy” and without toxin, or a concern about the use of fiberglass (I know that we all remember what to explode Tiktok), more brands are increasingly obtaining product certification.

However, it is not because someone threw a label and use fashionable words as “natural” and “organic” that it is the real deal. This does not mean that it is really considered organic either – you really have to look closely to check. If I see a brand doing only that, I give them a most serious eye.

When these are really natural stuff, organic sleep products are not inexpensive because they involve high -end materials. Here are common logos and certifications that you will see and which materials they are often associated, so that you can discern what type of litter you buy like a pro.

If you see that, know it’s the real deal

If one of these logos appears on your search, it is a good sign that the product you look at is really certified organic on a global scale. Each of these organizations has a database where you can search for brands and products, so to be 100%certain, I recommend that you do this additional step just to check.

Global organic textile standard (GOTS) is a certification which confirms the rigid directives on the production of organic cotton and other textile fibers. Conclusion: GOSS verifies that non -GMO plants are used, as well as potentially toxic agricultural pesticides. The organization also estimates the environmental impact of the growth of these materials, production and standards of human rights, manufacturing and distribution. There is also a third -party certification used to verify that the materials are really of the highest quality. You can search for GOT products in the organizational database to cross -check.

Global organic latex StandardOtherwise known as Gols, is specifically certification concerning latex products and the purity and quality of the raw material used. Latex is analyzed at each stage of the game, harvesting in rubber sap farms for transformation in materials used in mattresses or other products involved in latex. Gols certified products must prove that they have followed these steps to a T and that they have generated a minimum environmental impact in the process.

Eco-instituting is an organization and a laboratory in German that will test the products for dangerous substances that can infiltrate air quality and compromise human health. These substances may include VOCs and formaldehyde. It also serves as a cross for other organic certifications, such as GOS. You can search for certified products in its database Also.

Not organic, but health focused on

The following certifications are still good signs to see, but they will not qualify a product as really “organic” in itself. This could be due to the fact that the evaluation process is managed at the final stages when the product is already manufactured, instead of recording throughout the supply chain process. You can also check the database of each site to see if a product or a brand has cut.

Standard Oeko-Tex International Certification 100 is attributed to products which are confirmed as no longer 1,000 substances harmful to human health. The list is examined each year for maintenance, and you can check if a brand is really certified by checking the label within the organization database. Can never be too careful!

UL Greenguard Gold certification is linked to air quality – in particular emissions generated by volatile organic compounds (VOC). Since air circulation is much more preserved inside than outside, there is really no “breathing” so to speak for emissions. For the offshore mattresses, followed by you and then sleeping on it every night, you may not feel so hot if there are high emissions. This is something to consider, in particular with “natural” memory foams. There is also a standard Greenguard certification, but Gold certification transmits higher standards. You will see Greenguard Gold certifications a lot in the sphere of biological certification. It is very important, but it is just as vital to understand that it does not qualify an “organic” product alone. You can use the SPOT UL Database (Sustainable confidence products) to verify certified products.

UL also has a formaldehyde certification This gives a seal of approval to the products which do not incorporate this harmful substance in its composition.

EWG (Environmental Working Group) is an organization dedicated to understanding the long -term ramifications of certain chemicals and the way they interact with our body, especially when they establish skin contact. EWG measures if these types of chemicals are used in products. More specifically, he is looking for more than 10,500 substances that could cause bodily injury, such as cancer and potential damage to your endocrine and reproductive systems. It is a certification used for cosmetics, skin care and of course, mattress Because they all touch your skin directly.

And the USDA?

Perhaps you wonder why no biological certification of the US Ministry of Agriculture on this list? The main thing is that many manufacturers of mattresses and sleep products have an international presence, which requires a separate set of rules and regulations describing the quality of the product.

But if you see one of the above elements and the product corresponds to your personal standards for what you need, you should be in good shape.

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