Green Mattress
The Avocado Green Mattress uses GOLS-certified organic latex, GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool, and pocketed coils. No polyurethane foam, no synthetic latex, no chemical flame retardants. GREENGUARD Gold certified for low chemical emissions. Made in the USA.
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Conventional mattresses are made primarily from polyurethane foam, which off-gasses VOCs and flame retardant chemicals (PBDE, TCEP) for years. You sleep on this for 8 hours every night.
Why We Recommend This Product
The average mattress off-gasses VOCs and flame retardant chemicals for years. You breathe these chemicals for 8 hours every night. Avocado's organic materials eliminate this exposure entirely.
Chemical & Health Analysis
Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.
Polyurethane foam VOCs
Conventional mattresses
Respiratory irritation, neurological effects, potential carcinogenicity
Flame retardants (PBDE)
Conventional mattresses
Thyroid disruption, neurodevelopmental effects
All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.