Avocado is an American company focusing on producing the most eco-friendly bedding and mattresses on the market. For their flagship Green Mattress, they use all organic wool, latex, and cotton to produce one of the most environmentally friendly hybrid-innerspring mattresses you can buy. This model does not contain any polyester, polyurethane foams, or toxic fire retardants. Additionally, the bed is constructed in Los Angeles, and all the materials and labor are sourced ethically.
The mattress itself is a hybrid-innerspring variety with some impressive technical specs. Boasting over 1,414 individually-tuned coils in three gauge levels, along with an advanced latex memory foam, the Green Mattress is exceptionally contouring and offers lots of support.
It is available in a standard 11-inch model, or with a luxury pillow top that brings the total height to 13 inches.
- Natural Materials
- No Polyurethane Foams or Toxic Chemicals
- Made in USA
Avocado Highlights
- Handcrafted in CA, USA
- Extremely eco-friendly materials
- Ethically sourced materials
- 100% free of toxic chemicals
- 25-year warranty
- Free carbon neutral shipping to your home
Mattress Breakdown
Pros
- One of the “greenest” mattresses available on the market today
- Offered with two different firmness options for different needs
- Technologically-advanced hybrid innerspring construction offers a blend of support and cradling
- All materials used are organic and free of toxic chemicals
- Avocado offers a one year risk-free trial and 25-year warranty
- Free Carbon-Neutral delivery option, and optional home installation and mattress removal
Cons
- Creates more noise than the average innerspring-hybrid
- There is less motion isolation than the average hybrid-innerspring
How does the Avocado mattress feel?
This hybrid model mattress is actually more on the soft side than we expected. The coils used inside the latex memory foam are dispersed around 5 separate ergonomic zones to provide a very supportive sleeping experience. This helps to alleviate pressure points, align the spine, and relieve lower back pain.
The Avocado is available with or without an additional pillow topper. This adds a bit more cushiness to your night.
- Standard ( 7 / 10 firmness): Good support without being overly firm. This option is especially great for heavier sleepers of any position.
- Optional Pillow Top ( 6 / 10 firmness): Adding this extra feature to your Green Mattress will increase its softness and body-conforming properties slightly. For side sleepers, or those seeking increased relief from pressure points, we think this is the best option.
Mattress Construction
- Optional European Style Pillow Top
- Organic wool and organic cotton mattress cover
- Organic Dunlop latex foam
- Fully reinforced steel perimeter for maximum edge support
- Up to 1,414 individually-tempered steel coils dispersed along five distinct ergonomic zones
Avocado Service and Delivery
In keeping with its focus on providing as eco-conscious of a sleeping experience as possible, Avocado offers its customers free carbon-neutral shipping to their home. For a fee of $199 they also offer in-home set up and removal of your old one.
Furthermore, Avocado stands behind their product with a risk-free one-year trial of their mattress. You can reach their friendly customer support team at any time during the first 365 days of your purchase and arrange for a full refund if you are not satisfied for any reason.
If you decide to keep your mattress for the long-haul, rest assured that Avocado’s 25-year limited warranty will cover you from any imperfections or defects, should they occur. We loved working with this company, and found it especially telling that they include a free children’s book about eco-friendliness with their product!
Is This Mattress for Me?
The Avocado Green Mattress is a great option for anyone who is seriously concerned about the environmental aspect of their next bed. This is definitely one of the most eco-friendly and ethically sourced on the market today. With organic materials, no toxic chemicals, and certifications from numerous green organizations, this bed is perfect for anyone who puts “greenness” at the top of their list of requirements.
This bed is also good for heavier sleepers, we found. The hybrid technology makes it very supportive, while still offering a nice plush feel. Heavier sleepers will get a lot out of this bed, as the latex foam layer combined with the spring-coil system can support a lot of weight.
Generally speaking it is a great choice for any type of sleeper, but with the optional pillow top choice, it is very good for side sleepers or anyone who wants a bit more cradle without giving up supportive spring technology.
We Recommend This If You:
- Care about the environmental impact of your mattress
- Sleep in any position (back, side, stomach)
- Are a heavier person (above 180 pounds)
- Want a mattress that will last many years
- Are sensitive to chemical odors
Mattress Specifications
SIZE | DIMENSIONS | PRICES |
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Twin | 75'' W x 38'' L x 11'' H | $899 |
Twin XL | 80'' W x 38'' L x 11'' H | $999 |
Full | 75'' W x 54'' L x 11'' H | $1,199 |
Queen | 80'' W x 60'' L x 11'' H | $1,399 |
King | 80'' W x 76'' L x 11'' H | $1,799 |
Cali King | 84'' W x 72'' L x 11'' H | $1,799 |
Helix Mattresses Review
Helix is a New York based company specializing in all things mattresses, bedding, and now even modular furniture. They offer a huge variety of hybrid, boxed mattresses (15+ in fact!) for all kinds of sleepers. With a standard line, as well as a LUXE line, no matter the kind of bed you like there is a good chance that Helix has you covered. To figure out which kind of bed is right for you the company also offers a helpful Sleep Quiz.
The standard models by Helix feature 4 layers of material and come in at 12 inches thick. LUXE models have 2 extra layers and 2 extra inches of material. All of Helix’s mattresses are hybrid innerspring-memory foam, though the construction varies a bit between the specific models.
Our favorite of the bunch was the Helix Midnight LUXE, one of the company’s best sellers. But what we found most impressive about the company is that with such a wide variety of products, there seems to be an option perfect for every sleeper!
- 100-Night Sleep Trial
- Individualized comfort with Helix Color Match
- 10-Year Warranty
Helix Highlights
- 100-night sleep trial
- 10-year warranty
- Free shipping in the US
- Sleep Quiz for perfect match
- Great temperature neutrality
Mattress Breakdown
Pros
- Options to fit all different sleep types
- Both lower-cost and luxury models
- Convenience of bed-in-a-box
Cons
- Heavy/tough to move
- Average edge support
How does the Helix mattress feel?
With 15+ models of mattresses, there is a huge range in the firmness options available to Helix customers. No matter your preferred feel and support level, they make a bed that will suit you well. We recommend taking their Sleep Test to see where you fit in.
In general, the hybrid nature of all Helix mattresses means the beds have a strong underpinning of support that makes it easy to change positions, and offers decent relief on joints and the back. With the LUXE models, extra layers of memory foam and a luxury topper add more conforming materials making it one of the best side sleepers types or anyone who wants a more cradled sleeping experience.
The mattresses range from a 2 out of 10 on the firmness scale all the way up to a 7 or 8. The Midnight LUXE model is about a 5 or 6 firmness. The Midnight model (non-LUXE) is more like a 4.
Construction
- Quilted pillow top cover
- Gel Visco memory foam
- Memory Plus Foam
- Helix Dynamic Foam (latex-foam hybrid)
- Individually-pocketed support coils
- High-density (DuraDense) polyfoam base
Helix Service and Delivery
Helix offers strong customer support for anything you might need. They have an A+ rating from the BBB, and an 89% favorability rating from customers.
All of their mattresses come with a 10 to 15 year warranty depending on the model, as well as a 100 night risk free trial period. Beds come delivered in a box, right to your door. They are easy to open and install, and generally take only a few hours to expand to their full size. For an added fee you can arrange for Helix to take away your old mattress at the time your new one is delivered.
Typically it takes about 6 to 10 business days for your Helix Mattress to be delivered.
Is This Mattress for Me?
We feel confident that there is definitely a perfect Helix mattress out there for you! No matter how you like to sleep, or what your budget is, Helix has you covered. What’s so cool about their company is that they really seem to do it all. Check out their new line of customizable furniture here.
For back sleepers and stomach sleepers, there are firmer options that offer great support and make the most of the innerspring technology. For side sleepers, there are more giving, plush models that offer great contouring and joint support. And for all those somewhere in the middle, there are options that combine technologies suited for combination sleepers. Did we already mention that Helix has a fantastic Sleep Quiz to help you choose which one is right for you?
Out of all of their offerings, we love their best-selling Midnight LUXE model. It is both supportive and comfortable, with easy installation and a price point that seems too good to be true given the quality of the product. This is a great mattress for those who generally sleep on their side, or couples who are concerned about motion isolation.
We Recommend This If You:
- Like the comfort of a memory foam bed, with the support of an innerspring bed
- Are not sure what type of sleeper you are
- Have a partner with a different sleeping style than you
- Want a seamless delivery and set-up experience
- Want to try a mattress for a while before you decide to commit to it
- Tend to sleep hot and want a cooling experience
Helix Midnight Luxe Specs
SIZE | DIMENSIONS | PRICES |
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Twin | 38'' W x 75'' L x 14'' H | $995 |
Twin XL | 38'' W x 80'' L x 14'' H | $1,249 |
Full | 54'' W x 75'' L x 14'' H | $1,549 |
Queen | 60'' W x 80'' L x 14'' H | $1,849 |
King | 76'' W x 80'' L x 14'' H | $2,249 |
Cali King | 72'' W x 84'' L x 14'' H | $2,249 |