My current mattress has deep impressions where my wife & I sleep and a hump in the middle. Will your mattresses do the same thing?

The problem with your mattress is caused by the polyurethane foam inside it. It is mostly air with very little substance and resiliency. Latex is natural foam rubber and like a rubber ball bounces, it comes right back up to flat when you get out of bed. There is no polyurethane foam in Eco-Cloud mattresses.

What’s the difference between all latex and latex with springs?

Springs are, well, springier. There’s more energy in the mattress. More bounce. An all latex mattress is not dead like memory foam as it has its own inherent springiness, but compared to latex with springs it has a more grounded feel. There is also a difference in isolation of motion. Our springs are pocketed coils and provide good isolation, but all latex enhances that aspect of the mattresses feel because you have millions of cells of latex adjusting to your motion.

Which is better?

It depends on the individual. Most of us are used to sleeping on a mattress with springs, so springs with latex will feel more familiar at first. However if you take your time testing, you may find that you prefer the all latex feel.

I’m allergic to latex. Should I be concerned about latex in a mattress?

The latex in our mattresses is encapsulated in layers of cotton, wool and more cotton. It never touches your skin and therefore should not affect you in any way. If you don’t want to sleep on a mattress with latex, we have a couple of options that use organic cotton batting for padding.

All of these mattresses feel so good. How can I tell which one is right for me?

Take your time testing. Try them in whatever position you sleep in. If you are a side sleeper, make sure that you don’t feel any excessive pressure on your shoulder or hip. If you are a tummy sleeper make sure you feel sufficient support when you are lying on your stomach. Trust your body. It’s what you feel that counts. Remember that we can adjust the firmness in your home after you’ve slept on it for a couple of weeks.

Why should I buy an organic mattress?

An organic mattress will not have any polyurethane foam, so it will not off gas methyl chloride or formaldehyde, etc. It will not develop a valley where you sleep, because latex is incredibly resilient. It will not have fire retardants or fire blockers, so you will not be breathing any potentially harmful chemicals over the years you sleep on the mattress. It will be more supportive than a conventional mattress because unlike polyurethane foam that settles where you sleep, latex pushes back for excellent back support. The organic wool will wick away perspiration while you sleep and it will evaporate when you are not in bed. Latex is molded with thousands of small holes that contain air. When you move you are actually pumping air through the mattress. It will not reflect your body heat like memory foam.

How long will these mattresses last?

Latex will last 20 to 30 years or more. Springs are made of high tensile tempered steel and will also last a very long time. We give a 20 year non-prorated warranty with all the Eco-Cloud organic mattresses. People often look at their mattress and see the valley where they have been sleeping and think their springs are wearing out. It’s not the springs. It’s the polyurethane foam that has settled that causes the dip in your old mattress.

What is the little flap for on the side of the mattress?

The flap is a tailoring feature that protects and hides the zipper. Having a removable top panel allows you to clean your cover if necessary and also gives us access to the latex in case we need to adjust the mattress firmness after you have received your mattress.

Do you sell other mattresses besides Eco-Cloud?

We carry Keetsa memory foam mattresses. These mattresses are more natural than Tempurpedic or conventional mattresses with memory foam. They have no measurable VOC’s and are a great value.

What’s the difference between latex and memory foam?

Memory foam is a special type of polyurethane foam that will mold to your body as your body temperature warms it. Keetsa memory foam is a blend of polyurethane, castor bean oil and green tea leaf extract. Latex is a natural product made from the milk sap of the rubber tree.

What about dust mites and allergies?

Dust mites cannot live in latex. In nature the milk sap runs under the bark of the tree and protects the tree from insects. Rubber trees never need to be sprayed with pesticides because they have built in protection. At home, dust mites, although microscopic in size, are members of the spider family find latex to be naturally inhabitable.

Do your mattresses work on adjustable beds?

Latex is extremely pliable and is the best material for an adjustable bed.

Can you make custom sizes for boats and trailers and built ins?

Yes we can. If you send us a template of the space we can make you a customized mattress.

Are your mattresses returnable?

They are not returnable, however we offer a great comfort guarantee. You can test your mattress at home up to two months. We encourage you to try it for a couple of weeks and if you find that it is too firm or too soft we will come to your home and change the latex to adjust the comfort to your needs. There is no charge for the latex. If you are out of the bay area, we will ship you a layer of a different firmness and you can send us the layer that it replaces.

Will there be a difference in the quality of sleep I experience when I get an organic mattress?

Definitely, because latex is both pressure relieving and supportive you should find that your tossing and turning is reduced and consequently you will spend more time in the restorative stage of sleep and awake refreshed and invigorated.

Is latex sustainable?

Rubber trees will produce latex for 20 years. When they cease producing they are harvested for furniture and new ones are planted. They grow quickly and begin to produce latex in five years.

How is your warranty handled?

Eco-Cloud organic mattresses come with a 20 year non-prorated warranty. If your mattress dips more than one and a half inches you will get a new mattress.

Do you sell eco friendly furniture?

Yes, we carry solid wood beds, night stands, chests & dressers from Pacific Rim Woodworking, Bedworks of Maine and Vermont Furniture Design.

Does latex off gas?

Not at all.

Do your mattresses sleep warm?

Eco-Cloud mattresses are wonderfully breathable. Latex is molded with thousands of pin core holes. There is air in the holes, so when you move you actually pumping air through the mattress. You also great air flow in the organic wool above the latex.

Should we use a mattress pad?

Eco-Cloud mattresses have removable zipper covers that can be removed for cleaning. We recommend eco dry cleaners or simply putting the cover out in the sun for a few hours. We carry Coyuchi organic cotton mattress pads that will not change the feel of the mattress and offer a first line of protection for your mattress.