My Green Mattress Natural Escape Review
Overview and narrative
When I started testing eco focused beds years ago, many options were either very expensive or not very comfortable. Natural Escape from My Green Mattress pushes past that. It delivers real organic materials and a supportive, lively feel at a price that does not try to be a luxury trophy.
The mattress I tested arrived a week after ordering. The first thing I noticed after cutting the plastic was the lack of chemical odor. There was a light, clean scent from the wool and cotton. My son called it a cereal smell. That tracks with the build. No polyurethane foam and no added flame retardants. The wool in the cover is the fire barrier.
My Green Mattress is a small team in La Grange Highlands, Illinois. The owner, Tim Masters, is a craft focused builder. I visited their factory once without warning and he was happy to walk me through coil winding and tufting. It is a shop that cares about process. That shows up in the finished feel.
Ordering and unboxing
You order direct from My Green Mattress with free shipping in the United States. Mine arrived in about a week, roll packed in a box. Set up took a few minutes and the mattress expanded quickly. A note for the latex purists. This is Dunlop latex, not Talalay. Dunlop gives a bit more push back which fits the hybrid design.
Construction
- Cover: Organic cotton quilted with organic wool for breathability and moisture control. The wool is the fire barrier so there are no added flame retardant chemicals.
- Comfort layer: Three inches of organic Dunlop latex with ventilation for airflow. This layer gives contour without a slow melting feel.
- Support core: Eight inches of pocketed coils made from recycled steel. The middle third is firmer for spinal alignment and the perimeter uses stronger coils for edge sitting.
- Base: Organic cotton batting that stabilizes the coil unit.
- Total height: About eleven inches.
The pocket coils and latex keep partner movement muted compared with open coils.
Latex does not trap heat like many memory foams and the coil cavity helps air move.
Feel and performance
This mattress feels like a well built innerspring with a clean, buoyant top. The latex gives quick response and the coil unit adds lift so you do not feel stuck. Side sleepers will notice pressure relief at the shoulder without collapsing the hips. Back and stomach sleepers should appreciate the firmer center zone that resists bowing.
Edge performance is better than average for a boxed hybrid. I could sit to tie shoes without sliding. Motion transfer is low, not zero. If you need the dead quiet of memory foam you will not get it here, but you also will not get the slow sink that makes changing positions a chore.
Who it is for
- You want certified organic materials and a straightforward build
- You like a responsive surface with some bounce
- You sleep in multiple positions and want stable support
Who should pass
- You want a very plush, slow moving feel
- You prefer extra tall profiles beyond twelve inches
What stands out and tradeoffs
- Certified organic cotton, wool, and latex
- Zoned support and reinforced edges
- One year in home trial is rare at this material set
- Clean scent and no foam off gassing
- Medium firm feel will not satisfy plush seekers
- Latex is lively which some people do not love
My Green Mattress vs Avocado
These two brands live in the same space. Both use organic cotton, organic wool, and organic Dunlop latex over pocketed coils. The main differences are options and typical price. Avocado offers a standard model and a pillow top model that adds extra latex for more cushion. Natural Escape targets a single balanced feel and usually lands at a lower price than Avocado, especially the pillow top. Below is a quick comparison. Prices are typical list prices at the time of writing and can change with promotions. Always check current offers.
| Model | Comfort | Support core | Firmness options | Trial | Warranty | Typical queen price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Green Mattress Natural Escape | Three inch organic Dunlop latex | Zoned pocketed coils with reinforced edge | Single medium firm feel | 365 nights | 20 years | Often lower than Avocado Green standard |
| Avocado Green standard | About two inch organic Dunlop latex | Zoned pocketed coils | Single firm feel | 365 nights | 25 years | Higher than Natural Escape |
| Avocado Green pillow top | Extra organic latex comfort for a deeper cushion | Zoned pocketed coils | Plusher feel than standard | 365 nights | 25 years | Highest of the three |
Price, trial, warranty
- Natural Escape trial and warranty: 365 night trial and a 20 year warranty
- Avocado Green trial and warranty: 365 night trial and a 25 year warranty
- Price note: Natural Escape typically lists for less than Avocado Green standard and far less than the pillow top. Discounts change often. Use the links below to see current pricing.
Bottom line
Natural Escape feels like a classic innerspring done with better ingredients. If you want organic materials, steady support, and a responsive surface at a fair price, it earns a spot on your shortlist. The one year trial makes the decision easier.
Thank you for the Natural Escape review. You mentioned it being a medium firm level of firmness. Do you think this mattress would be too firm for a side sleeper?
I don’t think so. The reason being, because it has a coils system so you will get some sink into the mattress as well as the benefit of the latex.
My wife is a Naturopathic Doctor and understands the importance of a natural mattress and insisted we buy one for my daughter when we moved her out of her crib. I was hesitant since these are so expensive, but she explained that sleeping on a mattress that is not natural means that her face is pressed up against chemicals and toxic off-gassing for an entire night. This was a huge concern so we searched high and low for a high quality natural mattress that would also provide her with a good night’s sleep. We went to a local store that specialized in organic mattresses and could not find anything that felt good (they felt flimsy) and they were all so expensive. I decided to search online to see if I could find something and luckily I found the Echo Mattress.
We purchased the single sided Echo Mattress for my little girl and we absolutely LOVE it. It is super clean, no smells at all, and very comfortable. It came packaged rolled up and was super easy to bring upstairs and unroll onto her bed.
Now when I read my little girl bedtime stories I end up staying in bed with her a bit longer than I need to so I can enjoy her comfortable bed. I was actually enjoying my little girl’s mattress better than my own so we decided to buy a King Size double sided version of this mattress for my own bed.
This is an incredible bed an a wonderful price and the customer service in this place is amazing too!
Hi, I am very interested in purchasing a king My Green Mattress Natural Escape for my stomach sleeper husband and me (mostly side sleeper, and sometimes back). I am wanting to invest in a healthy natural mattress. No toxins, natural materials. I’m really picky.
My question after reviewing this review and two others you have done about Nest Bedding (hybrid latex and Alexander), which would you personally recommend for comofort?. We currently have a maybe 8 year old innerspring pillow top mattress (have no clue on brand but apparently my husband spent a decent amount of money on it when he purchased it). It feels flexible and ok, but not great. I can almost feel the springs or something at times.
We went on vacation and the bed was amazing we slept in. Realizing comfort is a nice plus, I am looking for something that suits our sleeping styles, is completely non toxic, so things like memory foams or petrochemicals or even bio foams are out (such as the Nest Alexander unfortunately), and has a nice comfortable feel to it (ie, i don’t want to have to sleep on an all natural brick or lumpy thing).
Would Nest Bedding Hybrid Latex fit the bill? Or is My Green Matress Natural Escape basically similar? (There’s even another company called Sleep On Latex which sells a Pure Green latex non hybrid mattress. which could be a contender) In our case, would we benefit from having coils and latex hybrid versus only latex?
I appreciate your advice as you seem to do very fair reviews on a bunch of mattress and know your stuff!
I really like My Green Mattress as a Company. They make wonderful non toxic mattresses. If you like the feel of all latex for your mattress, Sleep On Latex comes highly recommended and they were recently listed in consumer reports. I think they offer a great value. Although I haven’t personally slept on their mattresses, I am impressed with their pricing.
Have you looked at the Eco Terra mattress. It’s similar, 11″, 2.5″ Dunlop NR latex – S-M- or F (they’ll do Talalay if you want) and they use the Legget & Pratt coils but I don’t think they’re zoned or as heavy as the Natural Escape. I’d be interested in a comparison. Also, DreamFoam and Arizona Mattress makes a similar bed.
I haven’t tried the Eco Terra yet but it looks like a nice mattress given the construction. Same for DreamFoam and Arizona, haven’t tried them but will most likely get to reviewing them soon. I can say that people I know who have purchased the Natural Escape have been very happy with it.
Best price organic mattresse out there. I love mine.
If you’re looking for a good toxic/chemical free all Organic mattress for your money look no further. My Green Mattress is the best. I Purchased a Queen size about 3 months ago and now I’m very happy to say I don’t wake up with lower back pain or allergies. Also has great motion transfer.
It looks like My Green Mattress has upgraded this model with zoned coils. Any chance you might take a look at it again?
I also tested the zoned coil system and it is an improvement. It’s subtle but nice.
Do you recommend a box spring for the Natural Escape? If so any recommendations on natural box spring manufacturers?
You can certainly use a box spring but no need for one. Here’s one that can be found on Amazon
Hi! I’m stuck between the Natural Escape, Avocado Green or the Naturpedic mattress from Pottery Barn. Can you tell me anything that would help me to decide between the 3? I like that the Naturpedic has the option for different firmness levels for my husband and myself as well as the fact that the materials are non toxic and highly rated. The price and lack of trial period are a big concern for me though which is what lead me to MyGreenMattress and the Avocado. Thanks!
…I just saw the above comment, would the My Green be better for me because it’s “harder in the middle”?- I carry more weight in my upper and mid torso.
Thanks again
How does the Natural Escape compare to the Awara? Both their luxury hybrid and premier? I currently have the previous generation Awara and it’s been pretty good, but I need another bed for a different location. Thanks.