Natural latex mattresses are an investment in healthy sleep: Öko-Test has tested eleven models. We show you which mattress test winner is worth your money.
A good and suitable mattress has a positive effect on your night’s sleep and helps to prevent health problems such as back or hip pain. The task of a mattress is to support the spine in your sleep so that it is stored in its natural position while you sleep and your muscles are not active.
No matter which mattress you choose: Expert: advise not to wait too long with the investment in a new mattress. High -quality mattresses can last long with good care, but after eight to ten years they should usually be replaced.
Mattress test winner 2025: Many “good” mattresses, but also pollutants
The consumer magazine Öko-Test had tested for issue 12/2024 eleven natural latex mattresses and released the test results in the eco-test guide building and living again in 2025. In the meantime, the manufacturers have communicated changes or result in new scientific knowledge, the mattresses have been tested again.
The gratifying result: eight mattresses received the grade “good”, only three cuts with “satisfactory” or “sufficient”. However, it did not make a mattress on a “very good” and not everyone can do without pollutant residues.
In some models, Öko-Test found increased nitrosamine values and optical brighteners: nitrosamines are considered carcinogenic and can remove the mattress-problematic because we spend about a third of our lives in bed. Optical brighteners are difficult to break down and burden the environment. In addition, they are completely superfluous for the function of a mattress and only serve to make the reference fabric appear white.
In the following section we selected some of the best models from the test for you.
You can read all test results of the latex mattress test in the Epaper from Öko-Test.
Price performance tip: Malie Pure Green Natural Latex
The “Malie Pure Green Natural Latex mattress” is our price-performance tip in the test field of ÖKO-Test: It is the cheapest “good” model without abnormalities in the pollutant test. Optical brighteners or increased nitrosamine values could not be detected. The model is particularly suitable for medium -sized and moderate people.
Buy: from around 760 euros from Belama, Betten Prince or Amazon
Tip for big and heavy people: Lamodula latex mattress Julian
The “Lamodula latex mattress Julian” was the only “good” mattress in the test, which according to ÖKO test is suitable for all body types-including large and/or heavy people. While most other test winners are only recommended for small to medium -sized people, the lamodula also offers more optimal support. Here, too, the pollutant examination did not reveal any abnormalities. However, Öko-Test demonstrated optical brighteners.
Buy: from around 1,040 euros from Lamodula
You can read all the details and test results in the Öko-Test guide 2025 or online on Ökotest.de.
Nature latex mattresses: properties and special features
Natural latex mattresses consist of natural rubber and are considered a sustainable alternative to synthetic mattresses. They are characterized by their excellent point elasticity – this means that they only give in where they are loaded and should therefore adapt optimally to the body contours. This property makes it interesting for people with pronounced body contours.
Advantages:
- Very good adaptation to the body due to high elasticity
- Durable and robust with good care
- Production of renewable raw materials
- For allergy sufferers: suitable inside (with appropriate covers)
Disadvantages:
- Comparatively difficult
- Higher acquisition costs than other mattress types
- Typical latex smell that can be perceived as disturbing
- Less suitable for people who sweat strongly
Care tips for your natural latex mattress
In order to extend the lifespan of your mattress and to ensure healthy sleep, regular care and considering some important points are essential.
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Regular turning and turning: Turn and turn your mattress regularly to ensure even wear and tear and avoid lounge. Important in natural latex mattresses: Since they are comparatively heavy, you should pay attention to the grip loops when buying – this makes handling considerably easier.
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Use correct bed linen: Make sure not to use her bed sheets so as not to affect the elastic properties of the natural latex mattress. After all, this property makes up the quality of nature latex.
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Sufficient ventilation: Sure for good ventilation of the bedroom to derive moisture and prevent mold formation. For new natural latex mattresses: let the mattress take a few days before use without bed linen to reduce the typical latex smell that occurs in almost all models.
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Reference maintenance: Most covers can be washed in the machine at 30-60 degrees Celsius. Note the manufacturer’s care instructions to avoid discoloration or incorporation of the reference. A clean cover contributes to hygiene and reduces the stress by pollutants.
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Use mattress sauces: With a mattress sauce you can also protect your mattress from dirt and moisture. You can wash this separately and potentially increase the lifespan of your mattress. You can get recommended mattress sauces online, for example at Allnatura, Lidl or Amazon
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In the case of house dust mite allergy: pay particular attention to good hygiene and wash the cover at least 60 degrees Celsius to kill mites. Think about buying special allergy mattress references that can offer additional protection. You can get such references in different sizes online, for example from Otto or Amazon.
Further tips to protect yourself as an allergy sufferer: in front of mites can also be found in this article:
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