Avocado Latex Mattress Review – Test Lab Ratings

Motion transfer on the Avocado Latex Mattress isn’t a major problem for most sleepers. Although latex tends to transfer motion more than some other mattress materials, Avocado constructed the bed in a way that counteracts this tendency. A comfort layer of “wavy” latex with a zig-zagging edge helps isolate motion.

The Avocado Latex Mattress doesn’t isolate motion as well as some other mattresses, particularly those with ultra conforming memory foam comfort layers. Memory foam is known as a mattress material that absorbs rather than transfers motion. Sleepers who share a bed and are especially sensitive to their partner’s movements might prefer a bed with more conforming comfort layers.

The Avocado Latex Mattress provides pressure relief, but the extent depends on the sleeper’s weight and preferred sleep position. Since the mattress rates 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale, the bed could create pressure points for some sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds.

Most sleepers who weigh between 130 and 230 pounds should experience pressure relief on the Avocado Latex Mattress. Its firmness level promotes spinal alignment in sleepers in this weight range. When a sleeper’s spine is aligned, they are less likely to experience pressure points and discomfort.

The Avocado Latex Mattress’ convoluted comfort layer adds to this effect. It is zoned with different firmness levels to better shape to the sleeper’s body and support their spine. This should allow their hips and shoulders to sink in to relieve pressure while limiting sagging.

Latex naturally excels at creating a temperature neutral surface for sleepers. As a result, those who tend to sleep hot may find comfort on the Avocado Latex Mattress. Its Dunlop latex layers don’t absorb much heat throughout the night, so most sleepers won’t wake up overheated or sweaty. The breathable cotton cover and temperature-regulating wool layer further combat excessive heat retention.

Memory foam is the mattress material most known for absorbing heat. For this reason, the Avocado Latex Mattress is better at temperature control than most mattresses with memory foam comfort layers. Coil and latex hybrid beds like the Avocado Green are often even better at staying temperature neutral due to airflow through the coil layer. Sleepers who have major trouble staying cool might opt for the Avocado Green for ultimate temperature neutrality.

The Avocado Latex Mattress rates about average in terms of edge support. Edge support determines how much of a mattress’ surface is usable. Strong edges allow sleepers to use the full surface of a mattress without the risk of roll-off.

Most sleepers have no problem with the Avocado Latex Mattress’ edges. Some sleepers, especially those of heavier weights who tend to sit or sleep near the perimeter of the mattress, might prefer a mattress with stronger edges. Edge support is especially important to people who share a bed with a partner, child, or pet since they are more likely to need to use more of the mattress’ surface area.

Sleepers have little trouble moving across the surface of the Avocado Latex Mattress. Since the bed is not ultra conforming, it doesn’t “hug” the body and create resistance. Movement is generally fairly easy on latex mattresses, which tend to be more responsive than conforming.

However, movement on the Avocado Latex Mattress isn’t as easy as it is on some other latex models. The Avocado Latex is constructed in a way that counteracts its layers’ natural responsiveness. Zig-zags in the “wavy” convoluted Dunlop layer help absorb movement and reduce the bed’s bounciness, which may be beneficial for motion isolation but could diminish ease of movement.

Like nearly all newly manufactured products, the Avocado Latex Mattress may have a slight odor. Customers can expect to notice the mild smell upon unboxing the mattress. Latex doesn’t produce as strong of an off-gassing odor as memory foam, however. Instead, it produces a faint smell that should dissipate quickly.

Because the Avocado Latex Mattress contains natural and organic materials, the non-latex parts of the bed produce little to no smell. The cotton and wool cover has not been treated with chemical flame retardants that could create an odor, and the bed does not contain chemical adhesives to hold the layers together.