- Side sleepers
- Back sleepers
- Stomach sleepers
- Trial Period
365 Days
- Warranty Period
25 Years
- Return Fee
Free
- Shipping Fee
Free
The Avocado Green Mattress Review
If you're looking for a comfortable and highly supportive mattress without giving up your personal environmental agenda, the Avocado Green may be the right choice for you. It has a hybrid structure comprised of hyper-elastic latex and robust steel coils. All its materials are organic or are from recycled materials, making it one of the most eco-friendly mattresses in the industry.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- An environmentally-friendly mattress
- Provides strong edge support
- Enables easy movement on its surface
- Keeps sleepers cool at night
- Comes with a 365-night trial
- Backed by a 25-year warranty
- Manufacturer offers white glove delivery
Cons
- Inadequately isolates motion
- May be too firm for light and medium weight side sleepers
Mattress Construction
The Avocado Green is 11'' thick. It has a cover fabric and two additional latex and coil layers. There are also two upholstered handles sewn on the sides of the mattress for a tight fit.
Sleepers may opt for an optional 2'' pillow top for a softer feel. This pillow comes with all mattress sizes. Its starting price is $100 for the twin size. Maximum price is $300 for the California King Size.
Pillow Top (optional): 2'' of GOLS certified organic latex foam providing enhanced comfort and pressure relief.
Cover: A fabric made of GOTS certified organic cotton and wool strongly attached together by hand-tufted ribbons with no use of chemical adhesives. The fabric is soft and highly breathable wicking moisture away from sleepers' body
Comfort Layer: 2'' of GOLS certified elastic Dunlop latex giving the mattress bounciness. This latex has a perforated structure which reduces heat retention by enabling free passage of air.
Support Layer: 1,414 8'' individually wrapped coils made of recycled steel. These coils are arranged in 5 ergonomic zones providing enhanced support for different areas in the body. The coils are reinforced in the perimeter (17 gauge) making the mattress edges more stable.
The coils are placed on 1'' of firm Dunlop latex which functions as the mattress' base.
Feel
The cover of the Avocado Green is gentle and cool to the touch. The mattress is bouncy thanks to the 2'' latex in the comfort layer.
The coils beneath the latex solidify the mattress and generate lift, which gives a sense of sleeping 'on' the mattress instead of 'in' the mattress.
The pillow top adds softness and plushness. It counters the stiffness created by the coils giving a more balanced feel of comfort and support.
Pressure Relief
Side sleepers under 250 pounds may find the Avocado Green to be too stiff for them, which may lead to the accumulation of pressure in their hips and shoulders. Adding the pillow top may be a good solution. Extra 2'' of supple latex foam can do wonders by relieving excess pressure.
Heavyweight side sleepers will appreciate the Avocado Green's firm support. The zoned coil system will target individual areas in their body helping them maintain good posture.
Lightweight back sleepers might have a problem with the firmness of the mattress. The pillow top will provide them with the cushioning they'll need to feel more comfortable.
Medium and, especially, heavyweight back sleepers will highly benefit from the mattress' buoyant latex and zoned coils, which will curb sinking in the lumbar area.
By and large, stomach sleepers require a supportive mattress as they tend to sink in their abdomen area. Those who weigh less than 150 pound might need the soft pillow top for better pressure relief, but heavier sleepers will find the latex in the comfort layer to be elastic enough to reduce pressure in their lumber and thoracic spine.
Plus-size stomach sleepers will enjoy the bounciness the latex provides. The coils' ergonomic zoned support will generate lift in sensitive areas, the abdomen in particular, keeping their spine in proper alignment.
Motion Isolation
The responsive latex in the Avocado Green doesn't isolate motion as well as memory foam. The coils also transfer motion throughout the mattress.
On the bright side, these coils are divided into five ergonomic zones and they're individually wrapped, so the intensity of the motion they transfer is relatively lower compared to innerspring systems.
Making a long story short, the mattress will adequately isolate your partner's minor movements at night, but it'll fail to do so when it comes to more intense movements, such as getting in and out of bed.
The pillow top will add another soft layer to the mattress and increase its capacity to absorb sleepers' movements. It may help solve the problem of sleeping next to a restless partner.
Repositioning
The 1,414 steel coils, the reinforced perimeter and the buoyant Dunlop latex push sleepers up and forward making it very easy to move on the surface of the mattress and change sleeping positions.
Edge Support
The latex in the Avocado Green's comfort layer doesn't tend to sag like foam. Together with the reinforced coils in the perimeter, it makes the edges firm. Sleepers, therefore, will feel stable on the entire surface of the mattress and not only in the center.
Heat Retention
The Avocado Green is designed to keep sleepers cool at night, and so it's highly recommended for areas with hot and humid climate.
The breathable cotton and wool in the cover facilitate moisture wicking. The aerated latex enables air circulation reducing heat retention. The coil also enable the free flow of air, which cools the mattress.
Frame & Foundation
The Avocado Green can be positioned on almost all types of foundations, bed frames and adjustable bases which are solid enough to support its weight. Avocado puts at your disposal its own manufactured platforms made of high quality eco-friendly materials.
The Metal Bed Frame is a squeak-free robust metal construct. It's easy to assemble and it's compatible with most foundations. Its prices range from $129 for a Twin mattress to $199 for a California King Mattress. It comes with 1-year trial and a 10-year warranty.
The Green Mattress Foundation is built as a support structure for bed frames. Its prices vary from $249 for a Twin size mattress to $399 for a California King mattress. It's sold with 1-year trial and a 10-year warranty.
The Luxury Plush Foundation goes well with the Metal Bed Frame. It's a sturdy wooden construct reinforced by more than 100 internal metal supporters. It's offered at low 6'' profile or regular 8'' profile. Starting price is $485 for a Twin Mattress (low profile). Maximum price is $1,100 for a California King Mattress (regular profile).
The Eco Adjustable Base includes preset and customized comfort positions and three variations of upper and lower stress reducing body massage. It can be operated with a remote control or a smartphone app. Prices range from $949 for a Twin XL mattress to $1,789 for a Split California King Mattress (2 units). The Eco Adjustable Base is backed by a 20-year warranty.
The Eco Plus Adjustable Base comes with all the benefits of the Eco Adjustable Base plus extra positions, such as anti-snore, and under the bed LED lighting. A base for a Twin XL mattress costs $1,899. For a Split California King mattress (2 units), you'll pay $3,789. Avocado offers a 20-year warranty for it.
The Eco Pro Adjustable Base is Avocado's top-of-the-line adjustable bed frame. It's a two-piece structure with two silent engines sliding into preset or customizable positions. The price for a Twin XL mattress is $3,298. The highest price for a Split California King Mattress stands at $5,497. These prices include a headboard. The Eco Pro Adjustable Base is backed by a 20-year warranty.
Additional Details
The Avocado Green is manufactured in California, USA. It's available for purchase on Avocado's website as well as in showrooms located in California, New Jersey and Washington DC.
The mattress contains organic, sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials only. The coils are built from recycled steel. The cotton and wool are GOTS certified. The wool is produced in the Himalayas in farms owned by Avocado. The Latex is GOLS certified. It's produced in FSC certified farms in Guatemala and India.
Equally important, the wool, cotton and latex are certified by GREENGUARD and Climate Neutral indicating they comply with strict guidelines meant to keep chemical emissions at low level. They're also certified by OEKO-TEX, the Forest Stewardship Council, the eco-INSTITUT and the Rainforest Alliance to make sure they don't contain environmentally harmful materials.
Shipping & Delivery
The Avocado Green is shipped to any place in the continental USA using the services of FedEx. You'll have to pay $99-$148 per order for items weighing up to 150 pounds. Heavier mattress aren't shipped by FedEx. Shipping price increases to $249+ based on weight. Shipping to Hawaii and Alaska comes with a surcharge of 15% of the total amount of the purchase. Currently, there are no shipments to Canada.
Your new mattress will reach your doorstep packed and compressed in a box in up to 7 business days from the moment you issued your order. You'll have to carry the box to your chosen room, unpack the mattress and set it up by yourself.
Avocado offers white glove delivery including the removal of your old mattress.The cost of this service depends on the weight of the purchased product. Minimum price is $249 for up to 190 pounds. The highest price is $899 for up to 1,600 pounds.
Returns & warranty
The Avocado Green comes with an exceptionally long trial of 365 nights and a break in period of 30 nights. In other words, you can return the mattress for a full refund (not including shipping costs to Hawaii and Alaska) after you slept on it for 30 nights and no later than one year. Your returned mattress will be donated to charity.
Avocado is also very generous with the warranty it offers for the Avocado Green, which is 25 years. During the first 10 years, the company will repair or replace your mattress at no cost. From the 11th year onwards, the warranty becomes prorated. That is, you'll need to pay for shipping costs as well as a growing percentage of the original mattress price starting with 50% and rising by 5% every year in the next 9 years up to 95%
The warranty covers manufacturing defects including impression on the surface of the mattress deeper than 1.5'' and splits and cracks in the latex. It doesn't cover natural wear-and-tear and accidental damage, such as stains, cuts and burning marks. It becomes void if the mattress is placed on an improper foundation.
General Details
| General | Details |
| Material | cotton, wool, Dunlop latex, steel coils |
| Fulfillment time | up to 7 business days |
| Discount | periodically |
| Price before discount | $1,399 - $2,599 |
An Up-Close Look at The Avocado Green
The Bottom Line
The Avocado Green offers you all the benefits of a hybrid latex and coil mattress: muscle soothing bounciness, effective heat dissipation, ease of movement and enhanced support. But the greatest benefit of all is knowing that while you're having a superior sleep experience, you cause no harm to the environment thanks to the eco-friendly materials the mattress is made of.
Where is the Avocado Green manufactured?
The Avocado Green, like all of Avocado's mattresses, is manufactured in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Where can I buy the Avocado Green?
You can buy the Avocado Green on Avocado's website. There are also showrooms in California, New Jersey and Washington DC, where you can physically try the mattress and purchase it.
How do I set up the Avocado Green?
The Avocado Green will arrive at your doorstep packed in a box and wrapped in two layers of plastic. Take the box to your chosen room and unpack the mattress. Find the edge of the first layer of plastic and remove it by unrolling it. Put the mattress on its bed frame while it's still wrapped in the second plastic layer. Remove this layer and let the mattress expand. 30 minutes later, it'll reach its full size and be ready for you.
Does the Avocado Green have to be off-gassed?
The Avocado Green doesn't contain synthetic foam so the the amount of VOCs it will emit the moment it's unpacked from its box is very low. There might be a faint odor coming out of the latex and wool. It's non-toxic, and it'll disappear in a couple of hours. It's advisable to keep your room window open helping the gas disperse faster.
Does the Avocado Green require a special foundation?
The Avocado Green is compatible with most foundations, frames and adjustable bases. The platform you'll use for the mattress has to be solid enough, so it can support its weight.
Can the Avocado green be flipped?
No, the bottom layer of the mattress is made of steel coils, which aren't meant for sleep.
Are there any financing options for purchasing the Avocado Green?
Affirm puts at your disposal a financing program which consists of three payment options: 6, 12 or 18 months. Rates are between 0-30% APR. For more details, refer to Avocado's website.