Birch Elite Natural Mattress Review

Main Features

The key features of the Elite Natural Mattress, based on our research, are:

• 3-inch premium quilted Euro top
• Luxurious soft natural wool
• 3 top-quality organic latex layers
• Optional CoolForce Layer
• Distinct steel micro-coils
• Steel coil base zoned for lower back
• Fiberglass-free fire retardant layer
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Putting a solid platform base or a slatted foundation with firm, flat, or thick slats, rather than a traditional box spring, below the mattress is what Birch suggests on its website. The Birch Foundation is compatible, for example. If you have an existing base or foundation and are unsure if it is suitable for the mattress, contacting the manufacturer can help you find out.

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Construction Details

Birch’s Elite Natural Mattress is a luxurious 15-inch-thick hybrid. It combines multiple layers of natural latex for comfort with two coil layers for extra cushioning and pressure relief. Here is more about the nine layers of premium natural and organic materials:

Quilted Euro Top

The quilted Euro top features a plush 3-inch layer of natural New Zealand wool and pressure-relieving organic latex within an organic cotton cover. Cotton provides a soft, breathable sleep surface, enhanced by the extra cushioning of the wool that traces back to individual sheep farms.

3 Layers of Organic Latex

Each of the three layers of premium organic latex foam in the Elite Natural Mattress has a specific role in elevating its performance. The latex comfort layer in the Euro top cradles the body for pressure relief. A softer latex layer offers targeted pressure relief across sleep positions and body contouring. The third latex layer is firmer for cradling and responsive support.

Optional CoolForce Layer

An option add-on is the Birch CoolForce Layer. The all-natural cooling tech offers relief for hot sleepers. Graphite strips are embedded within the mattress surface to continually conduct heat away from the body. A cooler sleep can help prevent the discomfort of waking up in the middle of the night in a sweat. This premium feature is a cutting-edge technology for greater sleep comfort.

Micro-Coil Comfort Layer

The addition of a micro-coil layer adds luxuriousness with extra pressure relief and cushioning. The individually wrapped steel coils sit between two latex layers for body-cradling benefits, including extra comfort.

Full 8” Zoned Coil Support Base

A layer of 8-inch-tall steel coils form a sturdy mattress base, especially with the reinforced-perimeter design. The individually wrapped coils have zoned lumbar support, meaning they help support the lower back and hips.

No Fiberglass

The fiberglass-free fire retardant layer helps you stay safe and adds durability to the mattress. Birch’s Elite Natural Mattress is 100% fiberglass-free.

Birch Elite Natural Mattress: Review of Sizes

This mattress is available in all the standard US sizes you would expect:

• Twin: 38” x 75”
• Twin XL: 38” x 80”
• Full: 54” x 75”
• Queen: 60” x 80”
• King: 76” x 80”
• Cal King: 72” x 84”

As the mattresses are handmade, there may be slight variances in measurements. Birch Living tries to get the measurements exact, per its website.

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Birch Elite Natural Mattress Review: Pros and Any Limitations

There are many benefits to this mattress’s premium features, and, as with anything else, there are a few potential drawbacks. The following details can help you determine if this Birch mattress offers what you want.

Premium, Plush Comfort

The 15-inch hybrid is handmade, offering luxurious comfort with the plush feel of its quilted Euro top. The soft sleep surface has superior cushioning with its 3 inches of natural New Zealand wool and organic latex below for tailored pressure relief. The micro-coil layer adds further pressure relief for greater comfort, responding individually to the body’s shape, compressing deeper under high-pressure areas like the hips.

The mattress features premium, sustainable materials that pass rigorous testing, and the wool is sustainably sourced. These qualities add to the luxuriousness of the Birch Elite Natural Mattress, as do extra features like lumbar support and the optional upgrade to the latest cooling technology.

Medium-Soft for All Sleep Styles

The Elite Natural Mattress is a luxury hybrid designed for all sleep positions, per the Birch Living site. It is medium-soft, appealing to sleepers who want a balance of ultra-comfort and gentle support. Birch Living rates its mattress a 5 on the industry-wide mattress firmness scale, wherein 1 is the softest and 10 is the firmest.

Side sleepers may find medium-soft provides extra cushioning around pressure points like the hips and shoulders to prevent joint pain. Combination sleepers may find they have the support they need when rolling from side to back.

Of course, the same mattress will not suit everyone. Some stomach sleepers may want more firmness to keep their hips from sinking. Plus-size individuals may seek medium-firm or firm mattresses for enough spinal support. Whether you like medium-soft is a personal thing, too. The Elite Natural Mattress suits those who like plush, cloud-like comfort.

A latex hybrid like this may not be right for those who prefer the slow, body-hugging feel of memory foam. Latex adds bounce, which often helps restless and combination sleepers change positions without feeling restricted.

Excellent Support

Better support comes from the added micro-coil layer, multiple latex layers, and zoned lumbar feature of the Birch Elite Natural Mattress. The 8-inch coil core of individually wrapped coils has responsive support.

It also has a premium zoned lumbar design. That helps maintain proper spinal alignment and may suit those looking for extra lower-back support. Certain sleepers may find the zoned design prevents or reduces back pain, although we cannot guarantee this result. If you have regular back pain, seeing your doctor to determine the ideal sleep environment for you is best.

Plus, the multi-layer latex construction offers buoyancy and support. This material compresses when needed and quickly rebounds to promote body alignment and avoid feeling “stuck” in the mattress.

Sustainable Sleep

The mattress has many sustainable features to suit those looking for a more natural sleep environment. All latex used in this mattress is GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) certified. The highly regarded certification recognizes that the latex is made from at least 95% certified organic raw materials and manufactured with strict social and environmental standards.

The mattress also meets rigorous requirements for GREENGUARD Gold certification. That means it is low in VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), contributing to healthier bedroom air quality, and is free of formaldehyde, pesticides, fiberglass, and polyurethane foams.

The mattress has no “off-gassing” (a slight initial mattress odor), and Birch Living responsibly sources its organic and natural components, as well as ensuring its partners follow ethical practices, per its website. Finally, the brand partners with CleanHub to prevent public waste from going to landfills and oceans.

Superior Durability

The high-end materials and nine-layer design of the Birch Elite Natural Mattress mean it is more likely to maintain excellent support over time. For example, there are no synthetic foams that can compress over time. The natural latex and steel coils typically retain shape and firmness longer than foam-only construction.

Also, a thicker mattress means more layers. The nine-layer Birch mattress distributes pressure across the mattress, reducing stress on a single layer for a potentially longer lifespan.

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What Else to Know in the Birch Elite Natural Mattress Review

For Those with Allergies and Sensitivities

We recognize that some people have latex allergies. If you do, Birch Living recommends on its site consulting with your medical provider before purchase.

Natural latex is hypoallergenic and anti-microbial, combating mold and harsh microbes well, and is a barrier to dust mites. The mattress also has no off-gassing. These qualities may increase comfort for certain sleepers, such as those with chemical sensitivities or sensitive skin.

Cutting-Edge Cooling Tech

The mattress has excellent airflow, from the naturally breathable latex to the organic cotton cover that helps keep the sleep surface cool. A CoolForce layer is an optional luxury upgrade for the Birch Elite Natural Mattress. Using the latest technology, the materials conduct heat away from the body more efficiently. Sleepers who often overheat at night may find relief from this active cooling add-on, without using synthetic gels or foams.

US Assembled

The luxury mattress is handcrafted, reflecting attention to detail and the use of premium materials for greater comfort and quality. It is assembled in Birch Living’s Arizona factory, with global sourcing for its raw materials.

Reinforced Edges

Extra edge support comes from the reinforced perimeter of the advanced coil base. That can bring greater overall mattress stability and more usable surface for solo sleepers and couples.

Shipping

The Birch Elite Natural Mattress ships for free in a box to your home in the contiguous United States. There is a reasonable fee for Alaska and Hawaii residents. A white glove delivery service is available as an add-on for in-home setup, old mattress removal, and packaging removal.

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Sleep Trial and Warranty

This mattress has a 120-night sleep trial from Birch Living. That gives you 120 days from delivery to test the mattress at home. In the unlikely case you’re not fully satisfied within that period, you can return it after the 30-day break-in period.

Birch Living also includes a generous limited lifetime warranty with its Elite Natural Mattress. The coverage for defects in materials and workmanship, as outlined in the manufacturer’s policy, for as long as you, the original purchaser, own the mattress, speaks to the top-quality construction.

Summing Up the Birch Elite Natural Mattress Review

A luxury hybrid mattress that is plush, supportive, and sustainable can be difficult to find. Especially one with a limited lifetime warranty. That is why we are impressed by the Birch Elite Natural Mattress, which offers these qualities.

The mattress is handmade in the US with premium natural and organic materials, with multiple certifications, including GOLS-certified latex. It is a luxurious 15 inches thick for superior durability, with a medium-soft construction. While this firmness level will not suit everyone’s preferences, it can accommodate a range of sleep positions.

The nine-layer mattress features a soft Euro top with New Zealand wool and organic latex. It has dual coil layers and multiple latex layers for pressure relief and support. The optional CoolForce layer adds temperature regulation for hot sleepers.

Finally, the Birch Elite Natural Mattress has a 120-night sleep trial. With its many positive attributes, the Birch Elite Natural Mattress is a luxury mattress we recommend, especially for those seeking a more natural sleep environment.

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