ORGANIC LATEX IS SOFT, COOL, & DURABLE

We believe latex is the most comfortable and supportive material for mattresses — and the single most consequential material decision we make. Most mattresses are built around polyurethane foam, a petroleum-derived input that carries the carbon footprint of the oil industry it came from. We replaced it entirely with GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex: a resilient, responsive material tapped from rubber trees, with no heat retention and no structural breakdown over time. It is designed to outlast the material it replaced — which is why our mattresses carry a warranty of up to 25 years — meaning fewer mattresses are consumed over a lifetime, and fewer resources are used behind each one.

Not all latex is the same. No ecological or social responsibility standards exist for "natural" or synthetic latex, which is why we don't use them. We only use GOLS-certified organic latex, the gold standard requiring 95% or more certified organic content, independently verified from plantation through processing. Our latex is sourced from FSC and GOLS-certified rubber tree farms in Guatemala, India, and Asia, where intercropping and biomass-fueled processing reduce fossil fuel inputs at every stage of production.

Our FSC-certified, premium Pure Talalay® latex is sourced from responsibly managed forests in Asia and processed domestically in Shelton, Connecticut. Together with our organic wool and cotton, it forms part of the finished mattress that is GOTS certified and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified at the product level — independently verified from the farm through the finished product in your home. GOLS certification ID: CU863637. FSC certification ID: C156318. eco-INSTITUT certification ID: 1119-34212-001.

THE POWER OF ORGANIC WOOL

For thousands of years, people have used wool in bedding for its unique thermoregulating properties — it keeps you warm when it's cold and cool when it's hot. The hollow fiber structure of wool allows for large volumes of air, delivering natural insulation, elasticity, and resilience. Wool can absorb significant amounts of moisture without feeling wet, complementing the natural breathability of our organic latex core. Better still, wool is naturally flame-resistant — it chars and self-extinguishes rather than burns, which means it serves as a natural flame barrier that eliminates the need for chemical flame retardants entirely, while still meeting federal flammability standards.

We use certified organic wool in our non-vegan mattresses because the same standard that protects the land it comes from protects the person sleeping on it. Our wool is sourced from our certified organic, responsibly managed flocks across the Himalayan foothills of northern India — more than 325,500 sheep roaming freely across 38,000+ hectares of Himalayan grazing land in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, following traditional seasonal migration routes their flocks have traveled for centuries. We believe we are the first wool operation to receive a Canada Organic Regime (COR) livestock production certificate for sheep fleece wool — a standard recognized as equivalent to USDA organic requirements under the U.S.–Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement.

Our wool supply chain is certified to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), and our wool is processed in a GOTS-certified facility in northern India. Together with our organic latex and cotton, it forms part of the finished mattress that is GOTS certified and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified at the product level — independently verified from the farm through the finished product in your home, screened against up to 350 toxic chemicals. OEKO-TEX® certification ID: 15.HIN.75800. RWS certification ID: CU 1126022.

SOFT, LUXURIOUS, AND COOL

Conventional cotton is one of the most chemical-intensive crops in modern agriculture — among the most pesticide-intensive crops per acre in the U.S. Those inputs don't stay in the field. They travel through the supply chain, into the finished product, and into the homes of the families who sleep on it. We prefer not to use conventional cotton.

Instead, we use certified organic cotton sourced from certified farms across Turkey, India, Canada, and North Carolina — a deliberately diversified network that maintains consistent organic standards across all origins while reducing dependence on any single region's growing season or climate conditions. A farm cannot simply declare itself organic. The certification process requires three years of chemical-free cultivation, during which soil and plants are tested for traces of synthetic inputs. It is a real commitment for the grower, which is one reason certified organic cotton represents roughly 1% of global cotton production, according to industry estimates.

The benefits extend beyond the fiber itself. Organic cultivation improves soil health over time, supports healthier local water quality, and allows farmers to grow food crops on the same land — a meaningful economic and nutritional advantage for the communities around them.

Our organic cotton is incredibly soft yet highly durable, providing a luxurious finish and ample air circulation. Our vegan hybrid mattress uses USDA-certified organic cotton fiber farmed under National Organic Program (NOP) standards. All of our organic cotton holds OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification — and, together with our organic latex and wool, it forms part of the finished mattress that is GOTS-certified at the product level, independently verified from farm through the finished product in your home.

RESERVED FOR ROYALTY

Living in the harsh, wind-swept Andes at elevations above 12,000 feet, alpaca developed a highly sophisticated fiber. It has the delicate texture of cashmere, the luster of silk, and the functionality of wool — lightweight, temperature- and moisture-regulating, flame-resistant, and antimicrobial. It isn't itchy and doesn't contain lanolin. Once reserved for Incan royalty, alpaca is now one of the most sought-after fibers in the world.

We use alpaca in our Alpaca Duvet Insert, Alpaca Topper, and Alpaca Wool Throw Blankets — where its exceptional softness and natural thermoregulating properties deliver a sleep experience that synthetic alternatives simply can't replicate.

THE SUSTAINABLE SUPERPLANT

Farmers have cultivated hemp for fabrics for thousands of years — and it's easy to understand why. Hemp has the elegant texture of linen and is naturally breathable and durable. Growing it requires less land and water than cotton. Hemp is also a natural pest reducer, so it rarely needs pesticides. And because its roots grow up to nine feet deep, hemp is a regenerative plant, returning a significant share of nutrients to the soil.

Hemp farms are also effective carbon sinks, sequestering carbon at rates that research suggests can exceed those of forests. But not all hemp fiber is processed equally. Most companies use non-organic hemp, which relies on intensive chemical treatments to process the plant quickly and cheaply. That's not how we do things.

We exclusively use GOTS-certified organic hemp — the gold standard for environmental and social responsibility in textile production, independently verified from farm to the finished product in your home. GOTS certification ID: CU863637.

RENEWABLE, ELEGANT, AND BREATHABLE

Conventional fabrics and their ecosystems can be polluted with pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Our linen sheets, loomed in France, are GOTS-certified organic and MADE SAFE® certified — two independent standards that together verify both organic integrity and finished-product safety against thousands of known and suspected harmful substances.

Organic linen is woven from the renewable stalks of the flax plant — one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. It is weightier and more durable than cotton, with a textured feel and elegant drape that softens over time without pilling or shedding. It is naturally breathable and moisture-wicking, making it one of the most comfortable materials for sleep. We all sleep better when our body temperature lowers at night, and linen's breathability supports exactly that. GOTS certification ID: CU863637.

NATURAL AND RENEWABLE

A lot of furniture is mass-made with cheap particle board or synthetic laminates. At Avocado, every piece in our wood furniture collection is individually crafted with exceptional attention to quality, durability, and detail — solid hardwood collections and our Zero Waste line in our Los Angeles woodshop, and our foundations and City Bed at our Tecate, Baja California facility — both operated directly by Avocado under the same standards.

We use solid, North American hardwoods — including walnut, oak, alder, and pine — alongside reclaimed wood from buildings constructed 50 to 100 years ago. Hardwoods are among the most sustainable and durable timbers available. By utilizing reclaimed wood, we divert material from landfills and reduce the emissions associated with logging, transport, and processing of new wood.

Our Zero Waste collection takes that principle further — crafted exclusively from hardwood offcuts generated by our Los Angeles woodshop, turning manufacturing scrap into finished pieces rather than landfill waste. Our Natural Wood Collection uses reclaimed woods that would otherwise leave the material cycle entirely. Every piece is finished with traditional joinery techniques and hand-rubbed natural oil and wax finishes that support structural longevity and repairability — because a piece of furniture built to last is the most sustainable furniture you can own.