About The Natural Bed Company#
The Natural Bed Company is a Yorkshire-based British brand that has built a strong reputation for organic, sustainably produced mattresses and beds. Founded in 2004, the company sells directly through its own website and its Harrogate showroom. All their mattresses are made in their Yorkshire workshop using natural and organic materials, many of which are sourced from British farms and certified to GOTS and GOLS standards.
What makes their mattresses different#
The Natural Bed Company focuses on natural materials to a degree that few competitors match:
- GOLS-certified natural latex: Both Dunlop and Talalay natural latex used throughout their range, certified to the Global Organic Latex Standard.
- GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool: Organic wool and cotton in covers and fillings, certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard.
- No synthetic materials: No polyurethane foam, no synthetic fibres. If it isn't natural, it isn't in their mattresses.
- British wool: Sourced from British farms, providing a short supply chain and high quality.
The range#
- Latex mattresses: Pure natural latex in varying firmness levels. Available in all-Dunlop (firmer, denser), all-Talalay (softer, more uniform) and combined constructions.
- Pocket-sprung with natural fillings: Traditional construction with high spring counts and organic natural fillings, no foam layer.
- Latex-pocket hybrid: Their most versatile option, combining natural latex comfort layers with a pocket spring base.
Who it suits#
- Best for: Those who prioritise organic and sustainable materials; hot sleepers who want natural latex breathability; allergy sufferers who want hypoallergenic, dust-mite-resistant latex; those who want a genuinely eco-conscious product from a UK manufacturer
- Less suitable for: Budget buyers (natural organic materials command a price premium); those who prefer memory foam contouring; anyone with a latex allergy
Our verdict#
The Natural Bed Company occupies a distinct niche: genuinely organic, British-made mattresses for buyers who take sustainability seriously. Their credentials are real, not the greenwashing common in the broader mattress market. If natural materials and organic certification matter to you, they are one of the most credible UK brands in this space.
From the shop floor#
How we assessed The Natural Bed Company: this section draws on the reviewer's twenty years selling mattresses on UK high street shop floors, including fitting customers to The Natural Bed Company beds and hearing what they came back to say. It is not a structured sleep test of the current models. Construction details come from the brand's published specifications, and the comparison scores below are for the mattresses we have scored ourselves, not for The Natural Bed Company.
Natural-fibre mattresses sell to two kinds of buyer: people who want to avoid synthetic foam for health or environmental reasons, and people who have tried foam and hated the heat. Both are well served by wool, cotton, latex and coir, and The Natural Bed Company's range is a credible way to get them. What we always told buyers is that natural does not mean soft or firm; it means the feel comes from fillings and springs rather than foam, and it changes over the first year as those fillings settle. Expect the mattress to feel a little firmer at delivery than it will at month six.
The other honest note is on maintenance. Natural fillings need turning and rotating far more than foam does, and a wool-topped mattress that is never turned develops a dip that no warranty will cover. If you are not prepared to turn a heavy mattress four times a year, choose a latex hybrid, which gives most of the natural benefits with far less upkeep.
How The Natural Bed Company compares with the mattresses we have scored#
The Natural Bed Company competes on natural, organic-certified materials. These are the catalogue mattresses built with natural latex, wool, cotton or fibre fillings, with a home trial.
| Model | Type | Depth | Feel | Support | Comfort | Price (double) | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial 2000 Pocket Spring | Pocket spring | 29cm | Firm | 8.7 | 7.8 | £449 | Natural fibres, no foam at all |
| Luxe Nova Hybrid | Hybrid | 30cm | Medium-soft | 7.0 | 10.0 | £449 (sale) | Wool and silk over zoned springs, medium-soft |
| LuxeOrganic Hybrid Latex | Latex hybrid | 30cm | Medium | 8.6 | 8.8 | £471 (sale) | Talalay latex and organic cotton/wool; the low-maintenance natural pick |
| Luxe-Latex Natural Pillow Top 5000 | Latex hybrid | 33cm | Medium-firm | 9.0 | 9.0 | £674 (sale) | Deepest natural build we list |
Prices are for a double at the time of writing (September 2026), using the sale price where the brand runs a permanent one. Full scores are on each review page. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you; it never affects a score.
LuxeOrganic Hybrid Latex is the mattress we would put in front of most Natural Bed Company shoppers: natural Talalay latex over springs with an organic cotton and wool cover, £471 on sale, 100 nights to decide, and none of the turning regime a wool-filled mattress demands. If you want zero foam of any kind, Imperial 2000 Pocket Spring is the one. Our latex guide explains what to look for in the material itself.
Frequently asked questions#
Are natural mattresses better than memory foam?#
Better for temperature and for avoiding synthetic foams; not automatically better for support or pressure relief. Natural latex contours well and sleeps cool; wool and cotton fillings breathe but settle and need regular turning. Choose on the feel and upkeep you want, not the label.
Do natural mattresses need more maintenance?#
Fibre-filled ones do. Wool, cotton and hair settle under body weight, so the mattress needs turning and rotating every three months to wear evenly. Latex-based natural mattresses need far less, which is why we often steer buyers toward a latex hybrid.
Do Natural Bed Company mattresses come with a trial?#
Check at the time of purchase; small natural-mattress makers often do not offer a long home trial because bespoke and natural-fibre products are hard to resell. Your statutory rights are unaffected, but do not assume a 100-night return.
What certifications should a natural mattress have?#
GOTS for organic cotton and wool, GOLS for organic latex, and OEKO-TEX for the absence of harmful substances in fabrics. A brand claiming natural without any of these is asking you to take its word for it.
Related reading#
- Natural and organic mattresses UK – certifications and materials explained
- Natural latex mattress guide – Dunlop vs Talalay and what to pay
- Eco-friendly mattresses UK – sustainability beyond the fillings
- How materials affect temperature – why natural fibres sleep cool
- Hypnos review – the other natural-filling British name
