Birch

Helix is clearly very proud of the work they have put into the Birch mattress and they go to great lengths to describe the benefits and origins of each major material, including Birch wool, which is sourced from New Zealand; natural latex, which has OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification; and cotton, which is claimed to be organic and sourced from the US.

In addition to the cover, which is discussed below, there are 5 layers on the Birch mattress:

Fire retardant cover

Birch’s fire retardant cover is made from natural wool fibers and rayon and is free of plastics, providing some protection for the user.

Comfort layer

This layer uses Birch Wool, which has a natural elasticity to ensure it keeps its shape while providing comfort and temperature control.

Pressure relief layer

This is where Birch’s OEKO-TEX certified latex comes in, providing support for the back and other key pressure points.

Support layer

The main support is provided by hundreds of steel coils, all of which are individually wrapped and manufactured in the United States. The perimeter coils are reinforced to provide strong edge support.

Base layer

The mattress is finished off with another wool layer to provide durability as well as stability to the mattress.

The Birch mattress is designed to be cool, comfortable, and breathable, and it certainly ticks all of those boxes. It’s also free of toxic materials and while we can’t confirm that it is 100% organic, it certainly uses my natural and organic materials. There are no issues with off-gassing here either, due to the natural materials used.

The Birch mattress cover is made from breathable US cotton. It is soft to the touch, keeping you cool, and cozy at the same time.

The Birch mattress is delivered free of charge in between 4 and 8 days. It is available in 6 different sizes and there are finance options (through Klarna and Zibby) with most purchases. There is Accidental Damage coverage available for between $79 and $139 and this protects you in the case of spills, stains and user mishaps. Regardless, all mattresses come with a standard warranty that covers any manufacturer-related issue and lasts forever.

The Birch mattress is shipped in a tall box, with the mattress rolled and sealed inside. To open, simply pull the tab, unfurl the mattress in your chosen position, and then use scissors to cut through the outer plastic packaging. The mattress will be ready in 30 to 45 minutes.