Birch Natural Mattress Review

Birch by Helix offers a wide range of mattresses suitable for all sorts of sleepers and offers three types: the Natural, Luxe, and Kids models. The materials Birch uses in its mattresses—natural latex, organic cotton, and organic wool—are sustainable and beneficial to the environment.

Eco-friendly by design, the Birch mattress utilizes sustainable materials like natural latex, organic cotton, and wool. Its comfort layers feature chemical-free latex foam, while the foundation relies on individually wrapped coils for support.

In this article, we will go through all of the above for the Birch Natural Mattress:

• Pros and Cons
• Who do we recommend this mattress for?
• Unboxing Experience
• Firmness, Feel, and Comfort
• Performance
• Warranty and Return Policies
• FAQs
• Final Verdict

Birch Natural Mattress Overview

Pros

• Responsive: The bouncy sensation of the Birch mattress reacts fast to the body of the sleeper. Instead of feeling trapped inside the mattress, you will feel as though you are sleeping on top of it.
• Cooling: For sleepers who overheat, hybrid mattresses are the best option. For added breathability, the Birch also has a vented latex comfort layer and an organic wool layer.
• Eco-friendly: Boasting numerous certifications, this mattress guarantees the use of fair-trade, natural materials free of harmful chemicals. The GOTS-certified organic cotton cover and eco-INSTITUT-certified Talalay latex ensure production free of hazardous emissions, offering peace of mind and a healthy sleep environment.

Cons

• Motion Transfer: With its inherent high responsiveness, the mattress naturally transfers some motion due to its bouncier nature. For couples who are sensitive to partner disturbance, this may not be the ideal choice.

Who we Recommend the Birch Natural Mattress for

• Eco-friendly lovers: If you're looking for a more environmentally-friendly mattress, we believe the Birch mattress is a great fit. The latex structure of this mattress is covered with wool and organic cotton.
• Advocates of hybrid mattresses: Birch Natural delivers the best of both mattress types since it blends latex and coils. Because of its hybrid design, which provides cooling, pressure relief, and support, the Birch is adaptable and should suit a variety of sleepers.
• Back Sleepers: For back sleepers, the Birch Natural mattress effectively relieves pressure points, and promotes healthy spine and back alignment.
• Side Sleepers: Because of its bounciness, this mattress provides outstanding pressure relief in both the shoulder and hip areas, as it sinks the hip just enough to maintain appropriate spinal alignment.
• Hot Sleepers: Because Birch Natural Mattress is made with natural & certified organic materials, it offers proper breathability and refreshment for the sleepers as it promotes airflow.
• Allergy sufferers: Eco-friendly materials, including natural latex, organic cotton, and wool, are used to make the Birch Natural. The majority of allergy sufferers can benefit from the Birch Mattress, as it is made entirely of organic materials, it is a great option for anybody with allergies.

Unboxing the Birch Natural Mattress

Unpacking the Birch Natural Mattress was an easy process; it was delivered in a box, and compressed. After taking it out of the box, we unwrap it and move it onto the bed frame.

After unfolding the Birch Natural Mattress onto the bed, we let it completely expand into the size and form that it is. The bed's edges quickly expanded, showcasing great corner expansion.

The Birch Natural Mattress took a whole day to fully off-gas and didn't have a strong odor to begin with. This process took 24 to 48 hours for the off-gassing smell to completely dissipate. But do not worry; Birch Natural has no toxins in its off-gassing smell.

Off-gassing should be minimal because this bed is made from more natural materials. Just let the mattress air out for a day or two before using it if you detect any unpleasant new mattress odors.

Overall, the unboxing experience was simple, and for a truly effortless experience, Birch offers convenient in-home setup and removal of your new mattress and old bedding.

Firmness, Feel, and Comfort For Birch Natural Mattress

Birch Natural Mattress Firmness

Firmness perception is subjective, varying with body weight and preferred sleep position. The Birch Natural falls within the medium-firm range, receiving a 6.5 out of 10 firmness rating from us.

Birch Natural Mattress Feel

Initially, upon lying down, you'll likely feel the bounce of the latex and coils providing initial support.

Once you settle into your preferred position, the natural wool and latex will seamlessly cradle your figure, offering pressure relief and conforming to your curves.

In addition, the supportive coils automatically adjust and push back against your spine, promoting proper alignment throughout the night.

Birch Natural Mattress Comfort

While the latex adapts to the shape of the sleeper and facilitates the transition into the coil base layer, the quilted materials serve to soften the overall sensation of the mattress.

Remember that although the mattress surface may appear plush and comfortable, the strengthened coil structure underneath gives the bed its medium-firm feel.

The table that follows gives more evidence of how comfortable the Birch Mattress is for all shapes and sizes of sleepers, especially back sleepers.

Constructions, Materials, and Design

Materials and Design

Birch natural mattresses are typically made from high-quality organic materials such as organic cotton, natural latex, and wool. These materials are chosen for their breathability, durability, and ability to regulate temperature. Organic cotton is soft and hypoallergenic, while natural latex provides excellent support and pressure relief. Wool is used for its moisture-wicking properties and ability to naturally regulate body temperature.

Layers

1. Organic Cotton Cover: The hybrid mattress's cover is composed of Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)-certified organic cotton. It was intended to provide a delicate touch, mild elasticity, and excellent breathability.
2. Fire Retardant Organic Wool: Rather than using artificial fire retardants, the Birch Natural Mattress uses organic wool to provide natural fire prevention.
3. Comfort Layer: Birch wool that is 100 percent natural and organic offers unmatched comfort and temperature control. Because each birch wool fiber has inherent flexibility, it is made to hold its shape.
4. Pressure Relief Layer: The eco-INSTITUT-certified natural Talalay latex has low emissions and is meticulously monitored to guarantee consistency. This layer provides support and pressure-point cushioning.
5. Support Layer: Up to 1,000 individually wrapped coils that support your body also lessen motion transmission. longitudinal sides that are reinforced to support the edge.
6. Base Layer: A second layer of wool gives the mattress structure and longevity while adding more fire protection to keep you safe.

Performance of Birch Natural Mattress

Cooling

The Birch Natural Mattress has outstanding cooling capabilities. The natural fire retardant layer made from 100% organic wool keeps it cool to the touch. You can sleep peacefully all night long because of the breathable natural organic cotton layers, which work together to remove heat and moisture from your body. The coil layer also facilitates airflow and heat dissipation.

We put the Birch Natural Mattress to the test by lying on it for 20 minutes to see how efficiently it cooled us off.

We discovered that the Birch Natural Mattress performed a fantastic job of keeping us cool throughout our cooling performance test.

All things considered, the Birch Natural Mattress is a great option for people who live in warmer climates or who sleep hot. We gave its cooling performance a rating of 4.5/5.

Responsiveness

For those who change positions more often during the night, a responsive mattress is essential. It immediately adjusts to the movements of your body, making movement easy and removing the possibility of feeling "stuck."

Because the 1,000 individually wrapped coils help cradle your body while also limiting motion transfer, a Birch Natural Mattress allows the coils to move freely and is easier to conform to the contour of your body.

We utilize a 20-pound ball for our responsiveness test. We track how long it takes the mattress to recover and regain its normal form.

It took the Birch Natural Mattress 0.3 seconds to revert to its original shape. This speaks to the Birch Natural Mattress's excellent response performance.

The responsiveness of Birch Natural Mattress is rated at 4.5/5.

Motion Isolation

The Birch Natural Mattress has average motion isolation because of the plushness of the mattress, which lessens motion transfer by absorbing movement.

To find out how the Birch Natural Mattress moderately isolates motion, two experiments were performed. In the first test, a 20-pound ball was dropped onto one side of the mattress, and a glass of water was placed on the other. The water has indicated little moves because of the high bounce level, proving that the mattress does a good enough job of isolating motion.

For our second test, one slept on one side of the mattress while the other turned and rolled on the other. The first reviewer said that he could feel the partner moving, but never enough to disturb his sleep.

We thought the Birch Natural Mattress was a good choice for those who share a bed with a partner or a pet. We thus rated its motion isolation at 4/5.

Edge Support

Edge support, which prevents the mattress from sagging over time and helps it maintain its shape, increases a mattress's resilience and lifespan.

To assess the edge support of the Birch Natural Mattress, we applied hand pressure and measured the degree of compression at the edges. We felt good counterpressure, and the edges returned to their original shape almost instantly.

In a second test, we sat on the edge of the mattress and observed any noticeable sinkage. We experienced minimal weight sinkage, confirming the excellent edge support of the Birch Natural Mattress.

The Birch Natural Mattress has a 4.7/5 rating for edge support functionality.

Noise

Because the Birch Natural Mattress is composed of up to 1,000 individually wrapped coils that both support and cradle your body, it aims to reduce noise transfer.

To assess noise disturbance, we dropped a 20-pound ball from a specific height and used sensitive microphones to detect any sounds. We heard no noise, indicating that the mattress is silent and a great choice for couples or light sleepers.

The Birch Natural Mattress received a 5/5 rating for noise isolation.

Sex

A good mattress for sex should be silent, have the right amount of edge support, and be cool and bouncy.

The Birch Natural Mattress is supportive and cozy. The breathable natural Talalay latex is breathable, giving it the ability to conform to the body and give some bounce.

The individually wrapped coil layer keeps couples cool and comfortable by enhancing the mattress's springiness and ventilation.

Couples will enjoy this mattress as it ticks all of the boxes. Therefore, we rank the Birch Natural Mattress a 4.5/5 for sex performance.

Pressure Relief

The majority of people should find the medium firmness of the Birch mattress to be suitable, given their weight and body type.

The latex used to make the bed doesn't have the same slow-sinking sensation as memory foam, but it should still work well at easing pressure and pain. We believe the Birch is a wonderful option for people who have back, hip, and shoulder pain.

To evaluate the Birch Natural mattress's effectiveness in alleviating pressure, we employed our pressure map examination. During this assessment, a reviewer lay on the mattress for 20 minutes while we gauged the pressure levels at various points on their body.

The pressure map serves as a graphical depiction illustrating the distribution of pressure across the body. Regions depicted in blue signify lower pressure exertion, whereas those in red indicate higher pressure application.

Below is an image of the results to better showcase the pressure points using color hues.

• Back Area: The pressure map showed that the back region was consistently blue in hue. This indicates that the mattress releases pressure points well, which makes it the best choice for back sleepers as it will assist with proper back and spinal alignment.
• Shoulders: We saw a combination of green and blue in the shoulder region, indicating pressure relief, which will benefit most sleepers.
• Hips Area: This mattress offers exceptional pressure relief, as seen by the blue hue that covers the hip region on the pressure map because of its bounciness, as it allows the hip to sink just enough for proper spinal alignment. This feature will be very helpful to stomach sleepers.

We rank the Birch Natural Mattress a 4.7/5 for pressure relief.

Birch Natural Mattress Warranty and Company Policies

Warranty

There is a 25-year warranty on the Birch Luxe Natural. This warranty handles manufacturing flaws such as material faults or structural issues.

Trial

You can test the mattress for a full 100 nights with Birch. Make sure you had the right experience before returning the mattress, because you cannot return it within the 30-day break-in period.

Returns

You have 100 nights to return your Birch mattress for a full refund before it expires. To be certain that you want to return it, you must keep it for at least 30 days before beginning the return procedure.

Shipping

Birch offers free shipping to all 50 states. Shipping to Canada will cost an extra $250 due to rising expenses.

Pricing

The current Birch mattress pricing by size is shown in the table below. Please check their website since these prices are subject to discounts.

The Birch Natural mattress is a luxurious bedding option that has a higher price. Nevertheless, it delivers exceptional performance and utilizes top-grade materials, ensuring excellent value for your investment. Crafted from superior foams and fabrics, this mattress prioritizes comfort, support, and temperature regulation throughout the night. As a result, it earns a perfect 5/5 rating for its outstanding value proposition.

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FAQs about Birch Natural Mattress

Is the Birch Natural a suitable choice as a mattress?

As an eco-conscious hybrid mattress, we think the Birch Natural by Helix is well-made. The hybrid design of the latex and coils results in an incredibly supportive and long-lasting bed. Its mild firmness should also suit most sleepers.

Is everything that goes into making the Birch Natural natural?

Yes, the natural materials used to make the Birch Natural include organic cotton and natural Talalay latex, both of which support sustainability.

Is the Birch Natural Mattress suitable for all sleeping positions?

Yes, the Birch Natural Mattress is designed to accommodate various sleeping positions, including back, side, and stomach sleeping. Its medium-firm feel provides a balance of support and comfort, ensuring proper spinal alignment regardless of your preferred sleeping position.

Does the Birch Natural Mattress contain any harmful chemicals?

No, the Birch Natural Mattress is crafted using eco-friendly materials and does not contain harmful chemicals. It is made with organic cotton, natural wool, and sustainably sourced latex, ensuring a safe and healthy sleep environment for you and your family.

Is the Birch Natural Mattress durable?

Yes, the Birch Natural Mattress is built to last. It features high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship, ensuring long-term durability and performance. With proper care and maintenance, the Birch Natural Mattress can provide years of comfortable and supportive sleep.