The Naturepedic Chorus Mattress is lined with supportive spring coils and topped with wool and cotton batting. But this isn't your grandmother's innerspring: each coil is individually pocketed to stop any squeaking and minimize motion transfer. Plus, it's filled with organic materials that are better for your body and for the environment.
Full transparency: it took a solid three weeks to win me over. The Naturepedic Chorus Mattress isn't as cushy as my current latex hybrid, which threw me off. This mattress is firmer, with little to no bounce. Plot twist: I don't hate it. I've been waking up with no lower back pain, so I'm basically a new person.
As an H&G sleep expert, I'm part of the search to find the world's best mattress. The Naturepedic Chorus Mattress isn't for everyone, but it could be a great option for eco-conscious shoppers and anyone who prefers a firmer surface.
Naturepedic Chorus Mattress review
I started testing the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress at the start of 2022. Years later, I'm still sleeping on it: it's really grown on me. I tested the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress for comfort; support; cooling properties; motion isolation; edge support; and weight-bearing capacity, and I'm pleased to report it excelled in almost all areas.
Naturepedic Chorus Mattress Specifications
Who would the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress suit?
- Front and back sleepers: the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress claims to support all sleep positions, but I find that a medium-firm feel is better for back and stomach sleepers. If you sleep on your side, you'll need a mattress with a bit more give to cushion your hips, shoulders, neck, and knees.
- Taller, broader sleepers: you'll appreciate a firmer surface, which offers superior spinal support and takes the weight off your pressure points.
- Eco-conscious shoppers: the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress is filled with organic materials. That means no polyurethane foam, no flame retardants, and no glues or adhesives – just organic wool and cotton for 100% chemical safety.
- Anyone with a latex allergy: the vast majority of the best organic mattresses are lined with latex. If you don't like the look or feel of latex, but you're keen to shop sustainably, then the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress is your best bet.
What's it like to sleep on the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress?
- Comfort: Naturepedic labels their Chorus Mattress as a Medium, but I have to disagree − it feels much firmer than other medium mattresses I've slept on. It cradles the hips perfectly but feels a touch too firm for my shoulders as a side sleeper. Even though the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress is medium-firm, it's still comfortable. I didn't sink into it, but I could feel the pressure relief as soon as I lay down. I can imagine that a back sleeper would appreciate the feel of the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress, as my back feels fully supported when lying flat.
- Support: the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress fully supported the weight of my body. Lying on my back, I could physically feel less pressure on my hips and lower spine. I put the pressure relief down to the microcoils, which compress and depress beneath your body to bear your weight, then spring back into shape once the weight is removed.
- Cooling properties: as a hot sleeper, I'm on the hunt to find the best cooling mattress. I wouldn't say that the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress is actively cooling, though the wool batting works to wick away sweat. Still, as an innerspring mattress, it sleeps a lot cooler than a memory foam model, since there is more space for air to flow through the coils.
- Motion isolation: this is where the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress shines. The motion isolation on this thing is even better than a memory foam mattress. That's I filled a cup with water, set it in the center of the bed, and applied pressure around it. No matter how hard I pressed, the cup didn't budge. If your partner is a mover or shaker, you don't need to worry that they'll wake you up: in fact, you won't even know they're there.
- Edge support: this was a little disappointing. I weigh around 120lbs and sitting on the side of the bed still requires effort – I could have slid right off. I noticed an imprint once I stood up, as well, though this faded within a few minutes. If you struggle getting in and out of bed, and you're looking for an innerspring with sufficient support. I suggest the Saatva Classic Mattress, instead.
- Delivery: like I said, I got off to a rocky start with the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress. I ordered it in a King size, which weighs 120lbs, even when compressed into a neat, narrow box. I tried to carry it inside by myself, but it's a task that's meant for two or three. I recommend that you unbox your mattress in the room you intend to sleep in, or you'll have to carry it up and down the stairs.
- Sleep trial: the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress comes with a 100-night mattress sleep trial, as long as you purchase through Naturepedic, rather than a third-party site. That's just about enough time to test the bed through several seasons, paying special attention to the thermoregulation, before you need to commit to your purchase.
- Warranty: the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress comes with a 10-year mattress warranty. That might not sound quite as impressive as a lifetime warranty, but it's more in line with what you need: 10 years is about as long as you'd spend with an innerspring before you look to buy a new bed.
How does the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress rate online?
It's very difficult to find verified customer reviews for the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress. The Naturepedic site only shows snippets from five-star reviews, praising the bed's comfort and quality. One customer likes the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress so much that she keeps on buying it when her old bed wears out: right now, she's on her third Naturepedic Mattress.
In search of more reviews, I headed to Crate & Barrel, which stocks the vast majority of Naturepedic beds. There, I found four five-star reviews, praising the comfort and non-toxicity of the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress. In fact, there's only one negative review, which claims that the mattress emitted an unpleasant odor. I can't say I noticed any sort of smell coming from my Naturepedic Chorus Mattress, but you've been warned.
Should I buy the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress?
The Naturepedic Chorus Mattress retails for around $2,000 for a Queen. That's quite a lot to spend on an innerspring, though you can often get it for less in the mattress sales. In terms of comfort and support, not to mention the motion isolation, I'd say that the Naturepedic Chorus Mattress is absolutely worth it. You can't put a price on pain-free, undisturbed sleep.
Still, this bed didn't quite tick all my boxes. I'm looking for something that sleeps a little cooler and offers a little more cushioning around my shoulders: something like the Woolroom Hebridean 3000 Mattress.
How we test mattresses
We put a lot of thought into how we test mattresses. Our expert testers sleep on beds for months at a time, ideally through several seasons, to monitor their performance throughout the year, which a special focus on thermoregulation.
We score each mattress against the same criteria: comfort; support; cooling properties; motion isolation; edge support; and weight bearing capacity. We conduct all of our tests at home, though some are more subjective than others: the best way to assess the comfort of a mattress, for example, is to sleep on it and see how we feel. Other tests are a little more scientific: we use a system of weights and water glasses to measure motion isolation and edge support.
Where possible, we like to compare our findings against verified customer reviews to show a range of experience with the same mattress. We consider the practical points, from sleep trials to warranties, before bringing it back to the price to determine value for money.
