Natural Fillings Mattresses

Discover the Natural Comfort of Traditional Fillings

Natural fillings have been used in mattress making for generations, offering breathable, sustainable soft comfort that is hard to match. Whether you're drawn to the moisture-wicking properties of cotton mattresses, the soft luxury of silk mattresses, or the temperature-regulating qualities of wool mattresses, you'll find that each material brings something unique to your sleep.

Although latex mattresses include natural rubber, they’re often placed in a separate category. Latex offers a different feel more closely related to memory foam or memory gel. It's more buoyant and pressure-relieving than the plush, fibrous sensation of wool or cotton, which is why we’ve created a dedicated section just for them.

What Natural Fillings Are in a Mattress?

Natural filling mattresses are stuffed with fibres and materials derived from plants or animals, designed to offer plush, breathable, chemical-free sleep. Some common fillings include:

• Wool: Soft, springy, and excellent at regulating body temperature
• Cotton: Breathable, moisture-absorbing, and naturally hypoallergenic
• Silk: Smooth, luxurious, and naturally cooling
• Horsehair: Traditionally used for resilience and excellent ventilation
• Alpaca Wool: Light and durable as well as being warmer than lambs wool

Each material contributes to a mattress’s overall feel, durability, and sleep climate, making natural fillings ideal for eco-conscious sleepers or those sensitive to synthetic foams.

How to Choose a Natural Mattress

When choosing a mattress with natural fillings, start with your sleep preferences. Do you sleep hot? Wool or silk may be best for you. Prefer firm support? Look for cotton-rich models or those reinforced with coir or horsehair.

Also consider:

• Natural fibres are often hypoallergenic and chemical-free
• Natural materials are biodegradable and renewable
• Cotton is denser and firmer, wool is springier and softer, silk adds plushness
  

Don’t forget to consider the finish: tufted mattresses are more structured, while quilted mattresses offer a flatter, smoother surface.

Still unsure? Our Mattress Buying Guide breaks down the differences of everything on offer, to help you make the best choice.

Why Choose a Mattress with Natural Fillings?

Natural mattresses provide a sleep surface that’s not only breathable and supportive but also free from harsh chemicals, VOCs, and unnecessary synthetics. They tend to offer:

• Better temperature regulation
• Improved moisture-wicking
• A firmer, more durable structure
• Eco-friendlier materials
• An indication of quality, although not guaranteed
  

They’re also often hand-tufted or handcrafted, reflecting a level of care and longevity that foam-based mattresses do not.

If you were looking for a classic mattress made with traditional techniques and materials, then try our handcrafted mattresses. All of these models have been handmade to deliver high quality sleep, from a more traditional design.

Recommended Natural Mattress Brands

When it comes to natural fillings, quality craftsmanship and material sourcing make a real difference. That’s why we recommend these trusted brands who are known to produce lot of quality natural fillings mattresses.

• Shakespeare Mattresses – Known for traditional styles including a variety of options for rarer natural fillings like merino and alpaca wool.
• Dorlux Mattresses – Offers supportive natural mattresses combining modern spring systems, quality fabrics and natural fibres.
• Sweet Dreams Mattresses – some real great value options, including a good range of flat top versions.
  

Each of these brands as well as others, offers something unique, whether it's handcrafted luxury or great-value comfort backed by decades of expertise.

Our Top Picks: Natural Fillings Mattresses

Looking for a quick recommendation? Here are some of our most popular natural mattresses from in-store and online, loved by our customers:

• Shakespeare Natural Elegance 1500 Bedstead Mattress – Features layers of cotton and a highly breathable fabric, making this a great option for hot sleepers and also bedsteads due to its 25cm height
• Sweet Dreams Cashmere Ortho Pocket Sprung 2000 Mattress – A cashmere fillings option without the price tag! Made for the firm support sleeper
• Dorlux Belgravia 1500 Organic Cotton Mattress – An extremely good price for a cotton mattress containing 1500 springs and wrapped in a damask fabric

Shop Natural Filling Mattresses by Size

Find your perfect fit—whatever your sleep space or style:

• 2'6 Small Single Natural Mattresses and more
• 3' Single Natural Mattresses and more
• 4' Small Double Natural Mattresses and more
• 4'6 Double Natural Mattresses and more
• 5' Kingsize Natural Mattresses and more
• 6' Superking Natural Mattresses and more
  

Need guidance? Reach out to our friendly team via 01227 765544, email sales@beds4us.com, or message us directly through our website, we’re always happy to help you find the right natural mattress for your lifestyle.