Questions & Answers About Organature Mattresses

We put a great deal of thought into every aspect of our mattress construction. Our aim is simple: to create comfortable, breathable mattresses using carefully selected materials, without the synthetic foams and chemical treatments commonly found in conventional mattresses.

Here are some of the questions we are most often asked.

Why does Organature use certified organic cotton?

Many conventional mattresses use synthetic foams, polyester, adhesives and chemical treatments as part of their construction. These materials can include polyurethane foam, memory foam, synthetic fabrics and chemical treatments used for stain resistance, fire resistance or other performance characteristics.

Organature takes a different approach.

Our mattresses use 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton fabrics and fillings, without polyurethane foam, polyester or chemical fire retardants. Our cotton is grown and processed to certified organic standards, without the synthetic agricultural chemicals used in conventional cotton production.

We choose organic cotton because it is a natural, breathable fibre and because we want to minimise unnecessary chemical treatments in the materials surrounding you while you sleep.

Why don't Organature mattresses use latex or wool?

Our preference is for 100% certified organic cotton, rather than foam-based materials.

Latex can be a natural material, but we believe certification is important. Unless latex is appropriately certified, there is no assurance about how the raw material has been grown or processed. Organature therefore does not use latex in our mattresses.

We also choose not to use wool. Wool is a natural fibre, but it can absorb moisture and some people are sensitive or allergic to it. Organature has chosen to focus exclusively on certified organic cotton for our mattress fillings.

Our approach is deliberately simple: pure organic cotton, carefully constructed and free from unnecessary synthetic materials and chemical treatments.

What about moisture and mould?

A mattress needs to be able to breathe.

During sleep, our bodies naturally release moisture. Good airflow helps that moisture disperse and the mattress dry. This is one reason we recommend using an appropriate slatted bed base rather than placing a mattress directly on the floor.

We recommend:

• Never placing your mattress directly on the floor.

• Using a suitable hardwood slat base that allows airflow underneath the mattress.

• Airing the mattress for at least two hours after use each day.

• Leaving the mattress uncovered for a full day once a week where practical.

• Using an appropriate mattress protector and overlay to protect the mattress from spills and moisture.

If you notice condensation or dampness in your bedroom, particularly on windows in the morning, this can be a sign that there is a high level of moisture in the room. Good ventilation and airflow around the bed can help reduce the risk of moisture accumulating.

Why is the correct bed base important?

Our innerspring mattresses use a traditional Bonnell spring unit. This type of spring requires proper support and should be used on a firm, non-flexible slatted base.

We recommend an Australian hardwood slat base wherever possible. This provides the firm support the spring unit requires while also allowing airflow underneath the mattress.

Organature's Australian hardwood bed bases are designed to complement our mattresses and are manufactured in Australia.

Why doesn't Organature use pocket springs?

Pocket springs are individually enclosed in fabric pockets, which are commonly made from polyester.

Because Organature deliberately avoids synthetic materials such as polyester in our mattress construction, we do not use pocket spring systems.

Instead, our innerspring mattresses use a traditional Bonnell spring unit, with the springs connected to provide consistent support across the mattress.

Bonnell Spring Specifications

Our standard Bonnell spring unit has a spring height of up to 15 cm, while our low-profile cot mattress spring unit is 10 cm high.

The spring units used in our different mattress sizes are:

Mattress Size	Spring Rows	Mattress Size	Total Coils
Single	9 × 24	89 × 185.5 cm	216
Double	14 × 24	135 × 185.5 cm	336
Queen	15 × 26	150 × 201 cm	390
King	18 × 26	180 × 201 cm	468
King Single	11 × 26	104 × 201 cm	286
Single Long	9 × 26	89 × 201 cm	234
Cot	7 × 17	104 × 185.5 cm	119

Our innerspring mattresses also have additional edge-support springs. However, the mattress edge should not be used routinely as a seat, as this can eventually compromise the cotton layers.

In summary

We believe a good mattress should be comfortable, breathable and made from materials you can understand.

That's why Organature mattresses are deliberately simple: certified organic cotton, carefully selected components and no unnecessary synthetic foams, polyester or chemical treatments.

If you have a question about our mattress construction or are unsure which mattress or base is right for you, please contact us. We're happy to help.