Side sleepers will love Avocado's latest organic mattress — made from luxury wool and alpaca
Avocado is known for creating high-quality, luxury mattresses that incorporate natural materials like wool, cotton and latex. It also offers 'specialty' mattresses for specific needs, like the Vegan mattress.
Release date: July 2025Sizes: 5 (twin XL to Cal king)Type: Innerspring woolHeight: 11"Feel: MediumPrice: from $1,799 at Avocado
This past week, Avocado has dropped two new mattresses and the one that piqued my interest is the Avocado Wool Mattress, a latex-free addition to its 'specialty' range for those sensitive to latex.
Avocado states that the whole bed is GOTS-certified organic material, which is unique considering this certification is usually only given to specific materials used within a mattress. It's also a surprise considering it's an innerspring mattress with over 1,500 independently flexing ergonomic coils.
While the Avocado Green mattress, which features in this year's best mattresses in a box guide, has a medium-firm feel, this wool mattress is designed for side and combination sleepers with a more plush medium feel, thanks to the layers of wool and alpaca. Avocado scores it as a 5 out of 10 on the firmness scale.
So, let's take a closer look at what this new latex-free, organic mattress from Avocado has to offer.
The Avocado Wool Mattress: from $1,799 at AvocadoAs you'd expect from a luxury organic mattress, the Wool Mattress sits at a high price point. Starting from $1,799, you can expect high-quality, LA craftsmanship from premium materials such as wool, alpaca and cotton. A queen is $2,499 with no current discount available, although we hope to see it included in the regular 10-15% off Avocado mattress sale that we see during major sale events. You'll also get a 25-year warranty, a 1 year sleep trial and free shipping.
As you might expect, the Avocado Wool Mattress has a premium price to match its luxury materials. Below are the full prices for each size option:
It's important to note, however, that the Avocado Wool Mattress is no more expensive than other top organic mattresses, although it is probably at the higher end of the scale.
For example, a queen Naturepedic Concerto mattress is $2,799 at Naturpedic while a queen PlushBeds Botanical Bliss is considerably cheaper at $1,849. So, I'd say the Avocado Wool Mattress sits somewhere in the middle.
At this premium price point, we would expect great benefits and Avocado doesn't disappoint in this regard. Every purchase is protected by 25-year warranty, a full year to sleep on and try the mattress and free shipping.
This mattress boasts a range of impressive mattress certifications, including GOTS, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, EWG Verified®, MADE SAFE®, GREENGUARD Gold, and Formaldehyde-Free. It's a truly organic mattress that is non-toxic for clean sleep.
So what does this mean? You can expect minimal to zero off-gassing, extremely durable materials and a responsibly, sustainably sourced bed.
But comfort is important too, and looking at this design, I don't think you'll be disappointed. The mattress incorporates an advanced pressure-point system for ergonomic back support.
The two layers of coils are designed to align the spine and keep you well supported no matter your sleeping position, and a layer of microcoils improves the responsiveness of the bed.
Aside from this, layers of wool and alpaca should create a plush surface that you can sink into just enough to feel cozy, but remain elevated.
And, thanks to this structure and the natural materials, we expect temperature regulation to be excellent. The added airflow between the coil and microcoil layers as well as the moisture wicking wool means you should stay dry and cool night long.
I expect this mattress to be best suited to side sleepers. It might be too plush for stomach and back sleepers, although firmness is subjective.
As we mentioned, it's handcrafted and needle-tufted by hand, meaning expert attention to detail has been paid. Ultimately, this mattress looks like it could rival even the best luxury mattresses of the year.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Yahoo
I was inspired to lead by story of how under-performing submarine turned into best in show
Mark Cuddigan has been in his office for five hours and has yet to eat as he finally tucks into a lunchtime vegan sandwich. Eighteen months into his role as CEO at This, the plant-based alternative meat producer, Cuddigan, who is neither vegan nor vegetarian, sees himself as the ideal customer. 'I am passionate about people using business as a force for good,' he says. 'If we want to change what we eat for the benefit of animals and the environment, it's the flexitarians like me. And I've completely changed what I eat since I joined.' We are speaking following the launch of This's new plant-based 'Super Superfood' range, with more protein than tofu, high in fibre, minimally processed and one of your five a day. Read More: 'In our workplace, we look for passionate, slightly unhinged mountain climbers' Cuddigan hails the product as 'a genuine, huge innovation' following successful trials to 500 scientists, plant-based specialists and nutritionists in The Hague. It was several years in the making and Cuddigan is quick to point to the marketing nous of Andy Shovel for the trailblazing. Cuddigan was previously CEO of kids food brand Ella's Kitchen for six years and drove revenue from £41m to £100m before replacing dynamic co-founders Shovel and Pete Sharman at This, who had been co-CEOs since they launched the business in 2019. In an interview with Yahoo Finance UK in 2023, Shovel said that This had built its community 'by entertaining and surprising' thanks to guerilla marketing stunts. That philosophy shows no sign of abating with Cuddigan at the helm. 'We're quite a cheeky brand, but we want to be authentic at the same time,' he says. 'What we're doing is quite a serious subject, especially for Pete and Andy who were both vegans, but we try to do it in a funny way which no one else is doing.' Read More: 'I returned to my old office to sell ties after being made redundant' Cuddigan had been at Ella's Kitchen for 12 years in all, winning 50 awards during his time and, four years running, a Sunday Times top 100 company to work for. He says his move to the food tech innovator was three-fold: the one mile walk with his dog from home to office across London's Ravenscourt Park, the need to become a B Corp and creating a culture 'where people absolutely love coming to work.' 'When people leave here for whatever reason I want them to leave changed and demand more from wherever they're going," he adds. This stems from his time at Ella's Kitchen where he made a vow to himself and his team that he wouldn't make another single decision. It's also clear that best-selling leadership book Turn the Ship Around, which tells the story of a naval officer in charge of a US nuclear submarine, changed his outlook. 'I was inspired by David Marquet, who I got to know really quite well,' says Cuddigan. 'He'd never set foot on this type of submarine before. So he ripped up the naval rule book and did things differently. He turned the lowest-performing sub in the entire US Navy to the best. 'He talks about how in every other submarine there was one person making every single decision. All of his sailors who were experts in all of their areas were actively making their own decisions every day with each other. So he goes, 'I didn't have to tell them when we were up close to the enemy because they knew.'' I ask Cuddigan whether he would have read the book when he left university as a qualified tennis coach and semi-professional DJ, before investing in a nuts and snacks brand. 'I didn't know what I was capable of and didn't believe in myself,' he admits. Cuddigan is now setting his sights on turning a profit at a company which employs over 50 staff and has been historically loss-making. This has now reduced its product offering from over 100 to more than 40 and has stopped selling in the Netherlands to focus on its margins in the UK. Last year, This achieved its first positive gross profit of £2.2m, turnover grew to £18.3m and halved its operating losses. Read More: Meet Britain's 'king of billboards' who sold his business for £1bn Cuddigan, who is still nibbling on his vegan sandwich, then returns to Marquet's turnaround story at the helm of his submarine. 'If you've got one person making all these decisions, you're just going to make a mistake and forget something. In essence, he had created a whole generation of leaders,' he says. 'I came to This to build up this culture where everybody's making these decisions. It's the single biggest thing that will determine whether we're going to be successful as a business.' View from the top: Mark Cuddigan on… Leadership "Growing up, we used to go skiing as our one holiday abroad every year. I remember one day we got to the end of the day and I said to my dad, 'I'm so pleased, I'm the only person in the family who didn't fall over today.' Without missing a beat, he just turned and simply said, 'That's because you didn't try harder.' I remember being absolutely crestfallen, but much later I understood that by falling over and getting back up I learned more. I've taken that into my management style, by taking a step back, and realising that we're never going to be successful if we don't allow people to make mistakes." Read more: The boss who has found 'nature's answer to plastic' 'I had one good idea and turned it into a £3m voiceover and talent success' The life lesson behind a 335-year-old funeral business? 'Never sleep on an argument'
Business Journals
18 hours ago
- Business Journals
Investments support the next generation of industry
Manufacturing and industry have been driving forces throughout San Leandro's more than 150-year history. Tractor engines, canned goods, calculators, and breakfast cereals are among the many products made here over the years, and the city's industrial areas remain the backbone of its local economy. Recognizing this, San Leandro's economic development strategy includes goals to preserve its industrial districts and support new construction and investments in infrastructure. Continued investment in the industrial area helps to attract and retain vital value-add businesses and support the jobs, transportation, and services of today and tomorrow. PROLOGIS AND THE POWER OF INNOVATION Among the key players contributing to this vision is Prologis, a leading logistics real estate company with more than 30 properties in San Leandro. Recently, it has been working with the City to redevelop an outdated, 60-year-old building at 1345 Doolittle Drive, transforming it into a future-forward industrial facility known as Prologis Nexus. 'The property offers excellent access to major transportation corridors as well as a strong workforce and customer base, making it ideal for industrial and manufacturing businesses,' said Prologis Vice President and Investment Officer Janet Galvez. 'Further, with a clear entitlement process, Prologis was able to quickly transform the underutilized building into a LEED Platinum-certified, Class A industrial facility. The modern design meets the requirements of today's tenants, supporting the San Leandro business community and creating local jobs.' By building on the existing foundation and using walls and other features of the prior building, as well as other sustainable building practices, the project reduced embodied carbon emissions by 45% compared to what would occur with a completely new building. The lot has 14 electric vehicle chargers and has the infrastructure in place to add more than 100 additional chargers. It is solar-ready, utilizes LED lighting with dynamic controls, and has low-carbon concrete throughout. The revamped Nexus facility spans 266,000 square feet, roughly 3.5 times larger than the average industrial building footprint in San Leandro, and also includes 9,500 square feet of Class A office space. This makes it ideal for businesses seeking not only more space but also the ability to consolidate their operations under one roof. Another key highlight is its above-market power capacity. 'The building retained 6,200 amps of power, significantly above the typical 4,000 amps found in new construction,' Galvez said. 'This enhanced power capacity is especially valuable for businesses in the food processing, cold storage, manufacturing, and automated distribution sectors.' GATE510 TURNS STORAGE SPACE INTO STARTUP ENGINE When Blackstone Group and B3 Investors acquired the two-story Westgate Center along Davis Street in San Leandro, it was the property's existing retail tenants that had the most obvious appeal. Home Depot, Ross, and Burlington were among the established tenants anchoring the first floor of the site's main building. The second floor, on the other hand, was crying out for a new plan, said B3 Investors Asset Manager Sean Martin. More than three football fields long, it was segmented into over 100 suites with 10,000 amps of power, housing artists, manufacturing, and office tenants, as well as warehouse and storage space. 'We knew we had something special,' Martin said. 'It was an opportunity to convert many of the legacy warehouse spaces into higher-density uses perfect for R&D startups.'Fast forward to today, and the second floor of that building is the focal point of a trailblazing adaptive reuse project. Now known as Gate510, the property was built in the 1940s as a Chrysler Dodge manufacturing plant. In the 1960s, Caterpillar began making tractors there. In the 1980s, it became a shopping center. In 2014, thanks in part to San Leandro's Lit San Leandro fiber optic network, the transformation began toward providing incubator and maker spaces for a wide range of scientists, creators, and visionaries. In 2019, B3 Investors bought 1933 Davis St. and later the two adjacent buildings, making a 1.1 million-square-foot advanced manufacturing and R&D campus with retail amenities. Today, the three-building campus is home to a diverse community of industries. The second floor of 1933 Davis St. now houses an entrepreneurial ecosystem with businesses working in such fields as material science, robotics, clean tech, biotech, and more. The buildings at 2010 and 2020 Williams St. offer larger footprints for tenants in production, such as 21st Amendment Brewery, Coreshell, Lyten, and Air Protein. Bringing Gate510 to life required more than just vision and investment. The City of San Leandro played a pivotal role in supporting the project. 'There is a lot of TLC that goes into buying a building that is 70 to 80 years old,' Martin said. 'The City was on board with the value-add proposition of what we were trying to do. We had a clear path of communication for getting permits signed off on. Having a transparent relationship with the City has really been helpful in getting these spaces built and getting tenants moved in on time.' One of the defining characteristics of Gate510's adaptive reuse is its cohesive design, which unites three separate buildings into a seamless campus. The structures maintain their original exterior facade, preserving the architectural character of the neighborhood. But step through the front doors, and the real magic of the redevelopment reveals itself in interiors featuring high ceilings, bright open spaces, and configurations perfect for research labs, clean rooms, and all sorts of creative pursuits. Tenants benefit from the flexibility to grow their businesses within Gate510, whether they are newly spun-out ventures from academic institutions or seasoned companies transitioning to full-scale manufacturing. Companies can start in as little as 1,000 square feet and add on as their business evolves. 'From a real estate investment perspective, we're not trying to tear a building down and, build a new one, and charge ridiculous rents,' Martin said. 'There is value in keeping that architectural vintage look in these buildings and then repurposing them.' LOOKING AHEAD With partners like Prologis and B3 Investors, the City continues to chart a path for preserving industrial districts and enhancing infrastructure. In the coming years, the City plans to conduct an assessment of major industrial opportunity sites to help prepare them to for future development. It also is looking to partner with industrial developers, tenants, and property owners to plan for the future electrical infrastructure needs of key industrial sites — a key need of growing businesses — and jointly advocate for increased electrical service to meet projected electrical demand.
CNET
a day ago
- CNET
Save Up to 49% on the Baseus Qi2 Power Bank and Stay Powered on the Go
Power banks are great for staying charged on the go, and it gets even better when you don't have to deal with cables or bulky bricks. A MagSafe-compatible power bank snaps right onto the back of your iPhone, and right now, you can score one at a solid discount. For a limited time, Amazon is offering the Baseus Qi2-certified power bank for just $50 to non-Prime members, after a 29% discount. Use the code NO9Y4HVI at checkout, and you can save an additional 10%, which drops the price down to $45. It's great, but Prime members can do even better. The same power bank is listed at $40 for Prime shoppers. That's a decent 43% discount on its own, but applying the same code at checkout drops the final price to just $36 -- that's nearly half the original $70 price, but it might not last long. This sleek power bank supports both 15W wireless charging and 22.5W fast charging with a USB-C cable. You get a 10000mAh battery capacity -- that's enough juice to charge an iPhone 16 Pro Max to 37% in just 30 minutes when using the USB-C port. Despite all this, at just 2.7 inches wide and 0.7 inches thick, you can easily slide the Baseus Qi2 power bank into your pocket or toss it into your bag without adding bulk. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. No magnetic case? No problem. The magnetic design of this power bank makes it easy to snap it onto the back of your iPhone (models 12 through 16), even without one. Plus, the pass-through charging feature allows you to charge both the power bank and the iPhone at once. Overall, it's a solid choice for frequent travelers or anyone who prefers not to deal with cables. Just don't forget to use the discount codes at checkout for maximum savings. Why this deal matters No one likes running out of battery, especially when they are on the go but reliable, large capacity power banks aren't always budget-friendly. This deal offers both non-Prime and Prime members to save big on a portable, efficient, and easy-to-use option for a limited time. Just make sure you get your orders in before the deal expires or the stock runs out.
