Nolah Natural Mattress Review for 2024, Expert Tested

Pressure relief is a major factor for many people when buying a mattress so we test this with a pressure map. A pressure map shows if there’s any buildup in certain areas, which shows up as red and yellow. Blue and green mean there’s little to no pressure, which is exactly what I got when testing the Nolah Natural. 

These readings are from my back and side, and, as you can see, it’s all blue and green. Overall, it felt great, which is why I gave it the highest score.

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Is the Nolah Natural Mattress Good for Pain Relief? 

I think this Nolah mattress coud be good for pain relief as it combines pressure relief and support. That said, it won’t necessarily be the best choice for all types of sleepers.

Support is another one of those things you don’t want the brand to cut corners on. Your mattress should be supportive enough to keep your spine in a neutral alignment to help prevent back pain (or keep is from getting worse).We test this by gauging how well the mattress keeps our heaviest areas lifted when lying on our side, back, and stomach. 

When I did this with Nolah Natural, I felt amazing on my side. Back sleeping was good, but my hips sank a bit. I deducted a point here because of that and because sleeping on my stomach only felt good without a pillow. Also, I don’t think it’ be supportive enough for plus-size stomach sleepers.

Motion isolation is usually important to couples, especially if one person is a restless sleeper. If you wake up easily, you might feel all of your partner’s tossing and turning, which is why you want all the motion isolation you can get. Motion isoation simpy means the mattress absorbs movement so that it doesn’t trave across the bed.

I used a seismograph app to check for motion isolation and was quite impressed with this bed. As you can see, I got nearly a flat line which means very little (if any) motion transfers from one side to the other. Taller spikes would’ve indicated higher motion transfer, but that’s not the case here. This is especially surprising for a latex hybrid since these don’t typically do as well at this.

Cooling is important to those who usually sleep hot, but it’s also helpful for co-sleepers since two people in a bed means extra body heat. At Sleep Advisor, we test cooling using a heat gun to measure the temperature before lying on the bed and then again after five and 10 minutes of lying on it. 

I was very impressed by Nolah Natural when checking its temperature. The mattress felt cool to the touch, even through my sweatshirt. The temperature only went up less than 5 degrees, which earned this bed a perfect 5 out of 5.

Bounce is another impressive quality about Nolah Natural. This feature is usually beneficia for sexually active couples but also those with mobility issues and combination sleepers. Even a little bit of responsiveness can help you switch positions, and the Nolah Natural has plenty of it.

I tested this using a weighted medicine ball that had one decent bounce when I threw it on the bed. Although I didn’t feel stuck trying to switch positions, this bed’s softness did make it slightly more difficult, which is why I deducted a half-point here.

I test edge support by sitting and lying near the edge of the bed to evaluate just how secure it felt. This is important to those who like sleeping in this area, as it allows them to use the entire surface of the bed.

Unfortunately,, the edge support of this Nolah bed was disappointing. I noticed lots of sinkage when sitting on the edge of the Nolah Natural, which you can see in the picture here. I also tried bending over, like I was tying my shoe, and that felt uncomfortable. 

Although lying near the edge felt a bit better, I was still sinking pretty deeply, so I wouldn’t recommend it.

Nolah has decent policies, starting with a 120-night trial and a lifetime warranty. It scored highly in our accessibility category because it stands out as an eco-friendly mattress with natural materials like latex, cotton, and wool. On top of that, it’s fiberglass-free. 

I love that it has handles, as that makes it pretty easy to move. However, I deducted a point here because the cover is a little loose, even after I let the bed inflate for 24 hours.

You can reach Nolah easily via email and online chat on their website. This is an easy way to ask questions about their beds, policies, and materials. Shipping is free and there’s also an option to book setup and old mattress removal through Nolah’s third-party logistic partners. 

There’s a lot to love about this brand, except the $99 return fee, which is the reason I took a point off.

When looking at whether a mattress is good for couples, We consider overall support motion isolation, bounce, edge support, and cooling. We also like to see beds for couples with a medium/medium-firm feel since this is usually versatile enough for couples, along with a high-enough weight capacity to support both people well. 

The Nolah Natural does an excellent job combining both bounce and motion isolation, which is a combo we don’t come across as often. However, I had to take a point off due to its poor edge support that doesn’t allow you to sleep near the edge of the bed.

Preference-Based Features

Bed-in-a-Box

The Nolah Natural is a bed-in-a-box model, which means that you’ll need to unbox it and let it re-inflate on its own. You’ll need to buy a base if you don’t want to put it on the floor, but any level surface should do as long as there aren’t any large gaps.

Eco-Friendly Materials

The Nolah Natural is made with many eco-friendly materials, such as recycled steel coils, Talalay latex, and organic cotton and wool.

Durability

This mattress is made with high-quality, durable materials. The Nolah Natural is expected to last for at least 10 years due to its remarkable quality construction.

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Construction: What’s Inside the Nolah Natural Mattress?

The Nolah Natural is an 11-inch tall mattress made with hypoallergenic, natural, and organic materials.

• The organic cotton cover is a breathable, plush outer layer for surface-level cooling.
• The organic wool top layer is the upper comfort unit that helps to regulate heat and acts as a natural fire barrier.
• The Talalay latex foam is a 2-inch comfort layer that is responsive, pressure-relieving, and temperature-neutral.
• The second Talalay latex foam layer also serves as a transition unit into the coil base.
• The 8-inch coil unit is made of Nolah’s patented HDMax™ Tri-Zone™ coils, a thicker and bouncy base intended to support your body for proper alignment.
• The natural cotton and wool foundation gives the mattress extra durability.
• The organic cotton bottom cover adds a clean look, protection for the mattress layers, and transportability. Nolah even added handles to the sides for easier mattress moving.

Unboxing & Off-Gassing

The Nolah Natural comes in a box, and unboxing is similar to unboxing any other bed-in-a-box mattress. However, I somehow unboxed it upside down, which resulted in the top side being down and flat against the mattress foundation. This is not a big deal in hindsight, but I wish it had an arrow or some other form of instruction on which way the rolled mattress should be positioned. Handles on the side definitely helped when flipping the Nolah Natural.

Off-gassing is definitely there, but I only noticed it when lying on the bed. I assume it would dissipate within a few days.

Certifications

• Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified – The Nolah Natural contains wool and cotton that meet this leading worldwide standard for organic fibers.
• Oeko-Tex® 100 Class 1 Certified – The latex components of the Nolah Natural meet the Class 1 standard for direct human contact, meaning they are free of harmful chemicals and substances.
• eco-INSTITUT Certified – All latex components of the Nolah Natural also meet the eco-INSTITUT standard for VOCs. This means that the latex is low in or free of volatile organic compounds.
• Rainforest Alliance Certified – This certification guarantees that Nolah follows sustainable forest practices and responsible business practices when harvesting from rubber tree farms.
• Cradle to Cradle Certified – The Nolah Natural also meets this standard for safe and sustainable practices in five categories: material health, material reuse, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness.

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Nolah Natural vs. Other Mattress Brands

	Nolah Natural Mattress	PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Mattress	Avocado Green Mattress
Rating	4.2	4.3	4.4
Firmness	Medium-firm: 6/10	Firm: 7.5/10	Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Material	Latex	Latex	Hybrid
Cooling
Warranty	Lifetime warranty	Lifetime warranty	25-year limited warranty
Shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping
Trial Period	120 Nights	100 nights	365 nights
Best For	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Back Pain	Hot Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers	Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Side Sleepers
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Who I Recommend the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss For

• Latex mattress fans
• People wanting more customization
• Shoppers who prefer beds without coils

Read our in-depth PlushBeds Botanical Bliss review.

Who I Recommend the Avocado Green For

• People who want no off-gassing
• People who need firmer support
• Vegan consumers

Read our full Avocado Green mattress review.

Nolah Natural vs. Other Nolah Models

	Nolah Natural Mattress	Nolah Original 10″ Mattress	Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress
Rating	4.2	3.9	4.8
Firmness	Medium-firm: 6/10	Medium-firm: 6.5/10	Multiple firmness options
Material	Latex	Foam	Hybrid
Cooling		—	—
Warranty	Lifetime warranty	Lifetime warranty	Lifetime warranty
Shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping
Trial Period	120 Nights	120 nights	120 nights
Best For	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Back Pain	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hip Pain, Seniors
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Who I Recommend the Nolah For

• Side sleepers
• Budget shoppers
• Petite sleepers

Read our full Nolah mattress review.

Who I Recommend the Nolah Evolution For

• Shoppers who need more customization
• People who prefer a thicker bed
• Hot sleepers

Read our Nolah Evolution review.

My Verdict of the Nolah Natural Mattress

Unboxing and testing this bed was fun, and I must say, I was surprised by many things. First, the cooling! There’s so much to love about it, especially if you’re usually struggling to find a cool spot on the mattress. 

By combining bounce and motion isolation, the Nolah Natural makes it easier to move around and switch positions without disturbing the person next to you. However, there’s the issue of edge support, that loose cover that I never saw tightened, and a frustrating return fee. 

This bed earned an overall score of 4.2 out of 5.