Boll & Branch mattress review: An eco-friendly mattress that offers great comfort, but at a high price tag

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Getting its start as a bedding company in 2014, Boll & Branch has become well-known for its luxe Signature Hemmed Sheets, made with Fair Trade Certified organic cotton.

In 2020, the company introduced a hand-crafted mattress to its product lineup. The Boll & Branch Mattress keeps all the important qualities that have made its sheets so popular — fair-trade materials that are ethically sourced and naturally derived — and provides the same level of balanced comfort needed for quality sleep. Read on for our experience testing the Boll & Branch mattress, and check out our guide to the best mattress for more bedding options.

Design

The Boll & Branch is comprised of five layers. The soft wool and poly blend topper is surrounded by a layer of breathable, organic cotton. Just beneath the topper is a layer of graphite-infused latex which creates a natural cooling effect, and another layer of tree-derived latex for stability.

Below these layers is where the micro-coils sit to prevent motion transfer and provide greater airflow, and just beneath the micro-coil layer are the foundational coils, which provide even support throughout the mattress. If eco-friendly products are important to you, you'll appreciate that the materials are naturally derived and ethically sourced. But note that the mattress is still made with latex, albeit derived from trees, so if you have an allergy, it might not work for you.

Hand-sewn tufts allow the top layer of the mattress to be held together without any glue, but I found that they did create hard spots on the surface of the mattress. This could be an annoyance if you were leaning on your elbows while reading in bed and accidentally leaned on one. However, I didn't experience any issues while sleeping on my stomach or side, and my partner, who sleeps on his back, also slept comfortably through the night.

Our review of the Boll & Branch Mattress

Setup

This is not a bed-in-a-box situation, so there's no unrolling or off-gassing involved here. Boll & Branch provides a white glove delivery service, complete with the offer to take your old mattress off your hands.

Our mattress took several weeks to arrive because each mattress is made to order and hand-crafted in the US. While that wait time isn't necessarily convenient, especially if you're in a hurry to replace an old mattress, I'd say it's worth the wait. The quality of this mattress shows both in its construction and its level of comfort.

Comfort

I tested the Boll & Branch mattress with my partner and can confidently say that this is a mattress even Goldilocks would approve. It feels just right in terms of firmness, comfort, and support for me.

If you're looking for a medium-firm mattress, I would highly recommend the Boll & Branch. It provides support without feeling too hard, and I could sleep comfortably through the night without any aches or pains in the morning. In my opinion, its level of firmness makes it suitable for all sleeping positions.

Motion isolation

Motion isolation is especially important for share their bed with a partner or a pet, since it ensures that any movement will be absorbed into the mattress.

I'm a light sleeper who frequently wakes up multiple times during the night, but while sleeping on this mattress, I woke up far less often than usual — even with our new kitten bouncing around on the bed and my partner rolling over in the night. I definitely attribute this to the combination of micro coils and latex that help minimize motion transfer.

Heat dissipation

For people who sleep hot, quality heat dissipation is a must in any mattress. Good heat dissipation keeps you cool throughout the night by wicking away heat as you sleep.

The graphite-infused layer of latex also seemed to do its job — neither my partner nor I felt like we were overheating during the night. This mattress won't absorb heat, which makes it great for those who tend to sleep hot.

Trial and warranty

Boll & Branch mattresses come with a 10-year limited warranty. This means that, if a production defect appears after normal use, Boll & Branch will repair or replace your mattress for no cost up to 10 years after the mattress purchase.

On top of the warranty, Boll & Branch also has a 100-night sleep trial for their mattresses. If you're not happy with your mattress after sleeping on it for at least 30 nights, you can send it back at no cost within 100 days of purchase.

Cons to consider

While I thought the long wait between ordering my mattress and receiving it was worth it, it could be a problem for people who need to replace an old mattress quickly.

Due to the construction of the mattress, there were some hard areas on the surface. This was minor, but still notable if comfort is your biggest concern in a mattress.

What are your alternatives?

Purchasing a mattress is tough, so you may want to consider some alternatives before you buy. Our best mattress guide compiles the top choices from nearly a hundred choices tested by our mattress reporter.

For similar options to Boll & Branch's mattress, I recommend the Avocado Green Mattress. This mattress took the top hybrid mattress spot in our best cooling mattress guide. Like the Boll & Branch mattress, it's made of organic materials. It does have better cooling capabilities, though, so it's a great choice if you sleep hot.

Though this mattress is on the expensive end, there are plenty of more affordable mattresses in our best cheap mattress guide. For a hybrid mattress at a fair price, you can't go wrong with Walmart's Allswell Hybrid Mattress. This is a solid hybrid pick for under $500.

The bottom line

With a Twin starting at $2,400, the Boll & Branch mattress is definitely an investment. However, it's a worthwhile one considering your mattress has a huge impact on how you sleep at night, and thus, your quality of life during the day. The mattress doesn't skimp on its attention to detail, with natural materials you can feel good about sleeping on, and handcrafted construction that ensures durability.

Additional features like the white-glove delivery service also make the Boll & Branch mattress worth the price.

If you're still unsure whether you'll like this mattress, it comes with a 100-night trial so you can make sure it will meet your needs.