The Eco Terra Hybrid Mattress Review

The Eco Terra Hybrid Latex is designed for sleepers who enjoy the bouncy feel of latex combined with coils. It will also appeal to those who are environmentally conscious as the mattress is crafted from 100% organic materials. The mattress is available in two firmness options of medium and medium firm, and so it fits a wide range of sleeper types and weights.

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Pros & Cons

Mattress Construction

The Eco Terra is 11'' thick. It consists of organic cotton, wool and latex and recycled steel coils. The medium firmness version of the mattress has an ILD (indentation load deflection) of 24-26 while the medium-firm version has an ILD of 29-31. What differentiates the two versions is the firmness and density of the latex layer.

Cover: Soft organic cotton and organic wool. Both materials are hypoallergenic resisting dust mites and mildew. Being highly breathable, they wick away warm air.

Comfort layer: 3'' of organic Talalay latex. The latex is highly responsive generating pressure reliving bounce. It's also aerated and, so, facilitates free circulation of cooling air.

Support Layer: Individually encased steel coils, which are reinforced in the center (15 gauge) compared to the perimeter (16 gauge) delivering improved zoned support and adding durability to the mattress.

Feel

The soft cotton and wool cover gives a plush and smooth feel enhancing sleeper's comfort. The breathability of these materials keeps the surface of the mattress dry and cool even after a full night's sleep.

The Talalay latex in the comfort layer quickly responds to sleepers' body providing a pressure reliving bounce. The mattress' medium firmness model enables a little more sinkage and is, therefore, more contouring. The medium-firm model is more buoyant giving a greater feel of being 'on' the mattress. Lastly, the coils below deliver robust support and generate lift increasing sleepers stability all over the mattress.

Pressure Relief

The lower density latex in the Eco Terra's medium firmness model is ideal for side sleepers weighing up to 150 pounds. These sleepers need a softer mattress which can cushion the sensitive areas in their body, the hips and shoulders in particular, and prevent the accumulation of pressure.

Side sleepers who weigh more than 150 pounds will benefit from the mattress' medium-firm model. The bounce generated by the 3'' latex in the comfort layer will effectively respond to their hips and shoulders. The lift provided by the coil system below will keep their back in its natural position.

Lightweight back sleepers will feel comfortable on the Eco Terra's medium firmness model. The softer Talalay latex will enable moderate sinkage necessary for mitigating pressure in their lumbar back. The coils will elevate this areas keeping their spine properly aligned.

Average and heavyweight back sleepers will need a sturdier mattress to carry their more massive body. The Eco Terra's medium-firm model will answer this need. The denser latex in the comfort layer will provide them with sufficient bounce to curb sinkage in their lower back. The zoned support delivered by the coils will target their thoracic spine enabling them to maintain a healthy sleeping position while relieving everyday aches and pains.

The Eco Terra medium-firm model will serve well stomach sleepers weighing up to 250 pounds. The soft cotton and wool cover together with the bouncy latex layer will cushion the area under their rib cage functioning as a buffer against pressure while the coils will elevated this area preventing the spine from being thrown out of its natural alignment.

The Eco Terra is not firm enough for stomach sleepers weighing more than 250 pounds. These sleepers are recommended seeking a mattress specially engineered for plus-size people.

Motion Isolation

Motion Isolation is the Eco Terra's Achilles heel. The 3'' responsive latex in the comfort layer does a poor job absorbing the energy generated by sleepers' movements. The coils are individually wrapped and so transfer less motion compared to traditional innerspring systems, but the bounce they create transfers a large portion of the motion the latex above couldn't absorb.

Put differently, if you're disturbed every time your partner's tosses and turns, the Eco Terra may not be the best choice for you. You should opt for a mattress which is more conforming and less bouncy, preferably one that is based on foam.

Repositioning

What the Eco Terra lacks in motion isolation, it's more than compensates for in ease of movement. The bouncy latex and the lift the coils generate prevent sleepers, including the heavier ones, from being stuck in bed and enable them to easily maneuver on the mattress' surface.

Couple engaging in intimate activity will highly benefit from this ease of movement as they'll be able to change positions with less effort.

Edge Support

The Eco Terra scores high in its ability to support sleepers lying close to its perimeter. The buoyant latex will elevate their body keeping it on the mattress. The zoned support provided by the coils is engineered to reinforce the edges of the mattress by curbing sagging. Practically speaking, with no need to move towards the center as a result of feeling stable around the exterior, sleepers will benefit from a larger sleeping space.

Heat Retention

As a rule of thumb, latex and coil mattresses do a better job than foam mattresses regulating temperature as a result of being less sinkable and more bouncy, and this applies to the Eco Terra as well. Apart from that, the latter is specially designed to reduce heat retention. Its breathable cotton and wool cover neutralizes body heat and wicks it away. The aerated Talalay latex in the comfort layer and the coils below allow air to flow freely in and out of the mattress significantly augmenting the cooling process.

All in all, the Eco Terra is an excellent choice for people who tend to sleep hot or for those who live in the hot and humid regions of the southern United States.

Frame and Foundation

The Eco Terra work well with most of the foundations, frames and adjustable bases sold on the market as long as they're firm enough to support it. If you opt for a frame without a metal central support, it must have at least 5 hardwood slats.

Eco Terra offers its customers its own foundation crafted from FSC-certified solid wood surrounded by a stretch-knit GOTS-certified cotton fabric cover. It's available in two heights of 5.5'' and 7.5''.

The foundation is shipped within the contiguous USA free of charge. It's not returnable but it comes with a 10-year warranty. Its minimum price is $299 for a Twin mattress (the 5.5'' low profile). It's maximum price is $586 for a California King mattress (the 5.5'' and the 7.5'' profiles).

Additional Details

Eco Terra is a Florida-based company. It manufactures and sells a small number of products including one foundation, one pillow type and the Eco Terra Hybrid mattress.

All its products are American-made and they meet the highest standards of sustainability. The wool and cotton are 100% organic and are GOTS-certified. The wool is also OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. The latex is fully organic and is GOLS-certified. What is means is that these materials don't contain polyurethane foams, memory foams, synthetic foams, latex blends, chemical adhesives and flame retardants.

Shipping & Delivery

The Eco Terra will reach your doorstep wrapped in plastic, rolled and compressed in a box in up to 7 business days. You'll have to set up the mattress by yourself as the company doesn't offer white glove delivery.

The mattress is shipped to destinations within the lower 48 U.S. states only. You won't be charged for shipping.

Trial & Warranty

The Eco Terra comes with a 90-night trial and a break in period of 30 days. That is to say, you can return the mattress and get a full refund after you slept on it for at least 30 nights and no later than 90 nights.

The mattress is backed by a 15-year warranty. The warranty applies to the original buyer only. It covers manufacturing defects including impressions on the surface deeper than 1.5''.

The warranty doesn't cover bend borders and accidental damage, such as stains, tears and burning mark. Mal-treating the mattress or putting it on a foundation which isn't supportive enough may invalidate the warranty.

The Bottom Line

The Eco Terra is a good choice for sleepers looking for a mattress made of organic and eco-friendly materials and for sleepers who prefer the supportive bounce of latex and coils to the deep contouring and cradling sensation provided by foam.

The Eco Terra offers additional benefits, which make it appealing to a wide variety of sleepers, among which are its two different firmness options, ease of movement, strong edge support and reduced heat retention.

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