Savvy Rest Story

A Sleep Solutions Store

What would lead a yoga-practicing, organic-food-eating marathon runner to start a mattress company? He couldn’t sleep. Michael had insomnia, ironically at its worst while he was working for a futon company. In part, what he’d learned about materials and practices in the mattress industry was keeping him awake.

Most mattress stores were full of chemically-treated fabrics covering cheap padding or noxious chemical foams, atop flimsy foundations. Stories of rip-offs, shoddy quality and deceptive product descriptions abounded.

It occurred to Michael that many people approached mattress shopping in a state of fear. So he resolved to create a new kind of mattress company that offered a new level of quality and service. In 2003, The Savvy Sleeper, our flagship store, opened in Charlottesville, Virginia, drawing customers from as far away as Baltimore and the Carolinas. In July of 2011, we expanded our product lines, renamed the store Savvy Rest Natural Bedroom, and opened a second retail store in Vienna, Virginia.

Back at the beginning, however, finding an organic mattress to sell was a tall order. We found one natural latex mattress, but the casing was synthetic. Even the biggest companies in the ”natural mattress” niche were using only some organic materials, or making mattresses that weren't very comfortable. We decided to make our own.

Savvy Rest – Organic Mattress Manufacturer

Our mission was to create an organic mattress that was comfortable, nontoxic, versatile and reliable—and to give customers a level of service they’d never experienced before from a mattress company.

For the core of the Savvy Rest Organic mattress, we chose natural latex for its wonderful feel and longevity. We designed customizable layers to make the mattress adaptable for every individual. We chose certified organic wool and certified organic cotton fabric for a soft yet sturdy casing. And to ensure quality, we required materials certifications from all our suppliers.

We wanted customers to feel safe with our product and confident in our company. So we also decided to allow customers to exchange layers of latex to adjust the firmness even after purchase. Our products and our practices--integrity and service—have led to our growing reputation as America’s leading natural mattress manufacturer.

The Savvy Rest Standard

It may seem just common sense that whatever your mattress is “breathing out” all night, you’re breathing in. But awareness of toxic mattresses is relatively new. Savvy Rest was the first mattress company to take concern about indoor air quality to the logical conclusion: what you and your family sleep on should not harm you with chemical fumes or pesticide residues.

We’re proud of our history and our success. From a few trend-setting retailers just a few years ago, we now have a large network of dealers who have helped to build Savvy Rest’s reputation for quality, integrity and service.