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Birch by HelixvsEmma

Which one is best for you? Birch by Helix vs Emma - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress

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Birch by Helix20% Off + 2 Free GiftsEmmaUp to 50% Off

Birch by Helix

by Birch Living · Hybrid (coils and latex)

20% Off + 2 Free Gifts

25 years · 100-night trial

Top pick

Emma

by Emma · Memory foam

Up to 50% Off

10 Years · 365-night trial

Pricing by size

Birch by Helix

Twin$1,498.80

Twin XL$1,623.80

Full (Double)$1,873.80

Queen$2,123.80

King$2,498.80

California King$2,498.80

Emma

Twin$599

Twin XL$835

Full (Double)$889

Queen$1,053

King$1,325

California King$1,325

Essential information

	Birch by Helix	Emma
Type	Hybrid (coils and latex)	Memory foam
Launched	–	2015
Brand	Birch Living	Emma
Made in	United States	United States
Unique points	The Birch mattress was designed by Helix, the team behind the leading mattress brand in customized sleep. Birch takes those learnings in comfort and uses all natural and organic materials. The Birch mattress is a 6 layer construction: Cover - Organic Cotton Fire Retardant Cover - Wool Comfort Layer - Birch Wool Pressure Relief Layer - Natural Talalay Latex Support Layer - Individually Wrapped Coils Base Layer - Wool Batting.	At Emma we don't let accolades determine when our work is done, we continually strive to make advancements in comfort through innovation. With our on site state-of-the-art testing facility, coupled with our veteran product development team, we give you the perfect mattress. A three layer construction: 1.5" Airgocell® Foam 2" Visco-elastic Memory Foam 8" Cold Foam.
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Certifications & trial

	Birch by Helix	Emma
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	No	Yes
Certifications	Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), GREENGUARD Gold, Eco-INSTITUT, Forest Stewardship Council	CertiPur-US®
Other certification info	<p id="">Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), GREENGUARD Gold, eco-INSTITUT, Forest Stewardship Council</p>	–
Sleep trial	100 nights	365 nights
Warranty	25 years	10 Years
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	Yes	Yes
Delivery info	Your Birch Mattress is gently compressed, rolled, and put in a box for easy shipping! We ship via FedEx Ground direct from the manufacturer to your door. Delivered for free typically in 4 to 8 business days.	Free delivery with FedEx. Each mattress comes in a box with the dimensions 15"x15"x42". You can usually expect to receive your Emma mattress within 5 to 7 working days.

Firmness & feel

	Birch by Helix	Emma
One firmness fits all	No	Yes
Select your firmness	No	No
Adjustable firmness	No	No
Half and half firmness	No	No
Flippable / reversible	No	No
Firmness info	–	Emma smoothly combines high-quality materials to create a dream-like mattress that conforms to every body type. Rated a 5/10 on the firmness scale. They worked long and hard to find the perfect composition for our Emma mattress and have found the optimum balance between support and comfort. Decide for yourself with a risk-free 365 day sleep trial.

Construction & materials

	Birch by Helix	Emma
Layers	Organic Cotton, Fire Retardant Cover, Comfort Layer, Pressure Relief Layer, Support Layer, Base Layer	Airgocell® Foam, Visco-elastic Memory Foam, Cold Foam.
Cover	The Birch Mattress has a cover that is made using natural, organic cotton. It is designed to be highly breathable with a subtle stretch and soft touch.	The breathable Emma cover combines a premium design with climate regulating fibers which allow the mattress to breathe and not retain heat like other mattresses do. At the same time, the cover is flexible allowing the mattress to adapt perfectly to your body. This removable and washable top cover is made of 99% polyester and 1% elastane. The side cover is made of 100% polyester. The bottom cover is made of 89% polyester and 11% polypropylene.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	No	Yes
Comfort	Our materials come from nature - whether it be wool sustainably sheared from New Zealand sheep or latex tapped from trees. These premium materials are comfortable on your body and conscience. 100% all natural & organic Birch Wool provides unparalleled comfort and temperature regulation. Birch Wool is designed to retain shape with a natural elasticity of each fiber. Talalay latex is up to 7 times more breathable than other types of latex. Natural latex is also hypoallergenic and anti-microbial.	The maximum amount of adaptability through our special German technology, and expertly developed foam. This allows airflow through the foam, allowing you to stay cool at night and sleep soundly. The top layer of breathable and adaptable Airgocell® foam ensures optimized adaptability. In addition to this, Airgocell® foam has an open pore structure for ideal air circulation adding to the Emma Mattress' climate regulating design. The grey side cover with 3D-mesh supports air circulation.
Support	We spent countless hours finding the right density of latex, quantity of wool, and type of steel springs to provide unprecedented comfort and pressure relief. Each mattress features a reinforced perimeter for best in class edge support. The coils that run along the outside of your mattress are actually firmer, so no more feeling of falling off the bed when lying down or sitting on the edge. Natural Talalay latex provides response to cushion your pressure points while giving support. Our latex is carefully managed to ensure consistency. Hundreds of individual steel coils help to cradle your body and provide support, while also limiting motion transfer. Additionally, the reinforced perimeter coils provide best in class edge support.	The mattress perfectly aligns your spine, no matter what position you are sleeping in, to give you a better and healthier night's sleep. A middle layer of adaptive memory foam ensures an improved distribution of support, pressure relief and spine support and alignment. The cold foam firm bottom layer provides the necessary counter pressure whatever your sleeping position. Here we have added our innovative German Cut-out Technology which helps to align your spine giving you a healthier night's sleep. This technology gives you support in your lower back and shoulder areas while also helping the Emma Mattress to adapt to you.
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Size & weight

	Birch by Helix	Emma
Available sizes	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 11 "	Twin: 10 "
Twin weight (kg)	N/A	N/A
Twin XL weight (kg)	N/A	N/A
Full (Double) weight (kg)	N/A	N/A
Queen weight (kg)	N/A	N/A
King weight (kg)	N/A	N/A
California King weight (kg)	N/A	N/A

FAQs

Birch by Helix

Is birch mattress good for couples?

Yes, Birch mattresses are ideal for couples as they have excellent cooling properties. The natural wool and latex layers allow for breathability and prevent the mattress from retaining body heat, making it a good choice for couples who tend to overheat.

Does the birch mattress smell?

The Birch Natural mattress does have a strong initial smell which may deter some customers. However, it offers pressure relief, motion isolation, and heat diffusion.

What materials are used in a Birch mattress?

Birch mattresses are made with natural materials including wool, latex, cotton, and steel. More details can be found on the Birch materials page.

Emma

Is the Emma Sleep mattress a good investment?

The Emma Sleep mattress is an excellent choice, particularly for those who sleep on their backs. Despite being an all-foam mattress, it offers a perfect blend of comfort and support that back sleepers require. It also provides adequate support for stomach sleepers, which is quite an achievement for an all-foam mattress.

What makes the Emma Mattress unique?

The Emma Original is made with Visco Memory foam, which perfectly conforms to your body shape, providing relief to sensitive pressure points and ensuring spinal alignment. The mattress also has a high-resilience extra foam layer at the bottom that offers additional back support as you sleep.

Why does the Emma mattress feel warm?

The warmth you experience with the Emma mattress is due to its construction from synthetic foam, including memory foam. These materials are known for their heat retention properties. Vasco elastic foams like memory foam respond to, retain, and build up heat to function effectively.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Birch by Helix vs Emma mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.

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