When shopping for a new mattress—especially an organic mattress for your home—you’ll likely come across terms like button tufting and tack-and-jump quilting. While they may sound like small details, the construction method used inside your mattress has a big impact on durability, comfort, and long-term support.
At My Green Mattress, we hand button-tuft every kids and adult mattress we make, from the Pure Eco Kids Organic Mattress to the Kiwi Organic Mattress to our premium Natural Escape Mattress. Here’s why that matters—and why the difference is worth understanding.
What Is Hand Button Tufting?
Button tufting is a time-honored, high-quality construction technique traditionally found in luxury mattresses and upholstery. During this process, a skilled craftsperson threads a durable cord from the top of the mattress all the way to the bottom, securing it with a button on each end.
This simple yet powerful method physically holds all the comfort layers together—without the use of chemical adhesives.
Benefits of Button Tufting
- Prevents shifting: The layers stay locked in place over years of use.
- No toxic glues: Ideal for anyone seeking a truly organic or nontoxic mattress.
- Long-lasting comfort: Ensures consistent feel and support across the entire surface.
- Superior durability: Helps the mattress maintain structure far longer than mass-produced alternatives.
Because button tufting is labor-intensive, it’s typically reserved for high-end mattresses. But as a small, family-owned company, we choose this method because it delivers the healthiest, most durable sleep possible—not because it’s the easiest.
What Is Tack-and-Jump Quilting?
Tack-and-jump quilting is a common approach in mass-produced mattresses. Instead of using cords and buttons, manufacturers use machine stitching on the top panel only, with fill that “jumps” or puffs between tacked points. This method of sewing mimics the look of button tufting, but does not function the same way.
Drawbacks of Tack-and-Jump Quilting
- Less structural stability
- More shifting and bunching over time
- Often requires chemical adhesives to keep comfort layers in place
- Shorter lifespan compared to button-tufted mattresses
While this method is faster and cheaper to produce, it doesn’t offer the same level of long-term support or integrity—especially when manufacturers rely on glues to hold internal layers together.
Why My Green Mattress Uses Hand Button Tufting
We are proud to say that every My Green Mattress is hand button-tufted, from our kids’ mattresses to our luxury adult models.
Why? Because we believe families deserve healthier, safer, and longer-lasting mattresses. Button tufting helps us maintain the integrity of our certified organic materials without compromise.
To put it simply:
We may be a small company, but that means no corner-cutting—just honest craftsmanship designed to last for years of healthy sleep.
The Bottom Line
When comparing mattress construction methods, button tufting is the superior choice for durability, comfort, and chemical-free stability. If you’re investing in an organic mattress, this technique ensures the materials you’re paying for actually stay where they belong.
Choosing a mattress built with button tufting means choosing:
- Better long-term support
- Safer, nontoxic construction
- A more durable, longer-lasting product
- A higher-quality sleep experience for you and your family
At My Green Mattress, we’re committed to crafting mattresses the right way—not the fastest way—so you can sleep comfortably and confidently for years to come.
