Avena foam is the top layer (comfort layer) of the Leesa mattress. Many people talk about how comfortable the Leesa mattress is, however nobody really knows much about Avena (it’s really only used in the Leesa, as far as mattresses go). What’s interesting about this foam is that it really is a latex alternative, although it is a polyurethane foam.
Why people call it a latex alternative is because it behaves like latex (see how in my best latex mattress page), in that it has more “spring” than memory foam, and it actually helps keep the mattress from sleeping hot, as I describe in my Leesa mattress review.
What are the properties of Avena foam?
- The foam is hypo-allergenic
- Shows to have better durability than latex (good for long-term mattress performance)
- Will not crack/crumble like some foams
What are the specs?
- 3.6 pcf density
- 20-26 ifd
- CertiPUR-US Certified
Readers are encouraged to ask any questions in the comments below if there is still any confusion about the differences between these two types of foam.
Joe Auer
Joe Auer is the editor of Mattress Clarity. He mainly focuses on mattress reviews and oversees the content across the site.
He likes things simple and take a straightforward, objective approach to his reviews. Joe has personally tested nearly 250 mattresses and always recommends people do their research before buying a new bed. He has been testing mattresses for over 5 years now, so he knows a thing or two when it comes to mattress selection. He has been cited as an authority in the industry by a number of large publications.
Joe has an undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and an MBA from Columbia University.