Cotton Mattress

Cotton mattresses: the firm, familiar comfort of natural cotton

It is one of the most traditional beds in India. Known as rui ka gadda in many North Indian homes and panju methai in the South, it was the mattress most of our parents and grandparents slept on. Firm, even and made from natural cotton fibre, it is still the first choice for people who find modern foam mattresses too soft.

What is a cotton mattress?

It is filled with cotton fibre: the soft, white fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant. The cotton is cleaned, opened up and packed evenly into a fabric casing, which is then stitched or tufted to keep the fill in place.

Soft Souls cotton mattresses have 100% cotton covers and weigh about 5 kg (single) to 10 kg (queen); double and queen sizes come with two pillows, single with one.

How a cotton mattress feels

• Firm and steady. You lie on top of the mattress instead of sinking into it.
• Even. A well-filled cotton mattress gives a uniform surface from edge to edge.
• Heavy. Cotton is denser than kapok, so it weighs more for its size.
• Familiar. For many people, it simply feels like the bed they grew up with.

If you like a firm bed, cotton may feel just right. If you prefer something softer and lighter, a kapok mattress may suit you better.

Cotton mattress vs foam mattress

Foam mattresses mould around your body and feel softer. Cotton feels firmer and more traditional, and are made from a natural plant fibre rather than polyurethane foam. Neither is right for everyone; it depends on the feel you like.

Who chooses a cotton mattress?

• People who find foam mattresses too soft
• Families who want a natural plant-fibre bed
• Homes that use floor mattresses or roll-out guest beds
• Anyone replacing an old cotton mattress with the same familiar feel

Choose your size

We offer cotton mattresses in single, double, queen and king sizes. Indian mattresses usually come in lengths of 72, 75 or 78 inches, so measure your bed frame first and compare it with the dimensions on each product. Each size has its own page with fit guidance.

Caring for a cotton mattress

They last for years with simple, regular care:

• Flip and rotate every few weeks so the cotton settles evenly
• Air it in sunlight regularly, as families have always done, to keep it fresh
• Use a washable cover or protector to keep the mattress clean
• Keep it dry; never wet the mattress, and spot clean only
• Pat out flat spots to redistribute the cotton
• Re-fluff when needed. After long use, cotton can compact.

Cotton mattress price

Soft Souls cotton mattresses start from ₹7,499.00, inclusive of all taxes. Price depends on size, thickness and fill weight.

Why buy a cotton mattress from Soft Souls

Each cotton mattress lists its fill, cover, size, thickness and weight, so you know exactly what you are getting. You also get genuine reviews, cash on delivery or secure Razorpay payments, dispatch within 1 working day and clear return terms.

Cotton mattress sizes at a glance

• Single 36 × 75 in, about 5 kg, with one pillow: see single bed cotton mattress
• Double 54 × 75 in, about 8 kg, with two pillows: see double bed cotton mattress
• Queen 60 × 78 in, about 10 kg, with two pillows: see queen size cotton mattress
• King 72 × 78 in, about 9 kg, with two pillows: see king size cotton mattress

Rui, panju, gadda: the names for a cotton mattress

Across India the same bed goes by many names. In the north it is a rui ka gadda; in Tamil Nadu a panju methai; in many homes simply "the cotton bed". All of them describe a mattress stuffed with cotton fibre and stitched so the fill stays in place. Soft Souls cotton mattresses follow that tradition, with a 100% cotton cover and fixed sizes for modern beds.

What "medium" feels like

We describe our cotton mattresses as medium. You lie on the surface rather than sinking into it, and the fill spreads your weight evenly. It is firmer than our medium-soft kapok mattresses and much less springy than foam. People who grew up sleeping on cotton often find it the most familiar feel of all.

Honest limits of cotton

Cotton fill becomes more compact with regular use. That is normal for a natural fill, and it is why turning, airing and patting the mattress matter. A cotton mattress is also heavier than a foam mattress of the same size, so plan for two people when you turn a double, queen or king. Never wash or soak the mattress itself; keep it dry and air it in the shade.

Cotton mattress or cotton quilt mattress?

Our full cotton mattresses come with pillows and are made for nightly use on a bed. A cotton quilt mattress is slimmer and lighter, about 3 to 7 kg by size, for floor nights, guests and as a topper on a hard cot.

Cotton or kapok mattress?

Choose cotton for a steadier, medium surface that suits every sleeping position. Choose a kapok mattress for a medium-soft, springier feel. Both are natural plant fills with 100% cotton covers, and both come with pillows.

Part of our Mattresses range. Also see Single Bed Cotton Mattress, Double Bed Cotton Mattress, Queen Size Cotton Mattress, King Size Cotton Mattress, Kapok Mattress, Single Bed Mattress.