Naturepedic
Family-owned organic mattress maker founded by environmental engineer Barry Cik in 2003 when he couldn't find a chemical-free crib mattress for his grandchild. Modular construction means individual components can be replaced rather than discarding the whole mattress.
Status: Approved
- Founded
- 2003
- HQ
- USA
- Manufacturing
- USA
- Ownership type
- Family-owned
- Status since
- 2026-05-13
Ownership
Founded by Barry A. Cik, a Board-Certified Environmental Engineer with a 30-year career chasing chemicals. Cik and his sons Jeff and Jason still run the business. Manufacturing happens entirely at the company's own GOTS-certified organic factory in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Active in chemical-reform legislative advocacy. No PE, no outside acquisition.
Why Approved
Multi-generational family ownership with founder still actively involved. Own US factory with GOTS-certified organic status. Modular product design allows individual component replacement (latex layers, coils, cover all serviceable separately). Active environmental advocacy beyond product marketing.
Reversibility
What would change our verdict
Sale to a conglomerate or PE firm. Generational transition where outside investment is taken. Closure of the Ohio factory. Loss of GOTS certification.
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