Flo Anti-Gravity Latex Mattress Review

The Flo Anti-Gravity is a budget orthopedic mattress with a thin natural latex top layer over a foam base. The 8″ queen (78×60) comes in at ₹15,843, which puts it firmly in the value bracket. It has a medium-firm feel, rated 7 out of 10 on the top side, and it’s reversible, with a firmer 9 out of 10 base if you flip it.

Here’s the most important thing to understand before anything else. Despite the listing calling it a “100% Natural Latex Mattress,” this is not an all-latex bed. Only the top comfort layer is natural latex (roughly 1.5 to 2 inches of it). Below that sit a transition foam layer and a thick base of Flo’s “Responsive” poly foam, which is what actually does the orthopedic support work. So you’re buying a foam mattress with a latex topper built in, not a mattress made of latex.

That distinction matters, and we’ll come back to it. For the money, though, the Flo is a decent value pick, and that thin latex layer earns its keep in a couple of real ways.

A Quick Warning: Don’t Fall for the “Latex” Label

This is the single thing to get right. A latex layer and a latex mattress are not the same product.

A true latex mattress, like the Morning Owl or the Wakefit Ultra, is built from latex top to bottom. The Flo uses latex only in the top layer, with poly foam underneath. There’s nothing wrong with that at this price, but the marketing blurs the line, and a lot of buyers think they’re getting a full latex bed when they aren’t.

The certifications tell the same story. Flo carries OEKO-TEX Standard 100, which is a genuine and useful certification, but it only confirms the finished mattress was tested and is free of harmful chemicals. It says nothing about the latex being natural or organic. The certification that actually verifies latex purity is GOLS, and the Flo does not have it. So the “100% natural” claim describes one layer and isn’t independently backed.

Read the listing for what it is. A budget foam mattress with a latex comfort layer, not a natural latex mattress.

Best For

• Budget buyers who want a firmer, supportive surface and a bit of natural latex on top, without paying full-latex prices.
• Sleepers who run hot, especially anyone sleeping without AC. The latex top breathes far better than a solid memory foam mattress.
• People who want a balanced feel that sits between sink-in memory foam and hard orthopedic foam.

Considerations

• It’s mostly foam. If you specifically want a real latex mattress, this isn’t it. Look at the Morning Owl or Wakefit Ultra instead.
• Off-gassing is real here. There’s a strong smell for about 2 days, and a fainter one that lingers up to 10 days if you put your face right against the surface.
• No natural latex certification (only OEKO-TEX). The latex purity isn’t independently verified.

Test Performance

Cooling

Cooling is good, and this is genuinely where the Flo earns its value. The natural latex top layer doesn’t trap heat the way memory foam does, and Flo’s 3D Air-Flo base fabric is built to move air out the sides. The brand claims you sleep up to 5° cooler without AC, and while we can’t verify that exact number, the practical experience holds up. Compared to the many budget memory foam mattresses that turn into a hot plate in an Indian summer, the Flo stays noticeably cooler. For a no-AC room, that top latex layer is the best thing about this mattress.

Sinkage & Firmness

This is a medium-firm mattress with minimal sinkage. At 7 out of 10 on the top side, you rest more on top of the surface than sinking into it. Flip it to the 9 out of 10 base and it becomes quite firm, closer to an orthopedic feel. The reversible design is a nice touch at this price, giving you two firmness options in one mattress.

Motion Transfer

Motion transfer is decent. It’s not a standout, but it’s reasonable for a budget mattress, and the foam base helps keep movement from carrying across the bed. For couples on a tight budget, it should be perfectly serviceable.

Edge Support

Edge support is decent for the budget. It’s an all-foam construction with no reinforced edge or coils, so don’t expect it to hold firm right at the perimeter the way a hybrid would. That said, for the price, it’s about what you’d expect, and it’s not a dealbreaker for most sleepers.

Back Support & Pressure Relief

Back support is decent in the budget category, which is the Flo’s main selling point. The firm poly-foam base keeps the spine supported, and the latex top adds a layer of pressure relief around the shoulders and lower back. Be realistic about where it lands, though. It’s not on the level of a 100% natural latex mattress or a SmartGRID Orthopedic Pro, both of which support the back far better and cost more. Even so, in our view it edges out the Wakefit Classic EcoLatex (around ₹18,000 for the same 8″ queen, and that one uses only 1 inch of natural latex). If you want a clear step up, the Wakefit Infiniti is the better build, with a 65D foam base and a 2-inch natural latex layer.

Off-Gassing

Off-gassing is the weak spot, and it’s worth being honest about. There’s a strong smell for the first 2 days or so. After that, a fainter odor can linger for up to 10 days, noticeable mainly if you press your face close to the surface. Stomach and side sleepers, whose faces sit nearer the mattress, are the most likely to pick it up over those 10 days. This is a direct giveaway that the mattress isn’t all latex. A true natural latex mattress barely off-gasses at all, so the lingering smell here is coming from the poly foam base.

Does It Live Up to the Marketing?

Flo says it’s “perfect for individuals looking for a natural, anti-allergenic mattress that provides a balanced sensation of floating between the softness of a memory foam mattress and the firmness of an orthopedic mattress.”

Breaking that down honestly:

• The “floating” feel between soft and firm is true. That buoyant, responsive feel is exactly what a latex top layer gives you, and it’s the most accurate part of the pitch.
• The “anti-allergenic” claim is fair. Natural latex is naturally dust-mite and mould resistant, and the OEKO-TEX certification confirms the finished mattress is tested free of harmful chemicals.
• The “natural” claim is overstated. Only the top layer is natural latex, the rest is poly foam, and there’s no GOLS certification to verify the latex itself. Calling the whole mattress “natural” is a stretch.

So two-thirds true, one-third marketing.

Who Should Buy

If your budget is around ₹15,000 to ₹16,000, you want a firmer mattress, and you specifically want to avoid hot-sleeping memory foam, the Flo Anti-Gravity is a sensible pick. The latex top genuinely helps with cooling and adds a bit of pressure relief that most foam mattresses in this range don’t offer.

But know what you’re buying. If you want a true latex mattress, save up for a Morning Owl or Wakefit Ultra. If you want stronger orthopedic back support, look at the SmartGRID Orthopedic Pro. And if you’re cross-shopping in this exact bracket, the Flo is a better build than the Wakefit Classic EcoLatex, while the Wakefit Infiniti is a step up if you can stretch the budget.

Flo Anti Gravity Latex Mattress – Pros & Cons

Quick Specs

• Type: Foam mattress with a natural latex top layer (not all-latex)
• Layers (top to bottom): Charcoal-infused zipper cover → 100% cotton inner cover → 100% natural pin-core latex → transition foam → Flo Responsive poly foam → 3D Air-Flo base
• Firmness: Medium Firm, 7 out of 10 (reversible, 9 out of 10 on the base)
• Heights: 5″, 7″, 8″, 9″
• Price (8″ Queen, 78″×60″): ₹15,843
• Cover: Charcoal-infused, zippered, machine-washable
• Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (no GOLS / natural latex certification)
• Warranty: 10 years

The Verdict

The Flo Anti-Gravity is a decent value-for-money mattress, as long as you go in with clear eyes. It’s a budget foam mattress with a useful natural latex comfort layer, and that layer does real work on cooling and adds a bit of pressure relief that you won’t get from a plain foam bed in this range. Just don’t buy it thinking it’s a latex mattress, because it isn’t. Weigh the off-gassing and the foam base against the price, and for around ₹15,800 it’s a sensible, honest pick for budget buyers who want a firmer, cooler-sleeping surface.