Earthbound® Grounding Mattress Pad
93% of users reported better sleep & reduced pain within the first 4 nights.
— Journal of Inflammation Research, 2015
The clinical evidence
Grounding has been studied in peer-reviewed research for over two decades. A summary of the strongest findings:
93% reported better sleep and reduced pain within 4 nights.
Ghaly & Teplitz, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2004 — measured cortisol levels and self-reported sleep, pain, and stress in 12 grounded subjects.
Significant reduction in inflammation, confirmed via thermal imaging.
Oschman, Chevalier & Brown, Journal of Inflammation Research, 2015 — review of grounding's effects on chronic inflammation and immune response.
Improved blood viscosity and circulation after 2 hours of grounding.
Chevalier, Sinatra et al., Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2013 — measured red blood cell zeta potential and circulation in 10 healthy adults.
Measurable reduction in stress and improved mood.
Chevalier, Psychological Reports, 2015 — controlled study measuring autonomic nervous system response to grounding.
1 Bed
- Works through your fitted sheet
- Conductive carbon — won’t oxidize
- 90-Night risk-free trial + Lifetime warranty
- HSA/FSA Accepted
2+ Beds
- 15% off every pad in your order
- Mix & match — all sizes available
- 90-Night risk-free trial + Lifetime warranty
- HSA/FSA Accepted
*We do not sell on Amazon or any other site. Beware of knockoff Earthbound® products.
Before you order
Common questions
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What size should I order?
Single/Half-Bed (28"×70"): Twin, Twin XL, Split-King, or one side of a King.
Full/Double (55"×70"): the most versatile mid-size.
Queen (60"×80"): standard US Queen.
King/Cal King (72"×80"): maximum coverage for the largest formats. -
Will it make my bed hotter?
Earthbound is designed to be more breathable than non-perforated grounding covers or grounding sheets. The pad is perforated to support airflow beneath your fitted sheet, making it a better fit for warm nights, cooling sheets, and breathable summer bedding.
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Is it safe to plug in? What about lightning?
Yes. The grounding cord has a built-in 100kΩ resistor for surge protection. No high-voltage electricity flows through the pad — only free electrons from the Earth's natural charge. Safe to use every night.
The 100kΩ resistor built into the grounding cord protects against power surges. That said, during a severe electrical storm, we recommend unplugging just as you would any other electronic device — out of an abundance of caution.
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Why carbon fiber instead of silver threads?
Silver oxidizes. Every wash degrades the conductivity of silver-thread grounding sheets, and within a matter of months, they stop working effectively. Carbon fiber is inert — it doesn't oxidize, doesn't fray or feel scratchy, and conducts electrons identically after a year as it does on day one. Buy it once, and sleep on your own sheets.
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Can my partner share the pad?
Yes. As long as you're both in contact with the pad, you both receive the grounding effect. For Split-King setups, two Single/Half-Bed pads work better than one large pad.
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Can I just walk barefoot instead?
You absolutely can — barefoot grounding is the original method. The challenge is consistency. Most people don't have safe, easy access to bare earth daily, especially in cold months or urban environments. The pad gives you 6-8 hours of grounded contact every night without needing to leave your bed.
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How quickly will I feel results?
Most customers report feeling a difference within four nights — better sleep, less morning stiffness, calmer energy. Deeper benefits like reduced inflammation and improved circulation typically build over the first month.
Carbon vs Silver
Why this isn't another grounding sheet
Most grounding products on the market use silver-thread fabric. Silver works — until it doesn't. It oxidizes, loses conductivity, and degrades against your sweat and skin oils. We use carbon fiber, the only conductor that performs better the longer you sleep on it.
Material
Works through fabric
Conductivity over time
Trial period
Warranty
what arrives at your door
Everything you need to start grounding tonight
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Grounding Mattress Pad
Conductive carbon fiber mattress cover, 1.85mm profile
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Grounding Cord Free
With built-in 100kΩ surge protector
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Outlet Adapter Free
Region-specific, plug and play
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Grounding Test Kit Free
Verify your connection in seconds
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User Guide Free
Setup, care, and troubleshooting
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Grounded Living E-Book Free
Earthing science + lifestyle tips
Real customers, real results
Stories from people who couldn't sleep — until they did
Thousands of five-star reviews. Hear directly from customers who reconnected to the Earth and felt the difference within nights.
Joseph
Avoided Hip Replacement
Sandra
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Emily
Insomnia & Fatigue
Robert
30 Years of Chronic Pain
How it works
How grounding supports your body
The research goes well beyond pain and sleep. Here's how grounding supports each major system of the body.
Muscular
- Less muscle tension
- Faster recovery
- Deeper rest
Nervous
- Calmer focus
- Lower cortisol
- Reduced anxiety
Cardiovascular
- Healthier circulation
- Improved blood viscosity
- Better zeta potential
Skeletal
- Joint relief
- Supports bone density
- Improved range of motion
Immune
- Reduced inflammation
- Faster healing response
- Lower oxidative stress
Endocrine
- Cortisol regulation
- Hormone balance
- Deeper sleep cycles
Respiratory
- Calmer breathing
- Lower stress response
- Easier sleep onset
Digestive
- Gut-brain calm
- Reduced inflammation
- Parasympathetic activation
Feel the difference for 90 nights
Backed by peer-reviewed research and 4.8 stars from thousands of customers.
Try it risk-freeHow It Works
Near Field™ Earthing — through your fitted sheet
Most grounding products require direct skin contact. Ours doesn't — and here's exactly why.
Free electrons flow from a grounded outlet, through the carbon fiber mesh, and induct through your fitted sheet — no skin-to-pad contact required.
01 — Electrons travel up
From the Earth, through the cord, into the pad's conductive carbon fiber mesh.
02 — Near Field™ induction
Electrons leap across the thin fabric layer of your fitted sheet — no direct skin contact required.
03 — Your body absorbs
You receive electrons just like standing barefoot on the Earth — while you sleep.
Peer-reviewed evidence
93%
of grounded sleepers reported improved sleep within four nights
Oschman et al., Journal of Inflammation Research, 2015
Carla's Story
"This pad is so much nicer and the quality is truly better."
Meet Carla from Oregon. For 10 years, she was a believer in grounding, but her expensive full-size pad from a competitor became a frustrating mess. It started wearing down, leaving flakes in her bed, and the flimsy corner straps caused it to shift constantly. Then she discovered Earthbound.
Verified Customer
Carla
Recently switched to Earthbound
Setup in seconds
Four simple steps
No app, no charging, no more scratchy sheets. Plug in, lay down, sleep grounded.
01 — Lay the pad
Place it directly on your mattress.
02 — Plug it in
Connect the cord to a grounded outlet.
03 — Fit your sheet
Place the fitted sheet on top of your pad.
04 — Sleep
Let your body discharge while you rest and recover.
Setup in less than two minutes.
Your circadian rhythm needs the Earth
The hormone that puts you to sleep — melatonin — is regulated by your body's internal clock, which evolved in direct contact with the Earth's electromagnetic rhythm. When that contact is severed, your nervous system stays in a low-grade sympathetic ("fight or flight") state through the night.
Grounding shifts the autonomic nervous system into parasympathetic dominance — the rest-and-repair state. Subjects sleeping on grounded surfaces consistently report falling asleep faster, sleeping more deeply, and waking less often through the night.
- Faster onset of stage 3 (deep) sleep
- Reduced overnight cortisol — the stress hormone that wakes you at 3am
- Better synchronized circadian rhythm — wake feeling rested, not groggy
One of the few interventions that addresses the root mechanism
Chronic inflammation underlies most modern disease — autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, and the everyday joint stiffness, fatigue, and brain fog that millions accept as "just getting older."
Free electrons from the Earth are nature's most powerful and abundant antioxidant. When they enter the body, they neutralize free radicals at the molecular level — the same free radicals that drive chronic inflammation. This isn't supplementation. It's reconnection.
- Measurable reduction in inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α)
- Reduced blood viscosity and improved circulation
- Lower oxidative stress markers
Inflammation is what makes back pain chronic
Acute back pain happens to nearly everyone. Chronic back pain — pain that lasts past 12 weeks — is almost always inflammatory. The pain isn't the injury anymore. It's the body's prolonged inflammatory response refusing to switch off.
Grounding addresses inflammation at the source: by neutralizing the free radicals that signal inflammation to continue. In a 2013 study of athletes recovering from intense training, grounded subjects showed measurably reduced inflammation markers and faster recovery than the control group.
- Reduced inflammatory cytokines after sustained grounding
- Improved blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles and joints
- Better-quality deep sleep — when the body actually repairs
We've lost touch with the Earth
For thousands of generations, humans walked, slept, and lived in direct contact with the ground. That contact gave our bodies a constant supply of free electrons — nature's most powerful antioxidant. Then we built houses with insulated foundations. Wore rubber-soled shoes. Slept on synthetic mattresses. And severed a connection we never knew we needed.
Why poor sleep and chronic pain became the norm
Over the past four decades, sleep disorders, chronic inflammation, and persistent pain have become epidemic. Modern life provides endless stimulation, processed food, and electromagnetic exposure — but very few mechanisms for the body to discharge accumulated stress. We sleep less, hurt more, and never quite feel restored.
The earth is the most powerful antioxidant we have access to
Grounding research has been published in 24+ peer-reviewed studies over the past two decades — covering inflammation, cortisol regulation, sleep quality, blood viscosity, wound healing, and cardiovascular function.
Real customers, real results
What our customers have to say
*Customer reviews reflect individual experiences and opinions and are not intended to represent typical or guaranteed results. Any statements regarding sleep, recovery, or wellness are based on personal experiences and should not be interpreted as medical claims.
Everything else
Full FAQ
Everything we get asked about grounding, the pad, setup, and what to expect.
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What is grounding (or earthing)?
Grounding means reconnecting your body to the Earth's natural electrons — like walking barefoot on grass, but while you sleep. The Earth's surface holds a slightly negative charge that, when transferred to your body, may help neutralize inflammation, support better sleep, and improve circulation.
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How does the pad actually work?
You plug the included grounding cord into a grounded wall outlet. The outlet's grounding wire connects to the Earth itself. Free electrons travel from the Earth, through the cord, into the pad's conductive carbon fiber mesh. While you sleep, those electrons transfer through your fitted sheet to your body — the same effect as standing barefoot on grass.
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Why carbon fiber instead of silver thread?
Silver oxidizes. Every wash degrades the conductivity of silver-thread sheets, and within a year or two, they stop working effectively. Carbon fiber is inert — it doesn't oxidize, doesn't fray, and conducts electrons identically after a year as it does on day one. Buy it once.
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How quickly will I feel results?
Phase 1 (first week): Better sleep, reduced muscle tension, mood lift.
Phase 2 (first month): More refreshed mornings, joint pain relief, energy improvement.
Phase 3 (six months): Better circulation, faster physical recovery, healthier skin.
Phase 4 (one year+): Chronic symptoms fade, stronger immune response, deep sense of wellbeing. -
Does it work through my fitted sheet?
Yes — that's our proprietary Near Field™ Earthing. Most grounding products require direct skin contact, but the conductivity of our high-density carbon fiber creates a restorative bridge that works through a thin layer of fabric like a fitted sheet or pajamas.
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Is it safe to plug into a wall outlet?
Yes. The grounding cord has a built-in 100kΩ resistor for surge protection. No electricity flows through the pad — only free electrons from the Earth's natural charge. Safe to use every night.
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What if my outlet isn't grounded?
Most modern outlets are grounded. If you're not sure, you can verify with the included Grounding Test Kit. If your outlet isn't grounded, you can use an outdoor grounding rod instead — sold separately on our site.
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Will it block EMF?
The pad has been shown to block harmful electric fields from WiFi routers, microwaves, computers, and phone chargers. The carbon fiber acts as a Faraday-style shield while you sleep on it.
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What about lightning storms?
The 100kΩ resistor built into the grounding cord protects against power surges. That said, during a severe electrical storm, we recommend unplugging just as you would any other electronic device — out of an abundance of caution.
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Can I just walk barefoot instead?
You absolutely can — barefoot grounding is the original method. The challenge is consistency. Most people don't have safe, easy access to bare earth daily, especially in cold months or urban environments. The pad gives you 6-8 hours of grounded contact every night without needing to leave your bed.
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How do I clean the pad?
Wipe gently with a damp cloth as needed. The carbon fiber doesn't require frequent washing because it's inert. Avoid harsh detergents or fabric softeners, which can damage the conductive surface.
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What size should I order?
Single/Half-Bed (28"×70"): Twin, Twin XL, Split-King, or one side of a King.
Full/Double (55"×70"): the most versatile mid-size.
Queen (60"×80"): standard US Queen.
King/Cal King (72"×80"): maximum coverage for the largest formats. -
Can my partner share the pad?
Yes. As long as you're both in contact with the pad, you both receive the grounding effect. For Split-King setups, two Single/Half-Bed pads work better than one large pad.
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What if I don't feel a difference?
Use it consistently for at least 30 days. If you still don't notice any improvement, contact us within 90 nights of receiving your pad and we'll refund you in full — no questions asked.
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Why not sell on Amazon?
Counterfeits. Direct-to-consumer is the only way we can guarantee you're getting an authentic Earthbound pad with proper conductivity, real warranty support, and our 90-night trial. Anything you find on Amazon claiming to be Earthbound is a knockoff.
Still curious?
We answer every email.
Drop us a line at hello@tryearthbound.com — typically a reply within 24 hours.
References
Peer-reviewed studies
Every claim about grounding on this page is grounded (so to speak) in published, peer-reviewed research. Below are the studies cited throughout.
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The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
Oschman, J.L., Chevalier, G., Brown, R. (2015). Journal of Inflammation Research, 8, 83–96.
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Earthing (grounding) the human body reduces blood viscosity — a major factor in cardiovascular disease
Chevalier, G., Sinatra, S.T., Oschman, J.L., Delany, R.M. (2013). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 19(2), 102–110.
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The biologic effects of grounding the human body during sleep as measured by cortisol levels and subjective reporting of sleep, pain, and stress
Ghaly, M., Teplitz, D. (2004). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10(5), 767–776.
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Pilot study on the effect of grounding on delayed-onset muscle soreness
Brown, R., Chevalier, G., Hill, M. (2010). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16(3), 265–273.
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Grounding the human body during yoga exercise with a grounded yoga mat reduces blood viscosity
Chevalier, G., Patel, S., Weiss, L., Chopra, D., Mills, P.J. (2019). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 25(4), 387–395.
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Earthing (grounding) of human body modulates electroencephalographic signals
Sokal, K., Sokal, P. (2011). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(4), 301–308.
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The neuromodulative role of earthing
Passi, R., Doheny, K.K., Gordin, Y., Hinssen, H., Palmer, C. (2017). Medical Hypotheses, 109, 191–193.
