Is Helix PFAS-free?
Across 18 graded products, Helix averages F (51/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Helix C or better, safest first
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Twilight Luxe Firm Hybrid Mattress
foam, springs, polyester cover
Lower PFAS concern, but Helix offers no transparency, request material specs if worried.
⚠Risky category by default
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Midnight Luxe Mattress
polyurethane foam, fabric cover (polyester/cotton blend typical)
Lower PFAS concern than treated textiles, but no public transparency on coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Plus Medium Hybrid Mattress
foam core (polyurethane/memory foam blend), fabric cover
Lower PFAS concern for core materials; no red flags but brand discloses nothing about treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Midnight Mattress
Gel-infused memory foam, polyurethane foam, polyester cover
Lower PFAS concern for a foam mattress, but Helix provides no transparency on fire retardants or surface treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Midnight Luxe Medium Hybrid Mattress
Memory foam, polyester cover, steel coils
Lower concern mattress; core materials are standard, but no public PFAS transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
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Twilight Firm Hybrid Mattress
polyfoam, steel coils, fabric blend
Lower PFAS concern for core structure, but brand transparency is minimal, no public disclosures reviewed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Brooklyn Bedding Midnight Luxe Mattress
polyurethane foam core, polyester/cotton blend cover
Lower PFAS concern likely, but Helix provides no transparency, request materials spec before buying.
⚠Risky category by default
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Midnight Elite Medium Hybrid Mattress
memory foam, polyfoam, polyester cover
Lower concern for PFAS, but Helix has not publicly disclosed testing or PFAS-free certification.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Premium Mattress Topper
polyurethane foam, polyester cover
Lower PFAS risk, but Helix doesn't disclose, contact them directly for water-resistant coating details.
⚠Risky category by default
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Waterproof Mattress Encasement
Polyurethane/polyester fabric with waterproof coating (unspecified type)
Skip until Helix discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Glaciotex Mattress Protector
Polyester with water-resistant coating (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until Helix discloses coating chemistry or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sleep Outfitters Helix Cooling Mattress Protector
Polyurethane or polyester blend with waterproof coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; waterproof mattress protectors commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Waterproof Mattress Protector
polyurethane or polyester blend with waterproof coating (unspecified)
Skip until Helix discloses waterproofing chemistry, mattress protectors commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kids Waterproof Mattress Encasements Twin
Polyurethane or TPU laminate with waterproof coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until Helix discloses waterproof treatment chemistry or obtains third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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GlacioTex Mattress Protector by Helix Full
Polyurethane or polyester blend with water/stain-resistant treatment (unspecified)
Skip until Helix discloses treatment chemistry or pursues third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sheex Performance Mattress Protector
Polyurethane or polyester blend with water-resistant coating
Skip until Helix discloses coating chemistry, mattress protectors often use water-repellent coating treatments that may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fitted Mattress Protector
Polyurethane or acrylic waterproof membrane coating
Skip until Helix discloses waterproof treatment chemistry, mattress protectors commonly use PFAS-based water barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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GlacioTex Mattress Protector by Helix Twin
Polyester blend with water-repellent coating (likely fluorinated)
Skip unless Helix commits to PFAS transparency or third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →