Is Sealy PFAS-free?
Across 18 graded products, Sealy averages F (41/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 5 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Sealy C or better, safest first
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Memory Foam Mattress
Polyurethane memory foam, fabric cover (cotton/polyester blend typically)
Lower PFAS concern than coated/treated products, but Sealy provides no public disclosure, confirm materials with retailer if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
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Essentials Cool-Touch 11 Hybrid Medium-Feel Mattress-in-a-Box
polyurethane foam, synthetic fiber blends, steel coils
Lower PFAS risk, but no transparency from Sealy on treatment chemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
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Posturepedic Medina II Wrapped Coil 13" Tight Top Mattress
Steel coils, polyurethane foam, cotton/poly blend cover
Lower PFAS concern than treated textiles, but no public disclosure from Sealy, mattress inherently lower-risk category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Posturepedic Plus Hybrid Norman II Mattress
foam core, fabric cover (composition unspecified by brand)
No public PFAS risk signals, but Sealy offers no transparency, ask before buying if PFAS-free matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
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Posturepedic Medina II Wrapped Coil 14" Medium Euro Pillow Top Mattress
wrapped coil steel springs, foam, polyester cover
Lower concern, conventional mattress materials, but Sealy makes no PFAS disclosures.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Waterproof Plus+ Mattress Pad
Polyester/cotton blend with waterproof backing treatment (type unspecified)
Waterproof mattress pads commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments; Sealy discloses nothing, skip unless you can confirm PFAS-free coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Maximum Defense Mattress Protector
polyester fabric with waterproof/stain-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until Sealy discloses coating chemistry or obtains third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cool Touch Mattress Protector
polyester/poly blend with waterproof/stain-resistant treatment (unspecified)
Skip until Sealy discloses treatment chemistry; mattress protectors commonly use PFAS-based water/stain barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Dreamlife Cooling Mattress Pad
polyester/polyurethane blend with moisture-wicking treatment
Skip until Sealy discloses waterproofing chemistry, mattress pads commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Soft Comfort Waterproof Mattress Protector
Polyester blend with waterproof/stain-resistant coating (unspecified)
Waterproof mattress protectors commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments; Sealy does not disclose, skip unless they confirm PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Clean Protection Waterproof Full Size Mattress Protector
Polyurethane/polyester blend with waterproof coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until Sealy discloses coating chemistry or secures third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Luxury Knit Mattress Protector
Knit fabric with waterproof/stain-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until Sealy discloses coating chemistry or obtains third-party PFAS verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Waterproof Mattress Protector
Polyurethane or polyester blend with waterproof coating (unspecified)
Skip unless Sealy discloses the waterproof coating chemistry, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Posturepedic Elite Hybrid II Mattress
polyurethane foam, polyester, steel coils; treated fabric cover
Hybrid mattresses often use water-resistant fabric treatments; Sealy does not publicly disclose PFAS status, ask directly or contact manufacturer.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Posturepedic Elite Brenham II Euro Pillow Top Mattress
polyurethane foam, fabric cover, fire barrier (unspecified)
Skip until Sealy discloses flame-retardant and waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Posturepedic Pro Indianapolis 15" Medium Euro Top
polyester/cotton blend fabric with unspecified flame retardant and water-resistant treatments
Moderate concern: mattress likely treated for water/stain resistance but Sealy provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ultra Soft Waterproof Fitted Mattress Protector
Polyester with waterproof/stain-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
High PFAS risk due to waterproofing; no disclosure or testing data.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Comfort Mattress Protector
Polyester blend with waterproof/stain-resistant coating (unspecified)
Unspecified coating, PFAS risk unclear; seek brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →