Vegan Mattress vs iSeries NXG 13.5" Hybrid Mattress 3500: which is safer?
Avocado Vegan Mattress is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
Confidence
82%
PossibleHeavy metal accumulation in natural latex
PossibleLatex allergy sensitization
Serta
iSeries NXG 13.5" Hybrid Mattress 3500
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
F 53/100
Verdict
Buy with care
Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
foam core, fabric cover (composition unspecified by brand)
Confidence
45%
PossibleVOC off-gassing (polyurethane foam)
PossibleFlame retardant residues (type unknown)
PossibleFabric cover composition and durability
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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