Allswell · Mattresses
The Allswell Luxe 12 Inch Bed in a Box Hybrid Mattress
Lower PFAS concern for the core mattress, but fabric cover composition is opaque, request specifics before buying.
Allswell's Luxe hybrid mattress uses standard foam and spring materials unlikely to require PFAS treatment. However, the brand makes no public disclosure about the cover fabric composition or any water-resistant treatments applied to it.
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polyurethane foam, steel springs, fabric cover (composition unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
furniture is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Allswell Luxe 12 uses polyurethane foam (the primary comfort layer), steel coil springs (support core), and a fabric cover of unspecified fiber content and finish. Polyurethane foam itself is chemically stable once cured and does not typically off-gas volatile organics significantly after manufacturing, though some low-level emissions are normal in the first weeks. The steel springs are inert. The risk center is the fabric cover: its fiber type (synthetic vs. natural), dyes, and any applied finishes (flame retardants, water repellents) are not disclosed and are critical to safety assessment.
The brand's record and disclosure
Allswell (owned by Walmart) does not publicly disclose detailed material sourcing, chemical certifications, or flame retardant use on this product. The company has not published a transparency report on PFAS or other restricted substances. No significant recalls or safety controversies are recorded for this specific model. The lack of third-party certification (CertiPUR-US for foam, Global Organic Textile Standard for cover, or similar) limits independent verification of chemical content.
How it compares in its category
Budget hybrid mattresses in this price range typically use uncertified polyurethane foam and unspecified synthetic covers. Allswell's transparency is below competitors like Helix or Purple, which publish CertiPUR-US certificates and chemical disclosure statements. It is roughly equivalent to other mass-market bed-in-a-box brands (Zinus, Casper budget lines) in terms of chemical disclosure gaps. Premium alternatives (naturalized foam + organic covers) offer better substance documentation but cost significantly more.
If you buy it
Unbox and air the mattress in a well-ventilated room for 24-48 hours to allow any residual manufacturing off-gassing to escape. Do not cover or use immediately in a closed, unventilated space. Wash the cover or vacuum it regularly to remove dust and potential contaminants. Avoid exposing it to sustained heat (electric blankets, direct sunlight through windows) as polyurethane can degrade. Before purchase, contact Allswell customer service to request a materials specification sheet that lists fabric fiber content, dyes, and flame retardant chemistry; if they decline, downgrade confidence in your purchase.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Polyurethane foam off-gassing (VOC)
Polyurethane foam can release low levels of volatile organic compounds (particularly toluene diisocyanate residues) in the first 1-2 weeks after manufacture. Allswell has not published off-gas testing data; risk is typical for budget foam but individually variable.
Fabric cover flame retardant chemicals (brominated or phosphorus-based)
US mattresses must meet flammability standards (16 CFR 1633); cover flame retardants are typically applied but not disclosed by Allswell. These can include brominated compounds or organophosphates, which are respiratory and dermal irritants in some formulations. No specific testing for this product is publicly available.
Azo dyes in synthetic fabric cover
Fabric cover composition and dye chemistry are unspecified. If cover is synthetic polyester or nylon with non-certified dyes, carcinogenic azo dyes (banned in EU, permitted in US) may be present. No label or certificate confirms dye safety.
Formaldehyde in fabric finish or bonding agents
No formaldehyde-containing resins are typically applied to mattress covers, though dust-proofing adhesives could theoretically include trace formaldehyde. No reports or disclosures for this product indicate this risk.
Microplastic shedding from synthetic cover
If the cover is synthetic polyester, minor microfiber shedding can occur with friction and washing. Risk is negligible for normal use (you do not ingest mattress fibers), but environmental impact from laundering the removable cover exists if cover removal is possible.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 60% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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