PFAS score
Helix · Mattress Protectors
Helix Kids Waterproof Mattress Encasements Twin
Skip until Helix discloses waterproof treatment chemistry or obtains third-party verification.
Helix Kids mattress encasements are waterproof, a feature typically achieved with PFAS-based or PFAS-alternative chemistries. Helix does not publicly disclose what coating or water-repellent coating treatment is used.
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Material
Polyurethane or TPU laminate with waterproof coating (composition unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
furniture is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 42% 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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