PFAS score
Helix · Mattress Protectors
Helix Premium Mattress Topper
Lower PFAS risk, but Helix doesn't disclose, contact them directly for water-resistant coating details.
Helix mattress toppers use polyurethane foam and polyester fabric, materials with low inherent PFAS risk. However, the brand does not publicly disclose whether the cover or base receives water-resistant or stain-resistant treatments that could introduce PFAS. No third-party PFAS testing or certifications are evident.
The safe swap
Naturepedic
Naturepedic Organic Quilted Mattress Protector Pad
100/100 safety
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
polyurethane foam, polyester cover
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
clothing 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).
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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.
Safer alternatives in Mattress Protectors
Naturepedic
Organic Quilted Mattress Protector Pad
Organic cotton, polyurethane backing
Lower-concern choice; brand claims PFAS-free with third-party backing, though no independent lab test in public record confirms absence.
⚠Risky category by default
Naturepedic
Breathable Crib Mattress Pad
Organic cotton cover, natural latex/polyurethane foam core
Lower concern, brand explicitly avoids PFAS; third-party certified organic materials; skip if seeking lab-verified test results.
⚠Risky category by default
Saatva
Organic Mattress Topper, Twin Xl
Organic cotton, polyfoam, natural latex
Lower concern; organic materials reduce PFAS risk significantly.
⚠Risky category by default
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