PFAS score
Protect-A-Bed · Mattress Protectors
Essential Mattress Protector Protect-A-Bed
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; mattress protectors commonly use PFAS-based water barriers.
Protect-A-Bed does not publicly disclose the chemical composition of its waterproof coating on this mattress protector. Mattress protectors in this category typically rely on water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatments, many of which historically contained PFAS.
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Material
Polyurethane/unknown waterproof coating on textile base
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 35% 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
Casper
Sleep Essential Mattress Topper
polyfoam/polyurethane foam topper
Lower PFAS concern than treated textiles, but no disclosure, verify materials directly with Casper.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Textiles
Organic Mattress Protector 2-Pack
organic cotton/natural fibers (no waterproofing disclosed)
Lower PFAS concern if truly uncoated organic fiber; verify no water-repellent coating treatment applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Nectar
MAX Set Mattress
polyurethane foam, cotton/poly blend cover
Lower-concern mattress, but Nectar makes no PFAS disclosures, request material details if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
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