PFAS score
Sleepyhead · Mattress Protectors
Sleepy's Signature Total Defense Mattress Protector
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; waterproof mattress protectors commonly use PFAS.
Sleepyhead does not disclose the chemical composition of the 'Total Defense' waterproof and stain-resistant coating on this mattress protector. Waterproof treatments in bedding are a known PFAS risk category. Without third-party testing results or a verified PFAS-free claim, the risk profile remains unclear.
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Material
Synthetic waterproof/stain-resistant coating (unspecified polymer)
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.
Vague safety claims only
Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 28% 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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Lower PFAS concern if truly uncoated organic fiber; verify no water-repellent coating treatment applied.
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Nectar
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