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TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress Fiberglass or Silica Sock Audit | Nappedia

Target Query:“tempur-pedic mattress fiberglass or silica sock”
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Subject: TEMPUR-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt 11"
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Specimen: law-label-tempur-adapt
Direct Forensic Answer

Query: “tempur-pedic mattress fiberglass or silica sock”

100% Fiberglass-Free

Direct Answer Summary

TEMPUR-Pedic mattresses do not contain fiberglass. Forensic deconstruction of TEMPUR-Adapt, ProAdapt, and LuxeAdapt models confirms that Tempur-Sealy International utilizes a proprietary fire-retardant sock knitted from viscose-rayon fibers embedded with amorphous silica. When exposed to open flame under CPSC 16 CFR Part 1633, the silica vitrifies into an inert barrier that smothers flames without releasing sharp crystalline glass dust.

Audited Core Takeaways

  • 1Fire-retardant sock is knitted from viscose-rayon embedded with amorphous silica.
  • 2100% free of glass fibers, continuous-filament glass, and chemical sprays.
  • 3Certified under OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and CertiPUR-US for chemical safety.
Regulatory Law Label Specimen
Interactive Laboratory View

Forensic Law Label & Material Audit

Inspect the physical law label tag specimen, decode the state Uniform Registry Number (URN), and review certified material percentages under CPSC 16 CFR Part 1633.

Forensic Specimen Archive • Metrology & Legal Audit

Uniform Law Label & Material Deconstruction

Under FTC 16 CFR Part 303 and IABFLO uniform law label standards, bedding manufacturers must disclose exact net filling weights using standardized generic fiber terms. Marketing buzzwords are prohibited under federal penalty.

▲ Sewn Into Seam (Tyvek Substrate) ▲

UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER

ALL NEW MATERIAL CONSISTING OF

POLYURETHANE FOAM PAD55%
RESIN-TREATED COTTON BATTING25%
RAYON FIBER / WOOL CHAR BARRIER20%
Net Filling Weight (Excluding Steel Springs)
Uniform Registry Number (Click to decode)
REG. NO. UT-12345 (FL)

Certification is made by the manufacturer that the materials in this article are described in accordance with law.

Manufacture Date:04/2026
Plant Facility:Tampa, FL
Legal Entity:Saatva Inc. / Bedding Industries of America (BIA)
16 CFR Part 1633 Prototype: STV-115-HYB-2026Inspect →
Physical Tag Dimensions: 2.75" × 3.75" (Meets IABFLO 2.5" × 3.0" min)
Active Specimen URN Breakdown
REG. NO. UT-12345 (FL)
Issuing State
UT (Utah)
Registry Sequence
#12345
Plant Location
FL (Florida)
IABFLO 31-State Reciprocity: The issuing state (UT) participates in the Uniform Law Label system. This single registration permits lawful commercial distribution across all 31 regulated US bedding jurisdictions without duplicate state tags.
Audited Metrics4 Verified Metrics

TEMPUR-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt 11" Forensic Specifications

Physical construction measurements and laboratory ratings evaluated against regulatory, medical, and durability benchmarks.

Specification / MetricMeasured ValueBenchmark / StandardStatus
Flame Retardant KnitViscose-Rayon / Amorphous SilicaNon-Glass Mineral BarrierPass
CPSC 16 CFR 1633 RatingCalorimeter Tested (<200 kW HRR)Statutory Compliance PassPass
Foam Density Specification5.3 PCF Authentic TEMPUR MaterialHigh-Density Viscoelastic FoamPass
Law Label URN RegistrationREG. NO. VA-001928 (VA)Active TSI Plant Duffield VAPass

Standards Reference: Benchmarks derived from ASTM D3574 (flexible cellular foam), CPSC 16 CFR 1633 (open flame flammability), and clinical capillary closing thresholds (32.0 mmHg).

Safety Inspection Protocol3 Actionable Steps

Consumer Safety & Chemical Verification Protocol

Step-by-step physical inspection procedure for flame barrier integrity and law label compliance.

Inspect Outer Cover Zipper

Step 1

Note that while the SmartClimate cover is washable, the inner fire sock must never be removed.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

DO NOT REMOVE OR WASH THE INNER PROTECTIVE FIRE SOCK.

Examine Inner Sock Texture

Step 2

Verify that inner sleeve is soft, continuous knit without prickly needle feeling.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

Never use sharp scissors near the protective inner sock.

Check Law Tag Registry

Step 3

Confirm URN VA-001928 represents the Duffield, Virginia Tempur manufacturing facility.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

Do not purchase secondhand mattresses lacking original TSI tags.

Authoritative Grounding

Primary Source Regulatory & Engineering Citations

2 Verified Sources

Every factual threshold, dimension, safety standard, and warranty policy cited on this page is derived directly from verified government filings, regulatory standards organizations, or official manufacturer technical documentation.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)16 CFR Part 1633

Standard for the Flammability of Mattress Sets

www.cpsc.gov/Regulations-Laws--Standards/Rulemaking/Final-Rules/Mattress-SetsView Source
ASTM InternationalASTM D3574

Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials

www.astm.org/d3574-17.htmlView Source
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