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Tuft & Needle Flame Barrier & Chemical Disclosure | Nappedia

Target Query:“tuft and needle mattress flame barrier chemical disclosure”
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Subject: Tuft & Needle Original 9.5"
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Specimen: law-label-tuft-needle
Direct Forensic Answer

Query: “tuft and needle mattress flame barrier chemical disclosure”

100% Fiberglass-Free

Direct Answer Summary

Tuft & Needle mattresses do not contain fiberglass. The Tuft & Needle flame barrier is engineered from an inherently fire-resistant non-woven blend of cotton, polyester, modacrylic, and continuous cellulosic fibers infused with food-grade hydrated silica. Under CPSC 16 CFR Part 1633 flame testing, this barrier creates an oxygen-starving carbon char layer without chemical fire retardant sprays or glass filament release.

Audited Core Takeaways

  • 1Fire barrier utilizes a blend of cotton, polyester, and hydrated silica rayon.
  • 2100% free of glass fibers, continuous glass filament, and PBDEs.
  • 3Certified by CertiPUR-US and GREENGUARD Gold for extremely low chemical emissions.
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

Tuft & Needle Original 9.5" Forensic Specifications

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

Specification / MetricMeasured ValueBenchmark / StandardStatus
Flame Retardant BarrierCotton, Poly & Hydrated Silica RayonFiberglass-Free BarrierPass
Chemical Additives0% Halogenated / OrganophosphateZero Chemical RetardantsPass
Emissions StandardGREENGUARD Gold & CertiPUR-USTVOC < 0.22 mg/m3Pass
Flammability Compliance16 CFR Part 1633 & 1632 CertifiedStatutory Open Flame PassPass

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.

Review Law Label Breakdown

Step 1

Confirm the filling materials breakdown specifies cotton, polyester, and rayon fibers.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

Do not detach the statutory law tag from the mattress border.

Inspect Outer Micro-Knit

Step 2

Verify that the cover is secure and free of abrasive needle punctures.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

Avoid liquid chemical spot treatments that degrade foam cell structure.

Check Batch Production Date

Step 3

Match production batch code on law label with official Serta-Simmons safety filings.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

Never store mattress in non-ventilated humid environments.

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
UL SolutionsUL 2818

UL GREENGUARD Gold Standard for Building Materials

www.ul.com/services/greenguard-certificationView Source
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