FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Celliant Fiber and Transcutaneous Partial Pressure of Oxygen (tcPO2)
FDA Determination
Brooklyn Bedding vs Bear Elite Hybrid Specs
Factory-direct comparison: Ascension 8" pocket coils (Brooklyn Bedding Signature) vs 5-zone coils with Celliant recovery cover (Bear Elite Hybrid).
5-Zone Coils + Celliant (Bear) vs Direct Value
Direct answer summary
Brooklyn Bedding manufactures both the Signature Hybrid and the Bear Elite Hybrid inside their Phoenix, Arizona factory, but the models target different tiers. Brooklyn Bedding Signature uses 8-inch Ascension pocket coils (unzoned 14.5 AWG) with TitanFlex polyfoam - providing direct-to-consumer value. Bear Elite Hybrid upgrades to a 5-zone pocket coil system with heavier center lumbar coils, copper-infused memory foam, and an FDA-determined Celliant infrared recovery cover.
Key points
Both brands are built in Brooklyn Bedding's Phoenix facility with high manufacturing standards.
Bear Elite adds 5-zone pocket coils, copper memory foam, and an FDA-determined Celliant cover.
Brooklyn Signature offers outstanding budget value; Bear Elite delivers superior targeted lumbar support.
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Ascension vs 5-Zone Coil Comparison layers
Height: 12.00"
Layers: 3 Layers
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Active Layer: Celliant / Quilted Cover
1.5" (QUILT)Thickness: 1.5"Material: Celliant Infrared Knit
Layers, top to bottom (3)
Click to expand specsCelliant recovery fabric (Bear Elite)
Thickness1.5 inches12.5% of stack
MaterialCelliant Infrared Knit
Antimicrobial thermal dissipation layer
Thickness2.5 inches20.8% of stack
MaterialCopper-Infused Visco Foam
Foam Density3.5 pcfASTM D3574 Durable
5-zone coils (Bear) vs unzoned (Signature)
Thickness8 inches66.7% of stack
MaterialTempered Steel Pocket Springs
Coil Wire Gauge13.75 AWGFirm support spring
Specifications
Recorded specifications
Values and benchmarks recorded for this question.
| Specification | Measured value | Benchmark | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coil Core Engineering | Signature: Unzoned 14.5 AWG; Bear Elite: 5-Zone Zoned Coils | Targeted Lumbar Reinforcement | pass |
| Cover Technology | Signature: Quilted Cotton/Poly; Bear Elite: Celliant Infrared Fiber | FDA Determined Medical Device | pass |
| Overall Thickness | Signature: 12.2 Inches; Bear Elite: 14.0 Inches | Luxury Profile Elevation | pass |
| Firmness Customization | Both Offer Soft, Medium, and Firm Configurations | 3 Factory Firmness Tiers | pass |
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).
Checklist
Comparative Spec Verification Checklist
Step-by-step inspection to detect mid-production substitutions and compare component specs.
- 01
Evaluate Athletic Recovery Needs
Choose Bear Elite Hybrid if you want Celliant infrared technology to promote local blood flow.
Watch for: Standard cotton covers do not provide infrared vascular benefits.
- 02
Assess Lower Back Support Requirements
Choose Bear Elite for its 5-zone pocket coil system that reinforces the central lumbar zone.
Watch for: Brooklyn Bedding Signature has uniform coil resistance from head to toe.
- 03
Consider Budget Price Gap
Choose Brooklyn Bedding Signature if seeking a high-quality hybrid under $1,000.
Watch for: Do not pay extra for Bear Elite if you do not need zoned coils or Celliant fabric.
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ASTM International
Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Innersprings and Mattresses
ASTM F1566