Simmons Bedding Company has earned the CertiPUR-US certification seal, which verifies that the polyurethane foams used in the company’s mattresses are low-VOC and free from CFCs. The certified foam products are made without PBDE fire retardants, lead, mercury, formaldehyde, prohibited phthalates, and other potentially harmful materials.
In a recent consumer survey, Simmons found that almost two-thirds of respondents were "very" or "extremely" concerned about the health and safety of the products they buy, and that a large number of consumers were specifically concerned about the contents of their mattresses. To provide consumers with assurance that the polyurethane-based foams in Simmons mattresses are nontoxic and of the highest quality, the company has required all of its foam suppliers to obtain CertiPUR-US certification.
To achieve the CertiPUR-US certification seal, petitioning foams are sent to an independent, third-party lab for rigorous durability and indoor air quality emissions testing as well as a content analysis. The examination must demonstrate that the foams meet the environmental, health, and safety standards described in the U.S. Voluntary Physical Performance and Environmental Certification Guidelines for Flexible Polyurethane Foam for Use in Furniture and Bedding Items to qualify for the certification. A team of industry leaders, scientists and environmental experts contributed to the creation of these standards while developing the CertiPUR-US program for the Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam, a foam industry trade organization.
