Does Brooklinen mattress protectors have PFAS?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
We graded 8 Brooklinen mattress protectors products, averaging Bad (20/100). None of them grade Good or better.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Brooklinen
Deep Pocket Mattress Protector - Queen
Polyester with water-resistant/stain-resistant treatment
Water-resistant/stain-resistant treatment off-gassing
If PFAS-based or solvent-containing, fresh protectors may emit low levels of volatile…
Microplastic shedding from polyester
Polyester textiles shed microfibers during washing and wear. Mattress protectors shed…
Skin irritation from treatment chemicals or dyes
Undisclosed water-resistant treatment or reactive dyes could theoretically trigger…
Avoid until Brooklinen discloses waterproof treatment chemistry or obtains third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooklinen
Brooklyn Bedding Deep Pocket Mattress Protector - Twin (Mattress Protection)
Polyester/cotton blend with water-resistant treatment (water-repellent coating)
PFAS
Water-resistant finish is almost certainly PFAS-based, though Brooklinen does not confirm…
Polyester volatilization (off-gassing)
Polyester-blend textiles can off-gas low levels of unreacted monomers or process residues…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
water-repellent coating finishes degrade with washing and wear, potentially releasing…
Mattress protectors commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings, Brooklinen discloses nothing, raising moderate concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooklinen
Waterproof Mattress Protector Waxed Linen Cover Default_cpc_85DC90A9FD6C4
Waxed linen cover with waterproof backing
Waterproof backing chemistry (undisclosed)
Brooklinen does not publicly specify whether the backing uses polyurethane, acrylic…
Residual solvents from manufacturing
Waxing and waterproof coating processes often use organic solvents or solvent carriers.…
Coating degradation and leaching over time
Waxed linen and synthetic backings degrade with washing, heat, and age. Fragmented…
Allergic reaction to wax or adhesives
Individuals with nut allergies (if beeswax or plant wax is used) or sensitivities to…
Lower concern for waxed linen, though Brooklinen's silence on waterproof treatment chemistry is a transparency gap.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooklinen
Brooklyn Bedding Cooling Mattress Protector, Twin
Polyester/nylon blend with proprietary waterproof coating
PFAS
Waterproof mattress protectors commonly use fluorochemical coatings (PFAS) to create…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Waterproof coatings degrade over time with repeated washing and body heat exposure.…
Waterproof mattress protectors carry PFAS risk and Brooklinen discloses nothing, so skip unless they confirm.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooklinen
Waterproof Downright Mattress Protector
Polyester/cotton blend with waterproof coating (composition unspecified)
PFAS
Brooklinen does not disclose the coating chemistry. Waterproof mattress protectors…
Coating degradation and microfiber release
High concern
Volatilization of coating components (VOCs/off-gassing)
Any applied polymer or fluorinated waterproof coating may release trace VOCs, especially…
Avoid until Brooklinen discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooklinen
Deep Pocket Mattress Protector - Full
polyurethane or polyester blend with water/stain-resistant treatment
VOC off-gassing from polyurethane
Polyurethane foam and films can release volatile organic compounds, particularly during…
Coating degradation and leachate from water-resistant treatment
Repeated washing and body heat exposure can break down the water-repellent coating over…
Microfiber shedding from polyester blend
Polyester or polyester-blend protectors shed microfibers during washing and use…
Avoid or contact Brooklinen directly, since mattress protectors commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings with no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooklinen
Brooklyn Bedding Mattress Encasements
Polyester with waterproof/moisture-barrier coating (type unspecified)
PFAS
The waterproof barrier coating is unspecified by the brand. Fluorochemicals are common in…
Coating degradation and chemical release
Without knowing the coating polymer type, long-term thermal or moisture-induced…
Lack of third-party certification and transparency
The brand's refusal or failure to disclose coating chemistry or seek independent…
Avoid until brand discloses coating chemistry or obtains third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooklinen
Brooklyn Bedding Deep Pocket Mattress Protector
Polyester blend with waterproof/stain-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
PFAS
Undisclosed coating chemistry; PFAS-based water repellents remain common in this product…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from coating
Waterproof coatings may off-gas low levels of volatile solvents or monomers, especially…
Microplastics
Polyester textiles release microfibers with regular washing and friction. Mattress…
Lead
Waterproof coatings degrade over 2 to 4 years of use and laundering, especially with high…
Avoid until brand discloses coating chemistry, since mattress protectors commonly use PFAS-based water and stain repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better mattress protectors from other brands
Graded higher than the Brooklinen average of 20.
Helix
Premium Mattress Topper
polyurethane foam, polyester cover
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) off-gassing from polyurethane foam
Limited concern
Polyester cover degradation and microfiber shedding
Limited concern
Polyurethane foam degradation and chemical leaching with age
Limited concern
Water-resistant coating composition (undisclosed)
Limited concern
Lower PFAS risk, though contact Helix directly for water-resistant coating details they don't disclose.
⚠Risky category by default
Casper
Sleep Comfy Mattress Topper
Polyurethane foam, cotton/polyester blend cover
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) off-gassing
Limited concern
Polyurethane foam degradation and particle shedding
Limited concern
Dust mite and mold colonization
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for standard foam topper with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatment, unless you need verified PFAS-free assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
Purple
Waterproof Quilted Mattress Protector Breathable Bed Cover Fitted Sheet For Bedroom Furniture Protection Cooling Topper Purple
Quilted polyester blend with waterproof/breathable coating (unspecified)
PFAS
High concern
Azo dyes in polyester fabric
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Coating degradation and leaching with age and heat
Limited concern
Avoid unless Purple discloses coating chemistry, since waterproof mattress protectors commonly use PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
See every Brooklinen product we grade on the Brooklinen brand page, or the full mattress protectors ranking.