Brooklyn Bedding Review, Is Brooklyn Bedding Non-Toxic?
Across 6 graded products, Brooklyn Bedding averages Poor (38/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
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.
Worth buying from Brooklyn Bedding Good or better, best-graded first
Brooklyn Bedding
Mattress Encasement, Twin
polyester/cotton blend mattress encasement with standard zipper
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Standard polyester-cotton textiles may be finished with formaldehyde-based resins for…
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester fibers are sometimes synthesized using antimony catalysts; residual antimony…
Microplastic shedding during washing and use
All synthetic textiles shed microfibers when washed or abraded. A polyester-rich…
Lower concern for standard encasement without known water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
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
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
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
Brooklyn Bedding
Deep Pocket Mattress Protector
Polyester blend with waterproof/stain-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester textiles often contain formaldehyde-based finishing resins for wrinkle…
Flame retardants
Mattress protectors may contain flame-retardant treatments to meet flammability…
Microplastic shedding from coating and fiber breakdown
Polyester textiles with degrading coatings shed microplastics through washing, wear, and…
Coating degradation and unknown leachates
Unspecified coating composition means degradation byproducts are unknown. Over time…
High concern due to undisclosed water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooklyn Bedding
Deep Pocket Mattress Protector - Full (Mattress Protection)
polyester blend with waterproof/stain-resistant treatment (unspecified)
PFAS
Waterproof finish chemistry is undisclosed. PFAS-based durable water repellents are…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing
Polyester blends with chemical coatings can release VOCs, especially when new. Intensity…
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
Waterproof coatings degrade over time with washing and heat exposure. Degraded…
Avoid until the brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooklyn Bedding and PFAS, common questions
- Does Brooklyn Bedding have PFAS?
- We graded 6 Brooklyn Bedding products, averaging Poor (38/100). 1 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Brooklyn Bedding non-toxic?
- Brooklyn Bedding Mattress Encasement, Twin is the highest-graded Brooklyn Bedding product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Brooklyn Bedding products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Brooklyn Bedding products we have scored are Brooklyn Bedding Mattress Encasement, Twin. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Brooklyn Bedding products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Brooklyn Bedding products we have scored are Brooklyn Bedding Deep Pocket Mattress Protector - Full (Mattress Protection), Brooklyn Bedding Deep Pocket Mattress Protector, Brooklyn Bedding Mattress Encasements. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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