Helix Review, Is Helix Non-Toxic?
Helix averages 38 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 Helix products graded as of October 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Helix grades Poor on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does Helix have PFAS, by category
Which Helix products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- polyurethane foam, polyester cover
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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- Polyester blend with water-repellent coating (likely fluorinated)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyurethane/polyester fabric with waterproof coating (unspecified type)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Waterproof coating leachates (fluorochemical or silicone-based). Unspecified coating chemistry creates…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- polyurethane or polyester blend with waterproof coating (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polyurethane coating degradation and off-gassing. If the waterproof layer is polyurethane-based, low-level…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyurethane or polyester blend with waterproof coating (composition unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. If the coating uses polyurethane or other synthetic polymers, low-level VOC off-gassing is possible…
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- Polyester with water-resistant coating (unspecified chemistry)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Helix has not disclosed coating type; water-resistant finishes commonly use PFAS or PFAS-alternatives.…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Helix and PFAS, common questions
- Does Helix have PFAS?
- Helix averages 38 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 Helix products graded as of October 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Helix non-toxic?
- Helix Premium Mattress Topper is the highest-graded Helix 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 Helix products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Helix products we have scored are Helix Premium Mattress Topper. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Helix products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Helix products we have scored are Helix Glaciotex Mattress Protector, Sleep Outfitters Helix Cooling Mattress Protector, Helix Waterproof Mattress Protector. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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