Nectar Review, Is Nectar Non-Toxic?
Nectar averages 49 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Nectar products graded as of November 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Nectar 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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- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
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Does Nectar have PFAS, by category
Which Nectar products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- polyurethane foam, polyester cover
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) off-gassing. Polyurethane foam and polyester can emit low-level VOCs during…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- polyurethane foam, cotton/poly blend cover
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from polyurethane off-gassing. Polyurethane foam mattresses routinely emit…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Memory foam and polyester blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from polyurethane foam. Memory foam characteristically releases VOCs during…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Nectar products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Polyurethane/polyester blend with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from polyurethane. Polyurethane foam and films commonly release aldehydes…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Quilted polyester/poly blend with waterproof coating (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. The waterproof layer chemistry is not specified by Nectar. Waterproof textile coatings commonly use…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyester/polyurethane encasement with water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Water-resistant chemical composition (undisclosed). Nectar has not disclosed the water-repellent coating…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyurethane/synthetic blend with waterproof/stain-resistant coating (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and off-gassing. Polyurethane coatings can emit low levels of volatile…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic cotton
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- No PFAS statement found from the brand
- Organic cotton
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Waterproofing chemical exposure
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 100% linen, no reported coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Nectar and PFAS, common questions
- Does Nectar have PFAS?
- Nectar averages 49 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Nectar products graded as of November 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Nectar non-toxic?
- Nectar Firmer Mattress Topper is the highest-graded Nectar 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 Nectar products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Nectar products we have scored are Nectar Firmer Mattress Topper, Nectar MAX Set Mattress, Nectar Softer Mattress Topper. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Nectar products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Nectar products we have scored are NectarMAX Mattress Protector, nectar mattress encasement super king size new, Nectar Deluxe Quilted Waterproof Mattress Protector - White. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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