Original Foam Mattress (Queen)

Name: Original Foam Mattress (Queen)
Brand: Casper

PFR Grade

Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency

Memory foam (polyurethane). CertiPUR-US certified (no PBDE flame retardants, no formaldehyde, no heavy metals). Casper is one of the most popular mattress brands in the US. CertiPUR-US is a meaningful certification.

PFR Reviewed

Queen memory foam mattress. CertiPUR-US certified. Casper is one of the most popular mattress brands in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Adults spend 7-9 hours in bed every night — more time than in any other single location. Conventional mattresses, pillows, and bedding contain flame retardants (PBDE, TDCPP), PFAS stain-resistant treatments, formaldehyde off-gassing, and synthetic materials that off-gas VOCs throughout the night.

Synthetic Plastic Content

70%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Casper's CertiPUR-US certification is a meaningful quality marker — it ensures no PBDE flame retardants, no formaldehyde, no heavy metals. However, it is still polyurethane foam. For those wanting natural materials, organic latex mattresses are available.