Casper Original Mattress (Queen)

Name: Casper Original Mattress (Queen)
Brand: Casper

PFR Grade

Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency

Casper uses CertiPUR-US certified foam which limits the worst flame retardants, but still contains polyurethane foam that off-gases VOCs. The cover uses polyester. Limited transparency on full chemical composition.

PFR Reviewed

All-foam mattress with CertiPUR-US certified foam layers. One of the original direct-to-consumer mattress brands.

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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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Adults spend roughly one-third of their lives in bed. Mattresses, pillows, and bedding can contain flame retardants, formaldehyde, polyurethane foam off-gassing, and PFAS waterproofing treatments. During sleep, the body is in a prolonged, close-contact state with these materials.

Synthetic Plastic Content

80%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

CertiPUR-US certification is a meaningful baseline — it excludes the worst flame retardants and heavy metals. However, CertiPUR-US still allows many concerning chemicals and the all-foam construction means more off-gassing than innerspring or latex alternatives.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Polyurethane foam, polyester cover

Flame Retardants

Source

Polyurethane foam

Health Risk

Off-gassing of VOCs and potential flame retardant chemicals during sleep

Who Is Most At RiskAdults and children sleeping on the mattress nightly

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.