360 Smart Bed

Name: 360 Smart Bed
Brand: Sleep Number

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Sleep Number's air chambers are surrounded by polyurethane foam and the bed contains extensive electronic components. The foam layers are not CertiPUR-US certified and the chemical composition is not fully disclosed.

PFR Avoid

Smart adjustable air bed with sleep tracking technology. One of the most popular premium 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 5, 2026

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Critical 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

70%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Sleep Number's smart features are impressive but the chemical reality is concerning. Polyurethane foam surrounding the air chambers, extensive electronic components, and limited chemical transparency make this a poor choice from a health perspective.

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, electronic components, synthetic cover

Flame Retardants

Source

Polyurethane foam layers

Health Risk

Off-gassing of flame retardant chemicals during sleep

Who Is Most At RiskAdults 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.