Last update 11/13/2022
Mattress Related Resources
The Mattress Underground (TMU) is focused on giving objective information about mattresses and componentry which can be applied to any type of mattress, allowing the consumer to make up their own mind about products that may or may not best suit their needs.
In addition to providing a Directory of Trusted and Transparent Mattress Manufacturers/Retailers, TMU is in the process of gathering a few resources that might be assistive to consumers on their mattress shopping journey. As we come across more useful resources, services, tools, and products that can enhance your sleep experience we’ll strive to list them in this article.
Below are some sleep-adjacent services, tools, and products which you may find of interest:
Mattress Related Services
Their loaders are fully background-checked and insured. On their website, you can enter the type of item you wish to have picked up, and get an instant price quote. They remove mattresses and other unwanted ‘junk’ from your residence.
Mattress Certifications and Safety
- Chemicals that are known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity ~ OEHA.ca.gov The Proposition 65 List
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Bed Bugs | Safety reviews of chemicals in the marketplace
Flammability Standards for Mattress Sets & Resources.
- eCFR Title 16 Part 1632 ~ Standard for The Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads
- eCFR Title 16 Part 1633 ~ Standard for The Flammability (Open Flame) Of Mattress Sets
- Office of Compliance, USCPSC ~ FAQs Compilation on 1633 Flammability Standard.PDF
- CPSC ~ Laboratory Test Manual for 16 CFR Part 1633.PDF
- Flame Retardants-online
- US CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) Regulations, Laws & Standards
Tools
BMI Calculator for Adults, Children, and Teens
BMI Calculator for Women ~ tailored to women's needs and biology (Measures things that older tools miss out on).
NHI BMI Calculator (more general)
Sleep-Related Products
Miscellaneous
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ~ Bureau of Consumer Protection. The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.
- Importing Mattresses into the US ~ United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2022 11th revision for more info also see Shipping Canadian Mattresses to the US, forum discussion.
- Importing Mattresses into Canada (from the US) ~ forum discussion thread 1 here and thread 2 here
The information presented throughout this site is a result of thousands of hours of research and is backed by scientific data and results obtained from industry material suppliers and producers. There is no bias presented, except for a bias toward quality componentry/manufacturers.
