Bedding Certification Standards

Testing for asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification subjects bedding items to both physical and chemical testing to ensure that they do not have properties that are likely to trigger asthma and allergy symptoms in susceptible people.

All certified items must exhibit the following characteristics:

•    The outer casing must provide an effective barrier to the passage of allergens including house-dust mites and pet dander
•    Allergen accumulating on the outer surface of the bedding item must be removable by laundering in a washing machine at the recommended temperature and duration
•    The bedding item must have the ability to withstand the recommended care instructions at the indicated frequency for the duration of the manufacturer's warranty
•    The outer fabric of the bedding item must be ‘breathable' in order to ensure user comfort
•    The bedding item must not contain chemicals or materials known to trigger allergenic or irritant responses when present above certification levels

To view the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Standards for specific bedding products, click on the Certification Marks below (PDF).

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