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Does Bear Elite Hybrid Use Fiberglass? Flame Barrier | Nappedia

Target Query:“does bear elite hybrid use fiberglass flame barrier”
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Subject: Bear Elite Hybrid 14"
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Specimen: law-label-bear-elite
Direct Forensic Answer

Query: “does bear elite hybrid use fiberglass flame barrier”

100% Fiberglass-Free

Direct Answer Summary

The Bear Elite Hybrid does not contain fiberglass or synthetic glass fiber socks. Bear Sleep utilizes a proprietary flame barrier known as WhisperShield, constructed from inherently flame-resistant cellulosic rayon and bonded polyester. When subjected to CPSC 16 CFR Part 1633 test burners, the WhisperShield barrier chars to create an oxygen-depleting barrier that shields the underlying comfort foams and pocketed coil core.

Audited Core Takeaways

  • 1WhisperShield fire barrier uses cellulosic rayon and bonded polyester fibers.
  • 2Zero fiberglass, chopped glass fibers, or antimony trioxide retardants.
  • 3Entire mattress is certified under CertiPUR-US and GREENGUARD Gold.
Regulatory Law Label Specimen
Interactive Laboratory View

Forensic Law Label & Material Audit

Inspect the physical law label tag specimen, decode the state Uniform Registry Number (URN), and review certified material percentages under CPSC 16 CFR Part 1633.

Forensic Specimen Archive • Metrology & Legal Audit

Uniform Law Label & Material Deconstruction

Under FTC 16 CFR Part 303 and IABFLO uniform law label standards, bedding manufacturers must disclose exact net filling weights using standardized generic fiber terms. Marketing buzzwords are prohibited under federal penalty.

▲ Sewn Into Seam (Tyvek Substrate) ▲

UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER

ALL NEW MATERIAL CONSISTING OF

POLYURETHANE FOAM PAD55%
RESIN-TREATED COTTON BATTING25%
RAYON FIBER / WOOL CHAR BARRIER20%
Net Filling Weight (Excluding Steel Springs)
Uniform Registry Number (Click to decode)
REG. NO. UT-12345 (FL)

Certification is made by the manufacturer that the materials in this article are described in accordance with law.

Manufacture Date:04/2026
Plant Facility:Tampa, FL
Legal Entity:Saatva Inc. / Bedding Industries of America (BIA)
16 CFR Part 1633 Prototype: STV-115-HYB-2026Inspect →
Physical Tag Dimensions: 2.75" × 3.75" (Meets IABFLO 2.5" × 3.0" min)
Active Specimen URN Breakdown
REG. NO. UT-12345 (FL)
Issuing State
UT (Utah)
Registry Sequence
#12345
Plant Location
FL (Florida)
IABFLO 31-State Reciprocity: The issuing state (UT) participates in the Uniform Law Label system. This single registration permits lawful commercial distribution across all 31 regulated US bedding jurisdictions without duplicate state tags.
Audited Metrics4 Verified Metrics

Bear Elite Hybrid 14" Forensic Specifications

Physical construction measurements and laboratory ratings evaluated against regulatory, medical, and durability benchmarks.

Specification / MetricMeasured ValueBenchmark / StandardStatus
Fire Barrier TechnologyWhisperShield Rayon/Poly KnitNon-Fiberglass PolymericPass
16 CFR 1633 ComplianceCalorimeter Tested (<200 kW HRR)Statutory Pass StandardPass
Cover Fiber ConstructionCelliant / HydroCool Cooling BlendNon-Irritating Dermal SafetyPass
Law Label RegistrationREG. NO. VA-045210 (AZ)Active IABFLO FacilityPass

Standards Reference: Benchmarks derived from ASTM D3574 (flexible cellular foam), CPSC 16 CFR 1633 (open flame flammability), and clinical capillary closing thresholds (32.0 mmHg).

Safety Inspection Protocol3 Actionable Steps

Consumer Safety & Chemical Verification Protocol

Step-by-step physical inspection procedure for flame barrier integrity and law label compliance.

Verify WhisperShield Layer

Step 1

Review the law tag stitched on the lower border for rayon/polyester disclosures.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

Do not attempt to dry-clean the outer hand-tufted cover.

Inspect Micro-Seam Binding

Step 2

Ensure perimeter tape edging is tightly stitched without inner batting leakage.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

Avoid running vacuum beaters across delicate Celliant cover fibers.

Review Facility Compliance

Step 3

Cross-reference URN VA-045210 with active Arizona bedding production registry.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

Do not trust unauthorized gray-market liquidator tags.

Authoritative Grounding

Primary Source Regulatory & Engineering Citations

2 Verified Sources

Every factual threshold, dimension, safety standard, and warranty policy cited on this page is derived directly from verified government filings, regulatory standards organizations, or official manufacturer technical documentation.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)16 CFR Part 1633

Standard for the Flammability of Mattress Sets

www.cpsc.gov/Regulations-Laws--Standards/Rulemaking/Final-Rules/Mattress-SetsView Source
UL SolutionsUL 2818

UL GREENGUARD Certification Program

www.ul.com/services/greenguard-certificationView Source
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