Some DreamCloud mattresses have contained fiberglass. DreamCloud describes its current named U.S. mattress lineup as fiberglass-free, but court-authorized settlement records identify certain older DreamCloud models and SKUs as affected mattresses that contained fiberglass in an inner fire-retardant sock. The most accurate answer therefore depends on the exact model, SKU, manufacture date, and country where the mattress was sold.
A current product page cannot settle the question for an older mattress with the same or a similar name. If you already own a DreamCloud, check its sewn-in labels and purchase record without opening the cover.
What DreamCloud says about its current U.S. mattresses
As of July 25, 2026, DreamCloud's official U.S. product pages explicitly describe the Classic, Premier, Luxe, and Ultra Hybrid mattresses as 100% fiberglass-free 1 2 3 4.
DreamCloud makes the same explicit claim for the current Classic, Premier, Luxe, and Ultra memory foam mattresses 5 6 7 8. Its PressureSmart Firm page says every mattress in the PressureSmart line is fiberglass-free 9.
These are manufacturer statements about the named products currently presented on DreamCloud's U.S. website. They are more useful than trying to infer the fire barrier from a list of comfort layers, but they are not independent laboratory reports and should not be extended to:
- an earlier generation with the same model name
- a used, returned, replacement, or retailer-specific version
- a mattress sold in another country
- a unit whose label does not match the current product
For one particular mattress, the sewn-in labels and written confirmation tied to its identifying details provide a better match than a general brand statement.
Certain older DreamCloud mattresses are officially identified as affected
A court-authorized notice in Todd v. Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC concerns certain mattresses sold by Resident Home and other defendants. The notice defines an affected mattress as one that contained fiberglass as a fire-retardant material in the inner sock. It defines the settlement class as U.S. consumers who bought an affected mattress from October 1, 2017, through June 30, 2024 10.
The settlement administrator's affected-mattress list, updated May 13, 2026, identifies these DreamCloud SKUs:
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It also lists the item names “dreamcloud premier mattress” and “dreamcloud premier hybrid mattress” 11.
This is strong historical, model-specific evidence. It is not proof that every DreamCloud mattress bought during the settlement period contained fiberglass. The notice limits the class to affected mattresses that did contain it, and the product name alone may be ambiguous when names are reused. Match the SKU, item name, manufacture date, and other label details together.
The proposed settlement is also not a judicial finding that the defendants did anything wrong. The notice says the defendants deny the allegations and liability, and that the court has not decided whether wrongdoing occurred 10.
What fiberglass does in a mattress
Fiberglass consists of very thin glass fibers. In some mattresses, glass fibers have been woven into an inner sock or another barrier around the foam. That barrier is intended to help the finished mattress resist fire. Fiberglass is not a comfort or support layer.
The California Department of Public Health notes that a mattress label may use the term “glass fiber” and may not always disclose fiberglass. If fibers escape from a mattress, they can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and lungs 12. This does not mean that owning an intact mattress with an internal glass-fiber barrier proves exposure. The practical concern is avoiding damage or removal of the cover that could release or spread fibers.
U.S. fire rules do not require fiberglass
Mattresses sold in the United States must meet federal flammability requirements. The open-flame standard limits how quickly and how much heat a mattress set can release during a specified test. It is a performance requirement, not an instruction to use one particular material 13 14.
A manufacturer may use a compliant fire-barrier construction without fiberglass. That is why “the mattress must pass a fire test” and “the mattress contains fiberglass” are not equivalent statements.
Federal flammability labels can help identify a mattress. For mattresses covered by the open-flame standard, the label includes details such as manufacturer or importer, month and year of manufacture, model identification, and prototype identification. The required label is not a complete ingredient list 13. CDPH also cautions that some mattress labels do not list fiberglass even when it is present 12. An omitted material on that label or in a marketing layer diagram is therefore not conclusive proof that the material is absent.
How to check your exact DreamCloud mattress
You can investigate without opening or damaging the mattress.
1. Photograph every sewn-in label
Check the sides and underside for labels that can be read while the cover remains intact. Photograph the complete labels, then record:
- exact model and item name
- SKU or item number
- size
- month and year of manufacture
- serial or prototype number
- manufacturer, importer, and country of sale
- care instructions and any warning about cover removal
- any listed filling or barrier materials
Look for exact terms such as “fiberglass,” “glass fiber,” and “glass wool.” Do not assume that “silica,” “rayon,” “modacrylic,” or a vague reference to “fiber” means fiberglass without documentation for that exact product.
2. Compare the identifiers, not just the name
If the mattress was bought in the United States during the historical settlement period, compare its SKU and item name with the official affected-mattress list. A matching exact SKU is more useful than a familiar product name. Keep the purchase receipt if available.
For a current U.S. mattress, compare the label with the exact official product page. If the mattress came from another country or a third-party retailer, do not transfer a U.S. product-page claim to it.
3. Ask for model-specific written confirmation
If the evidence is incomplete, send DreamCloud the label photographs and ask a narrow question in writing:
For my DreamCloud [exact model], [size], SKU/item number [number], > serial/prototype number [number], manufactured [month and year] and > purchased in [country and retailer], does any component contain > fiberglass, glass fiber, glass wool, continuous-filament glass, or > another glass-derived fiber? Please include the outer cover, inner > sock or fire barrier, adhesives, and bottom cover in your answer. What > is the fire-barrier composition, and is this exact cover intended to be > removable?
Save the response with the label photos and receipt. A general chat reply about “DreamCloud mattresses” is weaker than a written answer tied to the unit's model, SKU, manufacture date, and market.
Do not remove the cover to investigate
Do not unzip, cut, or remove a mattress cover to look for the fire barrier. A zipper does not establish that a cover is meant to be removed. DreamCloud's current U.S. warranty says removing the mattress cover for any reason voids the warranty 15.
More importantly, opening a mattress with an unknown barrier can disturb fibers that were contained inside. Follow the care instructions sewn into your own mattress. Use a mattress protector and clean only as directed by the manufacturer.
If the cover is torn, the barrier is exposed, or you see fibers escaping, stop disturbing the mattress and keep people and pets away from the immediate area. Do not shake, brush, or cut the mattress. Contact the manufacturer and your local health department or a qualified remediation professional for advice specific to the situation 12. Move away from the exposure and seek medical advice if you develop persistent eye, skin, or breathing symptoms.
The bottom line
“All DreamCloud mattresses contain fiberglass” and “no DreamCloud mattress has ever contained fiberglass” are both inaccurate. DreamCloud explicitly describes its current named U.S. mattresses as fiberglass-free. Official settlement materials identify certain older DreamCloud mattresses that contained fiberglass in an inner fire sock.
Use the exact model, SKU, manufacture date, and market to determine which evidence applies. If those details do not produce a clear answer, leave the cover intact and request written confirmation for that specific unit.
