Intertek is your source for all your mattress product development needs.
The global demand for mattress is on the size, with the market expected to grow to USD 66.7 billion by 2033 and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.48% from 2025 through 2033.
Our accredited labs provide various mattress testing and technical services, including flammability, performance, and material testing. We specialize in testing for product development, failure analysis, comparison testing, claims verification, and certifications.
Mattress Testing Standards
- ASTM F 1566 – Innerspring, Boxspring, and Mattress Testing
- EN 1957 – Mattress Durability and Hardness Testing
- ASTM D3574 – Soft PU Foam Testing
- 16 CFR Part 1632 – Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads
- 16 CFR Part 1633 – Standard for the Flammability of Mattress Sets
- 16 CFR 1241 – Safety standard for Crib Mattresses
- BS 6807:2006 – Assessment of ignitability of mattresses, upholstered divans and upholstered bed bases
- BS EN 597 parts 1 and 2 – Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases
- BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 – Resistance to ignition of mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases
- Irish Standard I.S. 418:1988 – Ignitability of mattresses
Types of Mattress Testing Services
- Flammability
- Firmness Rating
- Firmness Retention and Surface Deformation
- Durability
- Impact
- Density
- Indentation Force Deflection
- Constant Deflection Compression Set Test
- Tensile Test
- Tear Test
Furniture Testing
Our global network of furniture laboratories provides efficient furniture and bedding services for ANSI/BIFMA furniture testing, UL, ASTM, NFPA, British Standards, and IMO to assess the regulatory and sustainability performances of furniture products.
Verify the High-Performance Features of Your Furniture
Our High-Performance Mark (HP Mark) program can substantiate and verify the high-performance features of your furniture products, such as the durability of castors and scratch resistance of fabric. This empowers you to confidently display a mark of trust to end-customers, demonstrating that these features meet Intertek's High-Performance Mark standards.
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