Nectar's older memory-foam mattresses (sold from 2017 through late 2023) contained a fiberglass fire barrier - and a 2026 class-action settlement now covers more than 70 affected models. Today's Nectar mattresses are fiberglass-free. Here's how to tell which one you own, what the law label looks like, and what to do if your bed is named in the settlement.
Short answer: older Nectar memory-foam mattresses sold roughly between October 2017 and the end of 2023 used a fiberglass fire-barrier sock under the cover. Nectar's parent company, Resident Home, discontinued fiberglass in all of its mattresses by the end of 2023, and a $9 million class-action settlement filed in 2026 now covers more than 70 affected Nectar, DreamCloud, Siena, and Ashley models.
If you're shopping today, every new Nectar mattress on sale is fiberglass-free. If you already own one, the model name and law label tell you whether you have an older fiberglass-sock build - and whether you can file a settlement claim before the July 17, 2026 deadline.
Yes. Resident Home - Nectar's parent - has acknowledged that "in previous models, the fire-retardant sock on some of our mattresses could contain silica or glass fiber infused in the yarn or woven into the knit fabric to meet federal fire protection standards." That language is reproduced from a Nectar customer-service statement quoted by NapLab.
Independent reporting backs this up. A class-action complaint filed against Resident Home and Ashley Furniture noted that the outer law label of the affected Nectar memory-foam mattresses listed "Glass Fiber…23%" among the cover materials, even while the company's website continued to suggest the cover could be removed for washing. That contradiction is the core of the lawsuit and the 2026 settlement.
The flame-retardant fiberglass sock isn't unique to Nectar - it's a low-cost way for any memory-foam manufacturer to meet 16 CFR §1633, the federal open-flame mattress standard. The problem is what happens when the cover is unzipped or torn: tiny glass fibers can escape into the bedroom, HVAC system, and adjacent rooms, and require professional remediation.
No. Per the 2026 settlement filing, "the brands discontinued the use of fiberglass in their mattresses by the end of 2023." Nectar's product pages now state plainly that the mattress is 100% fiberglass-free and CertiPUR-US® certified for foam content (no formaldehyde, ozone depleters, phthalates, or heavy metals).
The current foam fire barrier is a knit fire sock made from non-glass fibers (Nectar describes it as "other fire-retardant materials"). Wool, treated rayon, and silica-blend socks are common modern alternatives - all of which meet 16 CFR §1633 without the fiberglass health-and-cleanup risk.
Two checks settle it: the white law label sewn into the head or foot seam, and the SKU/model number printed on that same tag.
Whatever the answer, do not unzip or remove the outer cover. On older models that releases fiberglass; on current models it voids the warranty and exposes the inner foam layers.
The settlement covers Nectar mattresses purchased between October 1, 2017 and June 20, 2024. Both memory-foam and hybrid versions of the Classic, Premier, Premier Copper, Lush, and Luxe lines appear on the list, including:
DreamCloud and Siena beds - also Resident Home brands - are on the list as well. The full SKU-level register is on the settlement website.
Most fiberglass exposure events with Nectar mattresses started the same way - a homeowner unzipped the cover to wash a stain. Don't.
If fiberglass has already escaped, treat it as a remediation job rather than a cleaning job: bag the mattress, vacate the room, and consult a HEPA-rated cleaning service. The class-action complaint cited cleanups in the thousands of dollars when fibers traveled through HVAC ducts.
Per the 2026 class-action settlement, Resident Home (Nectar's parent) discontinued fiberglass in all of its mattresses by the end of 2023. New Nectar mattresses sold in 2024 and later use a non-fiberglass fire sock.
Yes. Both the Nectar Classic Memory Foam and Nectar Classic Hybrid are now sold as 100% fiberglass-free with a CertiPUR-US® certified foam core and a non-glass fire barrier.
Check the white law label sewn into the head or foot seam. If the materials list includes 'glass fiber' or 'glass wool' (older Nectar tags read 'Glass Fiber…23%'), it has a fiberglass sock. Cross-check the SKU against the official affected-models list at mattressclassactionsettlement.com.
There was a limited recall in 2022 covering certain Nectar Premier King mattresses manufactured 9/24/2021 and Queen mattresses manufactured 9/27/2021. The much broader 2026 settlement is separate - it's a class-action resolution covering 70+ Nectar, DreamCloud, Siena, and Ashley models sold between October 2017 and June 2024, not a recall.
Valid claims must be submitted by July 17, 2026, online at mattressclassactionsettlement.com or by mail. Approved claimants receive a store voucher to Nectar, DreamCloud, Siena, or Ashley, with possible additional cash if leftover legal-fee funds remain.
Not automatically. If the cover is intact and you've never unzipped it, the fiberglass sock is sealed inside and the bed is safe to sleep on with a zippered mattress protector. Replace it if the cover is torn, the zipper has been opened, or anyone in the household has had a fiberglass-exposure reaction.
Nectar's fiberglass story is two stories. Older Nectar memory-foam beds (2017-2023) had a fiberglass fire sock, which is why the 2026 settlement exists. Current Nectar mattresses don't. If you own an older one, leave the cover alone, file a settlement claim if your SKU matches, and use a zippered protector. If you're shopping for a new one, every Nectar in the current lineup ships fiberglass-free.
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