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This rating covers a typical, mass-market
sleep products product based on publicly available data.
It does not name or assess any specific manufacturer or product.
Individual products may perform better or worse.
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Below HIP Mark threshold
Score 2.7/10 — Standard mark requires 6.0
Standard
Silver
Gold
Category best achievable: 6.7
Depleting — materials are being used up with no way to replace them
This is what a typical mattress looks like today. It's built to last longer than the typical one. If the maker shares their data, the score usually goes up.
Category baseline
2.7 HIP
Below Standard
Category ceiling: 6.7 HIP
Regenerative Index
-7.0
Depleting
Category ceiling RI: +2.0
What this score means
This is the starting score for Mattresses, based only on public data. No maker has sent us
their own data yet. The ceiling score (shown below) is what a product can reach when the maker
shares real evidence. To close the gap, makers apply for a verified rating.
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The starting score for this category is 2.7 HIP.
With full evidence, a product in this category can reach 6.7 HIP.
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What to Check Before You Buy
- Look for a clearly stated comfort guarantee and return policy. Mattresses degrade in the first 90 days of use; a guarantee that allows return if the mattress is unsuitable reduces the risk of premature replacement.
- Confirm the materials are fully disclosed. Memory foam, pocket springs, latex, and hybrid constructions have different durability profiles; a maker that discloses the full construction is more credible than one that does not.
- Check the cover is removable and washable. A washable, removable cover protects the mattress and extends its life without requiring a separate mattress protector.
- Look for a maker with a take-back or recycling programme. Mattress recycling infrastructure exists; it requires the maker to participate. Those that do make a real difference.
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The product contains polyurethane foam and polypropylene non-woven, which are commodity plastics, but the absence of submitted recycled content (assumed 0%) and lack of supply chain transparency for cotton and steel extraction creates significant scarcity risk. Conservative scoring applies due to missing data on material percentages and extraction origins, preventing verification of supply diversity or recycled content credits.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The mattress supply chain relies on steel, copper, and foam polymers, which are often sourced from moderate-risk jurisdictions with significant global concentration (e.g., China for steel and rare earths in foams). Due to the lack of submitted due diligence standards or verified alternative suppliers, the risk is elevated to the High Risk tier, reflecting a single-supplier dependency without third-party audits.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
1.0
Why this score ▸
The mattress is assumed to be glued with no take-back scheme, making material separation impractical without specialist equipment. As a composite product, less than 20% of its weight (typically only metal springs) enters practical recycling streams, while foam and fabric are routinely landfilled. This aligns with the non-recyclable baseline for sealed consumer goods lacking recovery infrastructure.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
1.0
Why this score ▸
The mattress is assumed to be glued shut with no spare parts available or public service manual, fitting the criteria for unrepairable products designed for replacement. As a generic rating for a sealed consumer good outside of repair-focused design, it receives the lowest possible score.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The product is manufactured in China, a moderate-to-high risk jurisdiction, with no submitted third-party audits or environmental certifications. While assembly occurs in the UK, the lack of verified supply chain data for the primary manufacturing phase results in an elevated risk rating based on unverified self-reporting standards.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The product receives a high score due to a 5-year warranty and an 8-year stated design life, which aligns with the 'Above Average Lifespan' criteria for durable goods. While the lack of an IP rating and modular design prevents a top-tier score, the explicit commitment to longevity through warranty and design specifications significantly exceeds typical mass-market norms.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-7.0
Why this score ▸
The product is scored in the Depleting band (-7) because it relies on virgin mined materials with zero recycled content and no take-back scheme. Not Depleting because recycled content >= 50% with verified take-back does not apply, as both are absent. This aligns with the standard for conventional manufactured goods lacking any regenerative inputs or circular programs.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
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Consumer Summary
This mattress has an overall HIP Score of 2.7 out of 10, indicating significant room for improvement in its environmental impact. Its Regenerative Index is -7.0, which means the product relies entirely on new, mined materials and does not currently support a circular system where materials are reused or recycled. While it offers a solid warranty and design life, the lack of recycled content and difficulty in recycling the product at the end of its life are major drawbacks.
What This Means For You
When shopping for a mattress, look for products that explicitly state they contain recycled materials or offer a take-back program to ensure the materials can be reused. Avoid options that are glued together without clear instructions for disassembly, as these are difficult to recycle and often end up in landfills. Prioritizing brands that publish third-party environmental audits can help you find items that are better for the planet.
Data Transparency
This is a category rating based on publicly available data. The following data fields were not submitted by a manufacturer and have been estimated conservatively using open reference data and the category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation):
material_percentagesrecycled_content_pctcountry_of_primary_extractionprimary_sourcing_countriestier1_supplier_countdue_diligence_standardalternative_supplier_existsdisassembly_typerecyclable_streams_pctrecycling_label_complianttakeback_schemedesign_for_disassemblyfastener_typespare_parts_availablespare_parts_years_committedservice_manual_publicifixit_scoreecodesign_in_scopemanufacturing_countriesenvironmental_certificationsthird_party_certificationrba_audit_completedmodern_slavery_statementilo_compliance_claimedip_ratingmodular_designsoftware_support_yearsprimary_material_originregenerative_certificationsclosed_loop_programmeend_of_life_programmematerial_origin_certifiedregenerative_practices
A verified rating uses manufacturer-submitted data and produces a more accurate, product-specific score.
Material Watch Points
- Recycled content assumed at 0% due to missing data
- Cotton extraction origin unknown, potential single-country concentration risk
- Steel supply chain transparency missing, potential supply concentration risk
- No due-diligence programme documented
- Single primary supplier assumed (Tier 1 count = 1)
- No alternative supplier documented
- Potential concentration risk in steel and polymer raw materials
How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
3.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
3.5 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
1.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
1.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
3.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
7.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-7.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Depleting.
Weighted HIP Score: 2.7 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0) · Category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
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About this rating:
HIP scores are based on public data at the date shown.
They show how well a product holds up over time — not a promise about safety or future supply.
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Scope:
This is a category rating for Mattresses and does not assess any specific brand or manufacturer.
Individual products may perform better or worse than this baseline.
Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
AI disclosure:
An AI model scored this rating on our own hardware — no data was sent to the cloud.
A human reviewer checked and approved it before it went live.
Model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-06-17 · Next review: 2027-04-26 · Methodology 1.5
