- Mattresses
- ESPR
Digital Product Passport for Mattresses
Memory foam, spring, hybrid, and latex mattresses will need a Digital Product Passport under the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation — mattresses were named in the very first ESPR priority product list. Layer-by-layer materials, flame retardant transparency, and recycling routing, built directly in Shopify.
2029
Mattresses product group wave
12+
Years EU compliance experience
Free
Plan — up to 10 products
5 min
Average setup time
A digital record that travels with every layer, not just the label
A Digital Product Passport (DPP) for mattresses is a machine-readable data record scanned from the mattress itself. Because a mattress is built in layers — cover, comfort, support, base — the passport is built to document each one, not collapse it into one vague “foam and springs” description.
Every SKU gets its own scannable code, printed on the law tag or care label, linking to a live passport.
Cover fabric, comfort foam, support core, and base are each documented — matching how the mattress is actually built.
Update a flame retardant formulation or certification, and the passport reflects it automatically — no relabelling stock.
Collection services and recyclers scan the same code to see how the mattress comes apart and what each layer contains.
One passport, broken down by layer
A mattress that’s just “memory foam” or “pocket spring” on the label hides the part that actually matters for safety, comfort, and recycling: what each layer is made from. PassoNext structures the passport the way a mattress is actually built.
Knitted fabric, OEKO-TEX certified, removable and washable
Gel-infused memory foam, CertiPUR-US certified
Individually pocketed steel coils, 30% recycled content
High-density foam edge support and base panel
Required DPP data
What your mattress DPP must include
ESPR specifies four mandatory data categories for mattresses. PassoNext guides you through each one with pre-built, compliant fields.
Consistent across every size
- Mattress type (memory foam, spring, hybrid, latex)
- Size standard and dimensions
- Firmness rating and profile height
- Manufacturing batch and date
Layer-by-layer bill of materials
- Cover fabric composition
- Comfort layer material (foam, latex, gel)
- Support core material (springs or foam)
- Recycled content by layer
REACH-aligned, VOC compliant
- Flame retardant chemical declarations
- VOC / off-gassing emission class
- Substances of concern (REACH list)
- Hypoallergenic and dust-mite certifications
Built for a second life
- Expected product lifespan
- Care, rotation, and cleaning instructions
- Sleep trial and return policy reference
- Take-back and bulky-item recycling routing
Live DPP preview
See a mattress passport, exactly as a shopper — or recycler — would.
Every field below is generated automatically from your Shopify product data and stays current as suppliers, foams, or certifications change.
- Layer-by-layer material breakdown
- Flame retardant and VOC safety status
- Firmness rating and certifications
- Recycling routing by layer
Who must create the mattress DPP?
Under ESPR, the “economic operator” placing the mattress on the EU market carries full DPP responsibility — regardless of sales channel.
The company constructing the mattress is the primary source of truth for layer materials and safety data.
Companies bringing finished mattresses from outside the EU must confirm a valid passport exists before sale.
Businesses offering old-mattress removal at delivery inherit a role in routing that item correctly using the same passport.
Non-EU brands can appoint an EU-based representative to carry DPP obligations on their behalf.
How it works
A compliant mattress DPP in 6 steps — from Shopify
No coding, no consultants, no compliance headaches. PassoNext plugs into your existing Shopify catalogue.
Break the mattress into its layers — cover, comfort, support, base — and pull the material and safety data for each.
One-click install from the Shopify App Store. Connect your store in under two minutes — no developer needed.
Guided fields validate entries against ESPR's mattress schema as you type, with templates for common construction types.
PassoNext validates the data and creates a compliant Digital Product Passport for the product or variant.
A unique GS1 Digital Link QR code is automatically generated and linked to the DPP, ready for printing on hang tags, care labels, or packaging.
Print the QR code on the product. If product information changes (supplier, materials, certifications, etc.), the DPP updates automatically while the same QR code continues to work.
Mattresses were named in ESPR's first priority list — build now, not later.
Layered, bulky products take longer to document properly. Start while the timeline is still ahead of you.
- Templates pre-built for mattresses
- Syncs directly with Shopify products
- QR codes generated automatically
- Layer-by-layer bill of materials
- Flame retardant & VOC fields built in
- Free plan — up to 10 products
Frequently asked questions
When exactly is the DPP deadline for mattresses?
Mattresses were named alongside furniture and textiles in the EU’s first ESPR priority product list, so the category is confirmed to be in scope. The exact delegated-act date for mattresses specifically is still being finalised, though — we’d recommend checking the European Commission’s current ESPR working plan for the latest status before treating any single year as fixed.
How is a Mattress DPP different from a Furniture DPP?
They’re structurally similar — both use a component or layer bill of materials — but a mattress carries safety data furniture doesn’t: flame retardant chemical declarations and VOC/off-gassing emission class are central to a mattress passport, alongside firmness rating and sleep trial information that have no furniture equivalent.
Do I need to disclose flame retardant chemicals even if I don't use any?
Yes — a “chemical-free” flame barrier (such as a wool or fibre barrier used instead of chemical treatment) is itself a declaration worth making clearly in the passport, since it’s a key factor allergy-conscious and health-conscious shoppers look for. The Safety & Emissions category covers both cases.
Does the passport help with mattress take-back or recycling schemes?
Yes. Several EU countries already run bulky-item or Extended Producer Responsibility schemes for mattresses. The passport’s layer-by-layer material data is exactly what a disassembly and recycling facility needs to sort foam, springs, and fabric correctly — reusing data you may already report for those schemes.
Does this apply to online sellers on Shopify?
Yes. ESPR applies to any economic operator placing products on the EU market, including e-commerce and Shopify sellers. If you ship mattresses to EU customers through your store, you’ll need a valid passport for each product once the relevant delegated act applies, regardless of channel.
