The Truth About Mattress Tags: Understanding a Common Misconception

For generations, millions of people have noticed the familiar white label attached to mattresses, pillows, cushions, and upholstered furniture that reads, “Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law.”

For many consumers, those words created a lasting impression that removing the tag from a newly purchased product could somehow result in legal consequences. The warning became so well known that it developed into a popular urban myth, with many people believing the label was directed at homeowners.