As the industry gathers for ISPA EXPO, we’re pleased to introduce ourselves as the team at YGS Association Solutions now supporting the production of BedTimes and Sleep Savvy. It’s an honor to step into a publication with such a clear purpose: informing and connecting the companies that design, manufacture, and supply the products at the heart of the sleep industry.
For decades, BedTimes has served as a trusted resource for mattress producers and suppliers, offering insight into materials, manufacturing, regulation, sustainability, and the forces shaping the global sleep products marketplace. That mission remains the foundation of the magazine, and it guides our work on this and every issue. As YGS assumes responsibility for editorial, design, digital production, advertising sales, and workflow management, our focus is simple: continuity, clarity, and a smooth transition for readers, contributors, and advertisers alike.
You’ll notice that this issue carries forward the familiar look, structure, and voice you expect. That’s intentional. Our goal is not change for change’s sake, but to shepherd a thoughtful evolution over time—one rooted in listening to the industry, understanding the challenges and opportunities facing manufacturers and suppliers, and honoring what has made BedTimes a respected industry publication. In a complex and fast-moving environment, we know how important it is to have a reliable source of information that provides context, perspective, and practical insight. That remains central to our approach.
Behind the scenes, our editorial, design, production, and media teams are now working closely with the International Sleep Products Association to ensure a seamless publishing process. What you see in these pages reflects the beginnings of that partnership, built on collaboration, respect for the magazine’s strong foundation, and a shared commitment to supporting the broader sleep products value chain.
Looking ahead, we plan to introduce careful enhancements, including stronger alignment between print and digital platforms and expanded opportunities to spotlight the expertise, innovation, and leadership across the supplier and manufacturing community. Any changes will be deliberate and informed by the perspectives of readers, contributors, and ISPA leadership.
Thank you for welcoming us into this community. We’re proud to support BedTimes and the work you do to advance the sleep products industry. We hope this issue delivers insights that inform decision-making, stories that reflect your experience, and perspectives that help you navigate an evolving and increasingly interconnected marketplace.
— The YGS Association Solutions Publishing Team
The “2025 ISPA Advocacy Report” describes the International Sleep Products Association’s advocacy on behalf of the mattress industry at the state, federal, and local levels. In 2025, ISPA closely monitored 240 bills across 37 states and the District of Columbia, as well as seven federal bills, focusing its efforts on proposed legislation and regulations that affect the operations and obligations of the mattress industry.
Seven states—New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, and Minnesota—considered mattress extended producer responsibility legislation in 2025 and will do so again in 2026. ISPA is working on members’ behalf to harmonize this legislation with the Mattress Recycling Council’s existing state programs. ISPA members who sell mattresses into any of these states will be affected by this proposed legislation.
Additional details and information on legislative and regulatory trends, including packaging EPR, flame retardants, chemical restrictions, sustainability, and trade are also part of the report.
ISPA Members can access the report from their member dashboard found on sleepproducts.org
The International Sleep Products Association is calling on the entire mattress industry to participate in an important new sustainability project—one that will only be as strong as the collective insight behind it.
ISPA has partnered with the Purdue University School of Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering within the Environmental and Ecological Engineering program to develop a comprehensive value chain map assessment for the mattress industry. This project is being completed by EEE seniors as part of their capstone design requirement, giving our industry a unique opportunity to benefit from fresh academic expertise while helping to shape a tool that will guide future sustain-ability efforts.
For this assessment, Purdue students are mapping inputs and outputs across the mattress value chain. Their work will highlight where sustainability risks and opportunities are concentrated, identify areas where the industry can reduce its environmental footprint, and uncover opportunities for ISPA to support meaningful progress.
This initiative is strongly supported by ISPA’s Sustainability Committee—a diverse group of bedding suppliers and manufacturers who advise the ISPA Board of Trustees on policies and actions that advance sustainability across the sleep products industry. The committee has been deeply engaged in shaping this project and emphasizes that broad industry participation is essential. Without robust input from manufacturers, suppliers, and recyclers, the resulting value chain map will not fully reflect the realities and opportunities within our sector.
To ensure the assessment is accurate and valuable, Purdue students have created tailored surveys for different segments of the industry:
The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Every response strengthens the final resource and directly contributes to the industry’s ability to advance sustainability in a coordinated, data-driven way. The Sustainability Committee urges all companies—large and small—to participate. The more voices represented, the more powerful and actionable this value chain map will be.
If you have questions or would like to offer additional feedback, please contact Kate Caddy at kcaddy@sleepproducts.org.
The International Sleep Products Association has joined the Recycling Leadership Council, a cross-industry coalition that supports modern, national recycling standards that strengthen U.S. manufacturing, build consumer trust in recycling, and reduce plastic waste.
Led by the Consumer Brands Association, the recently relaunched RLC is focused on advancing practical, bipartisan solutions to increase U.S. recycling capabilities. The coalition was formed in response to the fragmented U.S. recycling system. Challenges identified by the RLC include:
Inconsistent recycling definitions that create regulatory uncertainty.
Limited investment in modern recycling infrastructure and slow adoption of new technologies that could handle more types of plastic and reduce plastic waste.
Declining consumer confidence in recycling and recycled content claims. •