Each new article of bedding, sold in this state, must have securely and permanently attached to it a substantial white cloth tag that:

(1) Is visible on the outside covering, with the visible part being not less than six (6) square inches in size;
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-15-202

  • Bedding: means any mattress, mattress pad, mattress protector pad, box spring, upholstered spring, upholstered sofa bed, quilted pad, comforter, bolster, cushion, pillow, featherbed, sleeping bag, or any other bag, case, or covering that is:
    (A) Made of leather, textile, or other material. See Tennessee Code 68-15-201
  • New: means an article of bedding or filling material that has not been previously used for any purpose. See Tennessee Code 68-15-201
(2) Will not flake when abraded; and
(3) Is indelibly stamped or printed in the English language a statement or statements:

(A) Describing the kind of materials used in filling the article of bedding;
(B) Stating that the materials are new;
(C) Disclosing the name and address of the manufacturer, distributor, or vendor; and
(D) For articles of bedding containing mixtures of material from animal or fowl, indicating the percentage by weight of each kind of material contained in the article of bedding.
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