{"id":67474,"date":"2025-07-10T02:20:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T02:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=67474"},"modified":"2025-07-10T02:20:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T02:20:15","slug":"are-pillow-tags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=67474","title":{"rendered":"Are pillow tags"},"content":{"rendered":"

e\u2019ve all been there\u2014fluffing a pillow, settling in, and suddenly\u2026 that annoying tag hits your cheek.
It itches. It crinkles. It ruins the moment.
You want to grab the scissors and\u00a0snip<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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But then you see it:
\u201cUNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER.\u201d<\/strong>
Wait\u2014what? Is that even legal?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n

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What Is That Tag, Anyway?<\/h3>\n

That flappy tag on your pillow (or mattress or couch cushion) has an official name: the\u00a0law label<\/strong>.
Not the most thrilling title, but it serves a real purpose.<\/p>\n

Back in the day, some manufacturers filled mattresses with\u00a0nasty stuff<\/strong>\u2014think horsehair, dirty rags, even floor sweepings. Yikes.
To stop this, the government stepped in. They required bedding companies to\u00a0list what\u2019s inside<\/strong>\u2014honestly and clearly.<\/p>\n

The result? That label. It helps you know what you\u2019re buying and keeps companies accountable.<\/p>\n

The Phrase That Scares Everyone<\/h3>\n

The tag usually says:
\u201cUNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sounds harsh, right?
But relax\u2014the warning isn\u2019t aimed at you.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s for\u00a0retailers and manufacturers<\/strong>. The law says\u00a0they<\/strong>\u00a0can\u2019t remove it before the sale.
You, as the buyer? You\u2019re in the clear. Once it\u2019s yours,\u00a0cut away<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Funny enough, my husband once froze mid-snip and said, \u201cDon\u2019t touch it! Let\u2019s Google this first.\u201d
He\u2019s not the only one.<\/p>\n\"Is<\/picture>\n

source:\u00a0Reddit<\/a><\/p>\n

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Should You Keep the Tag?<\/h3>\n

Legally? No.<\/strong>\u00a0You can toss it.
Practically? Maybe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

also read….<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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