Mattress Protector & Cover Overview
Mattress Protector is a removable item that is placed over the mattress. It can protect the mattress from getting dirty and protect it from water and other liquid if it is accidentally spilled on it.
Types of Mattress Protections
There are many types of mattress protectors according to the need of the customer.
- Tear protection for the mattress
- Stain protection for the mattress
- Waterproof Mattress Protectors
- Bug Proof Mattress protectors
Tear Protection for Mattress
Most commonly, the mattress has a thin fiber that can tear very easily with a slight pull in the cloth. To protect the mattress fabric from tearing, there is tear protection.
Tear protection is a thick cloth that covers all sides of the mattress. It is thick enough to bear any push and pull or any other force applied on the mattress.
Stain Protection for Mattress
Stain Protection is one of the most important. For a house with little children, it is important to have a mattress cover that does not let the stain absorb into the mattress.
These Mattress covers have a slippery surface that does not let the food particles, color, or paints stick on the surface.
Water Proof Mattress Protector
The mattress cover is designed to absorb all the water or any other liquid that falls on the mattress.
The bottom surface of the mattress cover is made up of thick plastic that prevents the liquid from getting into the mattress while the upper part has gel lock technology that absorbs the liquid within a few times.
Bug Proof Mattress Protector
Bug Proof Mattress covers are designed to cover every corner of the mattress. They have a thick texture of cloth that does not let any bug reach the mattress.
It helps you get comfortable sleep without worrying about any bug to bite you.
Types of Mattress Protectors and Covers
There are two types of Mattress Protectors
- Mattress encapsulation
- Mattress top Covering
Mattress Encapsulation
Mattress Encapsulation is done by covering the mattress from all sides. Every side of the mattress is covered, not even a slight corner is opened.
This encapsulation is done by a zipper that is closed when you place the mattress inside the cover.
These Mattress covers are more reliable because a mattress is covered from all 6 sides.
Mattress Top Covering
Mattress top Covering has four loops on each corner of the mattress. These loops are made to tuck in every corner of the mattress.
These types of covers are good for waterproof protection and stain protection but bugs can easily get into the mattress from any tiny space available to them.
Mattress Cover Fabrics
The mattress cover is mainly available in three types of fabrics. These are listed below
- Cotton fabric
- Polyester Fabric
- Mattress cooling Fabric
Cotton Fabric
Cotton fabric is comfortable and soft. It is very skin-friendly and avoids any kind of allergic reactions that are caused by a rough or hard surface. If you have sensitive skin, cotton Fabric for mattress cover is the best option.
Polyester Fabric
Polyester is generally warm but it is available in a variety of textures. Polyester is also inexpensive as compared to other fabrics. Polyester has quick drying ability; for this purpose, it is best for waterproof protection.
Polyester can blend in different textures and increase protection less expensively.
Mattress Cooling fabric
Mattress cooling fabric is specially designed material to reduce the temperature of your bed while you are asleep.
It has air spaces between them. The purpose of these air spaces is to provide ventilation.
Thes.e types of fabrics are designed for people who prefer to sleep in cold temperatures and the people who face a lot of sweating problem.