Mattress protector recommendations that don't feel like plastic?
Anonymous
6 months ago
Spilled coffee on my new $2k mattress and panicked. Need a protector but every one I've tried feels crinkly and sweaty.
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SafeRest Premium. Feels like a fitted sheet, completely waterproof. Used it for 4 years, zero issues.
Saatva's organic protector is silent and breathable. Pricier but worth it.
Tencel-top protectors are the way. Avoid the cheap PVC ones — that's the plastic feel.
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