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Instead, think of mattress pads as an insurance policy on your mattress.
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A well-fitting mattress pad ensures your mattress is completely covered and makes your sheets easier to put on.
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When we dropped water onto the mattress pad, it sat on top of the fabric.
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However, the pad is quite thin.
Plus, it has a stretchy gusset that can fit mattresses up to 18 inches deep.
A waterproof backing prevents any moisture from seeping into the top of your mattress as well.
The Better Homes & Gardens Waterproof Cotton Mattress Pad has a thin profile that’s perfect for anyone who is happy with the comfort level of their existing mattress.PHOTO: The Spruce
We like the texture more with use.
Material:Not listed |Sizes:Twin, twin XL,full, queen, king, Cali.
The mattress pad is made of polyester microfiber and also has a poly-microfiber fill on the top.
Although it is advertised as cooling, we didnt find this to be true.
It prevents us from overheating at night, which can be especially helpful for hot sleepers.
What’s more, this mattress pad has held up fantastically for over a year.
Material:Mica nylon blend and Tencel |Sizes:Full, queen, king, Cali.
We loved how undetectable it was underneath our fitted sheets.
We had no complaints about this mattress pad.
Plus, its performance and quality are top-notch after two months of using this product in our homes.
Material:Bamboo rayon |Sizes:Twin, twin XL,full, queen, king, Cali.
This down alternative mattress pad features microfiber fill, which recreates the loft and softness traditionally associated with down.
The double-stitched construction ensures that the down alternative fibers also stay inside the shell.
That said, we think its high-quality materials and durability make this a good pick.
We’re big fans of thesoft sateen shell, which felt soft and cozy during our tests.
It doesn’t add significant plushness to the mattress, but we found it to be comfortable regardless.
If you’re looking for an option that adds a bit more cushioning, consider thePuffy Mattress Pad.
What’s the Difference Between a Mattress Topper and a Mattress Pad?
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We sent our mattress pads home to a variety of testers, including households with children and pets.
However, we noted the texture of the material as well as any plushness or cushioning, if any.
We also looked for red flags like bunching material, shifting, or crinkling, plasticky noises.
The Serta Power Clean Quilted Waterproof Mattress Pad shifted over our 9.5-inch testing mattress, but the deep pockets can fit over mattresses up to 18 inches thick.PHOTO: The Spruce
Most of the mattress pads we tested are machine-washable, so we evaluated the long-term durability through repeated washings.
Mattress pads are often constructed from materials similar to those of sheets and other bedding elements.
Youll also want a material that handles any mattress protection concerns you might have.
The shell material and fill material of a mattress pad can differ slightly and both have different purposes.
The shell material will ultimately determine your mattress pads durability, quality, and water resistance.
The mattress pads in our list are made from cotton, bamboo, polyester, and Tencel.
All of these materials are considered durable options.
However, polyester and microfiber are not the most breathable materials.
However, we didnt find that to be the case with The Company Stores mattress pad.
The fill material of your mattress pad also impacts the comfort and breathability.
Plush mattress pads can upgradea firm mattressand make it more cozy.
Most often youll find mattress pads with fill materials like cotton or polyester.
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As we mentioned, mattress pads do not alter the support of your mattress.
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Ashe uses a waterproof mattress pad at home to protect her mattress without altering its feel.
Placing the Bedsure Quilted Mattress Pad on the bed proved to be quite easy, and we appreciate its extra-deep pockets that can accommodate mattresses up to 21 inches thick.PHOTO: The Spruce
Emma also leaned on her own experience of shopping for and using a mattress pad.
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The pockets of the Sijo Clima Tech TempTune Mattress Pad are 16 inches deep and can accommodate mattresses up to 18 inches thick.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The jersey shell on The Company Store Cotton Jersey Waterproof Mattress Pad reduces the crinkly sound that can sometimes occur with waterproofing materials.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Puffy Deluxe Mattress Pad can accommodate mattresses up to 15 inches thick and add two inches of cushioning to your mattress.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The quilted design of the Parachute Down Alternative Mattress Pad ensures that the fill does not shift or bunch.PHOTO: The Spruce
We personally tested each mattress pad in multiple sleep positions, both in our homes and in The Lab.The Spruce
To assess comfort and cushioning, we put an acupressure pad underneath each mattress pad and observed how much the mattress pad dampened the feel.The Spruce
