Is the bottom side of the pad made of a WATERPROOF material or just a water RESISTANT fabric???Thank you!
773107
water resistant fabric. Depending on the amount of urine, it can leak through. I change them twice a day and have no issues.
1774990
It seems to be made from a material that would be water resistant, but I have never tested it. It is not particularly heavy duty though.
730060
It is a woven canvas like cloth fairly heavy. Seems durable enough, I never have it out when it is raining so don't know if it is a water repellent fabric or not, I have it mounted back under the eaves so it doesn't ever get wet. Sorry this wasn't any more help for you.
1485670
I could not find anything that clears states if it is water proof or water resistant. However, it is made from 100% polyester material, which many consider to be water resistant.
330046
The pad does seem like it's water resistant and the frame is metal-I wouldn't recommend prolonged exposure to the weather. I would cover it up with a tarp atleast and keep it up off the ground to prevent rust or rot.
1793861
i would definitely get a waterproof pad to go on top of it. i would also buy this again. it works extremely well[better than others we've had]. the control is very precise and easy to use.
1029379
I honestly don't know what the material is, except one side is an layered quilted type of absorbent material and the other side is a layered type very flexible rubber/plastic material that is liquid proof. As to cleaning them, just throw them in the washing machine, then the dryer, I've had no problems with these pads. They handle the washing and drying just fine and from past experience they will last a long time.
825204
The sides of the mattress pad are a soft cotton material. It is sturdy, and does not rip like some I've had in the past. My previous mattress pad, which is identical to this new one, is seven years old, and it is totally in tact. It has been washed over and over again, and is good as new.
1078945
I used a water resistant organic wool pad between the mattress and sheet. Works great, especially because the mattress is so lightweight, it's easy to change the sheet.
1029377
The top is 100% cotton. The bottom is waterproof but not plastic. Unknown what material it is made from.
1520618
It's a woven water resistant type of material. It was comfortable for the person using it.
1288247
The foam part is supposed to fit inside of a sleeve on the bottom of it but I place it on top with a waterproof pad & crib sheet ...that way if they have an accident it doesn't wet through everything!
235539
Sorry for the delay. The pad provided with the cover is of fiber not foam. I've been using mine for sometime and it has held up well.
943774
It's water resistant but still a fabric. Our son still wets through his PJs on occasion and it hasn't seemed to wet the mattress, but it is fabric, not plastic like his old one. If you're expecting big messes, waterproof covering may be a good idea, but we didn't want him sleeping on plastic. So far so good on this, and it's sturdy and comfortable.
741931
It's made of food grade polyurethane (according to their website). No waterproofing is organic, but you have to decide if the trade off is worth it for you. Honestly, I'm still back and forth on this myself! From my research, this does seem to be the best (or one of the best) organic waterproof mattress pads out there.
733241
As I have the oeuf dresser I didn't want to buy any other pad, it works ok. If it gets wet I just clean it with a sponge w/water and soap and put it to the sun or just in the window for an hour and its done. If the size is right you can try a waterproof one instead, I don't think you can go wrong with either.
1189407
It is water resistant, but not water proof. The material is sturdy, much like most outdoor furniture pads. But if it rains, and you sit on it, well, you will have to dry off.