is a mattress cover purchase recommended ? or does the cover it comes with protect the mattress from sweat and spills ?? in other words, is it waterproof but breathable ... thank you
770348
It has a cover to go over the foam so it has a nice finished look but the cover is not waterproof. I always recommend a mattress cover on any mattress.
1756114
I personally put the Mattress PAD on TOP of the mattress, then I encased them both with a waterproof and hypoallergenic mattress protector: this way I achieve three of my goals, such as the pad now stays in place on the mattress, I am protected from allergens and both mattress and pad will live longer. Also the protector is machine washable so i can take it off once a month and wash it.
2058380
Protect A Bed was my brand of choice because they have been independantly tested and passed all quality control tests. It depends on what you want the encasement for though. Are you actually concerned about bed bugs? Like me did you get a second hand mattress and just want to cover it? If you aren't worried about bed bugs then there are several other brands that are cheaper and would probably work just as well. I absolutely love my protect a bed encasement. Our son sometimes gets in our bed at night if he has a bad dream and wets the bed on occasion too. It worked perfectly as a waterproof encasement.
259534
The bamboo cover helps the mattress to breath and inhibit bacteria growth but does not protect from water getting into the mattress and causeing bacteria. I would still recommend a waterproof cover if your worried about water damage.
1190930
I own one for 6 mos...No sweating problems and it is very breathable. I have a tempurpedic mattress as well and I can honestly say this one beats them all...
1537241
I think it's best suited for body sweat (low volumes of liquid).The pad is coated with a rubberized material on the bottom and it is waterproof, but the terry top is very thin. If it were to be a large volume of liquid, it might end up soaking the entire top, which might then drip down on the sides of the mattress.
1327363
It is 5 sided waterproof protection and fits like a mattress pad, there is no need for further protection, removes like a fitted sheet, just make sure you follow washing instructions that are enclosed in order, hope this answers your question
866423
While I haven't spilled anything on my pillows I can tell you that the mattress protector is waterproof. I spilled a cup of coffee and my white mattress is still pristine. They are made of the same materials.
226768
The product description reads : "Ultra Suede cover is durable and weatherproof." I've not had any problems with mine with sweat, but I wouldn't leave it outside in the weather and expect to jump on it and ride.
908426
I use it as a mattress pad. If you are looking for padding this is not the cover to buy. It is very thin so it doesn't take away from the comfort of the mattress. It is waterproof so if water is spilled on the mattress it will be protected.
2015628
No, the mattress is not waterproof. You could purchase a separate waterproof cover and make it waterproof.
1329821
It must be very Breathable, as I am sensitive to anything that heats me up while sleeping, I sleep best on cool cotton sheets, and I find the Mattress Cover to fit well and not cause one to be hot and sweaty......
717173
I don't believe it is waterproof and from my experience,water proof mattress covers are hot. I have been thinking of rewriting my review tho. I do not find that the coolness lasts very long and actually am not that happy with the mattress pad . You can move to a cooler spot,but then your body heat just warms that up.
240874
It is very thin and I don't even know it is there, it is supposed to be waterproof but I have not put that to the test. I bought it to protect my Memory Foam mattress against stains to protect the warranty. if you do get it prewash it but be sure to do only delicate and very low heat so not will not damage it. There is no padding for that would defeat the foams function. Hope this helps and I will be glad to answer any other questions that I can.
568537
My husband usually has night sweats, but this does not seem to be an issue with this mattress cover. It is also a great price I looked around quite a bit. I hope this helps.
1785689
the cover is not separate. I did not get another waterproof cover, I did get an organic cover just to keep the mattress and to create a softer padding.
1821299
I live in a hot, but dry, part of the country. No problems at all with the down mattress cover here during our hot summer. It is very breathable.