Best Mattress Cover

Although it has been long since the transition from woven sleeping mattresses, we have covered them. The role of the cover has always been to hold the loose materials in place.

The original cover materials were whatever was available for the manufacturers to use. The first requirement was durability. The fabric had to be strong to hold the fillings under the sleeper without rupturing, spilling the contents, or losing support. The grain of the fabric must be close enough to keep the cushioning materials from leaking through.

When synthetic fibres became more widely used in clothing, they also began to cover mattresses. The most common synthetic fibre is usually polyester in a blend with cotton. Polyester has increased durability and lower costs.

You could encounter several different fabric choices and brands when purchasing your new dream mattress.

What is the purpose of a mattress cover?

The cover is usually the first thing a customer will see when purchasing a mattress.

Sadly, this makes buying a cover a lot more complicated since they are all now glossed up to be fancy-looking and quilted when they are mostly entirely synthetic.

The main problem with this is the significant emphasis on the cover, which means that the proper comfort and support are reached to ensure a good night's sleep.

Main reasons you need a cover

1. Mattress covers are a comfort layer that prevents you from sleeping directly on the foam. Traditional pocket-sprung mattresses have a permanent cover, whereas memory foam mattresses generally zip on the cover. Although the foam provides comfort and support, you would not want to sleep directly on the mattress because of its rubbery feeling.
   
2. Mattress covers are used to protect the mattress. As we all know, nobody is perfect, so everyone will have mistakenly dropped food or drink and said you did this on the mattress without a cover. It would lead to stains on the mattress. However, this is just here as a last measure, so you can ensure that the mattress is not damaged or stained. I would highly recommend also having a mattress topper as an extra level of support. Since mattress protection is not the fabric's primary purpose, the main aim is added comfort.

Mattress cover fabric types and GSM (grams per square metre)

Higher GSM Fabric usually results in a thicker and higher quality fabric. More fabric material in each square meter will mean the mattress has a higher GSM. Lower GSMs usually mean the mattress cover will soon flatten, meaning you lose the extra comfort layer. 100g often feels very thin and transparent.

Main two types of a Mattress cover

Damask
It Is a breathable plant-based material that is soft-touch but also very resilient. The warm and sticky summer nights go ten times smoother with a damask cover as it does not retain heat. It lasts longer than any quilted cover. However, damask materials are generally only found on expensive mattresses.

Polyester
It should not be written off as a good option for your mattress. It is probably the most common material found on mattresses. Polyester is an excellent material for mid-range mattresses.

• Durable and strong
• It can be dry-cleaned and machine washed
• Returns to its original shape quickly

Natural fibres, however, are the preferred choice in the mattress industry.

Several retailers will claim that covers are cotton or cashmere. So, you must carefully check the product description in more detail, as only a tiny proportion of mattresses will be natural fibres. Most are made from synthetic materials.

Heat reduction Fabrics
Outlast and Coolmax is a high-wicking fabric that removes some heat issues. However, there are better solutions to heat issues, including varying the tog on your duvet or purchasing a hybrid foam mattress instead of just a foam one, which may be a more practical solution.
To ensure you follow the correct protocols for maintenance and care, you will already have a topper, and the cover quality won't be as significant.

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