Best mattress protector for memory foam that won't interfere with feel

[phoenix]

Hi JackBauer,

I found this thread.this thread. However when you search on Amazon, even those with really high average ratings - end up having some 1 star ratings stating that their mattress was ruined because it really isn’t waterproof.

I think that this is part of the category itself rather than a particular manufacturer because the membranes can melt or break down with higher heat (or not following care instructions) which is the cause of most of the problems that you read about.

There are also differences between the types of membranes that are used (see the end of post #2 here) but this isn’t the type of technical information that you would be able to find out when you purchase your protector. Anything waterproof will also be less breathable and can affect temperature regulation.

Any washable mattress protector will prevent skin flakes from reaching the mattress which are the primary source of food for dust mites and any protector that is more breathable can also reduce the buildup of moisture in a mattress and humidity levels inside the mattress can also have a big effect on the dust mite population. There is more about dust mites in post #2 here.

Any up to date thoughts on high quality waterproof mattress protection?

The post I linked (and the links it includes) are up to date and talk about the tradeoffs involved between the main types of mattress protectors available.

Phoenix