Hi RJ29,
I switched your post to a new topic since the original topic was starting to wander into a different topic. I also added a link to my reply to AustinOski’s previous post in the other topic.
While most people would be fine with this type of thinner membrane protector both in terms of it’s effect on the feel of the mattress and in terms of sleeping temperature … there are certainly a few people that like you have commented that they affect the feel of the mattress (especially if they are creating a “drum” effect on the mattress) and the membrane can also contribute to some people sleeping warmer as well.
You can read a little more about fiberbeds or down alternative mattress pads (which use polyester fibers) in post #2 here and post #10 here.
While it can provide some additional surface softness and localized pressure point relief … it can also interfere with the ability of the latex layers underneath it to contour to your body so it can feel softer and firmer at the same time.
It also has a membrane so the mattress pad can double up as a waterproof protector but similar to your mattress protector some people may also notice that the membrane can lead to it sleeping a little warmer as well.
The only way to know for certain how it will feel for you or how you will sleep on it in combination with your mattress will be based on your personal experience but it’s fulfilled by Amazon so if it doesn’t work well for you then you can return it.
The wool quilted mattress protectors in general are a little thicker than the membrane types of protectors so they can affect the “feel” of a mattress a little more. If you are looking for additional softness and pressure relief and the mattress pad that you linked isn’t “enough” then a topper may be a more effective choice.
While it’s not possible to make specific suggestions because of all the many variables involved that are unique to each person and your own experience is the only way to know for certain whether any mattress/topper combination will be a good “match” for you in terms of PPP … if you do decide to try a topper instead of the softer version of the BME then there is more information about choosing a topper in post #2 here and the topper guidelines it links to that can help you use your sleeping experience as a reference point and guideline to help you choose the type, thickness, and firmness for a topper that has the least possible risk and the best chance for success. It also includes a link to a list of some of the better online sources for toppers I’m aware of as well.
Phoenix