DIY Mattress Cover Options

[phoenix]

Hi Jimmie,

I keep hearing about the neutralizing effect of wool, but it is not cheap. I say ‘neutralizing’ because I think there is a mis-conception that wool is cooling. It really isn’t, but it will keep both warm and cool temperatures more even. It will also help with moisture.

You’re right that wool can regulate temperatures in both directions so it would keep you in a more neutral temperature range rather than actually be “cooling”. This is why it’s used in desert environments (in thinner layers) as well as in arctic environments (in thicker layers).

I keep hear about bamboo too. To be honest I am not sure what the advantage is. what is the whole think about bamboo?

There is more information about so called “bamboo” fabrics and other types of rayon/viscose fibers that are sourced from other cellulosic raw materials (such as beech trees or eucalyptus trees) in post #7 here and the posts it links to about sheets and bedding but the information there would apply to mattress covers as well.

Bamboo and other types of cellulosic fabrics are popular because it has good moisture wicking properties and have a soft and “smooth” hand feel as well.

Bamboo