I’m really enjoying using my new Natura Wool Mattress Pad, and I thought I’d do a post about it here, since I’ve seen more MU reviews of the St. Dormeir Wool Mattress Protector.
I wanted the temperature regulating properties of wool, etc., but decided not to go for the St. Dormeir since I didn’t like the feel of the thick pile of cotton terry which is used on the top and sides (my local Duxiana store carries the St. Dormeir, so I tried it out there). This is just a personal preference, though, and the Dormeir seems like an excellent product overall.
The Natura wool mattress pad has a smooth cotton top and sides, and the wool is quilted within in a diamond pattern, similar in look to the polyester mattress pads I grew up using. I saw a post somewhere in which someone didn’t like the feel of the stitching, but it doesn’t bother me at all. If you do think the feeling of stitches might bother you, the Dormeir might be a better choice because the thick cotton terry seems to hide the stitching below.
Anyway, the Natura wool topper is thin and bends very easily with my latex topper below, but provides a beautiful extra touch of softness because of the wool, and I like the smooth cotton top. I’m definitely less humid throughout the night with the addition of the wool. My pad is just a water-resistant wool and cotton, but Natura also makes waterproof Deluxe protector with an additional membrane, which I think Phoenix has linked to in the past.
By the way, it seems like some of the local stores in my area are slowly stopping selling Natura products, maybe related to Natura’s 2012 bankruptcy and acquisition by a different company. The reason I mention this is that I found the Natura products sold at local stores at much lower/discounted prices than online, so it might be worth stopping by your local sleep shop if you’re interested.
Here is a link to the Natura wool pad:
http://www.naturaworld.com/products/washable-wool-filled-mattress-pad/
I also found these similar pads (fitted, appear to be thin, with wool quilted inside and a smooth cotton top–I’m sure there are others too):
https://www.foamsweetfoam.com/bedding/natural-mattress-pads
Cheers,
DahliaM