Just thought I’d write a quick post to let people here know: yes, the mattress pad can make a difference in the feel of a mattress!
We got a new Tuft and Needle 10" last week. The first night, I had on a thick, polyfill mattress pad that was on our old mattress. I woke up the next morning feeling awful, the mattress was too firm. Phoenix recommended taking off the thick mattress pad- and sure enough, it made a world of difference.
We now just have a thin mattress encaser on the mattress (for dust mite allergies) and a stretch, organic cotton mattress protector, then sheets. The cotton mattress protector is thick (like thick flannel, maybe a bit thicker, maybe even as thick as a thin towel, but the protector is not terry) but not padded. We need something to absorb sweat because my husband sweats no matter what he sleeps on, and he doesn’t kick covers off at night!
We just changed to a firmer foundation, and now I’m looking for an even thinner mattress protector than our quilted organic stretch cotton protector. If I take that off, the mattress foam of the mattress feels more comfortable. So yes, I am learning that what is on top, even thin layers, can affect the feel of foam below.
I’m now looking at the Luna mattress protectors, because they are supposed to be thin, waterproof and a fitted sheet style for easy on/off for laundering. I want to keep our cotton mattress encasement on to protect from dust mite and pollens on all sides of the mattress, but need some additional protection for sweat protection. Looking for something breathable, and thinner than I have now. The organic mattress protector we have is not waterproof, but does a good job of absorbing sweat, is breathable, and easy to take on and off for washing.
Are there any other options that will give some sweat absorption, thinner than I have now (about the thickness of thick flannel/thin towel), but not change the feel of the mattress? Not sure if I really need waterproof, but I’m afraid if I go any thinner than the protector we have now without waterproof protection, there won’t be enough absorption/protection from sweat production.
thanks.