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Best Mattress Protectors

29 mattress protectors scored on what their makers declare — materials, support, cooling, certifications — and compared only with other mattress protectors. No brand pays to be here.

  1. 1
    Sijo$36–$100
    AiryWeight Eucalyptus Mattress Protector
    WaterproofOEKO-TEXMoisture wickingTENCEL lyocell

    Synthetic fibre — runs warm

    96
    A
  2. 2
    Sijo$105–$195
    TempTune Cooling Mattress Pad
    WaterproofOEKO-TEXMoisture wickingTENCEL lyocell
    96
    A
  3. 3
    Nest Bedding$89–$129
    Nest Bedding Cooling Mattress Protector
    Phase-change materialWaterproofTemperature regulatingTENCEL lyocell
    89
    B
  4. 4
    Avocado$269–$449
    Organic Mattress Pad Protector
    WaterproofGOTS organicOrganic cottonBreathable
    89
    B
  5. 5
    Avocado$129–$179
    Avocado Organic Waterproof Mattress Protector
    WaterproofGOTS organicOrganic cottonFitted skirt
    88
    B
  6. 6
    Ettitude$170–$330
    CleanBamboo Mattress Protector
    OEKO-TEXTENCEL lyocellMembrane backingBreathable
    87
    B
  7. 7
    GhostBed$55–$95
    GhostBed Premium Mattress Protector
    WaterproofMembrane backingBreathableNoiseless
    85
    B
  8. 8
    Bedgear$100–$150
    Bedgear Dri-Tec Mattress Protector
    WaterproofMoisture wickingMachine washableBreathable
    82
    B
  9. 9
    Defend-A-Bed$25–$45
    Defend-A-Bed Premium Waterproof Mattress Protector
    WaterproofMachine washableCotton
    81
    B
  10. 10
    Sleep Defense$29–$49
    Sleep Defense Premium Protector
    WaterproofFull encasementRemovable cover
    81
    B

19 more mattress protectors are scored in the Formulate app.

What the score means

Declared quality: built from what each maker states about materials, thermal behaviour, support, function, certification and durability, weighted for mattress protectors. It rewards products that say specifically what they are and what they are made of. It is not a lab test, and a product whose maker states too little to grade is not ranked rather than ranked low. Scores compare mattress protectors only with itself — never a mattress with a pair of earplugs.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best mattress protectors?

Sijo AiryWeight Eucalyptus Mattress Protector scores highest of the 29 mattress protectors we compared, at 96/100 (grade A).

How are these mattress protectors scored?

On declared quality: what each maker states about materials, support, cooling, function, certification and durability, weighted for this kind of product and compared only with the same kind. It is not a lab test. Products that state too little to grade are not ranked.

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Scores rate what a product declares, not how it will suit you. Persistent sleep problems are worth raising with a clinician. Some links are affiliate links; they never affect a score.