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The Best Mattress Protectors (2027)
The best mattress cover and mattress protectors for 2027, ranked on waterproof reliability, noise, feel preservation, cooling surfaces, and encasement options, including hypoallergenic bedding protection for allergy households.
The short answer
For most beds in 2027, the SafeRest Premium is the best mattress protector: quiet, proven, cheap. Allergy or bed-bug concerns call for the SureGuard Encasement, and hot sleepers should choose the Coop or Tempur-Pedic Cool Luxury.
Our top picks at a glance
- SafeRest Premium Waterproof Mattress ProtectorThe best-selling cotton terry protector that proved waterproof can be quiet.Best overall
- Lucid Premium Waterproof Mattress ProtectorA thin, quiet protector with a soft cotton terry top from a bedding specialist.Best thin feel
- Coop Home Goods Waterproof Mattress ProtectorA silent, cooling-feel protector from the adjustable pillow people.Best quiet cooling feel
- Utopia Bedding Waterproof Mattress ProtectorThe bulk-buy budget protector for rentals, kids, and spare beds.Best bulk budget
- SureGuard Mattress EncasementA zippered six-sided fortress against bed bugs, allergens, and spills.Best encasement
What owners report
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- Mattresses staying pristine through kids, pets, and coffee accidents
- Modern protectors making none of the crinkle noise of old vinyl covers
- Allergy symptoms easing after adding encasements
- Deep pockets finally fitting thick mattresses with toppers
- Protectors surviving years of regular washing when dried on low
Common complaints
- Waterproof layers delaminating after hot washes or high dryer heat
- Some protectors sleeping noticeably hotter than the bare mattress
- Encasements being extremely difficult to install alone
- Fitted corners slipping on very deep or adjustable beds
- Terry surfaces pilling and feeling rough after a year of washing
The picks, ranked
| # | Product | Award | Style | Surface / membrane | Pocket depth | Noise | Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SafeRest Premium Waterproof Mattress Protector | Best overall | Fitted sheet, top and sides | Cotton terry / waterproof polyurethane | Fits mattresses about 6 to 18 in | Noiseless design | Machine wash warm, tumble dry low |
| 2 | Lucid Premium Waterproof Mattress Protector | Best thin feel | Fitted sheet, top and sides | Cotton terry / quiet waterproof barrier | Fits up to about 18 in | - | Machine wash, tumble dry low |
| 3 | Coop Home Goods Waterproof Mattress Protector | Best quiet cooling feel | Fitted sheet, top and sides | Soft performance fabric / waterproof barrier | Deep pocket, fits thick mattresses | - | Machine wash cold, dry low |
| 4 | Utopia Bedding Waterproof Mattress Protector | Best bulk budget | Fitted sheet, top and sides | Smooth knit / waterproof layer | Fits up to about 15 in | - | Machine wash and dry low |
| 5 | SureGuard Mattress Encasement | Best encasement | Zippered full encasement, six sides | Cotton terry top / waterproof membrane | Sizes for depths about 9 to 12 in and deeper options | - | Wash infrequently, gentle, dry low |
| 6 | Tempur-Pedic Cool Luxury Mattress Protector | Best premium cooling | Fitted sheet, stretch skirt | Cool-touch knit / breathable waterproof barrier | Fits premium mattresses up to about 16 in class | - | Machine wash cold, dry low |
| 7 | Bedsure Waterproof Mattress Protector | Best family value | Fitted sheet, top and sides | Microfiber / waterproof TPU class layer | Fits up to about 18 in | - | Machine wash cold, dry low |
| 8 | PlushDeluxe Premium Bamboo Mattress Protector | Best natural surface | Fitted sheet, top and sides | Bamboo rayon blend / waterproof barrier | Fits up to about 18 in | - | Machine wash cold gentle, dry low |
| 9 | Four Seasons Essentials Mattress Encasement | Best budget encasement | Zippered full encasement, six sides | - | Fits mattresses up to 20 inches deep | - | - |
| 10 | AllerEase Waterproof Mattress Protector | Best allergy brand fitted | Fitted sheet, top and sides | Soft cotton-feel / waterproof barrier | Fits standard to deep mattresses (verify size) | - | Machine wash warm, dry thoroughly |
Best overall
SafeRest Premium Waterproof Mattress Protector
The best-selling cotton terry protector that proved waterproof can be quiet.
SafeRest's cotton terry protector is the default answer for a reason: it waterproofs quietly, breathes decently, fits almost any mattress depth, and has survived more wash cycles in more homes than any rival here. If you want one protector that simply works and disappears under sheets, this is it.
Strengths
- Cotton terry surface absorbs spills while the membrane below blocks them
- Noiseless design avoids the vinyl crinkle of old protectors
- Hypoallergenic barrier against dust mites and allergens
- Enormous owner base with consistent sizing across years of reorders
Limitations
- Terry texture is subtly felt under thin sheets
- Membrane life shortens if washed hot or bleached
- Not a cooling protector; warm sleepers should look at bamboo or Tencel models
| Style | Fitted sheet, top and sides |
|---|---|
| Surface / membrane | Cotton terry / waterproof polyurethane |
| Pocket depth | Fits mattresses about 6 to 18 in |
| Noise | Noiseless design |
| Care | Machine wash warm, tumble dry low |
Best for: Most households wanting proven, quiet waterproofing at a low price.
Skip if: You need full six-sided encasement for bed bugs; this is a fitted top-and-sides protector.
Best thin feel
Lucid Premium Waterproof Mattress Protector
A thin, quiet protector with a soft cotton terry top from a bedding specialist.
Lucid's protector runs thinner and softer than SafeRest while keeping the same quiet terry formula, which suits sleepers who can feel every layer. The strong elastic and deep pockets also make it the fitted pick for adjustable bases that flex nightly.
Strengths
- Thin waterproof barrier preserves the mattress's original feel
- Cotton terry sleep surface stays quiet through the night
- Deep pockets and strong elastic hold on adjustable bases
- Backed by a 15-year warranty on many listings
Limitations
- Terry pile flattens with heavy washing over years
- Warm sleepers may still want a cooling-surface model
- Waterproof layer demands low-heat drying discipline
| Style | Fitted sheet, top and sides |
|---|---|
| Surface / membrane | Cotton terry / quiet waterproof barrier |
| Pocket depth | Fits up to about 18 in |
| Warranty | 15-year limited (verify listing) |
| Care | Machine wash, tumble dry low |
Best for: Buyers who want SafeRest-class protection with a slightly softer, thinner hand.
Skip if: You need encasement-level allergy sealing or a cooling-specific fabric.
Best quiet cooling feel
Coop Home Goods Waterproof Mattress Protector
A silent, cooling-feel protector from the adjustable pillow people.
Coop engineered its protector for the two complaints that make people abandon protectors, heat and noise, and it shows: this is the fitted model hot, light sleepers tolerate best. It costs more than terry basics and earns it nightly.
Strengths
- Engineered to be both waterproof and noticeably quieter and cooler feeling
- Preserves mattress feel better than thick terry models
- Machine washable with durable membrane construction
- Pairs naturally with Coop's adjustable-base-friendly bedding line
Limitations
- Mid pricing for a fitted protector
- Cooling is relative; it is not an active cooling product
- Follow care instructions closely to protect the membrane
| Style | Fitted sheet, top and sides |
|---|---|
| Surface / membrane | Soft performance fabric / waterproof barrier |
| Pocket depth | Deep pocket, fits thick mattresses |
| Focus | Silent, cool-feeling waterproofing |
| Care | Machine wash cold, dry low |
Best for: Hot sleepers who refused protectors because of heat and crinkle.
Skip if: You need the absolute lowest price; Coop charges for its fabric engineering.
Best bulk budget
Utopia Bedding Waterproof Mattress Protector
The bulk-buy budget protector for rentals, kids, and spare beds.
For rentals, kids' beds, dorms, and spares, Utopia's multipack economics are unbeatable. Protection is honest, feel is basic, and replacement cost when a membrane eventually tires is trivial.
Strengths
- Among the lowest prices per protector, especially in multipacks
- Smooth surface disappears under sheets
- Waterproof membrane handles kids, pets, and rental turnover
- Fitted style installs in seconds during changeovers
Limitations
- Thinner materials wear sooner under weekly washing
- Slight rustle compared with terry-topped models
- Basic elastic loses grip sooner on very deep mattresses
| Style | Fitted sheet, top and sides |
|---|---|
| Surface / membrane | Smooth knit / waterproof layer |
| Pocket depth | Fits up to about 15 in |
| Buying format | Singles and multipacks |
| Care | Machine wash and dry low |
Best for: Landlords, parents, and anyone protecting several beds at once.
Skip if: This is your primary bed and feel matters nightly; spend a little more.
Best encasement
SureGuard Mattress Encasement
A zippered six-sided fortress against bed bugs, allergens, and spills.
When the threat is bed bugs or serious dust-mite allergy, only a zippered six-sided encasement truly seals a mattress, and SureGuard's terry-topped version does it without crinkle. Install it once, add a washable fitted protector on top, and the system is complete.
Strengths
- Full zippered encasement seals all six sides, the only true bed-bug barrier style
- Cotton terry top stays quiet under sheets
- Blocks dust mites, allergens, and liquids completely around the mattress
- Secure zipper design resists the gaps cheap encasements leave
Limitations
- Installation is a two-person wrestling match on larger beds
- Not meant for frequent removal and washing
- Costs more than fitted protectors
| Style | Zippered full encasement, six sides |
|---|---|
| Surface / membrane | Cotton terry top / waterproof membrane |
| Pocket depth | Sizes for depths about 9 to 12 in and deeper options |
| Protection | Bed bugs, dust mites, allergens, liquids |
| Care | Wash infrequently, gentle, dry low |
Best for: Allergy sufferers and anyone who needs certified-feeling bed-bug and mite encasement.
Skip if: You wash protection weekly; encasements are install-and-leave products, better paired with a washable top protector.
Best premium cooling
Tempur-Pedic Cool Luxury Mattress Protector
Cool-touch waterproof protection tuned for Tempur and other premium mattresses.
The Tempur-Pedic Cool Luxury is the protector for people who paid for a specific mattress feel and refuse to mute it: cool-touch surface, stretch that moves with foam, and breathable waterproofing. It is expensive because its job, invisibility on a premium bed, is hard.
Strengths
- Cool-touch surface actively offsets the heat protectors usually add
- Stretch construction preserves the conforming feel of memory foam
- Waterproof yet breathable membrane
- Premium fit and finish suited to high-end beds
Limitations
- Premium price, especially in king
- Best experience is on foam mattresses it was designed around
- Care requirements are stricter than budget models
| Style | Fitted sheet, stretch skirt |
|---|---|
| Surface / membrane | Cool-touch knit / breathable waterproof barrier |
| Pocket depth | Fits premium mattresses up to about 16 in class |
| Focus | Cooling plus feel preservation |
| Care | Machine wash cold, dry low |
Best for: Owners of expensive mattresses who want protection that does not downgrade the feel they paid for.
Skip if: Budget leads; this protector can cost as much as a budget mattress topper.
Best family value
Bedsure Waterproof Mattress Protector
Soft, quiet, and cheap: Bedsure's take on the everyday protector.
Bedsure's soft microfiber protector covers the whole house affordably: deep pockets, quiet membrane, quick washes. It sleeps a touch warmer than cotton terry, a fair trade at this price for family beds.
Strengths
- Soft microfiber surface with a quiet waterproof layer
- Deep pockets fit mattresses with toppers
- Budget price makes whole-house coverage realistic
- Machine washable and quick drying for busy households
Limitations
- Microfiber surface sleeps warmer than cotton terry or bamboo
- Membrane durability is good, not class-leading
- No cooling technology
| Style | Fitted sheet, top and sides |
|---|---|
| Surface / membrane | Microfiber / waterproof TPU class layer |
| Pocket depth | Fits up to about 18 in |
| Sizes | Twin through California king |
| Care | Machine wash cold, dry low |
Best for: Families wanting a soft, low-noise protector for every bed in the house.
Skip if: You need encasement protection or maximum membrane longevity under industrial washing.
Best natural surface
PlushDeluxe Premium Bamboo Mattress Protector
Bamboo-rayon surface for cooler, softer waterproof protection.
Bamboo rayon gives PlushDeluxe the coolest natural-feeling surface among fitted protectors here, with quiet waterproofing underneath. Warm sleepers who want plant-derived fabric against the sheet will prefer it to microfiber.
Strengths
- Bamboo-derived rayon surface feels cooler and softer than polyester
- Waterproof membrane is quiet under the natural surface
- Breathable construction suits foam mattresses
- Deep pockets with quality elastic
Limitations
- Bamboo surface can pill if washed with rough items
- Costs more than microfiber equivalents
- Not an encasement; sides below the surface are skirt only
| Style | Fitted sheet, top and sides |
|---|---|
| Surface / membrane | Bamboo rayon blend / waterproof barrier |
| Pocket depth | Fits up to about 18 in |
| Focus | Cooler natural-feel surface |
| Care | Machine wash cold gentle, dry low |
Best for: Warm sleepers who want a natural-feel surface with full waterproofing.
Skip if: You wash hot and dry hotter; bamboo surfaces and membranes both prefer gentle care.
Best budget encasement
Four Seasons Essentials Mattress Encasement
A budget zippered encasement with a deep pocket for allergy and bed-bug defense.
Four Seasons Essentials brings six-sided sealing down to budget money, which matters for multi-room allergy control and rental properties. The zipper is less refined than SureGuard's, but the protection concept is identical, and the deep pocket swallows mattresses up to 20 inches thick.
Strengths
- Full zippered encasement at a budget price
- Waterproof barrier blocks bed bugs, dust mites, and liquids on all sides
- Deep pocket fits mattresses up to 20 inches thick
- Hypoallergenic cover guards against dust, perspiration, and stains
Limitations
- Zipper quality is the weak point versus SureGuard
- Surface can feel slightly more present under thin sheets
- Install and removal are two-person jobs
| Style | Zippered full encasement, six sides |
|---|---|
| Size | Queen |
| Pocket depth | Fits mattresses up to 20 inches deep |
| Protection | Waterproof, bed bugs, allergens, liquids, stains |
| Color | White |
Best for: Allergy sufferers and rental owners who need six-sided protection cheaply.
Skip if: You want terry softness on top; this encasement prioritizes sealing over surface luxury.
Best allergy brand fitted
AllerEase Waterproof Mattress Protector
Allergy-brand protection with a soft cotton feel and waterproof core.
AllerEase specializes in allergen-barrier bedding, and its fitted protector pairs that mite-blocking focus with waterproofing and a soft, quiet surface. Allergy households that do not need full encasement get specialist design without the zipper wrestling match.
Strengths
- From a brand specializing in allergen-barrier bedding
- Waterproof layer blocks spills while the surface stays soft and quiet
- Designed to block dust mites, pollen, and pet dander
- Widely available in stores and on Amazon for easy replacement
Limitations
- Fitted style leaves the mattress bottom unsealed
- Cotton-feel surface absorbs and needs thorough drying
- Mid pricing without cooling features
| Style | Fitted sheet, top and sides |
|---|---|
| Surface / membrane | Soft cotton-feel / waterproof barrier |
| Focus | Allergen barrier plus waterproofing |
| Pocket depth | Fits standard to deep mattresses (verify size) |
| Care | Machine wash warm, dry thoroughly |
Best for: Allergy-focused households that trust a dedicated allergen-barrier brand.
Skip if: You need zippered encasement; choose AllerEase encasement models or SureGuard instead.
How we chose
Protection matched to the threat
Spills and sweat need a fitted waterproof top. Dust mites need a barrier fabric. Bed bugs need a sealed six-sided encasement. We labeled exactly which threats each product actually addresses.
Invisibility on the bed
The best protector is the one you forget: no crinkle, no plastic feel, no added heat. Surface fabric and membrane thinness drove our feel rankings more than brand names.
Fit on real mattresses
Modern beds run 10 to 16 inches with toppers. We checked pocket depths and elastic quality so corners stay put, including on adjustable bases that flex the corners nightly.
Wash-cycle honesty
Protectors live in the laundry. We noted which membranes demand low heat and gentle handling, because ignoring care instructions is the top cause of waterproofing failure.
Questions, answered
Protector or encasement: which do I need?
A fitted protector for spills, sweat, and general hygiene, which is most households. An encasement when bed bugs or serious dust-mite allergy is the problem, because only a sealed zipper blocks them completely.
Do waterproof protectors sleep hot?
Cheap vinyl ones did. Modern polyurethane membranes under cotton, bamboo, or cool-touch surfaces, like the Coop and Tempur-Pedic picks, add little perceptible heat for most sleepers.
How often should I wash a protector?
Monthly for fitted protectors in normal use, immediately after spills, and more often for allergy control. Encasements are washed rarely; put a fitted protector over them and wash that instead.
Will a protector void my mattress warranty?
The opposite: many warranties require a stain-free mattress, and a protector is the cheapest insurance. Keep the receipt; a failed protector claim often hinges on proof of use.