A good mattress protector should be as thin, machinernwashable, non-vinyl, breathable, offer a dust mite proof surface material andrnnot change the feel of your mattress. Our protectors offer all of thesernfeatures. There are various types of protectors sold in the market whichrnare quilted and are sold as additional comfort – but they not only expensivernbut do not provide the protection against dustmites, faster drying & easyrnhandling. They also have a much lesser life and need quicker replacement as thernlayers are stitched and not laminated like SLEEPSAFE Protectors.