Just as a cloud-like duvet or hotel-quality pillow can elevate your bedroom, the best mattress protectors not only extend the life of your mattress but also have the potential to enhance your overall sleep quality. Many modern mattress protectors are designed with advanced materials that offer additional benefits, such as temperature regulation, moisture-wicking properties, and breathability. These features help to create a more comfortable sleep surface, promoting better airflow and regulating body temperature throughout the night, which can lead to improved sleep quality.
A high-quality mattress topper acts as a barrier against common threats to your mattress, such as spills, stains, dust mites, and allergens. By creating a protective shield, it safeguards your mattress from liquid damage, whether it’s caused by spills, accidents, or perspiration, therefore preventing moisture from seeping into the mattress layers and causing mould or mildew growth. Additionally, a mattress protector helps to repel dust mites and allergens, ensuring a cleaner and healthier sleep environment.
We’ve found plenty of reliable mattress protectors available to shop now, featuring a range of options from sleep tech brands like Nectar and Simba to more budget-friendly choices from Dusk and Dunelm. Whether you’re in search of a cooling mattress topper, a waterproof mattress protector, a bamboo mattress protector, or a luxuriously quilted option, our edit has something to cater to every need. Scroll down to see our picks of the best mattress protectors to shop in 2025.
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How did GLAMOUR test the best mattress protectors?
By utilising customer ratings, conducting hands-on testing, reading through your faqs, and analysing search history data, we’ve selected what we believe are the best mattress protectors and covers available. We’ve had hands-on testing experience at home and while we’ve tested over 21 mattress protectors, these final 11 get the GLAMOUR seal of approval. Ahead, find discover comprehensive reviews accompanied by our tester’s insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each mattress protector so you can make an informed decision before investing.
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