Mattress Cover vs Mattress Protector
A Mattress Cover is loosely defined as bed sheets that cover a mattress. A Mattress Protector is a mattress cover that is designed to protect your mattress from fluids and grime, such as body sweat, perspiration and spills that will damage your mattress. Perspiration and sweating at night releases toxins and dirt from your pores which will go through your mattress sheets and into your mattress if you don't have a mattress protector. The humidity and dampness caused by perspiration breaks down the foam and components of your mattress causing it to sag and become uncomfortable. It will also cause stains that void your mattress warranty. In addition, the humidity created through perspiration creates a breeding ground for bacteria and allergens.
Safety Shield Mattress Protectors act as mattress covers that do not affect the feel of your mattress and create an invisible, impermeable, waterproof, breathable barrier that protects you and your mattress from fluids, stains, dust mites and allergens.
Mattress Pad vs Mattress Protector
A Mattress Pad is defined as a protective pad that goes over a mattress to protect it. Mattress pads are generally quilted pads that have a polyester fiber fill to add a layer above your mattress. Mattress pads will affect the feel of your mattress and the will absorb perspiration and sweat allowing bacteria and allergens to breed and grow in them.
In contrast our safety shield mattress protector is an ultra-thin, silent, non-quilted protector that creates an invisible layer of protection for your mattress. Mattress protectors do not affect the feel of your mattress and have no polyester fill, so they will not absorb perspiration and sweat the way a mattress pad will. Our mattress protectors wick away moisture and create and clean, dry, comfortable sleeping environment without affecting the feel and comfort of your mattress.