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What is a mattress cover?
A mattress cover is the top layer of a mattress.
The Avocado Green Mattress has a 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton cover.
It wraps around the internal layers of the mattress to keep them intact and protect them from damage.
5 common mattress cover fabrics
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Some brands may use polyester with polyethylene or phase change materials to create a cooling effect.
The DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress has a cashmere blend cover.
It’s either used on its own or blended with polyester or other natural materials.
Although cotton is a natural fiber, it is not always organic.
Wool
Wool is a natural fiber primarily used in organic orluxury mattresses.
Our top cooling mattress overall, the Bear Elite Hybrid uses a Celliant cover to promote cooler, more restorative sleep.
However, wool can be expensive, especially if it’s certified organic and sustainably sourced.
Tencel
Tencel is a semi-synthetic cellulose fiber derived from wood pulp, usually eucalyptus.
Like cotton, Tencel is breathable, durable, and soft.
A mattress cover may be removable, but that doesn’t mean it’s washable.
(It’s also less prone to wrinkling than cotton.)
Cashmere
Cashmere is a throw in of wool that’s derived from the fine hairs of goats.
It’s soft, lightweight, and luxurious.
3 types of cooling mattress cover materials
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GlacioTex
GlacioTex is a proprietary material developed byHelix Sleep.
The high thermal conductivity of GlacioTex fibers draws heat away from your body as you sleep.
It then reflects that energy back into your body to improve thermoregulation, cell oxygenation, and blood circulation.
It’s also moisture-wicking and fast-drying.
Celliant is marketed towards athletes and those with active lifestyles as it promises higher performance through restorative sleep.
It’s primarily featured in Bear mattresses.
37.5 Technology
37.5 Technologyworks similarly to Celliant by absorbing your body’s infrared energy.
Phase change material
Phase change material (or PCM) functions similarly to an ice pack.
When exposed to your body heat it melts, creating a cooling sensation upon contact.
At the same time, it absorbs that heat to maintain a comfortable sleeping temperature.
Unlike the materials above, phase change material is not proprietary.
Brands like Cocoon by Sealy and Bear weave PCM into yarns to create cooling mattress covers.
Some even use PCM-infused memory foam for enhanced temperature regulation, such as Casper’s Snow mattresses.
Mattress cover FAQs
What is mattress ticking?
Mattress ticking refers to the outermost layer of the mattress (the cover).
Among mattresses-in-a-box, the two common types of ticking are knitted covers and damask covers.
Damask covers are woven, offering better breathability and often featuring decorative patterns.
There’s also special-pop in mattress ticking, which includes proprietary cooling covers and fabrics treated with antimicrobials.
Can you wash a mattress cover?
In most cases, mattress covers are not removable so you’ll have to spot-treat any stains or spills.
(Also check that you’re using amattress protector.)
Do cooling mattress covers really work?
