Mattress/Pillow Protector...What is best type/brand: Picasso?Lotus?Others? (anti-DustMite)

[GammaGlobulin]

Hi Folks,

 

Yesterday, I purchased Picasso mattress protectors from Lotus store.

I purchased the wrong size because I just chose a "twin" instead of going by the actual dimensions.

I will need to return the mattress protectors, anyway.

And now, I realize that there might be better options than the Picasso brand/design, although I don't know much about what is best in order to avoid dust-mite infestation of pillows and mattress.

 

I require pillow protectors and mattress protectors:

 

a. Pillow protectors look like these...

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-pillow-protectors/

 

So, what brand in Thailand might be as good as what Forbes says is good in the American market?

I think a good pillow protector should protect from mites, dust, sweat, and anything that discolors the pillow.

It's best to begin using the protectors when you buy a new pillow, obviously.

 

Does it need to be waterproof, or not?

I would say it does, at least in Thailand due to the hot climate.

 

b.  Mattress protectors.... These are important if you want to protect your investment in your mattress; I would imagine.

 

Again, why not refer to this Forbes comparison of mattress protectors....!

And after one does, then the question becomes what brand/design to buy which is available at a store in Thailand.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-mattress-protectors/

 

C.  I need good quality and reliability.

Also, I need comfort when I sleep.

I normally only buy 100-percent natural fibers, and almost exclusively COTTON.

 

However, I think that I can get away with using something that is not all cotton...as long as I am still able to use cotton pillowcases and cotton sheets.

 

My main concern is the dust mite problem around here.

Once the mite infests, you might as well just get rid of your mattress or pillow, is my belief.

 

I will return to Lotus either tomorrow or the next day...

 

So, anyone know what is best to buy?

 

The pillows I use are fairly large, and so I am concerned that some of the pillow protectors might not be large enough.

Also, what about a zippered pillow protector?

Seems like the way to go....

 

And, the protector should, ideally, be breathable (or permeable) to some extent, but also be water resistant enough to protect the pillow.

 

I find shopping to always be my worst-ever experience in Thailand.

I hate shopping in Thailand.

Shopping in the USA is a pleasure by comparison, though I have not shopped there since before Bill Clinton was elected.

 

Thanks for the help, as usual...

No doubt others might thank me for posting this Topic.

 

Regards,

Gamma

 

 

Note:  I still find it a bit weird that this forum seems to not have any dedicated sub-forum for bedding, since bedding is probably the most difficult thing to source in Thailand, at a reasonable price, for excellent quality.  China is far easier, by comparison, at least from my experience.