Do you really need protective covers for mattresses and pillows? Doesn't that just give you more things to wash? Is it sustainable? And isn't a fitted sheet enough to protect the mattress? After all, the mattress underneath looks perfectly clean and tidy ...
Here we reveal why your mattress, your pillows and you benefit considerably from protective covers and why true hygiene cannot be recognised with the naked eye.
The invisible danger in the mattress centre and inside the pillow
Not only do we lose a lot of moisture every night through perspiration - we transpire simply by breathing - but the constant renewal of our skin means that there are also countless flakes of skin that are left behind in the bed every day or night. Fitted sheets and normal pillowcases offer only limited protection.
Moisture and skin flakes as a food source are the dream of sleepless nights for mites - and the basis for mould spores. In contrast to unsightly mould stains, mould spores and mites in the mattress core remain invisible to the eye. However, mites become noticeable when they bite, sting or cause dandruff and, in the worst case, cause skin diseases or transmit pathogens. After all, you don't have to be allergic to house dust to have respiratory problems in a warm and humid bed climate.
Even if you follow basic tips such as good ventilation of the mattress and the use of breathable fabrics for pillows and sheets, you cannot sufficiently prevent a ‘life of its own’ inside your mattress and pillows. One of the few real alternatives you have in the fight against dust mites, mould spores or odours are protective covers.
Mattresses and pillows without a protective cover are like a pot without a lid
Good protective covers for mattresses and pillows are perfect hygiene filters. They act as a kind of protective shield and are much easier to clean than the mattresses or pillows themselves. If the protective covers are washed every six to 10 weeks at 60° - taking into account the individual degree of perspiration and the quality of the respective cover - they offer optimum protection and protect the mattress core or the inside of the pillows from moisture, dirt, stains or odours. This also extends the service life of the mattress or pillow - a big plus in terms of sustainability.
The mattress protector and mattress core also form a great team in terms of sleeping comfort, as their joint interaction improves the sleeping properties of the mattress. When sweating at night in summer, the combination also ensures a pleasantly dry bed climate. And the summer temperatures also have another advantage: the protective covers dry in a flash after washing and are ready for a new round in the battle against mites, mould spores and the like. Who will win? Well, we have a tip
So don't hesitate: treat yourself to protective covers for your mattress and pillows -
and with them and thus a healthy and restful sleep!
The Formesse mattress protector covers at a glance:
Satinesse Air
The 3D structure of our Satinesse Air luxury mattress protector is easy to recognise even without 3D glasses thanks to its spacer fabric. Spacer knit means that the top and bottom of the protective cover are kept so far apart that a permanent air buffer and ventilation openings in the lying surface also ensure air circulation under the body. This prevents moisture from building up and equalises the temperature. Freshness, dryness and a pleasant temperature are therefore always guaranteed.
Satinesse Protect
Equipped with a laminated, moisture-repellent & breathable polymer membrane, this protective cover provides effective protection against dust mites and ensures additional hygiene. The upper side of the protective cover is made of 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell for a pleasantly soft lying position.
Bella Donna Clima
With Bella Donna Clima and its natural functional fibre Lyocell, your bedroom will be pleasantly dry. Dust mites, bacteria and odours no longer stand a chance and are now banished from your slumber paradise.
Bella Donna Edel-Molton
Our Bella Donna fine molleton duvet cover impresses with its natural cotton base, which makes it extremely absorbent: moisture, such as perspiration, is absorbed, while the cotton has a temperature-regulating effect. Cleanliness and a dry sleeping climate are therefore unbeatable attributes of the molleton cover.
The Formesse pillow protectors at a glance
Satinesse Air pillow protector
High-tech fabrics can do a lot: this high-quality pillow protector with a three-dimensional mesh structure balances heat, moisture and pressure in one product.
Satinesse Protect pillow protector
For allergy sufferers and anyone who likes things to be particularly clean. Natural hygiene protection and moisture management thanks to TENCEL™ Lyocell.
Bella Donna Clima pillow protector
With its terry cloth surface made from 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell, the BELLA DONNA CLIMA pillow protector provides effective moisture management. The natural cellulose fibre Lyocell absorbs moisture extremely well, stores it and releases it back into the environment during the day.
Edel-Molton pillow protector
With its highly absorbent cotton pile, the EDEL-MOLTON pillow protector ensures a comfortable and dry sleeping environment, even in cases of heavy perspiration or leakage from the nose, mouth or eyes.