{"id":1471,"date":"2025-11-20T17:31:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T01:31:20","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-11-20T17:31:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T01:31:22","slug":"organic-mattress-protectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegoodtrade.com\/features\/organic-mattress-protectors\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Best Organic Mattress Protectors And Covers (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Good Trade editors endorse products we\u2019ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here<\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I personally put nearly a dozen nontoxic mattress protectors to the test with wear and wine spills. These are my top picks for the best organic mattress protectors that are waterproof, washable, and made to last.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A mattress is no small investment, which is why we\u2019re big believers in extending the life of yours with a nontoxic, protective layer between your mattress and your sheets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does a mattress protector shield your mattress from wear, tear, and stains, but it also helps prevent dust and allergen buildup. \u201cAnd unlike your mattress, protectors can easily be thrown in the wash,\u201d says Missy Tannen, founder and chief product officer of Boll & Branch<\/a>, a sustainable bedding company. Mattress protectors help your mattress stay fresher and more clean, and they protect against accidental spills (ever had a period come sooner than expected? \ud83e\udd74). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why consider an organic mattress protector?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It turns out traditional protectors can be made with some not-so-lovable materials in order to make them waterproof, like PVC, a type of vinyl that off gasses phthalates<\/a>, or PFCs<\/a>. But some brands are taking an extra steps for your health and safety, constructing protectors of thin layers of waterproof polyurethane sandwiched between organic cotton. While polyurethane is a petroleum-based material, it\u2019s regarded as safe and nontoxic<\/a>, meaning it\u2019s one of the cleanest ways to waterproof a mattress. And sometimes that practicality takes priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic cotton, grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizer, ensures that the rest of a protector\u2019s makeup is minimally harmful to the environment and to workers. \u201cConventional cotton farming has been shown to cause devastating effects on the environment through water pollution, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, excessive water consumption, air pollution, and increased greenhouse gas emissions,\u201d explains Tannen. Organic cotton also keeps your bedding more breathable to boot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the relevant certifications?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When shopping for mattress protectors, we keep an eye out for third-party certifications to ensure the products are really living up to their claims. Here are some relevant certs for organic mattress protectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n