I wanted to mimic a large spill or accident. Purple says its protector is water-resistant and water-absorbent. I put those claims to the test by pouring 10 oz of water into a concentrated area on the protector. The protector is the same material on all five sides, which means it can protect a mattress from spills on the surface and down the sides. (Check out our review of the Purple mattress here.) This means the company knows that adding a protector can spare the mattress from warranty violations caused by liquid/water damage. Purple is a relatively big player in the mattress industry. Purple does offer a one-year warranty on its mattress protector, and more information about the warranty on the company’s website is available here. They say this is “due to the nature of the product,” but I’m not really sure what that means since plenty of other mattress protector brands offer returns if customers aren’t satisfied. There is no trial or return policy with the Purple mattress protector. This will allow leaks and spills to get through the protector and onto the mattress, thus violating the mattress warranty. I had no issues with durability or shrinking when I washed and dried my protector.ĭrying a mattress protector (at least the waterproof ones) on a heat that’s too high can potentially damage the waterproof membrane of the protector. The instructions are simple for this protector: machine wash cold and low tumble dry.

Resists water but doesn’t fully absorb it into the protector (fluid pools on top of protector)Īs with all mattress protectors, it is important to make sure to follow the care instructions carefully for the specific protector.

No trial period available to test it out.

May have extra material on mattresses thinner than 13″, which can cause shifting and noise.

The material may feel too much like plastic to some.Less affordable than other thin protectors.Won’t fit mattresses more than 13″ tall.Sturdy elastic keeps protector securely on the mattress.Thin but more comfortable than terrycloth mattress protectors.There is no trial or return policy for the Purple™ Mattress Protector.Basic care: machine wash cold, tumble dry low.Could prevent dust mites from entering the mattress.Will work on any mattress up to 13” tall.Quiet material to reduce crinkling sounds underneath the sheets.

Comes in sizes Twin through California King (including Twin XL and Full XL).Protective, water-resistant coating: 100% TPU Polyurethane.

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