Linenspa Waterproof Mattress Protector vs Tempur-Pedic Waterproof Mattress Protector

Buy the Linenspa for a king bed, for kids or guest rooms, or when you want a zippered five-sided encasement that also covers the sides. Buy the Tempur-Pedic for a queen, full, twin or king where breathability and allergy control matter more than full encasement. The Linenspa is a basic vinyl-free polyurethane barrier with a stretch skirt; the Tempur-Pedic uses a thin laminate under ThermalSense fabric, which sleeps cooler and is the better pick for night sweats. Owners of thin laminate protectors report they stay quiet and don't crinkle, but both are surface barriers that wear at the seams over years of washing.

• Choose the Linenspa if you need a king-size, five-sided zippered protector that guards the top and sides against spills and accidents.
• Choose the Tempur-Pedic if you want a quiet, breathable fitted protector for night sweats or allergies and your mattress is 8 to 16 inches deep.