What are the differences between mattress protector and mattress topper?
Nov 13, 2025
Many people who have stayed in hotels have noticed that the sleep experience there feels different from sleeping at home. This is especially true in high-end hotels, where the beds are exceptionally comfortable. After such an experience, what impresses most guests the most is the bed itself. The beds in high-end hotels are usually much softer than those at home because they use mattress toppers and mattress protectors on top of the mattresses. Do you know how to distinguish between the two.
Mattress toppers are now widely used and have become essential bedding items in many five-star hotels. They enhance sleeping comfort and are usually made with elastic, well-filled materials such as seven-hole cotton, down alternative, or natural down. Among these, five-star hotels most commonly use down toppers.
The outer layer is typically made of 100% cotton down-proof fabric, which prevents the feathers from escaping. Even guests who are allergic to down can use these toppers with confidence. Down is highly elastic and has excellent loft, which helps improve sleeping comfort. It also offers advanced features such as temperature regulation, moisture control, and the ability to conform to the body's curves - all of which contribute to a superior sleep experience.
A mattress protector is placed beneath the bed sheet and above the mattress. It serves as an essential layer to protect the mattress, prevent mites and sweat stains, and maintain personal health and mattress hygiene. Often referred to as " washable Simmons protector", it helps prevent the Simmons mattress from slipping and protects the more expensive mattress beneath. It offers good quality at a reasonable price. The protector is secured with four durable elastic straps and can be easily removed for washing, making maintenance convenient. According to five-star hotel requirements, both the size and thickness can be customized. The protector is thickly padded and filled with shaped cotton, available in different weight options such as 200gsm, 300gsm, or 500gsm.
Shanghai General Textile regularly supplies wholesale and purchase of pure cotton bedding sets (pure cotton four-piece bedding sets, mattress topper, comfort bath mats, etc.). Customized mass production can be carried out according to customer needs. It also has its own towel factory, providing high-quality towel wholesale (face towels, bath towels, hand towels, bath mat, bathrobes, etc.), and bathroom towels can also be customized and purchased.
