| MATTRESS PADS are an often overlooked, yet essential element on your bed. They serve many purposes, from protecting your mattress, keeping the sheets on the bed, and providing additional comfort and softness. It is definitely a necessity, not a luxury item. |
Here are some features to look for in an mattress pad:How It Stays in Place is important: DownTown Company uses either Fitted or Anchor styles. FITTED PAD: A fitted mattress pad covers both the top and sides of the mattress but resembles a fitted sheet with elastic on each of the corners. It will be quilted only on the top of the pad and will provide a good fit. ANCHOR PAD: Covering only the top, this has an elastic band in the four corners. It is usually the thinnest and most moderately priced choice in this category. DownTown Company also offers a 100% cotton filled mattress pad stiched in a square design and is finished with an attached 18" skirt! A very cleaver item indeed! As with all bedding products, another important feature is THREAD COUNT. The higher the count, the softer and more durable the pad. Also look for the thickest pad. You will literally be paying by the thickness, but this will provide the most comfort and protection. Check each mattress pad for its specifications. Thickness lenghts can be summed up by: Wool Mattress Pads being the thickest, next Silk Filled mattress pads, then Cotton Mattress pads being the thinnest. Each material: Merino Wool, Silk, and Cotton should be reviewed for the quality and the type of features they offer to help benifit your sleep. SIZING: The size, specifically the depth, of your mattress is important when choosing a mattress pad. To simplify your search for the right size: Follow this List: Twin 39 x 75 inchesFull 54 x 75 inches Queen 60 x 80 inches King 78 x 80 inches Cali. King 72 x 84 inches |
All Cotton mattress pads are machine washable and can be washed less frequently than your sheets, but more frequently than your comforter. Please have your Silk Mattress Pad, Hungarian Down Mattress Pad or Merino Wool Mattress Pad professionally dry cleaned when necessary, but not often. |
| Is there a higher end mattress pad? The best mattress pads are thick, covered in a breathable material made of 100% fiber proof cotton, and feature well designed guaranteed to fit wrap style anchors. They provide the most comfort for you and the best protection for your mattress… certainly worth the investment.Exactly what DownTown Company offers. |
| Do I have to worry about my sheets fitting over the mattress pad? Quality sheets would generally feature 18" deep corner pockets. Hopefully your current sheets possess this design. All of DownTown Company's sheets feature 18" deep pockets! |