My Tempurpedic runs quite firm and needs body heat to soften it - is this cover a thermal insulator that might prevent proper heat transfer?
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It has a complete plastic undercoating that completely protects the mattress from moisture or wetness. As far as heat transfer I am 95% sure the body heat needed will still transfer through to the mattress.
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The product is breathable so it works perfectly with Tempurpedic mattresses. The heat will still pass through allowing your mattress to contour to your body as designed.
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I don't have a temperpedic (but my mattress does have a layer of memory foam) but I don't believe this pad is a "thermal" as you described. This pad was designed to breath...not sure how they do that considering it is supposed to be water proof. I'm laying on it now reading and I can feel it warm up, so there is some transfer of body heat. However, it doesn't make me hot and uncomfortable and I run hot sleeping. The sides are a mesh fabric...probably where it gets its air from. It is relatively inexpensive so I would probably give it a try and return it if you are unhappy with the purchase. If you are using Prime the return is free if you drive it to the delivery service it was delivered to you from...UPS or USPS. I've done it several times and never had a problem. I haven't washed it yet so I don't know how it will hold up but it seems nicely made. Good luck to you.
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No, I don't believe it will help you in that way. It's a soft plastic sheet covered with a terry product and that's about it.
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Don't think so at all. It's more it's just an extra layer so retains heat more as a result.
465235
It is fitted, but it is generous. I bought a queen sized protector for my queen sized Tempurpedic (very thick) mattress.
901331
This is a very poor insulator, I believe the R-value on this stuff is a 2. I would look into other options for insulation.
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Just throw the thinness inexpensive cotton mattress cover on it and you'll be fine. Found one at Wally world (make sure its cotton) for less then $20 with deep pockets. I didn't experience any body heat problems prior but a thin cotton cover will help dissipate body heat worries & protect this awesome mattress. Reviewers were right. Hard to get up in the morning its soooo comfortable. Haven't written a review yet but some advice, it might take almost two weeks to fully expess itself into that firm softness (cloud-like) that so many seek.
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It's made of a thin breathable material . I bought it because we have temper pedic cooling mattress and the protector doesn't seem to inhibit how the mattress feels. I don't think it would make a difference on a regular mattress.
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This product states that it "insulates against heat, cold, noise and moisture. I've sold lots and have had no complaints about moisture.
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They do not recommend putting much other than the cloth cover over it.... Seems more on top less heat gets through. I suppose that would be okay but I would not wait to attest to that...I would not bury it but I cannot see a little hurting anything. See if you can contact the company. Awesome heater ...
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We have noticed no difference in having the cover. There is absolutely no heat build up that we are aware of. We find it to be just what we were looking for using it on our Tempurpedic mattress.
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I wouldn't use this cover to keep heat in. It is very thin. It is designed to place over an insulated spa cover to keep UV, rain, pollen, etc from damaging main spa cover (which cost $300 and up). I recommend using something like this to prolong the main cover.
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Yes, the padded cover over the top will allow you to position it under the bod comfortably. If you intend to lie on it more than 30 min. I would place a thin blanket between you and the heating pad. Remember, no auto shutoff so keep the setting low if you think you could fall asleep!
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No, the Dri-Tec matress pad does not have a heat effect. We have this matress protector on both a king and a queen bed and are very happy with it -- one of the nicer matress covers we've ever had. I would definitely purchase this item again.
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Have no idea. You need to ask that question directly to someone from Serta. Keep in mind all the "Memory foam" mattress are what I classify as "solid state". They are one giant chunk of foam. This is what we put into our attics and walls for insulation. So when you lay on a solid slab of foam (even if its various layers and the final layer is so-called 'cool gel'" all your body heat gets absorbed, then bounced back at you. I found it excessively hot. And while there were $4K and $5K memory foam mattresses by tempurpedic that were "extra cool" this is a waste of money as you are paying for a flawed design. Stick with the individually coiled springs. Almost all modern mattresses have memory foam or "cool gel" in the final layer anyway - but at least with coil springs, there's critical air circulation within the mattress and that's the best guard against heat build up.
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No. I had a special sleeve that insulates the cold temp. Does that help you out?
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I don't sleep on it. I have a tempurpedic but this was for a guest bed. Have not had any complaints. I do have a similar waterproof cover on my bed (dog proof) and it's not hot at all.
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No. These mattress covers are made for memory foam mattresses. The side of the cover that contacts the mattress has a waterproof material to protect the foam. I use mine on a Tempurpedic mattress with no problems.
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Hello, the sales material for the mattress explains quite well the type of foam. Definitely is not like the tempurpedic. I truly feel this is a much superior mattress than the tempurpedic.
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I don't think it affects my mattress. If anything, the terry fabric on it might make it warmer. Is your mattress one of those gel or foam ones? The mattress salesperson that sold me my mattress says that the gel or foam mattresses tend to make people feel warmer. This is because the gel eventually gets to the same temp as the person and people sink into foam. Maybe it's also your bedsheets.