Protect-A-Bed®, is the foundation brand of Sleep Corp®, a proudly Australian Owned and Operated company that has been providing a range of sleep solutions for over 40 years. They believe that when you are sleeping well you are living well.
What does Sleep Corp® say about their products-
Sleep, like diet and exercise, is one of the key pillars of a healthy life. We spend one-third of our lives in bed, so it’s important that our sleep environment is clean and healthy. This helps to ensure a better night’s sleep and overall wellbeing.
Although we don’t like to talk about it, we all know that mattresses and pillows can yellow over time. Many of us think this is just a normal part of bedding, but it doesn’t have to be. Those stains are often caused by our perspiration (the average person perspires about one litre of fluid a day), shredded skin cells and everyday spills that build up in our mattresses and pillows. All this amounts to food for dust mites whilst also contributing to the growth of mould and bacteria.
The waterproof, whisper quiet, Miracle Layer® on Protect-A-Bed’s range of Mattress and Pillow Protectors, is soft and comfortable and it protects your mattress and pillows from these stains as well as providing peace of mind in the case of bedwetting or incontinence.
It also acts as a protective barrier for you and your family against dust mite allergens, which are everywhere, including bedding, and a known cause and/or trigger of asthma, rhinitis, eczema and allergies.
Most Protect-A-Bed® products also include Fresche® a naturally derived anti-microbial that destroys 99.99% of bacteria and inhibits mould and odour.
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PRODUCT RANGE
The following is the range of Protect-A-Bed® products:
- Protect-A-Bed Mattress
- Protect-A-Bed Pillow Protectors
Protect-A-Bed® offers a wide range of fitted mattress and pillow protectors, that feature their Miracle Layer® to protect your bedding from stains and you and your family from allergens.
Different ranges have a different sleep surface. For example this may be cotton, bamboo, tencel or another fabric. Made just like a fitted sheet, these are made to be easy to fit and remove.
Protect-A-Bed’s Allerzip Fully Encased range provides a fit ’n’ forget allergy protection. This mattress encasement features waterproofing on all sides, along with a zip and SecureSeal® mechanism, offering comprehensive protection against bed bugs, allergens, dust mites, bacteria, and mould. Ideal for those with severe asthma and allergies. Made to use with a Protect-A-Bed Fitted Mattress Protector, which can be easily removed for regular washing.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Protect-A-Bed® Frequently Asked Questions
What do Protect-A-Bed® products consist of?
Protect-A-Bed® Mattress and Pillow Protectors, consist of a sleep surface, that may be one of many different fabrics, such as cotton, bamboo or Tencel™. Beneath this for a healthy, rejuvenating rest lays Protect-A-Bed’s Miracle Layer®. Whisper quiet, 100% waterproof and designed to transfer heat and humidity away from your body for cooling comfort, it provides stain protection for your mattress or pillows and a Healthy Sleep Zone Solution® for your family
Many Protect-A-Bed® products also feature Fresche®, a naturally derived anti-microbial that destroys 99.99% of bacteria and inhibits mould, odour and dust mites.
Fitted Mattress Protectors have a Polyester Expandall® Skirt, which is designed to fit standard and extra deep mattresses.
And some pillows protectors feature a Polyester Breathe-A-Vent®, which helps the pillow breathe and prevent the pillow billowing.
What allergens are Protect-A-Bed® products helping with?
Protect-A-Bed® products help with:
- Protection against dust mite, mould and bacteria allergens, common causes and or triggers for asthma, rhinitis, eczema and other allergies
- Bedwetting in children under 5
- Incontinence affecting those over 5
What is the manufacturing process for Protect-A-Bed®?
Protect-A-Bed® is the flagship brand of Sleep Corp®, a proudly Australian owned and operated business, with many products made in their new state-of-the-art Melbourne facilities where each batch of fabric and finished goods are tested for quality against strict standards. Learn more here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-MIxQMX6xc (External Link)
All fabrics used, are certified by OEKO-TEX 100. A worldwide consistent, independent testing and certification system for raw, semi-finished, and finished textile products at all processing levels. It is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety. Learn more at Oeko-Tex (External Link)
Protect-A-Bed® branded products are also all independently quality tested in Australia by textile technologists David J Heffer & Associates. David J Heffer is a chartered Textile Technologist and is an Associate of the Textile Institute, the world-wide professional body for textile experts.
They can be hot washed (which also destroys dust mites) and tumble dried with other linens and are electric blanket safe.
How was Protect-A-Bed® founded?
In 1978 Murray McLeod first manufactured the Snugfit® non-waterproof mattress protectors in South Africa, and was joined shortly afterwards in the business by his brother in law David Kaplan. In 1984 when Murray’s young daughter slept over at David’s house and wet the bed they realised the need for waterproof mattress protection.
Relocating to Australia, this was developed over the years, with Protect-A-Bed’s Miracle Layer® providing both protection against incontinence, everyday stains and allergens, perfected.
Today, the Protect-A-Bed® brand, for Australia and New Zealand remains proudly Australian owned by David, with the majority of products made in a new state-of-the-art facility in Melbourne.
What else does Protect-A-Bed® help with?
One in four Australian’s are incontinent, experiencing bladder or bowel control problems. Many young children naturally also experience bedwetting. Protect-A-Bed’s range of Mattress and Linen Protectors help provide peace of mind while sleeping. Protecting the mattress from any accidents, they can easily be machine washed. Layering two mattress protectors on the bed, or the linen protector over the mattress protector a valuable tip, allowing one to quickly remove the top one if an accident occurs and quickly go back to sleep knowing the mattress is still protected.
By having a Protect-A-Bed Mattress and Pillow Protector you are also helping create a healthy sleep zone keeping your bedding more hygienic. They keep your mattress and pillows free from unsightly yellowing. This yellowing often caused by perspiration and everyday spills seeps into an unprotected mattress and contributes to the growth of unhealthy mould and bacteria while providing food for dust mites.
What certifications or standards does Protect-A-Bed® follow?
Providing protection against dust mite allergens Protect-A-Bed® products are:
- Recognised by the National Asthma Council of Australia and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand’s Sensitive Choice Program. Look for their blue butterfly on our packaging.
- Recognised by The Eczema Association of Australasia
Proudly Australian owned and operated, many Protect-A-Bed® products are made in Melbourne and carry the green and gold Australian Made Logo.
Which products in the range are recommended for those with sensitive skin?
For those with sensitive skin, Protect-A-Bed’s Tencel™ Jersey or Jacquard ranges are suggested. Tencel™, when viewed at under a microscope, has a super smooth fibre structure, and is therefore less likely to be irritating to skin. It also naturally thermoregulates, for a cool and comfortable nights sleep, moving moisture away from the skin, allowing it to be quickly evaporated. A property that also makes it less favourable for bacterial growth. https://protectabed.com.au/collections/tencel-mattress-protector (External Link)
Where can I find more information about Protect-A-Bed®?
- Protect-A-Bed® Website: https://protectabed.com.au/ (External Link)
- Protect-A-Bed® Email: clientservices@sleepcorp.com.au
Where can I buy Protect-A-Bed®?
- Protect-A-Bed® products can be found in specialty bedding, department and manchester stores nationwide. For more details on the Protect-A-Bed® range and to see a list of stockist’s head to https://protectabed.com.au/pages/stores?nopreview (External Link)
- If you are buying a new mattress, they offer an exceptional warranty. If you buy a Protect-A-Bed® Mattress Protector at the same time as your new mattress and it stains, they will clean or replace it. Conditions apply. https://protectabed.com.au/pages/platinum-mattress-replacement-guarantee (External Link)
- A registered NDIS provider, all Protect-A-Bed® ® products are eligible for NDIS funding, either through agency-managed or self-managed plans. Refer to their Healthcare Website for more information. www.sleepcorphealthcare.com.au (External Link)
- And if you are in the hospitality industry looking to help ensure 5-star reviews with a healthy, hygienic bedding environment, head to www.freshotel.com.au (External Link) for more details on their specialist range just for you.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use
This information was provided to Allergy Life Australia by Protect-A-Bed®. This Page was last updated on 20th May 2024.
