After Months of Testing, These Are the 5 Best Mattress Pads (2025)

What We Tested

We tested 12 different mattress pads in our lab, evaluating each product on its comfort, support, durability, breathability, and quality. For more information on how we tested mattress pads, check out our testing process below.

Our Top Picks

The point of a mattress pad is to protect your mattress from damage and when it comes to the Company Store Cotton Jersey Waterproof Mattress Pad, you won’t have to worry. This pick features a thin waterproof barrier sandwiched between layers of soft cotton and doesn’t make the annoying crinkling sounds that some other options do.

When we spilled water on it during testing, the pad quickly absorbed the liquid without any water leaking through onto the mattress. Overall, we’re confident this mattress pad could protect your mattress from any type of spills or accidents in bed.

After our lab tests, we used the mattress pad for six months on a three-year-old’s bed. We were impressed by how well the waterproof material protected our mattress from potty training accidents. The pad still looked like new after laundering it, and it didn’t have any lingering odors or damage to the fabric.

The mattress pad is very thin and was nearly undetectable on our mattress. It stayed in place well on the bed and didn’t move at all after tossing and turning. The pad is constructed like a fitted sheet with elastic all the way around to keep it secure on the mattress.

Available in six sizes, starting at twin and going up to California king, the pad should fit on most mattresses. Each size is also available with deep pockets to fit thicker mattresses. However, the deep-pocket sizes cost $10 more than the standard sizes.

Product Details: Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king | Material: Cotton jersey and polyurethane | Care: Machine wash

The Serta Power Clean Quilted Waterproof Mattress Pad is a simple yet effective product to protect your mattress from wear and tear. It’s less expensive than other options and is offered in several sizes, so we think it’s worth considering.

During testing, we were impressed with how well the mattress pad stayed in place. We were able to make the bed quickly and easily with the pad, and it fit nicely on the mattress as well. Plus, it has an elastic gusset to secure it around the corners of the mattress.

Made with polyester fabric, the pad was practically silent, even when we rolled around on top of the bed. We also spilled water on the bed to test the pad’s water resistance, and the material quickly absorbed the moisture to protect the mattress.

The pad also seemed very durable and resistant to wear thanks to its tightly woven fabric. The surface material wrinkled slightly after we lay on the bed for a while, but we didn’t think it was a dealbreaker since it would be covered by sheets anyway.

With a soft quilted surface, the mattress pad offers slight cushioning without altering the support of your mattress. The mattress pad is thin, but we thought it was soft and plush and had a pillowy texture that was comfortable to lay on. The pad didn’t flatten out after tossing and turning in bed, either.

Product Details: Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king | Material: Polyester | Care: Machine wash

The Sijo Clima Tech TempTune Mattress Pad is a more expensive option, but it offers protection for your mattress without any of the crinkling or discomfort of some less expensive picks.

We thought the mattress pad was completely undetectable on the mattress, which is ideal if you prefer to protect your mattress without altering how it feels. We didn’t hear any sounds or feel any crinkling when we lay on the pad. The pad also stayed firmly on the mattress without shifting around, even when we tossed and turned in bed.

Thanks to its temperature-regulating properties, this mattress pad offers an additional benefit for hot sleepers. We found the mattress pad to be very breathable during testing, and we never noticed heat building up on the material.

When we poured water on the mattress pad, we were impressed with how well the fabric absorbed the moisture. The underside of the pad was still bone dry, proving how well the pad protected the mattress from damage.

After our tests, there was no abrasion or damage at all to the underside of the mattress pad. It looked brand new and untouched, and it even held up flawlessly after six months of consistent use.

Product Details: Sizes: Full, queen, king, and California king | Material: Polyester, nylon, and lyocell | Care: Machine wash

While most mattress pads aren’t designed to change the feel of your mattress, a quilted option can add a bit of cushioning under your sheets. The Matbeby Quilted Mattress Pad features a soft microfiber filling that makes it very comfortable to lay on. We loved the fluffy texture and plush feel of the mattress pad, which added a cozy feel to the bed.

The pad is available in several bed sizes, starting at twin and going up to RV king, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right size for your mattress. It also has large corner pockets that make it easy to maneuver over the corners of the mattress.

After six months of use, the mattress pad was still in great shape. We even washed and dried the mattress pad and didn’t notice any damage or flattening of the filling.

The only drawback to this mattress pad was that it fit a big snug on our mattress, so you may want to consider ordering a size up depending on your preferences. However, we didn’t necessarily mind the snug fit because it helped the pad stay in place on the bed without shifting or bunching.

Product Details: Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, full XL, short queen, queen, super queen, king, California king, RV king | Material: Polyester | Care: Machine wash

If you’re looking to add warmth and comfort to your bed, a heated mattress pad is the perfect solution. We loved how the Sealy Heated Mattress Pad protected our mattress while helping us relax before bed.

During testing, this heated pad improved our quality of sleep and even helped relieve muscle pain. The pad is thin and low profile on the mattress, but we never felt like we were laying on the wires. We thought the wires were nearly undetectable under the mattress pad’s soft cover.

Deep elastic pockets ensure that the mattress pad slips onto the mattress easily and stays secure throughout the night. It stayed in place even on an adjustable bed frame.

The mattress pad features an automatic shutoff and a timer that can be set between one and 12 hours to control how long the pad stays heated. An LCD screen on each controller displays the timer and heat settings as well.

We chose to spot-clean the mattress pad, but it is also machine-washable for easy maintenance. Although it isn’t waterproof, the mattress pad fully protected our mattress from water spills.

Product Details: Sizes: Twin, full, queen, California king | Material: Polyester | Care: Machine wash

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