Best mattress protectors and toppers, compared
Mattress protectors and toppers from the UK retailers we track, ranked by value and specification with live prices — waterproof, quilted, memory foam and natural fills compared side by side.
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| # | Product | Our rating | Best price | Retailers | Dimensions (cm) | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 51 | £85 | Secret Linen | — | quiltedelasticated |
| 2 |  Corovin Mattress Protectors Protectors | 42 | £3.60 | The Towel Shop | — | |
| 3 |  Quilted Mattress Protector with Elasticated Straps The Towel Shop | 42 | £5.04 | The Towel Shop | — | |
| 4 | 42 | £5.40 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 5 |  9" Quilted Mattress protector Protectors | 42 | £5.40 | The Towel Shop | — | |
| 6 | 42 | £5.40 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 7 | 42 | £6.60 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 8 | 42 | £6.90 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 9 | 42 | £6.90 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 10 | 42 | £6.90 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 11 | 42 | £6.90 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 12 |  4ft Bed 9" Quilted Mattress Protector Protectors | 42 | £7.14 | The Towel Shop | — | |
| 13 | 42 | £7.14 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 14 | 42 | £7.14 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 15 | 42 | £7.14 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 16 | 42 | £7.14 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 17 | 42 | £7.14 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 18 | 42 | £7.14 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 19 | 42 | £7.14 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 20 | 42 | £7.80 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 21 | 42 | £9.54 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 22 | 42 | £10.20 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 23 |  Premium Microfibre Mattress Topper - Elasticated Straps The Towel Shop | 42 | £10.74 | The Towel Shop | — | |
| 24 | 42 | £11.40 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 25 | 42 | £13.20 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 26 | 42 | £13.20 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 27 | 42 | £13.20 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 28 |  5 Zone Memory Foam Foam Mattress Topper - Coverless The Towel Shop | 42 | £23.94 | The Towel Shop | — | |
| 29 |  Gel Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper The Towel Shop | 42 | £29.40 | The Towel Shop | — | |
| 30 | 41 | £85 | Secret Linen | H36 | elasticated | |
| 31 | 36 | £59.40 | The Towel Shop | — | ||
| 32 | 34 | £125 | Secret Linen | — | canopy | |
| 33 | 33 | £129.99 | Cheap Furniture Warehouse | W150 × L200 × H5 | fitted | |
| 34 |  Dormeo Octasmart Essential Mattress Topper Single Bedroom Comfort Cheap Furniture Warehouse | 30 | £90 | Cheap Furniture Warehouse | — | |
| 35 | 28 | £99.99 | Luff Sleep | W90 × L190 | ||
| 36 | 28 | £155 | Secret Linen | — | canopy | |
| 37 | 22 | £369 | Secret Linen | — | canopy | |
| 38 | 19 | £149 | Secret Linen | — |
Why we rank it this way
Our default rating weights value for money and specification equally, then safety certification and how widely the product is stocked across retailers.
Weights: priceVsBand 30% · spec 30% · safetyCert 20% · availabilityBreadth 20% — full method on how we rank.
FAQs
- Protector or topper — which do I need?
- A protector is a thin washable barrier that keeps the mattress clean (and the guarantee valid); a topper adds a comfort layer that changes how the bed feels. Many beds sensibly wear both — protector over topper.
- Do waterproof protectors sleep hot?
- Old PVC-backed ones did; modern polyurethane membranes under cotton or Tencel breathe far better. If night heat is the worry, look for Tencel or bamboo surfaces over crinkly polyester.