Protect yourself from allergens and extend the life of your mattress by covering your it with Southern Textiles’ Mattress Protector. Uncovered mattresses can become a perfect breeding ground for dust mites which can cause allergies, asthma, eczema and rhinitis. These dust mites, which are invisible to the naked eye, live on the millions of skin cells and body fluid that humans expel every night. In order to avoid staining and block leaks, STS mattress protectors are also entirely waterproof, with a soft terry-like cover and none of the plasticy-feel generally associated with mattress protectors.