In real world tests by industry experts, most brands of mattress encasements don't work. Only two were found to keep out Bed Bugs.
Bed Bugs are the big thing right now, there are lots of encasements on the market. Most of them don't work for the following reasons:
The fabric has a weave that is too large and lets Bed Bugs hatclings crawl through and lets Bed Bugs from inside the encasement bite you through the encasement.
The zipper teeth do not fit closely together and allow bed bugs to crawl in and out.
The zipper does not close tightly and allows bed bugs to crawl in and out.
And finally:
The fabric is too plasticky and it rips and tears after a few days to weeks and is therefore useles.. |