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7 years ago

I can never get a mattress pad I like. They never fit tightly and in turn make my sheets always rumpled. I have tried various brands and they r all the same and I hate rumpled sheets. Anyone else have this issue?

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ravencajun Zone 8b TX

7 years ago

I research everything and read lots of reviews lol.

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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
7 years ago
Hollander

4.2 out of 5 stars 483 Reviews

Hollander Ultimate Cuddlebed Down Alternative Mattress Topper, 400 Thread Count,

ffrom Amazon

I bought 2 because of how much I love it.
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pipsmom49
7 years ago
I second Raven's recommendation; bought one after she previously recommended it (thanks, Raven!)
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socks
7 years ago
Raven, you always know the best stuff!!
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Jasdip
7 years ago
There was another one that you recommended. I can't think of the name of it, it's Hotel Quality or something similar. I bought it, because you liked it so well.
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dorismolly
7 years ago
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sheilajoyce_gw
7 years ago
I would like to buy a fitted mattress pad that has deep corners that fit under today's thicker mattresses. I am tired of spending good money on the pads ripping because the part that goes around and under the mattress rips or shrinks and then rips.
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nanny98
7 years ago
I just put a new one on...from Costco. Gosh, I hated to cover it up, the quilting is as beautiful as a quilt and just as comfy. Goes under my thick mattress nicely. Will have to check on brand......
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Jasdip
7 years ago
Ours is only a couple of years old, and the stitching is coming out around a couple of the designs on the pad, exposing the fill. Very disappointed.

I hate pads that shift and get lumpy under me. I'm constantly lifting up to straighten it.

Nanny, I'm going to look at Costco. Thanks for tip.
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nicole___
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I LOVE my mattress pad. Fits my deep pillow top mattress no problem. 600 thread count, purchased at Tuesday Morning. I've had it for maybe 3 years, don't recall seeing a tag....I remember paying about $60/Queen for it.
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Suzieque
7 years ago
Are you looking for a mattress pad or a mattress topper? To me, they're 2 different things. Not sure which you mean.
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nanny98
7 years ago
The one I just got from Costco is "restful nights"...."mattress pad"...... Our mattress is getting old, but still firm...pillow top on both sides and fit is good.

and, I use the bed more often than most, with my back issues I frequently read on the bed.
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
7 years ago
The one I linked to has a wonderful stretch skirting around it that easily fits the deepest mattresses. It really is extremely well made. I have had mine for many years now and it still looks new. The one in the rv is not quite as old but is great. I highly recommend that brand the Cuddlebed by Hollander I got it at Amazon.
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
7 years ago
https://www.amazon.com/Hollander-Ultimate-Cuddlebed-Alternative-Mattress/dp/B0053O708I
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User
7 years ago
I agree that it's hard to find a good mattress cover. The one on our king master bed is from Macy's and I LOVE it. It's got holes in the stretchy sides, but I don't know if they still carry it, so I'm pampering the pad for now.
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