{"product_id":"100-cotton-dust-mite-pillow-protector-child-standard-size-69x50cm","title":"100% Cotton Kids Pillow Protector \u0026 Encasement | Child Standard 50×69cm | AU","description":"\u003ch1\u003e100% Cotton Kids Pillow Protector \u0026amp; Encasement — Child Standard\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 100% cotton pillow protector and encasement for children's pillows\u003c\/strong\u003e — tightly-woven fabric with an independently-tested pore size of 2.8 microns. OEKO-TEX Standard (held by the manufacturer), full-length zipper closure. Child standard size: 50 × 69cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cotton, tightly woven cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePore size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 microns at maximum distribution — independently tested by capillary flow porometry (Galwick fluid).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-length zipper along one short end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encloses the pillow on all sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEKO-TEX. OEKO-TEX® certification on this product is held by the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Child standard — 50 × 69cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine washable, tumble-dry on medium heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer-backed against defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this product is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full encasement for children's bed pillows that seals the pillow inside a tightly-woven cotton barrier — can be used in households where dust mite allergens are a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this matters for dust mite allergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dust mite allergens are carried by fecal pellets and body fragments that typically measure 10 to 40 microns. Pillows are one of the most concentrated dust mite allergen reservoirs in a bed because of the daily skin-cell shedding they collect. This protector's 2.8-micron weave traps these allergen-carrying particles inside the pillow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow it fits.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide your child's pillow inside, close the zipper, then your normal pillowcase goes over the top. Use one protector per pillow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is sized for toddler and child pillows, not infant cot pillows. Australian safe-sleep guidance recommends infants under 12 months sleep without a pillow — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rednose.org.au\/article\/safe-sleeping-recommendations\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRed Nose Australia\u003c\/a\u003e for current guidance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouseholds setting up dust mite barrier bedding\u003c\/strong\u003e in a child's bedroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParents of school-age children\u003c\/strong\u003e who use a smaller-than-adult pillow on their bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParents who prefer 100% cotton bedding for their children\u003c\/strong\u003e without polyurethane laminates or synthetic fibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouseholds who want to extend allergen-aware bedding\u003c\/strong\u003e from the main bedroom to the children's room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's probably not the right fit if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour child uses a full-size adult pillow — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dustmiteallergysolutions.com.au\/products\/100-cotton-allergy-dust-mite-bed-bug-pillow-protector-standard-queen-king-euro\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecotton Standard\/Queen pillow protector\u003c\/a\u003e instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need waterproof protection (bedwetting, drool) — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dustmiteallergysolutions.com.au\/products\/waterproof-dust-mite-pillow-protector-child-standard-size-69x50cm\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewaterproof child pillow protector\u003c\/a\u003e instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're looking for an infant cot product — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dustmiteallergysolutions.com.au\/products\/100-cotton-allergy-eczema-cot-mattress-protector\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecot mattress protector\u003c\/a\u003e for sleep surfaces; pillows aren't recommended for infants under 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the fabric does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust mite allergens are carried by fecal pellets and body fragments that typically measure \u003cstrong\u003e10 to 40 microns\u003c\/strong\u003e. This fabric tests at \u003cstrong\u003e2.8 microns\u003c\/strong\u003e at maximum distribution, well below that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTightly-woven cotton barrier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Particles inside the pillow stay inside, rather than passing through the fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosed binding seams.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabric edges are sealed within a binding strip so the barrier extends from corner to corner without a gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-length zipper.\u003c\/strong\u003e A zipper running along one short end seals the pillow inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreathable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Woven cotton, not laminated plastic — no heat trap, no \"crinkle\" feel. Washes and dries like normal bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTest method: capillary flow porometry using Galwick fluid, conducted by an independent third-party lab.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChild standard: \u003cstrong\u003e50 × 69cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits standard Australian children's bed pillows. Smaller than the adult standard (50 × 75cm). The protector is sized slightly larger to accommodate normal pillow loft and natural cotton wash shrinkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash in warm or hot water. 60°C is the temperature most commonly cited for dust mite reduction in bedding, where the care label allows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tumble dry on medium heat or air dry. Avoid high heat — repeated hot drying can shrink cotton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 3–6 months is generally sufficient when a pillowcase sits over the top. Children's bedding may benefit from more frequent washing during active allergy season or while the child is unwell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bleach, fabric softeners, dry cleaning, and ironing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dustmiteallergysolutions.com.au\/products\/100-cotton-allergy-eczema-cot-mattress-protector\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCotton cot mattress protector\u003c\/a\u003e — for younger children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dustmiteallergysolutions.com.au\/collections\/dust-mite-mattress-protectors\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCotton mattress protectors\u003c\/a\u003e — for the bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dustmiteallergysolutions.com.au\/products\/cotton-dust-mite-allergy-quilt-cover\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCotton quilt protector\u003c\/a\u003e — for the doona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my child's pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard children's bed pillows in Australia are typically 50 × 69cm — smaller than an adult standard pillow (50 × 75cm). This protector is sized to match. If your child uses a full-size adult pillow, choose our adult Standard\/Queen protector instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it shrink if washed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf washed at very high temperatures or hot-dried, some shrinkage may occur. Pillow protectors are sized larger to allow for reasonable shrinkage, but for best longevity we recommend warm wash and line dry, or tumble dry on medium heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat age is this suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is sized for toddler and child bed pillows. Australian safe-sleep guidance (Red Nose Australia) recommends infants under 12 months sleep flat without a pillow, so this is intended for older children using a pillow under family or paediatrician supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for a child with eczema or asthma?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can describe what the fabric does — it's a tightly-woven 100% cotton barrier with enclosed binding seams — but we don't make claims about how that affects any medical condition. If your child has eczema, asthma, or another diagnosed condition, please speak with your GP or paediatrician about whether barrier bedding suits your situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from a regular pillow protector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost regular pillow protectors are loosely-woven polyester or microfibre with a basic zipper. They protect against general wear but don't form a barrier fine enough to stop dust mite allergen particles. 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