100% Cotton Dust Mite Pillow Protector & Encasement — Body Pillow

A 100% cotton dust mite pillow protector and encasement for body pillows — tightly-woven cotton fabric with an independently-tested pore size of 2.8 microns. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, full-length zipper closure. Body pillow size: 50 × 150cm.

At a glance

• Fabric: 100% cotton, tightly woven upland cotton
• Pore size: 2.8 microns at maximum distribution — independently tested by capillary flow porometry (Galwick fluid).
• Closure: Full-length zipper along one short end of the encasement
• Coverage: Encloses the body pillow on all sides
• Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (tested for over 100 substances of concern)
• Size: Body pillow — 50 × 150cm
• Care: Machine washable, tumble-dry on medium heat
• Quality: Manufacturer-backed against defects

What this product is

A full encasement that seals your body pillow inside a tightly-woven cotton barrier — can be used in households where dust mite allergens are a concern.

• Why this matters for dust mite allergens. Dust mite allergens are carried by fecal pellets and body fragments that typically measure 10 to 40 microns. Body pillows have a large surface area and accumulate skin cells over time, making them a concentrated dust mite allergen reservoir on the bed. This protector's 2.8-micron weave traps these allergen-carrying particles inside the pillow.
• Use alongside mattress, pillow and quilt encasements. A body pillow protector covers another allergen reservoir. Many households fit all bedding layers together as part of a broader dust mite allergen reduction approach.
• How it fits. Slide your body pillow inside, close the zipper, then your normal body pillowcase goes over the top.

Who this is for

This pillow protector is commonly chosen by:

• People who use a body pillow for sleep support and want a dust mite barrier across all their pillows
• People using a body pillow during pregnancy who want OEKO-TEX certified cotton bedding
• People recovering from injury or surgery who use a body pillow for positioning or comfort
• Side sleepers who hug or wrap around a body pillow

It's probably not the right fit if:

• Your body pillow is significantly larger or smaller than 50 × 150cm — measure first
• Your pillow is a different shape — see our V-Shape pillow protector instead
• You need waterproof protection — we don't currently offer a waterproof body pillow protector

What the fabric does

Dust mite allergens are carried by fecal pellets and body fragments that typically measure 10 to 40 microns. This fabric tests at 2.8 microns at maximum distribution, well below that.

• Tightly-woven cotton barrier. Particles inside your body pillow stay inside, rather than passing through the fabric.
• Enclosed binding seams. Fabric edges are sealed within a binding strip so the barrier extends from corner to corner without a gap.
• Full-length zipper. A zipper running along one short end seals the body pillow inside.
• Breathable. Woven cotton, not laminated plastic — no heat trap, no "crinkle" feel. Washes and dries like normal bedding.

Test method: capillary flow porometry using Galwick fluid, conducted by an independent third-party lab.

Sizing

Body pillow: 50 × 150cm — fits standard Australian body pillows. The protector is sized slightly larger to accommodate normal pillow loft and natural cotton wash shrinkage. Measure your body pillow before ordering, especially if it was sold internationally (US body pillows are often longer at 51 × 137cm or 51 × 152cm).

Care

• Wash: 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.
• Dry: Tumble dry on medium heat or air dry. Avoid high heat — repeated hot drying can shrink cotton.
• Frequency: Every 3–6 months is generally sufficient when a pillowcase sits over the top to absorb daily wear.
• Avoid: Bleach, fabric softeners, dry cleaning, and ironing.

Pairs well with

For a complete bedding setup, customers commonly pair this with:

• Dust mite mattress protectors — covers the mattress itself
• Cotton dust mite quilt protector — covers the doona
• Standard/Queen pillow protectors — for the main sleeping pillows

Frequently asked questions

Will it fit my body pillow?

Standard Australian body pillows are typically 50 × 150cm. This protector is sized to match, sized slightly larger to accommodate pillow loft and cotton wash shrinkage. Measure your body pillow before ordering — imported body pillows can vary, especially US-sized ones.

Will it shrink if washed?

If 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.

Is this hypoallergenic?

The word "hypoallergenic" doesn't have a defined Australian standard, so we're cautious about applying it as a product claim. What we can tell you is what the fabric measurably does: it's tightly-woven 100% cotton with a pore size of 2.8 microns, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, with a full-length zipper closure.

What can you tell me about the fabric for use during pregnancy?

The fabric is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified — every component (fabric, thread, zipper) has been independently tested for over 100 substances of concern. There's no plastic membrane, no laminate, and no chemical treatment. We don't make claims about pregnancy use specifically — if you have any concerns, please discuss bedding choices with your GP or midwife.

How is this different from a regular pillow protector?

Most 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. This is a tightly-woven cotton encasement with a 2.8-micron weave, functioning as a dust mite allergen barrier.

How often should I wash it?

Every 3–6 months is generally sufficient when a pillowcase sits over the top to absorb daily wear.

What is OEKO-TEX Standard 100?

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is a global independent certification that tests every component of a textile product (fabric, thread, zipper, prints) for over 100 substances of concern.

Someone in my household has eczema or asthma — what can you tell me about the fabric?

We can describe what the fabric does — it's a tightly-woven 100% cotton barrier with a full-length zipper closure — but we don't make claims about how that affects any medical condition. If you have eczema, asthma, or another diagnosed condition, please speak with your GP or allergist about whether barrier bedding suits your situation.