FAQs
What is the difference between a Mattress Pad and an Underpad (Chuck)?
A waterproof mattress pad fits over the entire bed (like a fitted sheet) and is designed to protect your facility's mattress investment from top-down spills. An underpad (often referred to in healthcare as a "chuck") is a smaller, highly absorbent pad placed on top of the bed sheets directly beneath the patient. It protects the linens, manages incontinence, and allows nursing staff to quickly change the soiled area without remaking the entire bed.
Are your hospital mattress pads and underpads safe for industrial laundering?
Yes. Our reusable underpads (like the EnduraTwill line) and commercial quilted mattress pads are specifically engineered for rigorous hospital laundry environments. They are constructed with high-performance barriers that withstand harsh wash chemicals, bleach extractors, and high-heat commercial drying without cracking, melting, or losing their waterproof integrity.
Can these protectors withstand industrial laundering?
While disposables have their place in acute triage, reusable underpads offer three major advantages for long-term care and general hospital wards:
- Massive Cost Savings: They survive hundreds of washes, drastically lowering your cost-per-use.
- Patient Comfort: Soft cotton/poly surfaces reduce skin shear and pressure ulcers compared to crinkly plastics.
- Safe Repositioning: Their heavy-duty construction allows nursing staff to safely grip and reposition bedbound patients without the pad tearing.
What is the advantage of a Bed Bug Encasement versus a standard protector?
A standard mattress pad only protects the top surface of the bed. A Bed Bug Encasement fully zips around the entire mattress (360 degrees) creating an impenetrable seal. This is a critical infection control tool for high-turnover environments, nursing homes, and shelters, as it actively prevents devastating bed bug infestations, dust mites, and allergens from taking hold inside the mattress core.
Do you offer wipeable vinyl mattress protectors?
Yes, we supply heavy-duty vinyl mattress and pillow protectors. These are highly economical and provide a 100% waterproof barrier. They are an excellent choice for high-turnover clinical areas (like ER stretchers or outpatient clinics) because Environmental Services (EVS) staff can quickly spray and wipe them down with hospital-grade sanitizers between patients without needing to send them to the laundry room.
How are your medical mattress pads and protectors sold?
As a B2B institutional supplier, we sell our healthcare pads and protectors in bulk quantities at wholesale prices. Depending on the product, they are typically sold by the dozen (DZ) or in specialized case packs (e.g., cases of 24 for underpads). Buying in bulk ensures your facility maintains the proper PAR levels at the lowest possible cost per unit.












