6-Gauge Vinyl Pillow Protector, Bed Bug Proof
A zippered pillow encasement in heavyweight 6-gauge vinyl with a brushed silk finish, so it is far quieter than standard vinyl. It wipes clean between guests, so there is no pillow protector laundry. Standard, Queen and King, sold in pairs, 12 pairs per case.
Why Vinyl
Fabric pillow protectors have to be laundered between guests. This one is wiped down with the same hotel or hospital disinfectant used on the rest of the room, and it is dry and back on the bed in about a minute. For a property changing pillow protectors every day, that takes a laundry cycle out of every room turn.
Features
- 6-gauge vinyl. Heavier than the 3- or 4-gauge vinyl in most consumer pillow covers, so it stands up to tearing and repeated disinfection.
- Bed bug tested. In Snell Scientifics' June 2011 feed-through test of Bargoose 6-gauge vinyl, 0 of about 500 bed bugs fed through or escaped. View the report (PDF).
- Waterproof. Keeps spills, sweat and fluids out of the pillow.
- Electronically sealed seams. Welded, not stitched, so there are no thread holes at the seams.
- Offset zipper. Self-locking, rust-resistant zipper set about 2" in from the end seam, away from where a guest's face rests.
- Antimicrobial treatment. Treated to inhibit mold, mildew and odor-causing fungi.
Sizes and Item Numbers
| Size | Dimensions | Item No. |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 21" x 27" | 1006 |
| Queen | 21" x 31" | 1007 |
| King | 21" x 37" | 1009 |
Each size is sold as a pair, and a case holds 12 pairs (24 protectors). Standard also comes as a single protector.
Care
Wipe clean only. Between guests, use any hotel-approved or hospital-grade disinfectant spray or wipe; no rinse is needed. For a deeper clean, wipe with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not machine wash, hand wash or put in a dryer.
Complete the Room
The 6-Gauge Vinyl Zippered Mattress Encasement uses the same wipe-clean vinyl on the mattress. If your property launders pillow protectors and wants a softer feel, the CleanAir® Zippered Pillow Protector is waterproof, breathable stretch knit and machine washable.
Commercial and Federal Orders
Volume pricing is available for hotels, healthcare facilities and property managers. U.S. federal agencies can buy through GSA MAS SIN 314120 (SAM.gov UEI JGXFJ6W392N8), and domestic manufacturing is available for contracts that require it. Retail stock is imported. Call (516) 255-1736 or request a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you clean these between guests?
Wipe with a standard disinfectant spray or wipe. The vinyl dries quickly and needs no rinse. Do not machine wash, hand wash or dry.
Are these sold individually or in pairs?
Standard, Queen and King are sold in pairs. Standard is also available as a single protector. A commercial case holds 12 pairs.
What does 6-gauge mean?
Gauge is the thickness of the vinyl. Most consumer vinyl pillow covers are 3- or 4-gauge. 6-gauge is heavier and holds up better to tearing and repeated disinfection.
Are these bed bug proof?
Snell Scientifics tested Bargoose 6-gauge vinyl in June 2011, and 0 of about 500 bed bugs fed through or escaped. The report is linked above.
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