Protect-A-BedAllerZip Pillow Protector, Zippered, Waterproof, 2-pack, Standard Size

I expected good quality, but these waterproof cases exceeded my expectations. The construction is solid and the fabric is soft and smooth rather than stiff or crackley. I'm using them on down pillows, which tend to deflate a bit during overnight use, and these protective cases are so well-made and so air-tight that I've had to keep the zipper slightly unzipped about a half-inch so that during the day, the pillow can absorb air and get fluffed up again. Now THAT's quality!

Read about this on wirecutter and ordered it. With my husbands help it was easy to get on. The zipper seems strong and not flimsy.

I was having bad asthma sleeping at my girlfriend’s house because her dog used to sleep on her bed. Threw this on with a few of the pillow covers from the same brand and problem solved. They’re also much quieter than the mattress encasement I had on my last bed. That one squeaked loudly with every breath I took. This one does make tiny squeaks, but not very often, and pretty quiet. Not bothersome.

Consumer Reports rated these best pillow covers, that's why we got this brand. They are supposed to resist moisture and keep out mites, etc. I trust CR and they do seem substantial. But these are not as soft as our last pillow covers. I hope that with a few washings, they will get softer. They are OK enough to sleep on without really feeling them, so they are fine. But when I put them on/off, they don't feel soft enough for me--so far.

Great value

These high-quality pillow protectors, the top choice of Wirecutter, are designed to be basically airtight, presumably to protect against allergens. But the practical result is wholly unacceptable: When you put your head on the pillow, it feels like a balloon. I found them to be unusable. I had already washed them and therefore did not feel comfortable returning them to Amazon. I gave them away.

Must leave zipper unzipped or it’s just a big airbag Pillow protection seems fine.

Love these covers! This is my 2nd purchase as I tried them out on our guest room pillows first and they are just what I was looking for - so purchased more for our master bedroom.

Excellent quality product, but slightly expensive....