I suppose its a bit plasticky....It was [[https://www.allersafe.co.uk/protect-a-bed-allerzip-encased-mattress-protector-smooth/p197 this one]] So do I fork out another £100 on a new mattress encasement (maybe a [[https://www.allersafe.co.uk/cottonfresh-natural-cotton-mattress-encasement/p204 Cottonfresh one]]?)..... or other suggestions welcome.