The “So Fluffy” Wool Mattress Pad That’s Made My Bed 10x Better (It’s on Sale!)

I’ve spent nearly two years testing out all kinds of bedding, ranging from sheets to pillows to comforters, so when winter arrived this year I assumed my bed was in tip-top shape. I had all of the layers I thought I could ever need: a marshmallowy mattress topper, a down alternative comforter, and an adorable quilt to add some eye candy. But amidst all of that, I somehow forgot to introduce a mattress pad into the mix.

I thought a topper would be enough, but I was wrong: A mattress pad is an important protective layer that can also up the coziness even further. It’s much easier to wash when needed compared to a topper, too. In my case, I went looking for a mattress pad that could add a little bit of warmth and plushness for the cooler months, and found one with a so-fluffy texture that I didn’t even know was an option: The Legends Hotel Wool Mattress Pad. It feels like laying on the softest sheepskin rug, and it’s staying on my bed permanently. Even better, it’s 20% off right now! Snag it while you can.

Made of Australian wool pile, this mattress pad creates a fur-like layer on your bed. Wool is naturally breathable and regulating, as it adapts to cold or warm weather and wicks away moisture. Wool is dust-mite-resistant and hypoallergenic, so it’s great for those with allergies since it acts as a barrier like any other mattress pad but also elevates your bed’s cushioning. If you pair it with a mattress topper like I did, it feels extra plush; if you prefer a firmer feel, you can leave it as the sole layer between your mattress and sheets. In total, it’s 1.25 inches thick with solid polyester backing underneath and 18-inch elastic straps on each corner.

The second I unpacked this gem and ran my hands over the material, I knew that it was going to be a game-changer. I was expecting to struggle with putting it into place, because I have a topper that measures roughly four inches paired with my mattress. However, I was happy to find that once I laid it out over the surface — it provides full coverage — the straps easily slid underneath the topper-mattress combo. It hasn’t budged ever since.

In the process of making my bed, I’m always reluctant to put sheets on top of it. The wool is that soft. It really does feel like stretching out on top of a luxurious rug with even more cushion. Honestly, one of these days I’ll probably end up forgoing sheets just to experience what this mattress pad feels like on its own throughout the night. However, its fluffiness is still totally detectable underneath my sheets. The mattress pad is still breathable, too, which has been a nice surprise. I’m not sweating while I sleep and don’t feel the need to shed any layers that I had before, but I still feel warmer than I did before.

My sheets, it’s worth mentioning, have remained just as secure even with the added thickness. And because I’m covering the mattress pad with sheets, I’ll admit that I haven’t gotten around to washing it (I didn’t notice any smells after opening the package) and I probably won’t until I absolutely need to. Even if there’s slight shedding, at least I know that it’ll be easier than trying to spot clean a mattress topper — I have no doubt that this one can be folded up compactly enough to fit in a machine. 

I had no idea that my bed was missing this layer, but now I don’t know how I could ever go without it. This wool mattress pad has been amazing during the winter months, and because several reviewers confirm that it’s perfect all year, I’m excited to see how it performs in the summer to keep me cool.

Buy: Legends Hotel Wool Mattress Pad, Queen, $243 (normally $299)