The Layla Mattress Protectors If you had any idea of all the nasty that can grow inside your mattress by not having a protector, you wouldn’t be asking that question. We wouldn’t sleep on a mattress for a single night without a protector and we don’t think you should either. The Layla Mattress Protectors help protect you from your mattress and your mattress from you. The Essential and Cooling protectors help protect against stains. What's the Difference? Essential Mattress Protector Fits up to 14” deepBreathableLiquid ProofStain ResistantSilentOverlocking Corners Cooling Mattress Protector All of the Essential's Features, Plus: Cooling FibersExtra PaddingHexagon Stitching Full Encasement Mattress Protector All of the Essential's Features, Plus: Full EncasementStretchy Fabric