The MiteGuard® Range
Made in New Zealand from fully researched, proven effective allergen barrier fabrics. All our covers come with a 5 year manufacturer's guarantee.
Recommended by Allergy New Zealand and Asthma NZ
MiteGuard® dust mite barrier bedding covers – allergen protection for the whole family
MiteGuard dust mite barrier bedding covers are scientifically proven to reduce allergy symptoms while you sleep. Dust mites and their allergen particles can trigger coughing, sneezing, rhinitis, eczema and asthma, causing distress and disruption to the whole family at night.
MiteGuard's range of mattress covers, pillow covers, duvet covers and travel sheets are made in New Zealand from precision woven 3.5-micron natural cotton fabric. Our barrier fabric is pressure tested with real allergen, and is proven to block both dust mite and cat allergen. The covers completely enclose your mattress and bedding to create an effective dust mite barrier to help you get a sound night's sleep.
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Why MiteGuard?
Regular mattress protectors are designed for moisture and stain protection, not allergen defence. The gaps between threads in standard cotton fabric measure around 300 microns, far too large to stop dust mite allergen particles, which are just 10-30 microns in size.
MiteGuard covers use a precision-woven natural cotton fabric with a pore size of just 3.5 microns. The weave is so tight that allergen particles physically cannot pass through, while still allowing 86% of the airflow of a standard sheet. No coating. No membrane. No compromise on breathability.
The result: greater than 99.9% allergen barrier efficacy. Independently verified by Airmid Health Group, an ISO 17025 accredited allergen testing laboratory, using real house dust mite allergen tested across the fabric.
Learn how it works: How MiteGuard works
| Feature | Standard Protector | MiteGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Thread gap size | 300 microns | 3.5 microns |
| Allergen barrier | None | >99.9% blocked |
| Breathability | Standard | 86% airflow retained |
| Coating/membrane | Varies | 100% natural cotton |
| Independent testing | None | Airmid Health Group certified |
Is it a dust mite allergy?
Frequent sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose and itchy eyes at bedtime are common symptoms of a Dust Mite allergy. You might also cough, have a wheeze or develop eczema.
Lying all night long next to an allergy trigger can interrupt everyone's sleep and make it hard to manage your health.
Clinical research shows lowering exposure to Dust mite allergen can help reduce your symptoms. Using our protective bed covers can help.
Trusted and recommended by New Zealand's leading allergy organisations
MiteGuard is proud to be recommended by Allergy New Zealand and Asthma NZ — the organisations Kiwi families and health professionals trust for guidance on managing dust mite allergy. For every website order, we also donate to both organisations to support their work.
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"I am on a mission to dust mite-proof my home, and these products have improved our quality of life immensely. The made-to-measure mattress covers for my children were a perfect fit, and the travel sheets are great for trips away. Both children have stopped sneezing at bedtime, and the pillowcases have made a huge difference with stuffy noses. It’s lovely to support a Kiwi company!"
"My family and I find these products so valuable and we’re very grateful for them. We will definitely be ordering again."
"The pillows look great and she is happily settled. Many thanks for your help with getting her all set up in her first flat"