Description
The Protector That Disappears Beneath Your Sheet
The Velfont Aura Mattress Protector belongs to Velfont’s premium Respira-Aura range — the most sustainably engineered protector in the Velfont collection. It is built on a specific and technically resolved idea: a 3-layer construction in which a waterproof breathable membrane is sandwiched invisibly between two layers of GOTS certified organic cotton on both sides, creating a protector that is simultaneously fully waterproof, hyper-breathable, and completely imperceptible to the touch. You sleep on organic cotton. The protection happens invisibly between the layers.
3-Layer Construction — The Invisible Membrane Advantage
Most waterproof mattress protectors use a 2-layer construction: fabric on top, membrane on the back. The membrane is therefore exposed on the reverse — directly in contact with the mattress, susceptible to friction, temperature changes, and wear that progressively degrade it.
The Aura uses a fundamentally different approach. Its Neotherm® membrane is sandwiched between two layers of organic cotton fabric — completely encased and protected on both sides. This has three specific consequences:
Invisibility: the membrane is never visible or detectable at the surface — you feel only soft organic cotton from both sides. There is no textured backing, no plastic-feel reverse, no indication that a waterproof layer exists within the fabric.
Increased comfort: the double fabric layer on both sides provides more softness and a more yielding surface feel than a single-layer construction. The protector adds a perceptible quality of comfort rather than simply being neutral.
Increased durability: the membrane is shielded from friction and temperature exposure on both sides — it never comes into direct contact with the mattress surface or the sheet above. This significantly extends the membrane’s functional lifespan compared to an exposed reverse-membrane construction.
GOTS Certified Organic Cotton — Certified from Field to Finished Product
Both surface layers of the Aura use 100% combed organic cotton, certified to GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) — the most rigorous international certification for organic textiles, covering the entire production chain from cultivation through processing to the finished product.
GOTS certification means the cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, harvested using sustainable agricultural practices, processed without harmful chemicals, and produced in facilities meeting strict social and environmental labour standards. The “combed” specification indicates a finer, stronger yarn — short fibres removed to produce a smoother, more durable cotton surface.
For those who choose organic cotton bed linen and sleepwear specifically to avoid pesticide residue contact with their skin during sleep, the Aura extends that commitment to the protection layer directly beneath the sheet — the layer in closest contact with the mattress environment.
GRS Certified Recycled Neotherm® Membrane — Hyper-Breathable and Sustainable
The Aura’s Neotherm® membrane is made from recycled polyurethane, certified to GRS (Global Recycled Standard)— produced from pre-consumer production waste, preventing these materials from becoming an environmental liability.
The Neotherm® membrane is Velfont’s own proprietary waterproof breathable membrane — described as the most breathable waterproof membrane on the market. It provides full waterproof protection (100% resistance to liquid penetration) while allowing water vapour to pass freely through its molecular structure. Perspiration generated during sleep escapes as vapour through the Neotherm® membrane, preventing the trapped heat and sweating sensation associated with basic impermeable protectors.
The membrane also acts as a physical barrier against dust mites — preventing mites from passing between the mattress and the sleeping surface without requiring any chemical treatment. This physical protection is the Aura’s approach to mite management — structural rather than chemical, consistent with the product’s organic philosophy.
Compare with the Velfont Anti-dust Vital protector” → Velfont Anti-dust Vital
Sustainability From Production to Packaging
The Aura’s sustainability credentials extend to every element of the product:
- GOTS certified organic cotton — pesticide-free cultivation and processing
- GRS certified recycled polyurethane membrane — from pre-consumer waste
- OEKO-TEX® certified — free from substances harmful to health
- ISO 14001 environmental management certification
- Packaging: 100% sugar cane cardboard box — recyclable and biodegradable — printed with vegetable-based inks, 0% plastic
Available in a range of colours. Fits mattresses up to 200cm length and 30cm height. Machine washable. Made in Spain by Velfont — founded 1971, Barcelona.
Free Delivery in Tbilisi
The Velfont Aura is delivered free of charge in Tbilisi by Sleep Gallery.
Product Details
- Construction: 3-layer — organic cotton / Neotherm® membrane / organic cotton (double-sided)
- Fabric: 100% combed organic cotton — GOTS certified
- Membrane: recycled Neotherm® polyurethane — GRS certified, waterproof and hyper-breathable
- Membrane position: sandwiched between fabric layers — invisible and imperceptible
- Physical mite barrier: yes (membrane prevents mite passage)
- Fits: mattress lengths up to 200cm, heights up to 30cm
- Format: fitted sheet format — elasticated perimeter
- Certifications: GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX®, ISO 14001
- Packaging: 100% sugar cane cardboard — recyclable, vegetable-based inks
- Available in multiple colours
- Made in Spain — Velfont (est. 1971, Barcelona)
FAQ:
Q: What is the difference between the Velfont Aura and the Velfont Anti-dust Vital — which should I choose?
Both protectors are made by Velfont and use the Neotherm® waterproof breathable membrane — but they represent different engineering philosophies and suit different priorities.
The Anti-dust Vital uses a 2-layer construction with a standard cotton surface and Acarsan® Natural chemical anti-mite treatment. Its anti-mite protection is active and chemically verified — independently tested by TEC and certified by SEAIC and Allergy UK. It is the better choice for those with confirmed dust mite allergy who need certified chemical anti-mite efficacy, and for those who prioritise documented clinical allergy protection above other considerations.
The Aura uses a 3-layer construction with GOTS certified organic cotton on both sides and a GRS certified recycled Neotherm® membrane sandwiched invisibly between them. Its anti-mite protection is physical rather than chemical — the membrane acts as a structural barrier. It is the better choice for those who prioritise organic certification and sustainable production, those who prefer to avoid chemical treatments in contact with their sleeping environment, and those who want the softest, most imperceptible protector with the highest sustainability credentials.
In summary: choose the Vital for clinically certified chemical anti-mite protection. Choose the Aura for organic certification, sustainable production, and the most discreet 3-layer construction.
Q: Does GOTS certification matter for a mattress protector — isn’t organic cotton just for clothing?
GOTS certification matters for a mattress protector for the same reason it matters for sleepwear and bed linen — the skin is in sustained contact with the sleeping surface for 7 to 9 hours every night.
Non-organic cotton may contain residues from synthetic pesticides, fertilisers, and processing chemicals used during cultivation and production. These residues can persist in the finished textile at trace levels. For most people this is not a significant concern, but for those with skin sensitivities, chemical allergies, or those who choose to minimise pesticide contact generally — particularly for children — GOTS certification provides independent verification that the cotton used in the protector meets the most rigorous organic standard from field to finished fabric.
GOTS certification is also meaningful beyond personal health — it verifies environmental and social standards throughout the production chain, including water use, chemical management, and labour conditions. The Aura’s GOTS cotton, combined with its GRS recycled membrane and sugar cane cardboard packaging, makes it one of the most comprehensively sustainable protectors available.
Q: If the membrane is hidden inside the 3-layer construction, how does it provide effective waterproofing?
The sandwiched membrane construction does not reduce waterproof performance — it maintains it fully while adding significant practical advantages.
The Neotherm® polyurethane membrane provides complete waterproof protection regardless of its position within the fabric construction. Liquid water — whether from a spill, perspiration accumulation, or a nocturnal accident — penetrates the outer cotton layer and reaches the membrane, where it is blocked completely. The membrane’s molecular structure prevents any further liquid passage regardless of whether it is exposed on the surface or encased within layers of fabric.
What changes with the sandwich construction is not the waterproof performance but the user experience: the membrane is never felt through the fabric, never creates the plastic-like surface sensation associated with exposed-membrane protectors, and is never exposed to the friction and temperature cycling that degrade exposed membranes over time. The outer cotton layers above and below the membrane provide insulation from these degrading forces — extending the membrane’s effective lifespan while simultaneously making the protector indistinguishable from a non-waterproof fabric in feel and sound.
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Q: The Velfont Aura costs more than standard mattress protectors — what justifies the price?
The price reflects four specific distinctions from a standard mattress protector.
First, GOTS certified organic cotton on both sides: organic cotton cultivation and the GOTS certification process — covering the full supply chain from farm to finished product — carry a significant cost premium over conventional cotton. This is the material cost of genuine organic certification rather than a marketing label.
Second, the GRS certified recycled Neotherm® membrane: using pre-consumer production waste to produce the membrane, then certifying the recycled content to GRS standard, represents both a material engineering investment and a certification cost above a standard virgin polyurethane membrane.
Third, the 3-layer construction: sandwiching the membrane between two fabric layers — ensuring the membrane is perfectly positioned, bonded correctly on both sides, and maintains its waterproof integrity through the additional construction complexity — is more technically demanding and more expensive than a standard 2-layer construction.
Fourth, the full sustainability infrastructure: OEKO-TEX® certification, ISO 14001 environmental management, sugar cane cardboard packaging with vegetable-based inks, and the social responsibility commitment embedded in Velfont’s Barcelona manufacturing operation since 1971. Each represents a genuine cost rather than a claimed standard.
For those who want the most sustainable, organic, and discreet waterproof protector available — a protector that protects both the mattress and the sleeper’s environmental values — the Aura is a justified investment.
