Description
Thermoregulation and Comfort in a Single Quilted Layer
The Velfont Igloo Quilted Mattress Protector is the most complete product in Velfont’s Outlast® thermoregulating range — a quilted protector that simultaneously manages temperature and adds a genuine comfort layer above the mattress. Where the Frost applies Outlast® thermoregulation in a flat, minimal profile, the Igloo combines the same NASA-developed phase change material (PCM) cotton surface with a 100% cotton quilted filling that provides pressure relief, cushioning, and enhanced air circulation — turning a protection layer into a light topper system. For heat-sensitive sleepers who also want their mattress to feel more comfortable, the Igloo addresses both needs in one product.
Outlast® Thermoregulating Cotton Surface — NASA PCM Technology
The Igloo’s outer fabric is 100% Outlast® thermoregulating cotton — the same NASA-developed phase change material system found in the Frost protector and Fresh fitted sheet. Natural wax PCM microcapsules are printed onto 100% cotton, reacting to body temperature by melting (absorbing heat when temperature rises) and solidifying (releasing stored heat when temperature drops). This bidirectional cycle creates a constant, personalised microclimate at the sleeping surface throughout the night.
The Outlast® surface proactively buffers the temperature fluctuations that disrupt sleep — not just cooling the surface on first contact, but actively managing heat exchange for the full duration of the night. Outlast® is the only textile technology to have received the Space Foundation’s seal of approval for proactive thermal management — a recognition that reflects the rigour of the technology’s performance standard.
100% Cotton Quilted Filling — Pressure Relief and Air Circulation
What makes the Igloo distinct within the Velfont Outlast® range is its quilted construction with 100% natural cotton filling. The cotton filling performs three functions simultaneously:
Pressure relief: the quilted padding distributes the body’s contact pressure more evenly across the mattress surface — relieving the concentrated pressure points at the hips, shoulders, and heels that a flat protector cannot address. For those sleeping on a firm mattress or a mattress that has lost some of its original surface softness, the Igloo adds a perceptible comfort improvement without replacing the mattress.
Thermal insulation: cotton’s natural cellular structure acts as a thermal buffer — it traps air within the filling and moderates the rate of heat transfer between the sleeper and the mattress below. This reinforces the Outlast® surface’s thermoregulating action, creating a more stable temperature environment from both directions simultaneously.
Air circulation: the quilted structure creates channels for air movement within the filling, eliminating moisture accumulation and ensuring effective breathability throughout the protector’s depth. All Velfont quilted protectors promote air circulation inside the mattress, eliminating humidity build-up.
Non-Waterproof — Maximum Breathability for Temperature Management
Like the Frost, the Igloo is a non-waterproof protector — it does not contain a polyurethane membrane. This is the correct choice for those whose priority is temperature management and comfort rather than liquid protection. The absence of a membrane maximises breathability — perspiration vapour and heat dissipate freely through the cotton filling and Outlast® surface without any barrier resistance.
For those needing both quilted comfort and waterproof protection, Velfont’s Alaska range provides a waterproof thermoregulating option — but the Igloo’s non-waterproof construction makes it the more breathable and thermally effective option for heat-sensitive sleepers.
The Complete Velfont Outlast® System
The Igloo sits at the bottom of the Outlast® system, directly on the mattress. The Frost (flat protector) or Igloo (quilted protector) on the mattress, plus the Fresh fitted sheet above, creates the full Velfont thermoregulating system — Outlast® active temperature management at both the mattress level and the skin-contact level simultaneously. The Igloo is the recommended base layer for those who want both the thermoregulating and comfort-enhancing benefits in the mattress layer.
Fits mattress lengths up to 200cm and heights up to 35cm. Elasticated all around the perimeter plus outer trim for finish. Washable at 40°C. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. Made in Spain by Velfont (founded 1971, Barcelona).
Free Delivery in Tbilisi
The Velfont Igloo Quilted Mattress Protector is delivered free of charge in Tbilisi by Sleep Gallery.
Product Details
- Top fabric: 100% Outlast® thermoregulating cotton
- Base: 100% cotton
- Filling: 100% cotton — quilted, pressure-relieving, thermal insulating
- Technology: Outlast® NASA-developed PCM — proactive temperature management
- Type: non-waterproof — maximum breathability
- Function: thermoregulation + pressure relief + air circulation
- Format: quilted protector — elasticated all around + outer trim
- Fits: mattress lengths up to 200cm, heights up to 35cm
- Care: washable at 40°C
- Certifications: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Outlast® Space Foundation certified
- Made in Spain — Velfont (est. 1971, Barcelona)
FAQ:
Q: What is the difference between the Velfont Igloo and the Velfont Frost — which should I choose?
Both the Igloo and the Frost use the same 100% Outlast® thermoregulating cotton surface and deliver the same NASA-developed PCM temperature management. The difference is in construction depth and what that construction adds beyond thermoregulation.
The Frost is a flat, non-quilted protector — minimal in profile, acting as a direct thermoregulating barrier between the mattress and the sleeping surface above. It adds no measurable height or cushioning to the mattress. It is the right choice for those who want pure thermoregulation with the thinnest possible profile — particularly those using a high-quality mattress whose surface feel they want to preserve unchanged.
The Igloo is quilted with a 100% cotton filling — it adds a perceptible comfort layer above the mattress, provides pressure relief at contact points, and creates air circulation channels within the filling for enhanced breathability. It adds measurable loft above the mattress surface. It is the right choice for those who want thermoregulation combined with a comfort improvement — particularly those on a firm mattress, an older mattress that has lost some surface softness, or those who sleep on their side and benefit from additional pressure relief at the hips and shoulders.
Q: Can the Igloo replace a topper — or does it serve a different purpose?
The Igloo serves a partially overlapping but distinct purpose from a dedicated topper, and it is worth understanding the difference clearly.
A dedicated topper — such as the TEMPUR® Pro Plus SmartCool or the Technogel Deluxe — is specifically engineered to modify the mattress’s support and feel in a defined way. A TEMPUR® topper provides the adaptive pressure-relieving properties of TEMPUR® material. A Technogel topper provides its specific cooling gel properties. These are engineered support and comfort modifications with specific material properties.
The Igloo’s cotton filling provides gentle, general cushioning — a soft padding layer that softens surface hardness, distributes contact pressure more evenly, and adds natural breathability. It is a comfort enhancement rather than a support modification. For those who want to significantly change the feel or support of a mattress, a dedicated topper is the more targeted solution.
For those who want a modest comfort improvement combined with active thermoregulation and mattress protection — in a single washable product — the Igloo is a practical and cost-effective solution that a dedicated topper does not replicate.
Q: Is the Outlast® filling in the Igloo genuinely different from standard quilted cotton protectors?
Yes — the distinction between the Igloo and a standard quilted cotton protector is the Outlast® treatment on the outer fabric, and it is the feature that makes the Igloo worth specifying over a basic cotton-quilted alternative.
A standard quilted cotton protector uses plain cotton fabric on the surface — soft, breathable, and absorbent, but thermally passive. It does not react to body temperature; it simply covers. The cotton filling provides cushioning and air circulation, but again passively — it does not manage temperature fluctuations.
The Igloo’s surface is 100% Outlast® thermoregulating cotton — the PCM microcapsules in the fabric absorb heat when body temperature rises and release it when body temperature drops, actively managing the sleeping microclimate. This is not a claimed comfort improvement that feels similar to standard cotton — it is a physically different material response that Outlast® has demonstrated and Space Foundation has certified specifically as proactive thermal management.
The cotton filling beneath the Outlast® surface reinforces this with natural breathability and air circulation. The combination makes the Igloo meaningfully different from a standard quilted cotton protector for heat-sensitive sleepers, not just nominally different.
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Q: The Velfont Igloo costs more than standard quilted mattress protectors — what justifies the price?
The price reflects one specific and clearly defined distinction from a standard quilted cotton protector: the Outlast® thermoregulating PCM treatment on the outer fabric.
A standard quilted cotton protector uses plain cotton throughout — outer fabric, base, and filling. The material cost is determined by cotton quality, quilting density, and construction. The Igloo uses the same base and filling in 100% cotton, but applies Outlast® PCM microcapsule technology to the outer fabric. This licensed, NASA-developed technology with Space Foundation certification represents a material cost premium over plain cotton that is directly proportional to the functional difference it delivers.
That functional difference is the active temperature management throughout the night — the continuous PCM cycle that buffers temperature rises and drops, reduces night sweating, and maintains sleep continuity for heat-sensitive sleepers. A standard quilted protector cushions and covers passively. The Igloo does all of that and actively manages temperature through the Outlast® surface.
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification, cotton filling that promotes air circulation and eliminates humidity build-up, Spanish manufacturing since 1971, and free delivery in Tbilisi complete the picture of a quilted protector whose price premium is fully accounted for by its thermoregulating technology.
