Nonwoven in contrast to woven mattress encasings accumulate mite and cat allergen

The diagnosis and management of rhinitis: An updated practice parameter

“…This may include HEPA air filtration 279 and vacuum cleaning with a HEPA filter, 280 low humidity, 281 hard surface flooring, 282 hot water laundry, 283 barrier protection on pillows and mattresses, 279,284,285 and the use of acaricides. 279,[286][287][288] The patient should be encouraged to use multiple interventions because an isolated intervention, such as use of dust mite-impermeable bedding, is unlikely to offer clinical benefit.…”

Environmental assessment and exposure control of dust mites: a practice parameter

“…These findings suggest that nonwoven microfibers do not succeed in decreasing allergen exposure and should not be used for allergen avoidance. 253 …”

Effectiveness of essential oils of medicinal plants at reducing the amounts of allergen produced by the European house dust mite, <i>Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus</i> (Trouessart)

“…There are many mite control methods, such as washing bedding in hot water, encasing mattresses and pillows in allergen-impermeable covers or tightly woven-material covers, maintaining room relative humidity below 50%, removing carpets, and vacuuming regularly (Jeong et al 2006;Miller et al 2007;Vyszenski-Moher et al 2002). Abidin and Ming (2012) also demonstrated that a commercial air ionizer kills HDMs and can be used to reduce natural mite populations on exposed surfaces.…”