How big is dust mite allergen?
Dust mite allergen averages around 10 microns in diameter. One micron is 1/25,000 of an inch. To give you an idea of how small this is, dust mites are around 300 microns, and a grain of sand can be over 800 microns! Therefore, in order to effectively block dust mite allergens, the pore size of allergy bedding must be smaller than 10 microns. Allergy Armor Ultra has the smallest average pore size in the industry at 2.8 microns. This fabric offers the absolute best protection against allergens while retaining a very comfortable feel. Allergy Armor Cotton has an average pore size of 3.9 microns. Allergy Armor Advanced, a luxurious microfiber fabric, and Allergy Armor Organichave an average pore size of 6 microns each. All of these fabrics offer effective protection against dust mites. Allergy Armor Classic and Allergy Armor Bed Bugoffer excellent protection as well; instead of small pores, they have a poly/cotton shell with a urethane lining that makes them impervious to dust mites and wa
