This mattress protector is great. You have the comfort of knowing a spilled drink will not get to your mattress with this waterproof protector. A lot of other waterproof covers make noise when you move, but this looks and feels just like a sheet. We have a very deep mattress, but this cover fit very easily, and we were able to pull it tight to make it snug. Overall this is a great protector, it is comfortable and you don’t have to worry about spills. We washed it before placing it on our bed, and it seems to hold up good to a wash. No loose strings at all. Seems very well made.